Following nearly three years of advocacy from students, officials have announced the courses that will comprise the recently-approved Asian American studies minor, which students can declare this fall.
Students hoping to earn the minor must obtain 18 credits out of 29 courses offered through the history, American studies, English, psychology and sociology departments, including topics like Asian American literature and modern American immigration, according to the University Bulletin. Students will be required to take an Introduction to Asian American Studies class, one introductory course in history that covers race or immigration, one 3000-level course in Asian American or postcolonial studies and nine elective credits.
Vanderbilt University has named the Class of 2021 Founder’s Medalists.
Since 1877, Vanderbilt has awarded a gold medal to the student graduating with first honors from each of the university’s 10 schools and colleges. The awards are named after the university’s founder, Cornelius Vanderbilt, who made a contribution to endow the awards in their first year.
Arts and Science
Dominic Cruz Bustillos
Dominic Cruz Bustillos, from San Rafael, California, is this year’s Founder’s Medalist for the College of Arts and Science. He is graduating with a bachelor of arts in history and Russian language. He attributes his success to the work ethic instilled by his family. His grandmother, who emigrated from Chihuahua, Mexico, had a particularly strong impact on his appreciation for his opportunities in the United States. Bustillos earned triple honors: in the College of Arts and Science, in history and in Russian. After a year in St. Petersburg, Russia, he wrote two honors theses analy
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Sophomore Kariann Tan, the culture coordinator for the PCS, said this year’s theme was necessary in light of recent acts of violence against the Asian community.
News By Brennan Fiske May 10, 2021 1:02 PM
This year’s virtual Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration turned its focus to highlight ongoing advocacy work after a recent rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans nationwide.
The Multicultural Student Services Center and supporting organizations hosted the annual programming itinerary last month, with events that ranged from hula basics to supporting small businesses. In light of the rise in hate crimes, organizers said this year’s theme, “Unlearning : Cultivating ,” was especially timely to empower others to become advocates, uplift APIA voices and help students unlearn racism and microaggressions.
The five largest multicultural student associations at OU will host an event with food trucks and games from 4-7 p.m. April 30 on the South Oval.Â
According to an email from International Advisory Committee President Amer BegoviÄ, the American Indian Student Association, Asian American Student Association, Black Student Associate and Hispanic Student Association decided to work together to create the Big 5 on the Block event because âthe students we represent often face similar issues.âÂ
âWe realized that it is highly important that we stand together, and after strongly advocating for our communities together this year, this event is a celebration of our allyship, and also a celebration of our diversity and different cultures,â BegoviÄ wrote.Â
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