Join us for Asian American Foodways: Cookbooks & Food Memoirs at the Chapel Hill Public Library, located at 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
At this BYO Book Club event, we will explore the stories behind Asian American cuisine through cookbooks and food memoirs. Whether you enjoy cooking, exploring the connections between cuisine and culture or love talking about food, this one's for you.
Co-hosted by @uncwomenscenter and @chapelhillpubliclibrary .
CLE approved and refreshments provided! RSVP at the link in bio, and we will see you there!
Free & open to the public.
Members of Asian and Asian American interest student organizations are invited to a finals study hall on Tuesday, April 28th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Graduate Student Center (211a West Cameron Avenue).
We will be providing not only a quiet space for individual studying (sorry, no collaborative work) but also sustenance to keep you fueled through finals.
Space is limited so register today via link in bio: go.unc.edu/AACstudy
If you missed the open mic launch party for your hardcopy, be sure to peruse the online version of the AAC zine Currents: a collection of essays, stories, poems, art and photographs that explore the changes in the Asian American community!
Link in bio: go.unc.edu/Currents
Please join us on Saturday, May 2nd from 6-8pm at the Kenan Conference Center first floor (300 Kenan Center Drive) for our End-of-Year Arts and Research Showcase.
This showcase will feature undergraduate and graduate students presenting original research and creative work that deepens critical understanding of Asian American communities, cultures, and histories. The event highlights the breadth of student scholarship and artistic inquiry taking place across our campus. We will also take time to acknowledge and thank the many campus and community partners whose contributions help foster interdisciplinary engagement and made our robust year of programming possible.
Registration required via link in bio: go.unc.edu/AACshowcase
Free parking will be available at the adjacent Kenan Flagler Parking Deck: /parking/garage/university_of_north_carolina_at_chapel_hill_school_of_business_deck/27514/chapel_hill/?arriving=202604140930&leaving=202604141130
Join us this Saturday from 9:30am-2:30pm for the 2nd Annual AAC Conference of Community Organizations!
Participants include @ncdemography , @pillowforttherapy , @searac and more!
The event will take place at the UNC Graduate Student Center (211a West Cameron Avenue).
Due to the sporting event on the same day, free campus parking is not available. We recommend attendees use the Carolina Square Parking Garage (133 West Franklin Street) or 106 Mallette Street lot which are nearby.
Space is limited so registration is required: via link in bio go.unc.edu/AACcommunity
Free and Open to the Public
Schedule:
9:30 Breakfast – Welcome participants with breakfast and informal networking to start the day.
10:00 Introductions and Welcome Remarks
10:30 Spotlight Conversation: Policy – A conversation with on policy advocacy and community engagement important to AAPI communities
11:00 Student Research & Organization Panel – Student-led presentations highlighting research and community-based initiatives
11:30 Break: American Indian Cultural Garden – A short break with an opportunity to visit and learn from the American Indian Cultural Garden.
12:00 Spotlight Conversation: Data – A conversation on the importance of community informed demographic data
12:30 Spotlight Conversation: Women and Gender Issues –A conversation on key challenges and advocacy related to women and gender issues.
1:00 Spotlight Conversation: Mental Health – A focused discussion on mental health priorities, resources, and community impact.
1:30–2:30 Lunch and Networking – Lunch served with dedicated time for connection, collaboration, and relationship-building.
Details
Current and next year's exec team members from all Asian and Asian American interest student groups are invited to the Council of Student Organizations meeting on Tuesday, April 21st from 12-1pm in the Graduate Student Center (211a West Cameron Avenue).
This is an opportunity for everyone to share what they have planned for the rest of this academic year and next. There will also be an open discussion on future collaborations with each other and the AAC.
We will also be sharing details about our first ever Council of Student Orgs Finals Study Hall so this is a meeting you will not want to miss!
CLE Approved
Lunch will be provided to those that register via link in bio by Monday, April 20th at 8am: go.unc.edu/AACcouncil
The UNC Asian American Center is hosting our second annual Conference of Community Organizations on Saturday, April 11th from 9:30am-2:30pm at the Graduate Student Center (211a West Cameron Ave)!
Our goals are to foster connections between our campus community and Asian American-serving organizations in the Triangle, to learn more about community partners' work, and to discuss needs, challenges, and opportunities in Asian American community organizing. We hope that this will be a valuable space.
Space is limited so registration is required via link in bio: go.unc.edu/AACcommunity
Parking:
Due to the sporting event on the same day, free campus parking is not available. We recommend attendees use the Carolina Square Parking Garage (133 West Franklin Street) or 106 Mallette Street lot which are nearby.
Schedule:
9:30 Breakfast – Welcome participants with breakfast and informal networking to start the day.
10:00 Introductions and Welcome Remarks
10:30 Spotlight Conversation: Policy – A conversation with on policy advocacy and community engagement important to AAPI communities
11:00 Student Research & Organization Panel – Student-led presentations highlighting research and community-based initiatives
11:30 Break: American Indian Cultural Garden – A short break with an opportunity to visit and learn from the American Indian Cultural Garden.
12:00 Spotlight Conversation: Data – A conversation on the importance of community informed demographic data
12:30 Spotlight Conversation: Women and Gender Issues –A conversation on key challenges and advocacy related to women and gender issues.
1:00 Spotlight Conversation: Mental Health – A focused discussion on mental health priorities, resources, and community impact.
1:30–2:30 Lunch and Networking – Lunch served with dedicated time for connection, collaboration, and relationship-building.
Find the AAC at the Association for Asian American Studies annual conference from April 2nd to 4th at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort! Just us on Friday, April 3rd from 2:45-4:15pm in Kahili II as we co-host a roundtable with our colleagues from @uclaaasc entitled, "Asian American Studies Centers and Institutes: Challenges and Possibilities". We hope you can join us in conversation.
Thank you to the 36 people that made a gift to the AAC during #GiveUNC! Together we raised $5,306!!
With your amazing generosity, we will be able to provide more opportunities for academic and community engagement.
We would also like to express our deep appreciation to Sam Guo '95 and Dr. Thomas Wong, PhD '76 and MPH '79 for offering donation challenges.
Go Heels!
Find us this weekend at the Triangle-Area Asian American Student Conference @taasconnc at @dukeuniversity !
We will get the festivities kicked off on Friday night at 8pm with our Open Mic Zine Launch Party at @durhamacademy Middle School. Signup to dazzle us with your talents!
Saturday will feature the keynote address by former AAC Director @profheidikim .
NC students can attend free thanks to East Coast Asian American Student Union @ecaasu scholarships. Register via link in bio: /en-US/ticketing/2026-taascon-x-ecaasu-conference-registration-nc-students-only-duke-university-final
See you all there!
Today is the big day…#GiveUNC!! 🎉 Join me in making a difference by supporting Carolina. 🐏 Every gift, big or small, helps students, faculty & programs thrive. 🩵
Special thank you to two of our biggest supporters who have generously issued challenges:
* $5,000 for 60 Gifts of $100+ by 9 p.m.
Sam Guo ‘95 will give $5,000 if we reach 60 gifts of $100 or more by 9 pm.
* $5,000 for 30 Gifts of $100+ by 12 p.m.
Dr. Thomas Wong, PhD ’76 and MPH ’79 will give $5,000 if the Asian American Center gets 30 gifts of $100 or more by 12 pm.
Don’t miss out, give now via link in bio: https://giveunc.unc.edu/cause/asian-american-center
Tomorrow is #GiveUNC! 🎉
Don’t miss this opportunity to give back and make an impact in the lives of students at Carolina with a donation of any size.
Together, we can make a real difference.
Go Heels! 🩵🐏
