filipino american studies at the
CROSSROADS
art activism and scholarship in response to philippine state violence

saturday APRIL 5 2008
university of california santa cruz

1-430PM seminar HUMANITIES 210 on Filipino American Studies
in response to current POLITICAL REPRESSION in the Philippines

5-630pm activist roundtable/dinner STEVENSON EVENTS CENTER
community building with FOCUS GABNET BABAE LFS

7-930pm performing STEVENSON EVENTS CENTER
AIMEE SUZARA
LANI MONTREAL
PEOPLE POWER
POWER STRUGGLE
KASAMA
KIWI
art music and films by
MASS MOVEMENT

The Critical Filipina/o Studies Research Cluster of the UCSC Center for
Cultural Studies wishes to thank Oakes College, Merrill College, Stevenson
College, Cowell College, Kresge College, Colleges 9 and 10, and the
departments of Sociology, Literature, HAVC, and History of Consciousness
and the Center for Justice, Tolerance, and Community for their generous
sponsorship of this event.

For parking information or directions, see our website at
www.criticalfilipinas.org. For more information, email sherwin@ucsc.edu.

HipHopistan, the “Land of Hip Hop”, features performances, discussions and workshops with artists Abstract/Vision, MC Kabir, Chee Malabar, Yogi B & Natchatra and DJ Rekha over three days (April 17-19, 2008) in Chicago, Illinois. This event hopes to explore the linguistic and pan-ethnic expressions of various South Asian and South Asian-American Hip Hop artists.

More Information: <http://hiphopistan.uchicago.edu/>http://hiphopistan.uchicago.edu/

Schedule:

:: Thursday, April 17, 2008 ::
9pm to 1am in Pullman Room, Hyatt Regency, McCormick Place, Chicago
Performance by artists Abstract/Vision, Kabir, Chee Malabar and Yogi B & Natchatra. Afterparty with DJ Rekha.
Admission: 18+ (cash bar). Free for students (with ID) and AAAS conference participants. General Admission is $10. Tickets at the door. Capacity is extremely limited. You should RSVP to <mailto:mallick@uchicago.edu>mallick@uchicago.edu to reserve either a free or paid ticket [please indicate your affiliation].

:: Friday, April 18, 2008 ::
6pm to 8pm at Judd 126, University of Chicago [5835 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637]
Public Discussion with artists Abstract/Vision, Chee Malabar and Yogi B & Natchatra.
Moderated by Dr. Kaley Mason [Department of Music, University of Chicago]
Admission: Free, but you must RSVP to <mailto:mallick@uchicago.edu>mallick@uchicago.edu [dinner will be provided].

:: Friday, April 18, 2008 ::
8pm to 11pm in Laboratory School Cafeteria, University of Chicago [5835. Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637]
Performance by artists Abstract/Vision, Chee Malabar and Yogi B & Natchatra
Admission: All ages.
Advanced tickets: $3 for High School Students (with ID), $5 for University Students (with ID) and $10 General Admission.
At the door: $5 for High School Students (with ID), $7 for University Students (with ID) and $12 General Admission.
Purchase tickets online: <http://www.ticketleap.com/Member/Event.aspx?event_id=26C4E7D6-DEFA-41DE-8D9F-DDDF5949A2F>http://www.ticketleap.com/Member/Event.aspx?event_id=26C4E7D6-DEFA-41DE-8D9F-DDDF5949A2F

:: Saturday, April 19, 2008 ::
11am to 1pm in 108 Harris Hall, Northwestern University [1881 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL]
“Putting Theory to Practice: The Art of Rhyming and Spinning” Hands-On Workshops
Admission: Free [lunch will be provided].

See <http://hiphopistan.uchicago.edu/>http://hiphopistan.uchicago.edu/ for full schedule.

HipHopistan is sponsored by the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, the Chicago Opera Theater, and the Association for Asian American Studies.

The Department of Religious Studies and Anthropology, College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan, invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor level with primary specialization in the area of Chinese Religions commencing on July 1, 2008.  The successful candidate should have significant graduate level training in a broad Religious Studies/Asian Studies Program or its equivalent with specialization in Chinese Religions.  Only candidates with a completed Ph.D. and preferably teaching experience will be considered. Competence in theoretical and comparative issues in cross-cultural perspective and a capacity for collaborative inter-disciplinary research are expected, along with appropriate competence in classical and modern Chinese language.

We are seeking a colleague who is enthusiastic about developing the department’s national and international research and scholarly profile with a commitment to teaching excellence and supporting training of graduate students and research. Candidates with a  proven record of scholarship and research , clear visions for future research, and  established or intended sources of external funding, including SSHRC funding, will be given highest consideration.

The responsibilities of the position include teaching semester courses in the area of East Asian Religions, Introduction to World Religions, theoretical and methodological issues in Religious Studies, Classical Chinese language and literature, and any other assigned classes, along with committee work appropriate to the academic preparation and rank.

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities.  The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of about 20,000.  The university is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities.

The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences.  There are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 325 faculty, including 12 Canada Research Chairs.  The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and graduate supervision.  They will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  However, citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity.  Members of designated groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to self identify on their applications.

Interested candidates should apply by April 25, 2008 with a complete dossier including CV, a statement of teaching and research interests, peer and student evaluations of teaching if available, three letters of reference, and other pertinent information to:

The Asian American Studies Program at the University of California at Davis welcomes applications for its part-time and full-time lecturer pool to staff courses (such as Asian American history, community and ethnic policy studies, health, queer studies, critical race studies, cultural and performance studies) in Asian American Studies.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., an M.A., or is an ABD doctoral student in the field or related fields and have a record of high quality teaching in Asian American Studies or related courses. College level of teaching experience preferred. Salary will be commensurate with candidate’s training and experience.

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information of 3 references, teaching evaluations, and sample syllabi to:

Professor Wendy Ho
Asian American Studies Search Coordinator
University of California, Davis
3102 Hart Hall
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 752-3625
Fax: (530) 752-9260

Complete applications should be received by June 30, 2008
or until positions are filled.

The University of California, Davis and the Asian American Studies Program are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students take a stand for Asian American studies

NEW YORK CITY, New York (February 14, 2008) – Students of the
Coalition for the Revitalization of Asian American Studies at Hunter
(CRAASH) are gearing up to host a “Strengthening Education: Empowering
Asian American Studies,” conference on April 16th at Hunter College
about the need for support for Asian American Studies in higher
education. The conference will feature notable speakers, panel
discussions, and a proactive workshop. Students will devise actions
for college administrators to take in order to strengthen Asian
American Studies programs. It will be open to all college students who
wish to learn more about this issue that affects both the academic
community of Hunter College and New York City.

The conference stems from the concerns of CRAASH, a student-led group
formed in April 2007 in response to the inadequate conditions of the
Asian American Studies Program (AASP). Students have led a campaign on
and off campus to fight for the education that they were promised when
they entered Hunter College. Initiatives include a petition of over
1,000 signatures from the student body, a feature article on the
popular AngryAsianMan blog, a front-page story in the Hunter Envoy, a
successful AASP event with director Justin Lin, and a Facebook group
that has rallied support from over 300 members from Hunter and other
colleges. CRAASH will facilitate an activism workshop at the 2nd
Annual New York City Asian American Student Conference at New York
University. Eyewitness News Education Unit and AsianWeek magazine may
potentially feature our efforts.

Currently, the AASP lacks sufficient financial, structural, and
institutional support from both Hunter College and the greater CUNY
administration, rendering it unable to flourish as a true academic
program. Although there have been vague promises from Hunter
administrators, CRAASH has yet to see actual results. This spring,
CRAASH will be contacting media, Asian American organizations, and
student associations at other universities to spread awareness of the
inadequate state of the AASP. Most importantly, CRAASH aims to ensure
increased funding for a greater variety of classes, a permanent
office, full-time faculty members, a stable director to lead the
program, and space to conduct events that will engage and benefit the
Hunter community.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the San Francisco State
College Strike, the longest student strike in American history that
led the way for the development of ethnic studies. In keeping with the
proactive and unwavering spirit of the strike, CRAASH hopes to
illustrate that the fight for fairer representation of Asian Americans
in institutionalized learning is not only significant, but also in
demand. In order for future students to learn about a mostly forgotten
legacy, and to inspire activism and pride amongst other students and
their communities, CRAASH hopes for a secure AASP that will last into
the far future. For a diverse college in New York City whose student
population is 26% Asian/Asian American, granting students the right to
relevant and accessible education is the least Hunter College and CUNY
can do.

About CRAASH:

CRAASH is student led coalition dedicated to rejuvenating the Asian
American Studies Program of Hunter College, as well as expanding the
program to include a greater variety of courses. CRAASH aims to
organize the Hunter community and spread awareness about the
inadequate conditions of the AASP. Through petitioning, meeting with
faculty, and promoting AASP events, we hope to educate the Hunter
community about Asian American issues. To find out more, please
contact us at HunterCRAASH@Yahoo.Com

Contact:

Olivia Lin, Founder
HunterCRAASH@yahoo.com

The UC Asian American Pacific Islander Multi-campus Research
Program’s (MRP) latest issue of its newsletter, California
Connections, is available for free downloading and viewing at the
MRP’s web site:

http://www.aasc.ucla.edu/policy

The UC AAPI Policy MRP promotes and coordinates applied and policy
research on topics relevant to California’s growing Asian American
and Pacific Islander population. It serves as a bridge linking UC
researchers to community organizations, the media, and elected
officials and their staff. These activities help the University of
California to integrate research, teaching, and community outreach in
ways that inform and enlighten public discourse on important public
policy issues.

This issue includes updates about the MRP’s new advisory board with
Vice Chair Judy Chu of California’s Board of Equalization, Young Shin
of Asian Immigrant Women Advocates, and Julia Liou of Asian Health
Services. It also features Associate Professor Linda Vo of UCI and a
recently formed working group to focus on AAPI Health issues.

Please e-mail: mrp.newsletter@gmail.com with any
comments, suggestions, and/or questions about the newsletter.
–

Asian American Studies Program presents
“Philippine Palimpsests: Filipino Studies in the 21st Century”
March 7 & 8, 2008

Levis Faculty Center, 3rd Floor
919 West Illinois Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801
217.333.6241

Conference web site:
<http://www.aasp.uiuc.edu/PhilippinePalimpsests/index.html>http://www.aasp.uiuc.edu/PhilippinePalimpsests/index.html
<<http://www.aasp.uiuc.edu/PhilippinePalimpsests/index.html>http://www.aasp.uiuc.edu/PhilippinePalimpsests/index.html>

A) March 7, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm
Plenary Speaker: Professor Reynaldo Ileto
“American Scrapbooks: Two Filipinos’ Experiences of the Imperial
World”

“In this autobiographical presentation, I reflect upon the journeys of
two Filipinos to the United States, initially through the scrapbooks of
photos and other memorabilia of those events. My father, born in 1920,
was a product of U.S. colonial rule. His journey to West Point, New
York, in 1940 turned him four years later into a soldier of the empire,
to fight the Japanese and, later, the Communist enemy. I was born in
1946, the year the Philippines technically became an independent
nation-state. I followed my father’s footsteps, journeying to
Ithaca, New York, in 1967 to pursue my graduate studies. Though this was
the time of the Vietnam War and student unrest worldwide ˆ
different, to be sure, from my father’s times ˆ still I arguably
was turned into a scholar of the empire. But in what sense?

The scrapbooks of these two Filipinos are read in the context of the
state of “Philippine studies” in the 1930s and 1960s ˆ in
particular, the contested representations of the revolution of 1896-98,
the Filipino-American war of 1899-1902, and the special relationship
with the U.S. In a sense both scrapbooks can be placed in the category
of “wartime experiences.” In my father’s case, the wars were
military in essence; for me, the battlefield was the academe. The point
of this exercise is to bring out the complex interplay of personal
experience and regimes of knowledge that constitute one’s belonging
and response to empire in two different eras. But I speak from the
standpoint of the present and I hope that this exercise will illumine
the scholarly challenges we face in the age of imperial decline.”

Professor Reynaldo Ileto is Professor of History and Southeast Asian
Studies, National University of Singapore. Prior to this, he was Reader
at Australia National University in Canberra. Ileto, a graduate of
Cornell University, was a student of classically trained scholars like
O.D. Wolters, Benedict Anderson, and Victor Turner. His Pasyon and
Revolution (1979), widely recognized as one of the seminal texts of
Southeast Asian history, and his percipient essays collected in
Filipinos and Their Revolution (1998), have earned for Ileto
international recognition as the leader of Philippine Historical studies
and a pioneer of the burgeoning field of Filipino diasporic studies.

Biographical information about Dr. Ileto is available at:

http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/sea/ppl/ac_illeto.htm

B) March 8, 2008

8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Four scheduled panels

For more information about conference participants and scheduled panels,
visit http://www.aasp.uiuc.edu/PhilippinePalimpsests/index.html