Ithaca College

It's that time of year again! It's FOCUS ASIA MONTH! We have dedicated this month to celebrate Asian culture, pride and heritage. Come to our events and celebrate with us the proud culture of Asia!

Here are the events in store for you!

- Sunday April 3 at 7pm in Williams 225: LGBT Film Screening and Discussion - "Coming Out, Coming Home: Asian and Pacific Islander Family Stories" - Filipino and Chinese American Families discuss the issues surrounding straight parents and gay children in Asian cultures.

- Thursday April 7 at 7pm in Williams 222: Interactive Immigration Workshop entitled: What does Arizona SB 1070 have to do with Asian Americans. This workshop will be presented by IC Pre-Doctoral Faculty Fellow Eric J. Pido

- Thursday April 14 at 6pm in Park Auditorium: "Vincent Who" Documentary Screening and short Q&A with Helen Zia, LGBT Rights and Asian American Civil Rights activist. The documentary explores the 1982 murder of Vincent Chin that occurred in Detroit, Michigan and the legacy of the Vincent Chin case.

- Friday April 15 at 7pm in Park Auditorium: Keynote delivered by Helen Zia, LGBT Rights and Asian American Civil Rights Activist, Focus Asia Month Guest Speaker with Q&A to follow.

- Tuesday April 18 at 7pm in Klingenstein Lounge: Future of the Asian-American Studies Program - Presentation and Discussion

- Monday April 25 at 7pm in Clarke Lounge: Asian/Asian American Student Identity Panel

- Friday April 29 at 6-9pm in IC Square: Asia Night! There will be activities, food and performances $4 a plate for food and drink!  

If you want to volunteer for Asia Night, please email us at icasianamericanalliance@gmail.com

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Asian American Alliance at ICAsianAmericanAlliance@gmail.com to request accommodation.