Cultural Education Series

The Asian American Resource Center is proud to coordinate our cultural education series throughout the year. The series includes programs to increase the knowledge of Asian American culture, heritage and tradition.

Goals

• Raise awareness about Asian and Asian American culture, history and tradition
• Explore topics of intersectionality of identities
• Encourage artistic expression of Asian and Asian American Identity through arts (music, poetry, digital art, etc.)
• Raise awareness about Asian and Asian American stereotypes and how to combat them
• Collaborate with academic departments on topics related to Asian American history

Cultural Events

• Asian American Heritage Month
• Fireside Chat Series
• Fred Korematsu Day
• Diwali Night and Meal at Neptune Dining
• Lunar New Year and Meal at Neptune Dining

Cultural Trips

• National Cambodian Museum, Chicago
• Rohingya Cultural Center, Chicago
• Chinatown, Chicago
• Manzanar National Historic Site, California

If your organization is interested in sponsoring or co-sponsoring a program or event, please contact mbringas@niu.edu or ccarpio1@niu.edu.