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SJSU Asian American Studies Welcome! This is the official page for Asian American Studies at San José State University

Join us next Thursday Oct. 22nd 12-1:30pm at MLK Library for Kwento: a FAHM Talk Story centering the histories and exper...
10/12/2026

Join us next Thursday Oct. 22nd 12-1:30pm at MLK Library for Kwento: a FAHM Talk Story centering the histories and experiences that have shaped San José’s vibrant Filipino American community. Featuring Pinoytown historian Manong Robert Ragsac, Filipino American National History Society-Santa Clara Valley (FANHS-SCV) student leader Frances Mendoza, and League of Filipino Students student leader Kalyani Blackwell, this intergenerational conversation will explore San Jose’s Filipino American history alongside current movements for Filipino advocacy, community building, and solidarity across the South Bay and Filipino diaspora.

Seven Soriano, AAS Minor ‘27, reflects on finding her story through Filipino American research at the Center for Ethnogr...
09/30/2026

Seven Soriano, AAS Minor ‘27, reflects on finding her story through Filipino American research at the Center for Ethnographic Research workshop at UC Berkeley this past summer. Read the full story on our website: tinyurl.com/sjsuaas.

Are you passionate about Asian American Studies and want to build community at SJSU? Join us for AAS Street Team Drop-In...
09/28/2026

Are you passionate about Asian American Studies and want to build community at SJSU? Join us for AAS Street Team Drop-In Hours!

Meet like-minded people, learn about the AAS major/minor programs through our Street Team members, and bond over student experiences in AAS. Open to all students at SJSU!

🗓️ Thursdays, 12-1pm

📌 DMH 235B (SISS Lounge)

Midterm season is coming up and if you want a quiet place to study, AAS Street Team has got your back! We’ll be having T...
09/28/2026

Midterm season is coming up and if you want a quiet place to study, AAS Street Team has got your back!

We’ll be having TWO midterm study hall sessions this October in MLK 525 (AACNA room), open to ALL SJSU STUDENTS 🤩🤩

Let’s be academic weapons together and pass these exams 💪

A huge salamat to JP Breganza — amazing DJ, storyteller, community builder, and all-around joy-maker — for joining our A...
09/25/2026

A huge salamat to JP Breganza — amazing DJ, storyteller, community builder, and all-around joy-maker — for joining our Asian American Studies classroom for an unforgettable guest lecture and talk story! 🙏🏽🎶

JP shared powerful reflections on the importance of joy in activism and resistance, the need to create and sustain third spaces for our intergenerational communities such as his Isa Pa (One More) community celebrations and the Seafood City Nights made famous, and what it means to center joy as part of our collective work. Thank you for also educating many of our students about some OPM Legends & Street fighter lore.

From the dance floor to the classroom, JP reminded us that community building isn’t only about struggle. Joy, celebration, connection, and belonging are also forms of resistance. 🇵🇭

Interested in putting Asian American Studies into action? Want to build community and student activism at SJSU?The AAS J...
08/25/2026

Interested in putting Asian American Studies into action? Want to build community and student activism at SJSU?

The AAS Junior Organizer Internship is an opportunity to develop your community organizing skills, collaborate with other students, and support projects, campaigns, and events through the AAS Street Team.

Duration: October 2–December 11, 2026
Compensation: $100 supply incentive upon satisfactory completion of Internship

As a Junior Organizer, you’ll attend weekly Street Team meetings, contribute to projects and events, and work alongside AAS students and organizers.

💭 Who can apply?
Current SJSU students are in good standing. AAS majors/minors and students who have completed an AAS course are encouraged to apply, along with anyone interested in Asian American Studies, community organizing, and student activism.

🔗 Learn more and apply by September 9, 2026 @ 11:59PM for consideration:
www.tinyurl.com/sjsuaasinternship (link in bio!)

08/18/2026

Our very own Dr. Yvonne Kwan of SJSU Asian American Studies as featured on NBC Bay Area News’ Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa!

Asian American Studies at SJSU is not only about history and research—our program is rooted in serving our local communities here in San José. Our program provides students with the knowledge and skills to address issues affecting our friends, families, and neighbors to ensure a more just future for all.

Learn more about our SJSU Asian American Studies from our website (link in bio!).

✏️ Are you an SJSU student interested in enrolling into our program as a major or minor? DM us here or send an email to one of our program’s advisors.

Our incoming AAS Street Team just finished their training today! Here they are after a wonderful workshop with labor org...
08/16/2026

Our incoming AAS Street Team just finished their training today! Here they are after a wonderful workshop with labor organizer Sophia Cheng! We are excited for the events we have planned for you all this upcoming year.

As the Spring semester comes to a close, we are saddened to have to say goodbye to Professor Lawrence Lan as he begins t...
06/06/2026

As the Spring semester comes to a close, we are saddened to have to say goodbye to Professor Lawrence Lan as he begins the next chapter of his career.

During his time with our program, Professor Lan has been instrumental in its growth and has become a beloved member of our community. He has consistently shown up for our students, introduced many to Asian American Studies, challenged them to think critically, and inspired them to deepen their learning. His dedication, mentorship, and commitment have left a lasting impact on our program and everyone fortunate enough to learn from him.

We could go on and on about all that Professor Lan has contributed to our community. On behalf of the SJSU Asian American Studies faculty and students, we’re so grateful for your time with us. We wish you the very best in your next chapter and celebrate you as one of our SJSU GOAAATs (the Greatest of All Asian American Time) 🐐

AAS 125: Filipino American Experience taught by Dr. Wayne Jopanda still has space for interested students! Join us as we...
05/28/2026

AAS 125: Filipino American Experience taught by Dr. Wayne Jopanda still has space for interested students! Join us as we critique colonizers of the Philippines (Spain, America, & Japan), analyze Filipino pop culture and media, and build community through Ethnic Studies scholar activist collaborative research projects. Email at [email protected] for any questions :)

No prereqs required!

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