In Cambodia, May 20th is observed as the National Day of Remembrance—a solemn tribute to the victims and survivors of the Cambodian Genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime. The United Khmer Students at UCLA invite students, alumni, and members of the Khmunity to join us in honoring this day at our annual Cambodian Genocide Remembrance […]
An Asian American Writer’s Notebook: Past, Present, and Future Tense Join us for the David Nishida and Tina Yamano Nishida Distinguished Lecture and Panel featuring keynote speaker Helen Zia, activist, journalist and author, who will be in conversation with Julie Ha, Journalist & co-director of “Free Chol Soo Lee” documentary and Amber Phung, Journalist with […]
Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025, for a presentation by Professor Noura Erakat, followed by a panel discussion with Professor Robin D.G. Kelley (Distinguished Professor and Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History, UCLA Department of History) and Professor Nour Joudah (Assistant Professor, UCLA Department of Asian American Studies). More about Prof. Erakat: […]
Join us for a screening of Vietnamerica on November 18th! Learn more about the film below: Film Description: Following the wars in Vietnam, over two million people fled to country with the collapse of the Republic of Vietnam. That exodus, referred to by many as “the boat people” resulted in nearly half dying while in […]
The year 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Pacific Islands’ Student Association at UCLA. To honor this milestone, we are bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and staff for an evening rooted in gratitude, reflection, and community. The celebration will highlight PISA’s legacy of student leadership and advocacy and will include welcome […]
Join us for an insightful afternoon with Dr. Lana Tatour as she discusses her latest edited volume, Race and the Question of Palestine (Stanford University Press 2025). This talk explores the critical intersections of settler colonialism and the grammar of race, examining how racial structures operate as a technology of power and colonial rule. About […]
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Philippines’ EDSA People’s Power protests, the Luskin AAPI Caucus at UCLA is hosting a film screening of the 1983 documentary, “Arrogance of Power.” This documentary shows the fascist might of the Marcos regime and how militarization and human rights violations were institutionalized in Philippine political life. This event […]
Join us as we reflect on how a people’s uprising toppled a dictator’s two-decade rule—and examine the persistent conditions of martial law that continue to shape our present. Through stories and poetry, we honor the strength of collective resistance and the enduring power of the people. This online event will feature speakers who will share, […]
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, in collaboration with the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and UCLA Asian American Studies Department, present Third Act, by Tad Nakamura ’03 about his father Robert Nakamura MFA ’75, director, UCLA film professor, and founder of the UCLA Center for EthnoCommunications. Join us for this special screening and […]
Join SEA CLEAR's Transfer Component for *FREE dinner and a discussion with UCLA's Asian American Studies Department! This year, we are exploring the importance of role models, representation within higher education, and how our past experiences shape our orientations to life! Everyone is welcome and will have the opportunity to share and discuss their experiences! […]
Please join us for an exciting talk with Andrea Ritchie, Co-Founder of Interrupting Criminalization. This public lecture will be followed by a dialogue with Dr. Lee Ann Wang and a Q&A session. About the Speaker: Andrea Ritchie is a Black lesbian immigrant survivor who has been documenting, organizing, advocating, litigating, and agitating around policing and […]
The Ethnic Studies Departments at UCLA are excited to announce that they are bringing back our Ethnic Studies Mixer! Join us as we get to talk about the Ethnic departments’ history and current works. Meet people across the departments over provided dinner! Each department is also putting together a raffle prize you can win. Come […]
