AAADS is dedicated to the study of the historical and contemporary experiences of Asian-ancestry groups nationally and abroad. concerns.
The Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies (AAADS) Program at UC Berkeley, one of the programs under the Department of Ethnic Studies, is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of historical and contemporary experiences of Asian-ancestry groups in local, national, and global contexts. Asian American is a pan-ethnic term designating a racialized population made up of various groups of Asian an
02/19/2024
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12/04/2022
UC Berkeley AAADS, AAPIHRG, CAACH, and PACH are hosting an end-of-the-year celebration on December 9 from 12-2 PM on campus. Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP for confirmation and more information!
12/04/2022
Hello UC Berkeley students! AAADS is offering 10 courses for the Spring 2023 semester.
08/09/2022
The Center for Research on Social Change is hosting a keynote discussion and reflection with Viet Thanh Nguyen. The link to RSVP for the event is in the bio.
05/03/2022
03/04/2022
The Asian American Research Center and the Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies program welcomes applications and nominations for the Toraji Korean American Studies prize. This annual prize is for graduate and undergraduate students from any department who are researching and/or writing about Korean American literature, film, and cultural studies. Topics in history and politics will also be considered.
Instructors can nominate students and students themselves can apply.
UNDERGRADUATES should submit a short CV and an essay of 10 or more double-spaced pages. These can be papers already written or written especially for this application. Prizes for the best essay can be either cash or gift cards, depending on student preferences and needs. Depending on the number of applicants, award amounts will be between $250 and $1000.
GRADUATE STUDENTS may apply for grants of $1000, $1500, or $2000 to support travel to conferences and workshops as well as for research. They should provide one-paragraph descriptions of their work in Korean American Studies and a description of how they would use the funds if awarded. Conference travel requests should be accompanied by information about the conference or workshop. By September 1, awardees are asked to submit one-page reports about how they used the funds.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS: May 1.
AWARDS will be announced before May 15 for immediate disbursal.
Submissions should be emailed to [email protected], with ccs to [email protected] and [email protected].
02/25/2022
Please share & come support! 💛💙 You’re invited to an online forum on March 16 hosted by Asian American Research Center (AARC); Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies (AAADS), UC Berkeley; and AAADS Community Supporters.
"Advancing a Vision of Asian America: The Role of Higher Education"
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Noon to 1:30 p.m. PT
On Zoom. RSVP at http://bit.ly/aa20220316
The forum will explore the roles of Asian American Studies and of higher education institutions in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing Asian American communities. Speakers will discuss how Asian American studies have seeded many grassroots organizations that have been central in building community resilience. They will also discuss the revived movement to advance Asian American Studies and Ethnic Studies, more generally, at the K-12 education level and on college campuses across the country.
We will announce the speakers soon. If you would like to receive updates on this event, RSVP for the event at http://bit.ly/aa20220316.
This event is free and open to the public. If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) in order to fully participate in this virtual event, please contact [email protected] or (510) 642-0813 with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.
Hosted by Asian American Research Center (AARC); Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies (AAADS), UC Berkeley; and AAADS Community Supporters. This event is funded in part by a generous grant from the Minami Tamaki Yamauchi Kwok & Lee Foundation. We thank the MTYKL Foundation and foundation board member Donald K. Tamaki for their support!
Please submit any questions or comments about this event via http://bit.ly/q20220316.
02/09/2022
Hello community!
Our friends at AAPA wanted us to share an opportunity to Berkeley students to learn more about Asian American activism!
"AAPA (+ APASD) are proud to present: a new deCal offered this spring! We’re super excited to let you guys know about ASAMST 98/198: Asian American Agency and Activism. This course will examine the history and present-day agency and activism of Asian Americans in the US and aims to highlight the rich and enduring presence of Asian American resistance and political engagement.
Contact [email protected] if you have questions!"
02/02/2022
Happy Lunar New Year from UC Berkeley AAADS! ❤️🐅
Photo caption: We wish a safe and prosperous Lunar New Year to those who celebrate. May the new moon bring new beginnings and good fortune to you and your loved ones.
Thank you for your continuous support for AAADS in our commitment for a more inclusive, equitable, and just
future for all.
01/26/2022
Interested in the Certificate in Asian American Community Health? Come check out the virtual tabling sessions hosted by AAPHIRG to learn more about how you can get involved this year!
01/20/2022