Asian Pacific American Student Affairs (APASA)

06/18/2021

ODI is looking to hear about what support and inclusion looks like to APIDA students.

06/01/2021

APASA would like to announce a split position between APASA & Counseling & Psych Services. We're looking to fill this position with a quick timeline in mind. Candidate must have interest in working with APIDA student population. Associate level licensure will be considered.

This position, along with three other Cultural Center embedded positions, were created and funded by the University of Arizona Executive Office of t...

05/12/2021

AAPI Heritage Concert
“Embrace Our Roots to Build Solidarity”
May 15, 4p

On the Arizona Arts YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/ArizonaArts

Musicians from different cultures to perform music in celebration of the Asian American Pacific Islander heritage and in support of solidarity to unite people across borders.

Featuring 25 international artists from China, Japan, Korea, India, Hawaii, Argentina, Greece, Mexico, and the Middle East.

Speakers from ...
Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona Asian Pacific American Student Affairs (APASA) Pima County Public Library National REACH Coalition

Co-Presented by
Arizona Arts, Tucson Chinese Cultural Center
The University of Arizona Applied Intercultural Research Program

05/10/2021

05/10/2021

The University of Arizona campus community has long fought for the creation of the Asian Pacific American Studies over the last two decades. With the recent rise of Anti-Asian hate crimes and the need to address such violence in the community, the panelists will discuss ways to support Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans (APIDA) need for solidarity and understanding of what the community has faced. Addressing the need for courses that centers around APIDA experiences, we offer this talk as a way to understand our community and honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Wednesday, May 12th, 2021
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Register: https://bit.ly/3ej0m2g

Panel Discussion by: Jonathan Crisman, Brett Esaki, Jane Pizzolato and facilitated by Kenny Importante

05/04/2021

APASA will be hosting a mental health event with both Dr. Ishani Deo and Dr. Euodia Chua this Wednesday, May 5 at 3:00 p.m.

ZOOM ID: 844 8702 7836

If you are available it would be awesome if you can attend. The discussion will focus on transitions and creating safe spaces, however, if you have other questions they are welcome!

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04/29/2021

APASA would like to recognize all the former and current students, staff, faculty and community members who made APA Studies as a minor on campus a reality. This will continue to validate our experiences as Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans in the U.S. https://news.arizona.edu/story/new-asian-pacific-american-studies-minor-launches-vital-time-our-history?utm_source=uanow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=&fbclid=IwAR2BA87jmd7uzUTKtFRQ9OMGRVO2NqBmHAACClbXlbfltZTP5VHzvzGa-lc

The new minor is an effort years in the making, and will focus on what has become the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the United States.

04/29/2021

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/sikhs-south-asians-call-solidarity-across-asian-america-after-indianapolis-n1264879

"For us to really address the root of the problem, which we've never done before as a country, is to recognize the core issue of white supremacy," one scholar said.

04/28/2021

“Experiences in Seeking Justice, Safety, and Support on Campus After Encountering Gender-Based Violence”.

Requirements to Participate;

(1) Did you ever attend the University of Arizona?
(2) Are you a person of color and/or part of the LGBTQ+ community?
(3) Have you ever experienced gender-based violence while being a student at the UofA (i.e. intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking/harassment)?
(4) Do you wish to talk about your experience in trying to seek justice, safety, or support?

If you answered YES to all these questions, then be part of this study and help create better support for student survivors on campus!

Gender-based violence includes sexual harassment, stalking, sexual assault, and relationship violence in the form of emotional, physical, mental, sexual, or financial abuse.

If you have experienced gender-based violence while a student at the UA, consider participating in this study to help create better support for future student survivors.

The goal of this study is to create a Handbook for UA Community that provides students, staff, and faculty with practical advice on how to provide support for student survivors in lieu of any policy changes.

With the help of other survivors (like yourself) this handbook will be filled with artwork inspired by survivors’ stories, and advice for the UA campus in terms of Do’s and Don’ts of providing supporting to students, helping them find a sense of safety, and seeking justice when that is their goal.

You will be compensated in the form of a $22 gift card for your time (Target, Amazon, Safeway, or Fry's).

Interviews will be conducted over Zoom or Phone.
You WILL NOT be asked to speak about the violence you experienced. You WILL be asked about where you found support as a student and what would have made the experience better.

Contact Yesenia Andrade (Pronouns: They/Them & She/Her) at [email protected].

(An Institutional Review Board responsible for human subjects research at The University of Arizona reviewed this research project and found it to be acceptable, according to applicable state and federal regulations and University policies designed to protect the rights and welfare of participants in research.)

04/28/2021

Looking for a class this summer?

Geography Department, GEOG 170A1 Earth’s Environments: Introduction to Physical Geography.

Course Description: This course will introduce you to the complex idea of landscapes through multi-media and hands on experiments/labs. Arizona’s environment and landscapes will be used to illustrate the various aspects of physical geography. You will also get a chance to study your surrounding physical environment. Course has been structured to accommodate the reality of the stressful times we are all living in as well as various learning styles.

Tier I, General Education
Summer Session I, June 7 – July 7
Fully Online, 3 Credits

Textbook: There is no single required course textbook. All readings, films, videos and other course material will be made available on D2L

Email Instructor for a copy of the course syllabus
Instructor: Yesenia Andrade
Pronouns: They/Them & She/Her
Email: [email protected]

04/22/2021

In solidarity with the Survivor Advocacy Program, we want to encourage everyone to participate in Sexual Assault Awareness Demin Day, Wednesday April 28th. We know that approaching these topics are not always easy, but they are necessary and crucial for creating supportive spaces for our community.

Visit https://survivoradvocacy.arizona.edu/ for a calendar of their survivor awareness events and resources.

04/22/2021

Join us this afternoon 3:30-5PM for a conversation with panelists and participants about the recent trial of Derek Chauvin and racial justice. This space is for processing and healing as we all listen and share thoughts.

Register here: gel.arizona.edu