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Asian American Studies offers an interdisciplinary major that examines the experiences of various Asian American groups. ASA offers a critical lens to the historical, cultural, legal, political, social-physiological, class, & gender contexts for Asian Americans.

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10/18-10/20: Threshold

Please join us! This evening of dance ushers audiences into an encounter with the shadows and structures that uphold racial violence and choreographs a space of restoration and liberation. Join us in exploring the kinetics of resilience.
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Remembering Dr. Stanley Sue

We are deeply saddened to have lost our beloved colleague Dr. Stanley Sue, please read the obituary here.
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ASA Courses '24-'25 Academic Year

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Faculty Public Statements

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New Viet Nam Studies Initiative

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