Events
The Racial Realities of Asian Americans in Higher Education
Date and Time
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description
Samuel D. Museus, Ph.D., associate professor of Higher Education and
Student Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington; founding director
of Culturally Engaging Campus Environments (CECE) Project
In this lecture, Dr. Museus will explore the various ways in
which Asian Americans are racialized in contemporary U.S. higher
education and society, and the impact that these racial realities have
on their higher education experiences and outcomes. The lecture will
include discussion of how the model minority myth perpetuates
problematic misconceptions of Asian Americans, an overview of how
Asian Americans are positioned within larger racial discourses in
society, the ways in which Asian Americans experience everyday racism
in higher education, and thoughts about how Asian Americans are
engaging in activism to advocate for justice and equity.
LIB 100 & 201 Approved ~ Connections to the Classroom
Social Justice & Human Rights: (LIB 100)
Upon completion of this program, attendees will have gained an
increased understanding of how race and racism shape the live of Asian Americans.
Diverse Communities: (LIB 201)
Upon completion of this program, attendees will have improved
their knowledge of how the struggles of Asian American communities are
related to other communities of color
Oppression/Discrimination: (LIB 201)
Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to engage
in critical dialogue about how Asian Americans and other communities
can collectively advocate for racial justice and equity
Contact
Office of Multicultural Affairs at (616) 331-2177