The 2012 Asian Pacific American Conference will be held at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Join us in this year’s conference to explore the educational experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and identify ideas and practices pertaining to access, barriers, opportunities, and successes to education for AAPIs.
Sponsored by: Asian Pacific Student Organization in partner with Asian American Pacific Islander Affairs, Native American Affairs, Latino Affairs, LGBT Center, Women Center, Hmong Student Association, Vietnamese American Student Association, College of Science, College of Allied Health, College of Social Behavior, College of Business, College of Arts&Humanities, College of Undergrad/Grad, Institutional Diversity, and Greater Mankato Diversity Council.
Registering for Banquet on Thursday is Full, but Friday still has Room for our Main Event, the Conference. Please Email the President, Tom Xiong, to RSVP for Friday at tom.xiong@mnsu.edu. Thank you.
Sorry for this Last Change up on Friday's Schedule. We just moved everything up so the time should be more reasonable. Thank you.
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7th Annual Asian Pacific American Conference April 5-6, 2012 “Open Gateway. Discover your Voice. Become a Leader.” |
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Friday, April 6 |
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9:00am-3:00pm |
Check-in and Registration |
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10:00am-10:30am |
Introduction -Welcoming by Henry Morris, Interim Dean of Institutional Diversity -History of APAC by Chris Tran, Director of Asian American Pacific Islander Affairs -Overview of the Day’s Agenda by Ben Khatt, MSU Student
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11:00am-11:50pm 1st Session Concurrent Workshops |
Megan Rae – Theatre of the Oppressed: a Means for activism and leadership – CSU Ballroom Southwest |
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Pheng Thao – Man Forward: Asian Brothers Against Gender Violence – CSU Ballroom Southeast
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Madeline Green – Commercials and College: A Negative Effect on Body Image – CSU Ballroom Northeast
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Amee Xiong – Levels of Racism – CSU Ballroom Northwest |
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11:50pm-12:00pm |
Break |
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12:00pm-12:50pm 2nd Session Workshops |
Megan Rae – Theatre of the Oppressed: a Means for activism and leadership – CSU Ballroom Southwest
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Pheng Thao – Man Forward: Asian Brothers Against Gender Violence – CSU Ballroom Southeast
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Penh Lo – SE Asian in Higher Ed and Myth of Model Minority – CSU Ballroom Northeast |
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Dr. Sachi Sekimoto – Empowering the Voices of Asian Pacific American Women and Men – CSU Ballroom Northwest
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12:50pm-2:00pm |
Lunch Break |
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2:00pm-2:50pm 3rd Session Workshops |
Julayne Lee – Professional Networking – CSU Ballroom Southwest
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Terry Chang – Cultural Identity Struggle – CSU Ballroom Southeast
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Penh Lo – SE Asian in Higher Ed and Myth of Model Minority – CSU Ballroom Northeast
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Dr. Sachi Sekimoto – Empowering the Voices of Asian Pacific American Women and Men – CSU Ballroom Northwest |
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2:50pm-3:00pm |
Break |
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3:00pm-5:00pm |
Keynote Address by Dai Thao Panel Discussion and Closing |
Dress Code Required:
Business Casual or Semi-Formal
Parking is in Front of the Centinnial Student Union on the South Side.
Parking Fee: $5
LODGING
Make Reservation for American Inn by this Friday 3/30/2012
Conference rate at AmericInn, Mankato
1 Queen: $89.99 +tax
2 Queens: $89.99 +tax
Toll Free Reservations: 800-634-3444
Front Desk: 507-345-8011
240 Stadium Road,
Mankato, MN 56001
Make Reservation for City Center Hotel By 3/30/2012
Conference rate at City Center Hotel
1 King: $81.99 +tax
2 Queens: $81.99 +tax
Toll Free Reservations: 1-877-345-5577
101 East Main Street,
Mankato, MN, 56001
Only 10 Rooms to be Reserve under APAC. Call early to make Reservations under APAC. If more needed, you can reach the APSO President, Tom Xiong, by 651-274-4457. Thank you.
