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The Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies (AAADS) Program, one of the programs under the Department of Ethnic Studies, is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of historical and contemporary experiences of Asian-ancestry groups in local, national, and global contexts. Asian American is a pan-ethnic term designating a racialized population made up of various groups of Asian ancestry, and encompassing both the foreign-born and the U.S.-born.
Reflecting the collective strengths of our faculty, our curriculum offers students a deeper understanding of the histories and contemporary realities of the different ethnic groups that comprise the “Asian American” category. Through classroom-based and experiential learning, our students engage with critical issues such as labor, migration, health, representation and cultural production, education, religion, class, gender, generation, law, public policy, and social activism.
Recent News
Accepting Applications for Toraji Prize in Korean American Cultural Studies
The Asian American Research Center and the Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies program welcomes applications and nominations for the Toraji Korean American Studies prize. This annual prize is for …
The Ones Who Leave Casting Call
There is a production for a staged reading of the play, The Ones Who Leave, by Nagahara Hideaki, translated by Professor Andrew Way Leong from the English Department and student …
Volunteer Opportunity: AAPI COVID Archival Project
Interested in giving voice to the AAPI community? The AAPI COVID Archival Project, housed at the Ethnic Studies Library, is looking for volunteers and contributors! Email aapicovidexperience@gmail.com and see the …
Asian American Research Journal Applications for General Editors & Paper Submissions
Passionate about uplifting Asian American voices? The Asian American Research Journal (AARJ) is accepting applications for general editors until this Sunday, January 23rd at tinyurl.com/AARJGeneralEditorApplication and paper submissions until Sunday, February 6 at …
Call for Applications: National Cambodian American Organization Internship
The National Cambodian American Organization (NCAO) is offering 2 internship opportunities for their community projects. Community Project Development: Under the direct supervision of a member of the Board of Directors, …
Symposium in Honor of Michael Omi on the Occasion of His Retirement
Michael Omi retired in June 2021 after 35 years as a beloved and inspirational faculty member at UC Berkeley. This symposium features his colleagues and former students discussing his work and …
Events
Advancing a Vision of Asian America: The Role of Higher Education
You’re invited to an online forum on March 16 hosted by Asian American Research Center (AARC); Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies (AAADS), UC Berkeley; and AAADS Community Supporters. …
A Virtual Book Celebration for Professor Nadya Hajj
Discussants: Professor Isis Nusair (Denison) & Professor Lila Sharif (UIUC) Register via Zoom: https://go.illinois.edu/NetworkedRefugees Nadya Hajj is the Whitehead Associate Professor of Critical Thought and the Co-Director of the Peace …
Khmer Elders Storytelling: Bon Om Touk
A discussion of the history, significance, and lived memories of the Khmer Water Festival. Bon Om Touk is the annual boat racing festival that takes place in November in Cambodia …
Samud and Sanuk: Critical Refugees Collective Fall Conference
Join the virtual Critical Refugees Collective Fall Conference to hear from renowned authors, including Ocean Vuong and Monique Truong, as well as attend panel presentations by scholars, artists, and advocates …
A Book Celebration for Dr. Ma Vang!
Join the Critical Refugee Studies Collective on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 4 PM PST to celebrate the publication of Dr. Ma Vang’s book titled “History on the Run: Secrecy, Fugitivity, …
After Atlanta: A Roundtable on Race, Gender, and Anti-Asian Violence
Wednesday, October 27 | 12:00 – 2:00pm PT Zoom Webinar | Register here (free) Panelists: Rhacel Salazar Parrenas Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, University of Southern CaliforniaLaura Kang Professor, Gender and …
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