Statement of Solidarity – Justice for George Floyd The Asian American Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison stands in solidarity with those in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other states across the country who are rising up in support of Black lives. We, too, condemn the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, …
Assistant Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies and Asian American Studies James McMaster and Professor of English and Asian American Studies Timothy Yu have been recognized as Spring 2020 Honored Instructors. Honored Instructors is a student-initiated program in University Housing that encourages students to recognize instructors that have made an impact on their …
In honor of the memory and legacy of our beloved founding director, Professor Amy Ling, the Program in Asian American Studies is proud to award the Amy Ling Yellow Light Award to five UW-Madison students. Congratulations to all our award winners!
Two UW-Madison departments and one program issue statements in support for Asian and Asian American Communities in response to bias incidents around campus and share additional resources for students, faculty, and staff. CLS FACULTY STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR ASIAN AND ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES The Chican@ & Latin@ Studies faculty reaffirms the Program’s commitment to social and …
Hired in 1989 in the Department of Afro-American Studies, Dr. Michael Thornton has dedicated over 30 years to teaching and service at UW-Madison. Professor Thornton is an esteemed and beloved member of the Asian American Studies Program and he holds a special place in the Program’s history. He served as the director of the Asian …
Thirteen faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor that annually recognizes some of UW–Madison’s finest educators. The following testimonials were given, and photographs made, before virtual teaching was instituted in response to COVID-19 — but whatever form instruction might take, this group ranks among the university’s best. While the …
The Asian American Studies Program denounce these anti-China and anti-Chinese acts found on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus on March 24, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has no nationality or race. We stand with the world in compassion and kindness for those affected, as we adhere to the Safer at Home directive. Photo credit: Muyang Deng
Following Chancellor Blank’s announcement regarding COVID-19, the Asian American Studies Program has cancelled all events from March 13th through April 10th. This includes: Stop Deportation! Voices of Southeast Asian Refugees and Community Leaders, Enmeshment, Detachment, Caring: Queer (Dis)connections, and any student event that we have sponsored to take place in the May 2nd Lounge. The …
Join us for a special conversation, "Enmeshment, Detachment, Caring: Queer (Dis)Connections" with Dr. Martin F. Manalansan on April 2, 4:00-5:30 pm at the Orchard View Room.