Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Asian Canadian Cultural Organization "Unconference" at UBC March 6 and 7

The Asian Canadian Cultural Organization (ACCO)is holding and "Unconference" this Thursday March 6, and Friday March 7 at UBC. This event is a collection of small, student-led workshop forums geared towards creating active discussion and awareness about Asian Canadian issues. They will be held upstairs in the Student Union Building (SUB) room 207 from 12 noon to 5pm.

Thursday Mar 6:

ACSW 101 - "Who are Asian Canadians?" Illustrating Identity and Sports for Asian Canadians

ACSW 102 - "Ying, Yang, and Me!" The Complications and Implications of Interracial Dating and Interracial Families

Friday Mar 7:

ACSW 202 - "Hey Asian Guy, Why So Angry?" A Look into Asian Stereotypes in Television and Film

ACSW 212 - "Queer + Asian = ?" Difficulties and unique challenges of being Asian in the Queer Community and being Queer in the Asian Community