2006

January | February | March | April

January

Jan 27 @ 7: Chinese New Year Celebration

Jan 31st, Tuesday @ 5:30: Study Abroad Scholarships: How to get more money. Presented by Wenji

February

Feb 4, Saturday @ 2pm: Movie

February 10, Friday @ 5:30pm: Discussion on how Japanese-Chinese is playing out in the public spheres now (China banned Memoirs of a Geisha). We will also explore the controversies generated by having 2 Chinese actresses playing the main parts in a Japanese movie.

Feb 17, Friday @ 6:30pm: Discussion on what does being “Asian” in the U.S. mean? Can white people be “Asian,” and “Asian” people be totally “Americanized”? Also, what do you think about being labeled under such an umbrella category?
Moderated by Professor Eugenia Zurosai

Feb 18, Saturday @ 2pm: Our regular "Current Events in Asia" discussion

March

March 20-26th, Asian Week
· March 20
o Collaboration with KSA and/or SAS on Discussion
o Moderated by guest Professor
· March 21
o Asian Martial Arts
o Self-defense workshop
· March 22
o Origami Day collaboration with Global House
· March 24 Friday:
o Crafts sale + Dinner
o Food: Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Vietnamese, Korean
o Combined Performances by bi-co Asian Student
· March 25 Saturday @ 7pm: Discussion
o The "Mystique" of Asian Females: Attitudes & Stereotypes towards Asian Females
o Plus, a discussion of sexual norms for Asian families. What are "Asian" attitudes towards sexual activities?
o Moderated by Professor Leslie Dwyer or Professor Gillette
· March 25th, Saturday @ 2pm: "Current Events in Asia" discussion

April

· April 3-9: Massage Workshop

· April 15th: Saturday @ 2pm: "Current Events in Asia" discussion