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Spring 2019 News

‘Miss Saigon’ at Overture sparks conversation about Asian American representation in the community

Posted on April 11, 2019

By Tiffany Huang Although the musical “Miss Saigon” closed last Sunday after a six-day stint at the Overture Center for the Arts, presented in partnership with Broadway Across America, conversations surrounding Asian American misrepresentation in the musical …

Posted in Spring 2019 News

Donate to the Asian American Studies Program

Posted on April 9, 2019

We are in the midst of the DAY OF THE BADGER (APRIL 8-9! At that time, you’ll be able to review all of the school, college, and cause campaigns on dayofthebadger.org and make your gift. Day of …

Posted in Spring 2019 News

‘Miss Saigon’ discussion cancellation deepens rift between Overture, UW-Madison Asian American Studies Program

Posted on March 29, 2019

By Alyssa Hui After receiving backlash for misrepresenting Asian narratives, a panel discussion on the Broadway musical “Miss Saigon” was organized to provide community members an opportunity to share concerns about the controversial musical. The panel, …

Posted in Spring 2019 News

WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED, Miss Saigon Teach-In Outside the Overture Center

Posted on March 27, 2019

The Overture Center cancelled the Perspectives on Miss Saigon: History and Community panel discussion planned for tonight…. BUT WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED Join us as we come together for a Teach-In  Where: Outside of the …

Posted in Spring 2019 News

What’s Wrong with Miss Saigon?

Posted on March 27, 2019

By Timothy Yu What brings you to Miss Saigon tonight? Maybe you’re a longtime fan of the show. Maybe you’re new to the audience, and you’ve been drawn in for a show that calls itself …

Posted in Spring 2019 News

Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) Winners, 2019

Posted on February 18, 2019

The Asian American Studies Program would like to congratulate UW-Madison graduate student, Erica Kanesaka Kalany and local non-profit organization, Freedom, Inc  for their outstanding achievement in the field of Asian American Studies. BEST GRADUATE STUDENT …

Posted in Spring 2019 NewsTagged Asian American Studies Program, Association for Asian American Studies, Freedom Inc

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