Asian Awareness Month 2006

ASIAN INSPIRATION ~ PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Date: Saturday, April 1, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Event: Kick-off Dinner
Location: Parkinson, Rm. 124, Brown Auditorium

The Saint Louis OsuwaTaiko will perform and present a workshop on an indigenous part of Japanese culture, drumming, dating back more than 1400 years. The literal translation for Taiko is“big/fat drum.” These drums were beaten in warfare to boost the moral of the troops and to fool the invading armies into thinking a formidable opposition was on the march. Join us for a great performance. Dinner will be provided. (U-Card Program)

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Date: Monday, April 3, 12 Noon – 1:30 pm
Event: Movie Monday – Slaying the Dragon
Location: Student Center, Kaskaskia/Missouri Room, 2 nd Floor

Bring your lunch and a friend or two and attend the screening of Slaying the Dragon which is a comprehensive look at media stereotypes of Asian and Asian-American women. Produced by Asian Women United, this fascinating video shows how stereotypes of exoticism and docility have affected the perception of Asian and Asian-American women. Ms. Hema Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Cinema & Photography, will lead a discussion following the film. (U-Card Program)

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Date: Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Event: Origami Workshop
Location: Student Center, Craft Shop, Lower Level

Learn to create animals and other objects using the ancient Japanese folding technique. Nominal fee to cover Origami paper costs. (U-Card Program)

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Date: Wednesday, April 12, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Event: Cambodia ~ Past, Present & Future
Location: Student Center, Kaskaskia Room, 2 nd Floor

Kurt Larsen, a graduate student in Linguistics, will give a presentation on Cambodia. Kurt has lived in Cambodia and traveled throughout the country. Pictures will be presented to illustrate the beauty of Cambodia and its people, the temples of Angkor Wat, the Khmer Rouge regime, and the efforts being made to rebuild this ravaged country. (U-Card Program)

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Date: Thursday, April 13, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Event: Inspir~Asian Fashion Show
Location: Student Center, Kaskaskia Room, 2 nd Floor

Fashion has always been very important in all Asian countries. Come and see many traditional and contemporary fashions from many different Asian countries. See how Asia has influenced the fashion world. For more information, contact Yuki at himerie2@yahoo.com ( U-Card Program)

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Date: Monday, April 17, 7:00 pm
Event: AAM Keynote Speaker
Presenter: Sheridan Prasso
Location: Student Center, Auditorium

Sheridan Prasso, author of The Asian Mystique, takes us on a reality tour from Japan to China to Vietnam to Indonesia, and nearly every country in between. The real-life, human stories behind the images of servile Geisha, obliging Suzi Wong bar hostesses, devoted Japanese housewives, exotic Cathay girls, steely Martial Arts Mistresses, and ruthless Dragon Lady rulers provide vivid portraits of the human side of the region and encourage a clearer understanding of an Asia unclouded by mystique and misty-eyed myths of exotic difference. A paperback edition of The Asian Mystique will be available for purchase at the book signing following the program. (U-Card Program)

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Date: Thursday, April 20, 11:00-1:00 pm
Event: Sushi Demonstration
Location: Student Center, Old Main Restaurant, 2 nd Floor

Sushi is the marriage of vinegar rice to other ingredients. It is one of Japan’s most popular foods increasing in popularity all over the world. Watch the fine art of making sushi while enjoying wonderful Asian cuisine in the Old Main Restaurant. The $6.25 cost includes demonstration, buffet, and sushi. (U-Card Program)

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Date: Friday, April 21, 5:00 pm
Event: Iron Chef
Location: Quigley Hall Auditorium

A spin off the hit television show, SIUC’s own students will be partaking in a competitive cook off. Who will be Carbondale’s next Iron Chef? For more information, contact Robert at ralcala@siu.edu (U-Card Program)

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Date: Friday, April 21, 6:00 pm
Event: Badminton Tournament
Location: Student Recreation Center, Multi-Purpose Courts 4 & 5

Are you good at badminton? Now is your chance to participate or you can be a spectator. To enter the tournament, sign up at the Information Desk at the Student Recreation Center or contact the Intramural Office at 453-1273.

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Date: Wednesday, April 26, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Event: Martial Arts Festival
Location: Free Forum Area

Martial arts clubs and other martial arts schools from the Carbondale area will be showing their stuff on campus. Come check out all the different styles and art forms practiced right here in Carbondale. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Robert at ralcala@siu.edu (U-Card Program)

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Date: Wednesday, April 26, 6:00-8:00 pm
Event: Sushi Workshop
Location: Student Center, Craft Shop, Lower Level

Work alongside chefs while learning the fine art of making sushi. Cook and prepare the rice and other ingredients, then try your hand rolling it in Nari (seaweed). The $6.00 cost includes the workshop and sushi. Sign up at the Craft Shop on the lower level of the Student Center. Space is limited to 12 participants. For more information, please contact the Craft Shop at 453-3636. (U-Card Program)

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Date: Sunday, April 30, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
Event: AAM Closing Picnic
Location: Bucky’s Haven, Campus Lake

Celebrate the close of Asian Awareness Month with music, food and conversation. This will be a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy a great time, with great people. (U-Card Program)

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Asian Awareness Month Exhibitions
Student Center , Display Case (March 21 – April 4)

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Sponsors for Asian Awareness Month
Underground Arts Group
United Asian American Council
Student Development - Multicultural Programs & Services