Sunday, 17 Apr 2011
Korean Adoptees and Their Journey toward Empowerment
"The Dance of Identities: Korean Adoptees and Their Journey toward Empowerment," John Palmer, Colgate University. Palmer takes an honest look at the complex nature of race and how we can begin to address race and racism from a fresh perspective in his new book The Dance of Identities.
Reading and presentation: The Dance of Identities
Iowa native John Palmer will lead a reading and presentation of his book, "The Dance of Identities: Korean adoptees and their journey toward empowerment." The piece takes an honest look at the complex nature of race and how we can begin to address race and racism from a fresh perspective.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 18 Apr 2011
Opening ceremony: Asian Pacific American Heritage Week
Kick-off event and opening ceremony for Asian Pacific American Heritage Week, featuring Dr. Tom Hill, vice president for student affairs; and a live cultural performance.
Truth Is on the Way
Nikki Giovanni, a product of the 1960s Black Arts Movement, remains one of America's most distinguished and widely read African American poets, authors and essayists. Her outspokenness has spanned a quarter century, and the human rights activist remains as determined and committed as ever to fighting for civil rights and equality in education.
Tuesday, 19 Apr 2011
Taste of Asia barbeque
Expose your taste buds to a variety of Asian dishes and stay for fun and games. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Wednesday, 20 Apr 2011
Documentary and discussion
A showing of the documentary "The Split Horn: The Life of Hmong Shaman," followed by a discussion. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Thursday, 21 Apr 2011
Diversity in arts and crafts
Learn how to write in Arabic, make different types of origami and paper fans, and experience the art of henna. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Friday, 22 Apr 2011
Special Geology Seminar
"The recent magnitude 9.0 Japan earthquake: Monitoring with EarthScope" by Michael Wysession, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Geology Seminar
"The future of Earth-science textbooks" by Michael Wysession, Washington University, St. Louis, MO and Distginguished Speaker, National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Cultural Night
Cultural Night, featuring special guests Andrew Garcia, finalist from American Idol season nine; and Matt Yagyagan, spoken word artist. Entertainment also includes a hip hop dance crew, The Puzzle League, and traditional and modern cultural performances. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Cultural Night continues CANCELLED! Andrew Garcia
Andrew Garcia was a Top 10 finalist on season nine of American Idol. He is also an advocate for people of color pursuing careers in the arts. arcia was recently featured in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2010. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week. The Cultural Night program begins at 7:00 p.m. and features a varieties show, followed by Andrew Garcia's presentation. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.