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CrossCurrents: Newsmagazine of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center

Latest Edition: 2007/2008
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Policy Research Program on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders Established
The UC Asian American and Pacific Islander Policy Multi-Campus Research Program (UC AAPI Policy MRP) officially started operations last July 1, 2007. The program supports and disseminates applied research on policy issues related to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in California and the nation. The MRP has fifty faculty affiliates from all ten campuses, representing a diverse range of disciplines, including political science, sociology, economics, ethnic studies, law, public health, nursing, urban planning, education, Asian American Studies, and social welfare. It will be housed at the UCLA Asian American Studies Center.
Center Co-Founder Morgan Chu Awarded UCLA Medal
Renowned trial attorney Morgan Chu was awarded the UCLA Medal during the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony held at Royce Hall on June 14, 2007. The UCLA Medal is “the highest accolade for exceptional achievement the University of California, Los Angeles may bestow upon an individual . . . as evidence of genuine eminent distinction.” Chu is a three-degree alumnus.
Center Undergoes Major Five-Year Review: Receives Glowing Report
During the 2006-2007 academic year, the Asian American Studies Center underwent a major five-year review of its many programs, activities, and accomplishments. The review was conducted by a five-member committee consisting of three leading experts in Asian American Studies from institutions across the nation and two UCLA professors, who were not affiliated with the Center.
Exhibit Commemorates Anniversary of EO 9066
The Center and Department, together with the UCLA Library organized an exhibit entitled “From 12/7 to 9/11: Lessons on the Japanese American Internment.” The exhibit was on view at the UCLA Charles Young Research Library from February to June 30, 2007.
Ethnocommunications Film Wins Award for Cinematic Vision
Pilgrimage, a short documentary produced by the Downtown Community Media Center, a program of the UCLA Center for EthnoCommunications of the Asian American Studies Center and the Little Tokyo Service Center, was awarded the Linda Mabalot New Directors/New Visions Award for original use of cinematic technique and vision at the VC FilmFest 2007, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
Center Library’s Summer Disaster
Sometime during the morning of July 17, 2007, a faulty water pipe broke in the Center’s third-floor mail/photocopy room. Eager to get a head start on numerous summer projects, Center Librarian Marji Lee came to the Center Library at 6:30 a.m., and heard what sounded like someone taking a shower. She lifted her head to discover a waterfall streaming into the library. “Oh, no—the books!” Marji cried out in shock.
New Endowment for Chinese American Studies Established
Gilbert Hom of Alhambra, California, who attended UCLA in the late 1960s and is active in the Chinese American community of Los Angeles, has generously provided a major lead gift to the Center to establish the Chinese American Studies Endowment Fund.
Don Nakanishi Receives APAICS Community Achievement Award
Center Director Don T. Nakanishi was honored with the Community Achievement Award by the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) in a gala ceremony held last May 15, 2007 in Washington, DC. The APAICS ceremony honored three Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields and have given back to the community. Nakanishi was recognized for developing the field of Asian American political research. APAICS also cited his instrumental role in helping develop a national leadership academy to train locally elected Asian Pacific Islander Americans to seek higher political office.

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Valerie Matsumoto Receives University’s Distinguished Teaching Award
MA Program Alumni Promoted to Tenure
Min Zhou Awarded Hoshide Distinguished Teaching Prize
Ninez Ponce Promoted to Associate Professor
Purnima Mankekar Appointed Associate Director of CSW
Center Press Joins Inaugural Asian Pacific American Bookfair
Center Co-sponsors Oral History Conference
Amerasia Co-sponsors Panel on Marriage Equality
Center Hosts Pacific Islander Community Event to Introduce Keith Camacho
Center Co-Sponsors Community-based Research Workshop
Center Releases 2007 Statistical Portrait of Asian America
Asian American Home Ownership on Rise, but Still Lags Overall Population
Conference held on “The Rise of Korean American Studies”
Pacific Islanders Lagging Behind in Higher Educational Attainment
Center Report Shows Asian Americans as “Sleeping Giants” in California Politics
2006-07 Asian American Studies Center Scholarships, Fellowships, and Academic Prizes
Amy Sueyoshi is New IAC Post-doctoral Fellow
Center Receives Endowment for Asian Pacific American Mental Health Research
Yuji Ichioka Endowed Chair Campaign Reaches Halfway Goal
Center and Department News
Deparment Holds Commencement Ceremonies
Jennifer Yee Appointed to Cal State Fullerton
Meet the M.A. Class of 2006-07
AASGSA holds Subverses 2007
AP Eyes Features Center’s “Education through Struggle” Mural
Asian Pacific Coalition Spearheads “Count Me In!” Campaign
MA Alumnus Jeff Chang Facilitates Hip Hop Panel
Center Participates in AAAS Conference in New York
Asian Pacific Political Almanac is Available in New Edition
Recent Center Press Publications

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