{"id":40505,"date":"2016-04-04T13:29:31","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T17:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=40505"},"modified":"2019-08-07T15:56:51","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T19:56:51","slug":"numerous-events-scheduled-for-asian-heritage-month-at-wright-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2016\/04\/04\/numerous-events-scheduled-for-asian-heritage-month-at-wright-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Numerous events scheduled for Asian Heritage Month at Wright State"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Wright<\/a>

Wright State\u2019s Asian and Native American Center has organized many educational and fun activities throughout April to celebrate Asian Heritage Month.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hello, N\u01d0 h\u01ceo or as-salamu alaikum!<\/p>\n

Wright State University is celebrating Asian Heritage Month with many educational and fun activities throughout April. Activities include a film screening, panel discussions, workshops and several art experiences.<\/p>\n

Asian Heritage Month provides an \u201copportunity to share about Asian culture and the contributions of the Asian American community to enhance the rich diversity of our campus and Dayton communities,\u201d said Mai Nguyen, director of Wright State\u2019s Asian and Native American Center.<\/p>\n

All events are free and open to the public. More information is available at wright.edu\/ana<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 5<\/strong>
\n 5-7 p.m., E163 Student Union<\/strong>
\nFilm screening: “Tested”
\nThe documentary studies the lack of racial diversity at top public high schools in New York City by following a dozen different families.\u00a0Nguyen said that although “Tested” is focused on New York City, she thinks issues of diversity, access and testing are national.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think this film is a good opportunity for all of us to come together to explore and to improve issues such as racial equality, social injustice, affirmative action and the model minority myth,\u201d said Nguyen. “I hope the film will help to dispel these stereotypes of Asian Americans and encourage all communities to approach each other as allies, as we watch how a diverse group of families pursue educational opportunities for their children.”<\/p>\n

The event is co-sponsored by the Asian and Native American Center<\/a> and the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 7<\/strong>
\n 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Millett Hall Atrium<\/strong>
\nLecture: Forever Suspect: Surveillance of Muslims in the War of Terror
\nSaher Selod, assistant professor of sociology at Simmons College, will discuss how the Muslim identity has acquired racial meanings within criminal justice, domestic and foreign policy and national security.<\/p>\n

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A highlight of Asian Heritage Month is Asian Culture Night: A Night of Cultural ExplorASIAN on April 16.<\/p><\/div>\n

Thursday, April 7
\n2 to 3:15 p.m., Millett Hall Atrium<\/strong>
\nPanel discussion: The Styles of Islamic Dress
\nMuslim students and Dayton community members will discuss why they have chosen to wear the hijab or chose not to wear the hijab and how their decision has affected their education, career and interaction with others.<\/p>\n

The event is co-sponsored by the Asian and Native American Center and the Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday, April 8<\/strong>
\n 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Multicultural Lounge, 161 Millett Hall<\/strong>
\nWorkshop: Identity is not a Math Equation: Multiracial, Multiethnic and Mixed Identity
\nDiscussions will focus on ascribing identities upon others, how racial identity is influenced by internal and external factors, a history of mixed race in America and common myths about the mixed race experience.<\/p>\n

Monday, April 11, to Friday, April 15<\/strong>
\n 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Multicultural Lounge, 161 Millett Hall<\/strong>
\nDiscover Islam Poster Exhibition
\nExhibit features posters exploring the Islamic world and Muslims.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 13<\/strong>
\n 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Multicultural Lounge, 161 Millett Hall<\/strong>
\nWorkshop: Chinese Brush Painting
\nParticipants will learn the art of Chinese brush-and-ink painting with Yufeng Wang, professor of history at Sinclair Community College. Limited space available, and registration is required by contacting 937-775-2798 or mia.honaker@wright.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 16<\/strong>
\n 7 p.m., Student Union Apollo Room<\/strong>
\nAsian Culture Night: A Night of Cultural ExplorASIAN through the performing arts
\nThis event includes traditional dances, music and a fashion show.<\/p>\n

\"Numerous<\/a>Tuesday, April 19, to Tuesday, April 26<\/strong>
\n Multicultural Lounge, 161 Millett Hall<\/strong>
\nChinese Calligraphy Exhibition
\nViewers can vote on their favorite work by Wright State students.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope participants will discover something they haven\u2019t discovered before and create more understanding and bridge the gap of understanding the Asian culture,\u201d said Nguyen. \u201cWe might look different or speak different languages, but if we sit down and talk about what we have, we have many similarities.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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