The Women’s Center, Asian American Cultural Center, and USG invite you to a talk given by Chanel Miller, an artist, writer, and author of Know My Name. First known publicly as Emily Doe, Miller is the survivor of the Stanford University sexual assault case that exposed the harsh reality of what many victims face. Her […]
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IMPAACT Conference 2021
The Asian American Cultural Center (AsACC) is hosting its 15th annual Identifying the Missing Power of Asian American in Connecticut (IMPAACT) Conference. IMPAACT is a catalyst to empower students in their individual journeys of self-development, identity development, and leadership skills. The conference is an opportunity for student leaders to network with one another at the University […]
Diwali 2021
The Asian and Asian American Cultural Center (AsACC) invite you to come celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. Date: November 3, 2021 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Format: In-Person, AsACC main room, SU Building We thank Hindu Student Council for supporting and co-hosting.
The Illusion of Religious Equality in the US
The Asian American Cultural Center (AsACC) welcomes Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Khyati Y Joshi to discuss religious equality in the US. Topic: The Illusion of Religious Equality in the US Date: September 28, 2021 Time: 5:00 PM Format: Virtual We thank the Sociology Department, The Asian and Asian American Studies Institute, and the Center for Judaic Studies […]
Animating Memories of Japanese American Incarceration
The Asian American Cultural Institute (AsACC) is thrilled to co-host an online puppet forum with the Ballard Institute of Puppetry, featuring theater artist Kimi Maeda and UConn Professor Hana Maruyama Topic: Animating Memories of Japanese American Incarceration Date: September 23, 2021 Time: 7:00 PM Format: Virtual We thank the Ballard Institute and the Asian and […]
Dr. Esther Choo: “Racism as a Public Health Crisis” Talk
Asian American Cultural Center presents Dr. Esther Choo’s “Racism as a Public Health Crisis” talk. Dr. Choo, a practicing physician and popular health and science communicator, is the founding member of TIME’S UP Healthcare, which advocates for equity in the healthcare workforce. Dr. Choo is also the co-founder of Equity Quotient, which assesses organization culture […]