On behalf of all AAAS members, the AAAS Executive Board and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Asian American Studies, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Him Mark Lai. Often called “the dean of Chinese American history,” Professor Him Mark Lai was a self-trained pioneering scholar who worked avidly towards legitimizing Chinese American Studies. His selfless commitment to this field, and to the larger field of Asian American Studies, has made him a great role model for many scholars, teachers, and activists. He leaves a legacy of scholarship and service that will last for generations to come.

Rick Bonus

President

Association for Asian American Studies

————————————

Rick Bonus

Associate Professor

Dept. of American Ethnic Studies

Univ. of Washington

Seattle, WA  98195-4380

(206) 543-3929