Please join us to experience innovative dance performances by three leading Asian American female choreographers who experiment with classical and modern forms of diverse cultural traditions.  The festival explores “new narratives” regarding culture, difference, and social justice through embodied performance.  This event launches the UCI AAPI Womxn in Leadership Initiative, which showcases diverse leaders and career paths as well as foster dialogue to address challenges facing AAPI women.   All events are free open to the public.  Please rsvp by…

UCLA Study Abroad Fair Tuesday, October 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm Ackerman Grand Ballroom The International Education Office invites you to attend the annual UCLA Study Abroad Fair, one of the largest in California.  This is a great opportunity to explore international opportunities, speak directly with program representatives, chat with recently returned students and learn about financial aid and scholarships. Each year more than 100 programs participate in our fair with roughly 1,600 students in attendance. Don’t miss this amazing event. Learn…

Please join us for the launch event and first official meeting of the Global Education Collaborative   The GEC is launching this year, with the support of funding from the Dean's Student Support Initiative, as a student-led organization dedicated to creating a collaborative academic, professional, and supportive space for students and scholars of working on topics relevant to global, international, or transnational education.   If you are interested in learning more about the organization or becoming involved, we hope that…

Meet Asian American Studies at the annual Major Blast! Major Blast is a large-scale resource fair for UCLA Students! This event connects students with key academic information, resources, and services. Meet with counselors and explore over 100 Majors and Minors: Through participation in the program, students have the unique opportunity to speak with academic advisors, counselors and/or faculty who can help them better understand majors, minors, specializations, coursework, prerequisites, workload, research opportunities, student organizations, and other general aspects of UCLA’s academic…

October 18, 2018  11 am to 12:15 pm Enjoy art exhibits, live dance performances, spoken word, and an acoustic concert all in one afternoon. Admission is free. The Department of Asian American Studies Presents: Adjudicating Personhood and Deportability: The Social Project of Adopting Children from Korea Tammy Ko Robinson Cosponsored by: Center for the Study of Women, Center for Korean Studies, and the Department of Gender Studies   Please RSVP Grace Hong at gracehongucla@gmail.com

With grant/scholarship deadlines looming ahead, what better way to get ahead and up-to-speed than to attend the Asian American Studies Department Funding Workshop! Learn about specific funding opportunities from Graduate Division Fellowships & Financial Services (Chérie Francis), the Center for the Study of Women (Kristina Nyden), the Institute of American Cultures (Melany Dela Cruz), the Asian American Studies Center (Meg Thornton), and the Asian American Studies Department. Food will be provided. Please let us know your dietary restrictions!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/937814036405902/…

LGBTQ STUDIES FALL 2018 OPEN HOUSE October 19, 2018 | 11:00AM-1:00PM| Haines Hall A9 Come and learn about UCLA's exciting LGBTQ Studies program! The Program offers: undergraduate courses; a minor program; unique research opportunities; and more! Meet new and continuing students, faculty and program staff. Refreshments will be served NO RSVP REQUIRED; STUDENTS FROM ALL MAJORS WELCOME