Asian American Studies at San Jose State University
Asian American Studies at San Jose State University
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Asian American Studies (AAS) was one of the Ethnic Studies fields born from the Third World Liberation Front and in solidarity with multiple oppressed communities. Spearheaded by community-based scholars, the field was created to address the longstanding inequities in education and research. The field calls attention to the histories and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and the important heterogeneity within these communities. Specifically, AAS brings together perspectives from different fields in the creative arts, humanities and social sciences while at the same time seeking to maintain a commitment to activism and to the needs of our communities. The mission of the San Jose State University AAS degree program is to empower students to create a more socially-just and equitable society. AAS students will meet this vision by applying interdisciplinary theories into action, cultivating critical thought, and serving Asian American communities.
2024 AAS "Serve the People" Community Change Award
2024 AAS "Serve the People" Community Change Award
We are proud to award the SJSU Asian American Studies "Serve the People" Community Change Award to ...
Manong Robert Ragsac (c/o 1954)
Join us at the SJSU AAS Alumni (+Friends) Reunion on September 21, 2024 to honor Manong Robert!
SJSU AAS Alumni (+Friends) Reunion - September 21, 2024
SJSU AAS Alumni (+Friends) Reunion - September 21, 2024
Please join us for the SJSU Asian American Studies Alumni & Friends Reunion Dinner and Fundraiser hosted at the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin for a night of (re)connecting, reminiscing, and supporting a great cause. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening filled with delicious food from Kazoo Restaurant, engaging conversations, and opportunities to give back to the SJSU Asian American Studies (AAS) Student Community.
Not only will we celebrate the official launch of the Asian American Studies BA degrees, but we will also honor our SJSU AAS community leadership and student activists. We are excited to announce that the recipient of the 2024 AAS "Serve the People" Community Change Award is Manong Robert Ragsac (SJSU c/o 1954)!
Don't miss out on this chance to catch up with old friends, make new connections—especially current students, and contribute to shaping the vision and purpose of the SJSU AAS Alumni Network*. Not a member? JOIN NOW!
Reserve your seat here: https://tinyurl.com/sjsuaas2024
If you would like to attend, but cannot offer a donation at this time, please contact sjsuaasalumni@gmail.com to inquire about a sponsored meal!
Or, if you would like to sponsor someone’s meal, please do so on the reservation form! Your sponsorship will allow us to invite more current students and recent grads to attend this meaningful event.
We really appreciate all your support. Please share this with your networks that may be interested in joining us for this memorable night. If you have any questions, contact sjsuaasalumni@gmail.com
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