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Wednesday, April 21/ Calendar

Opening Ceremony: An Evolution of Expression *
Location: I-House, 5-7P banquet, 7-930P performance/speaker
Presented by: PASC and Samahan
From trail-blazers to contemporary activists, PanAsia 2004 will proudly present "An Evolution of Expression," featuring keynote speaker and Asian American pioneer, Franklin Odo, followed by a performance by the nationally renowned Mango Tribe. A full dinner banquet will precede Dr. Odo, curator and director of the Asian Pacific American Program at the Smithsonian Institute, and a provocative exploration of violence entitled "Sisters in the Smoke" by Mango Tribe.

PanAsia Martial Arts Display
Location: Bartlett Quads, 1130A-130P
Presented by: University Martial Arts Clubs
Have you seen those martial arts demos in culture shows or movies and wanted to learn more? Ever wondered what the differences are between the various martial arts? Ever wanted to see swords swing, flying kicks and rolls, not on a stage or screen, but live? During PanAsia Week, martial arts clubs from the University of Chicago, including Genkikai, Wushu, Hwa Rang Do, and Aikido, will be participating in a pioneering outdoors demonstration. Come to see spectacular weapons, moves, and forms displayed live, and stay to learn more about these increasingly popular techniques for developing the body and mind.

Brown Bag Lunch with Dr. Odo *
Location: Bartlett Lounge, 11A-2P
Presented by: PASC
“A Glimpse into the Life of an Asian American Activist: Lunch with Franklin Odo”: Asian Americans have a long and significant history in America that is often overlooked. Franklin Odo, forerunner of Asian American movement, activist, author, and curator and Director of the Asian Pacific American Program at the Smithsonian Institute, will share some of that history with us. This is a must-attend event for any activist or scholar interested in the Asian American experience.

Perspectives on Japan's SDF Troop Involvement in Iraq
Location: Judd 111, 4-6P
Presented by: Council for Japanese Studies, Center for East Asian Studies, and Council on Advanced Studies
A panel of East Asian and Middle Eastern specialists will lead faculty, students, and interested members of the community in a round-table discussion on the future implications of Japanese SDF troop involvement in the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq. The following questions will be debated: what kind of impact will Japan's actions have on future foreign policy? What do Japanese feel about the SDF being sent abroad when it was originally intended to have been a military presence to police the archipelago? What are the reactions of Japan's neighbors? How can an Asian military force in the Middle East be viewed? How does Japan, having undergone occupation by the U.S. itself, view its official stance in Iraq? Panelists will include Norma Field, Bruce Cumings, and Macquire Gibson, moderated by Annika Culver. For more info click here.

Career Panel: Asians in Non-Profit, Government, Law, etc. *
Location: Reynold's Club South Lounge, 645-9P
Presented by: CAPS
Wondering whats out in the job market these days? Here's your chance to learn how Asian U of C alums and other speakers have built careers in the non-profit, government, law, and other sectors. Come hear them talk about the struggles they faced, from family expectations to race issues in the workplace, and how they overcame them. There will be Q & A session and lots of free food.

Food and Film Fusion *
Location: HM 130, 7P
Presented by: COSA
Day 1 of a 3 day series will be showing "Beijing Rocks" by Mabel Cheung. Wandering through the Great Wall, the Imperial Palace, the Tienanmen Square, as well as the chic embassy districts are our three main characters: Yang Yin, a starry-eyed dance girl in search of love; Ping Lu, an impetuous Beijing rock and roll singer in search of recognition; and Michael, a Hong Kong-born and overseas-educated composer in search of himself. Through the precarious journey of these three characters, we see the delicate love-hate relationship among people from different walks of life—dreamers, doers, whiners, money-grabbers, winners, and losers. A totally different Beijing—young and restless, romantic and colorful, fragile and daring—is revealed for the first time against the powerful beat of Chinese rock and roll. Beijing style food will be provided. 

The Silent Killer: Hepatitis B, Liver Cancer, and the Asian Community
Location: Biological Sciences Learning Center 109, 12-1:30P
Presented by: Asian Pacific American Medical Students Assoc.
Hepatitis B is a silent epidemic that has been plaguing the Asian/Pacific Islander community in particular. Incidents of chronic hepatitis B, a severe health condition that can result in cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, or death, are 70 times more frequent in the API community than in the regular population. Come hear a representative from the Asian Liver Center speak about the Jade Ribbon Campaignn and what the API community and you can do to reduce this major health disparity.

Iraq and the UN
Location: SS122, 6-8P
Presented by: MUNUC
The role of the United Nations (UN) in Iraq has captured the attention of the news over the past year. Mr. Mohammed Abdel-Jabar, from the UN Media Division, will speak about his experiences as a UN worker in Iraq and what he views how the UN should play a role in Iraq’s development.

Food and Film Fusion *
Location: HM 130, 7PM
Presented by: COSA
Day 2 of a 3 day series will be showing "Xiao Cai Feng" (Little Chinese Seamstress). Two educated young men were sentenced to labor in the countryside (Three Gorges area) for their "re-education" in the 1970's of China. They encountered a beautiful country girl called "Little Seamstress" and both fall in love with her. They seek out western novels from another being "re-educated" man and read the books to the young girl. The girl likes Balzac's novels the best. Eventually the little seamstress decides to get out of the small village and seek her own life and destiny. Even the love of the young men cannot stop her. Sichuan style food will be provided.

Community Service Event
CANCELLED

Moim@ the Kilmok and Looseroots' Annual Coffeehouse *
Location: Reynold's Club South Lounge, 3P
Presented by: MOIM@ the Kilmok & Looseroots 
Join University of Chicago's Korean Literary Journal in its annual celebration of Korean culture through creative expression! The coffeehouse will feature readings of translated Korean poetry and of original written work submitted by the University of Chicago community. Submissions of artwork will also be displayed, and Loose Roots, a traditional Korean drum troupe, will perform. Highlighting the event will be the presentation of the winners of Moim at the Kilmok's submission contest. All the while, you'll be relishing an assortment of delicious Korean rice cakes, pastries, and tea!

Food and Film Fusion *
Location: HM 130, 7P
Presented by: COSA
Day 3 of this 3 day series will be showing "Xi Meng Ren Sheng" (The Puppet Master) by Hou Hsiao-hsien, 1993. In the first half of the 20th century, young Li Tien Lu joins a traveling puppet theatre and subsequently makes a career as one of Taiwan's leading puppeteers. During World War II the Japanese rulers of Taiwan use the traditional Chinese puppet theatre for their war propaganda. Only after the war can street theatres start playing again. Taiwanese snacks will be served.

HT Chen and Dancers Documentary
Location: Reynold's Club First Floor Theater, 8P
Presented by: CUSA
HT Chen & Dancers, a nationally renowned Asian American dance ensemble from New York, will be performing.

Calligraphy Workshop *
Location: Smart Museum of Art, 2-4P
Presented by: Chinese Calligraphy Club, CUSA & SMAC
Learn about the classical Chinese arts in a workshop and demonstration of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy at the Smart Museum! A brief introduction to the art of using a brush will be given, followed by a demonstration by artist Hang Tian. Then you can grab a brush and create your own work with the help of experienced Calligraphy Club members! Tasty dimsum will be provided by SMAC. Artist Hang Tian's brush painting and calligraphy works will be on display and for sale at the Reynold's Club during PanAsia Week.

HT Chen & Dancers Workshop - CANCELLED

Singaporean Film Fest, Day 1
Location: HM 130, 7P
Presented by: SAMSU
Featuring movies by well known local directors such as "12 Storeys" by Eric Khoo and "The Secret Heaven" by Sun Koh, the SAMSU film fest hopes to present a side of Singapore beyond its typically squeaky clean image. These films aim to confront the issues that Singaporeans face, such as the pressures of the academic system, and act as poignant reexaminations of the Singaporean dream. Other filmmakers featured include Wee Li Lin and Lau Chee Nian. 

AIDS in Asia Event - CANCELLED

Singaporean Film Fest, Day 2
Location: HM 130, 7PM
Presented by: SAMSU
(See description for Sunday April 25th)

Folk Music and Dessert Study Break *
Location: Hutchinson Commons, 8PM
Presented by: VSA
A night of relaxation, Vietnamese Style. Come enjoy the music and dessert break hosted by the Vietnamese Students Association. Music from Vietnam's 1000 years of history will be presented along with desserts and tea that will be sure to arouse nostalgia in all Vietnamese students.

Sex-Trafficking: Causes, Consequences & Complexities
Location: SS 122, 6-8P
Presented by: KSO, Samahan 
What is sex trafficking? Who is behind it and whom does it affect? These questions and more will be addressed in a forum consisting of panel speakers from varying areas of expertise. The proliferation of sex trafficking has raised much concern and debate among politicians, human rights activists, and sex worker rights activists. Come to hear and discuss the many causes, consequences, and complexities of this under-regulated global industry. 

Japanese Movie Fest, Day 1
Location: HM 130, 7P
Presented by: J-Club
Movie: Odoru Daisousasen (Bayside Shakedown). Aoshima, a police detective working in the Bayside Precinct, is continually frustrated by the hierarchy and red tape that plague the system. His friend Muroi is climbing the ladder of the police bureaucracy. One day in Bayside, a series of events turns the small station upside down. A corpse is found in the river, then the Police Commissioner is kidnapped, leading to the Metropolitian Police Department to take over the investigation which is led by Murai. Will Murai be true to his pact with Aoshima and co-operate with the local police? A combination Japanese drama/comedy/thriller based on a popular TV show. This mega-blockbuster presents an interesting sketch of Japanese society and police.

Central Asia: Crossroads of the World *
Location: Hutchinson Commons, 8P
Presented by: CASS
John E. Woods, Professor of Iranian and Central Asian History and Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago will lecture on the key role of Central Asia in the cultural, political, and religious history of the continent. Visual presentations will be included, and Central Asian food will be served.

Anime Screening & Discussion * 
Location: HM 130, 6P
Presented by: UCJAS
Join the UC Japanese Animation Society for a film screening followed by a discussion led by Mr. Satomi Saito of the University of Iowa. Mr. Saito has delivered papers dealing with anime at various academic conferences of both Cinema Studies and Asian Studies disciplines, and will join us as we look at anime's reception by fans as well as the interaction between anime and other popular media, particularly "dating-sim" gyaru-ge games. Sushi and snacks will be served! Look for flyers around campus for more details of the event, or contact helena@uchicago.edu for more information. 

Crouching Concubine, Hidden Penis*
Location: Doc, 3-5P; Social Sciences 122, 7-9P
Presented by: PASC
This two-part event explores the intersection of sex, gender, and sexuality as it takes place within the Asian and Asian American cultures. The first part features a screening of "Masters of the Pillow," a controversial documentary about Dr. Darrell Hamamoto of UC-Davis, an Asian American Studies professor and radical mastermind of the yellow porn movement. The documentary will be followed by a panel discussion that dissects Asian gender/sexual myths and realities, their representations in the media, and the various responses that they provoke. Guest speakers include: James Hou, director of "Masters of the Pillow"; Dr. Lisa Nakamura, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Visual Culture studies at UW-Madison; and Dr. George Anthony Peffer, Visiting Professor of History from Lakeland College. A small reception will follow the panel discussion.

Touching Heaven, Changing Earth
Location: Hutchinson Commons, 930-11P
Presented by: AASC
Have you ever heard Christian pop music? Come check out the Asian American Students for Christ band perform the music of today’s hottest Christian artists. Also experience an interpretative dance known as body worship and hear what your peers have to say about how their lives have changed because of Christ.

Asian American Identity Workshop
Location: Reynolds Club South Lounge, 5P
Presented by: PASC
What does it mean to be an Asian? What does it mean to be American? And what does it mean to be Asian American? Moderator Marissa Graciosa, co-Founder of PanAsian Solidarity Coalition, will come back to the U of C campus to hold an Asian American Identity Workshop in an attempt to answer these complex questions. In an intimate setting, as a group we will tackle the dilemmas of the Asian American identity, race, and culture. Participation is limited. SIGN UP NOW.

Sushi Rolling Seminar *
Location: Bartlett Lounge, 6P
Presented by: Culinary Club
No more making Play-Doh food! Culinary Club is holding a sushi rolling seminar, where you can learn to roll and cut your own sushi. Vegetarian sushi and California rolls will be our main focus, and we will be providing all the ingredients and tools. All you need to bring are your hands and your vinegar-craving appetite! 

Japanese Movie Fest, Day 2
Location: HM 130, 7P
Presented by: J-Club 
Movie: Riri Shushu no Subete (All about Lily Chou-Chou). "All About Lily Chou-Chou" revolves around the growing pains of high schooler Yuichi Hasumi (Hayato Ichihara) a die-hard fan of fictitious Japanese pop star Lily Chou-Chou. For Yuichi, the music and worship of Lily Chou-Chou is a refuge from the bullying, nihilism, and disappointment that embody his regular school day, and to that end, he spends most of his spare time running a web site dedicated to the singer and participating in on-line forums. The songs of Lily Chou-Chou fill a gaping hole in Yuichi's dismal life. Theft, violence, prostitution, and rape are everyday occurrences in the lives of Yuichi and his classmates. But despite the very adult situations that these teenagers are faced with, Shunji Iwai's coming-of-age tale reveals them for the children that they still are.

Comedian Vidur Kapur
Location: I-House, 8P
Presented by: SAW & MIPS
Vidur Kapur, a former University of Chicago economics graduate student, was born in India but has lived across the United States, including Los Angelas and New York. Following his stint at the University, he found his true calling in stand-up comedy, and now is a rising star on the New York comedic circuit. Kapur's comedy focuses on issues of sexuality, homophobia, and racism in America broadly, and gay and lesbian issues within the Asian American community more specifically. Kapur is well-known in both gay and lesbian and Asian American communities. We're happy to welcome him back to his alma-mater. This event is sponsored by South Asia Watch, MiPPS (Minoritis in Public Policy Studies), Center for Gender Studies, and the Center for Race, Politics, and Culture.

PASC Survey Presentation
Location: HM 130, 5P
Presented by: PASC
This presentation will show the administration and interested individuals the results of the survey taken by Asian/Asian American students at the University of Chicago. It will summarize the results of the survey pertaining to the Asian undergraduate student experience at the U of C, awareness of or need for student services, and interest in Asian American studies. This event attempts to ascertain the current status of Asian/Asian American students on campus as well as suggest future courses for improvement.

Closing Ceremony: Asian American Indie Rock Concert
Location: Hutchinson Commons, 9-11P
Presented by: PASC and KSO
Didn't know Chicago has been touted as the original mecca for Asian American indie rock? Find out why when you rock with three of the local best at this event, with performances by MirrorAmerica, Jenny Choi and the Third Shift, and Triple Whip.