Vol. 25 No. 28
On Monday, April 8, the acclaimed documentary "Who Killed Vincent Chin?" which looks at the circumstances surrounding the murder of Detroit resident Vincent Chin, the trial of his murderers and the outcry of the Asian American community over the trial outcome, will be shown at 7 p.m. in 101 Classroom Building.
The documentary filmmaker Christine Choy will speak about her film and about Asian American civil rights issues at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in 102 Forum Building.
On Tuesday, April 9, a panel of local Asian American reporters will discuss careers in journalism in a talk, "Beyond Connie Chung," at 5:30 p.m. in Carnegie Cinema. A reception will follow. The event is sponsored by African/Hispanic/Asian/Native American Student Organization in the College of Communications (AHANA/COC) and AASC.
On Wednesday, April 10, a panel, "P.S.: I'm Asian," will be held at 8:30 p.m. in the Pollock Rec Room, organized by Student Affairs.
On Friday, April 12, members of several Asian American student organizations will present a fashion show and a night of cultural performances starting at 7 p.m. in the HUB Ballroom.
On Saturday, April 13, workshops on topics ranging from leadership to student activism will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., with the locations to be announced. At 7 p.m., a California-based Asian American acting troupe, "hereandnow," will present a show based on Asian American issues including racism and themes of self-discovery in 101 Classroom Building.
Joining AASC will be several other Asian American student organizations such as Penn State Filipino Association and Indian Students Association.
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