19th Annual Asian American High School Conference Agenda

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19TH ANNUAL 1 6~ -u ASlAN AMERICAN S-TUJ)~N1 A1' ,~ 0 C I A flON ASIAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHDDL CONFERENCE "representAS IAN" MARCH 2nd, 2018 Asian American Student Association I University of Utah 200 S Central Campus Orive, Rm 235, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 [e-mail] I www.aasauofu.com CONFERENCE SCHEDULE LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Helio! Welcome to our 19th annual Asían American Hígh School Conference "RepresentASIAN" hosted by the Asían American Student Associatíon (MSA) at the University of Uta h. Navigating the complex question of who you are and what you want to do with your life can be daunting. 1hope this conference will seNe as a starting point in your college career and get you to ask questions about identity, education, social justice, and higher education. Along the way, 1hope you meet a few other students. Sorne of you may work after you graduate high school, others might jump right into college. Whatever you decide, 1hope you eventually pursue a degree in higher education as the experience will only amplify whatever your passions, skills, and motivations you have. What each of you will need to succeed is unique, but as I prepare to graduate, a few resounding points of advice stand out to me: First, do not be lazy in your social interactions. As the saying goes, you are the summation of the five closest people around you. Be sure to surround yourself with people who inspire you and can help you achieve your goals. You will be surprísed where sorne of the greatest connections you make come from, and you never know how far a social connection cango to help you in the future. Now is the time to create as many bridges as you can across the universíty. lt will be tremendously helpful. Second, ask far help. lt is incredible how common it is for students to keep their problems to themselves. 1guarantee you wíll not be able to get to where you want to go without the support of others. You may have done a lot of research on your own, or have been your High School's SBO presídent. But you need to acknowledge that you do not have ali the answers, and be willing to listen to the advíce of others. You will not regret the time and energy you put into seeking out new social groups and staff to assist you. Finally, do not be afraid to make mistakes. More dangerous, is the fear of trying. One of you reading this message will one day be a leader this in university and in the world. You are ali capa ble of doíng so, and I certainly hope many of you will. There is certainly a need for more Asían American leadership in both the university, and the nation. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us for questions or advice, and 1 hope you enjoy yourself at our conference, as well as learn something valuable. Onward, Taylor Checketts President I Asían American Student Association Universíty of Utah 1 8:00 - 9:00 AM Breakfast & Student Welcome 9:00 - 9:30 AM Keynote Speaker 9:35-10:10 AM Workshop Session # 1 10:20-10:55 AM Workshop Session #2 11:00 - 11:20 AM Student Activity Break 11:25 AM - 12: 15 PM Workshop Session #3 12: 15 - 12: 45 PM Tabling and Meet & Greet 12:45 - 2:00 PM Lunch, Performances, Closing Remarks WORKSHOPS 6 PRESENTERS WDRKSHOPS 6 PRESENTERS ALL PATHWAYS LEAD 'U' TO NURSING · SAVANNAH MANWILL THE GHOST OF WHITEWASHING: A HAUNTING LEGACY OF AMERICAN MEDIA· MATTHEW WONG This workshop will present students with a general overview of the profession, as well as the multiple pathways they can take to pursue a career in nursing. AM I A FRAUD?: EXPLORING IMPOSTER SVNDROME IN STUDENT'S LIFE • DEEPIKA SHAH KC, BRISA ZAVALA Do you ever feel like you don't deserve to be in certain spaces or hold certain positions in life? Are you questioning your ability and your place in higher education? Then this workshop is for you! A person with imposter syndrome feels that they don't deserve acknowledgement for their accomplishments, constantly lack a sense of belonging, and fear failure Come and learn how to identify it and explore different strategies to overcomeit. ASIAN STUDIES: A MAJOR, A MINOR, ANO SO MUCH MORE ... • LUCIANO MARZULLI BUSINESS SCHOOL AESOURCES • ANGLE MANUEL SANCHEZ, BUSINESS AMBASSADORS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING • MORGAN BOYACK BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK MODULES · CHRISTINE WNUKWOSKI &TEAM This workshop will have interactive modules that introduce various topics within Neuroscience. Students wi ll be given the opportunity to see real tissue samples under a microscope, listen to electrical potentials from their own cells, and hold human brain sections as they learn about neuroanatomy. EXPLORING INTERSECTIONS OF IDENTITIES • IRENE OTA Kimberlé Crenshaw created the concept of intersectionality looking at how intersections of identities oppress individuals. We all have different identities, which affords us privilege and/or oppression. Society has constructed eight major categories of identities that are deemed important. We explore these eight major categories of identities and work towards an understanding of how each of these offers privilege and/or oppression according to the three "Ps," Power, Privilege, and Positionalities. FACE OF DREAMERS &DREAM CENTER • MAYRA CARDOZO, ALEX SON With many of the current events that has taken place regarding DACA and waiting on news for a solid clean dream act, it is important for students to know the resou rces that the Dream Center offers. In this presentation we would touch on the many resources that are offed for incoming students, regarding DACA re applications reimbursement, scholarships, admissions, and more. But also highlight the importance that "Dreamers" have many different faces. FINE ARTS AT THE U· ANDREW GRACE Provides an overview of how to study, participate in, and enjoy the arts at the University of Utah, as well as a brief look at the value of a Fine Arts degree. flRST GENERATIDN STUDENTS: HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS • EMILIO MANUEL CAMU An interactive workshop which explores the different ways fi rst-generation, first-year students can be supported to succeed at the U by the Beacon Scholars program, a fi rst-generation student cohort at the U for first-years, seniors, and everyone in between. \ 1/ What do Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, and Nat Wolff all have in common? They're all white people who have acted as Asian characters. From Ghost in the She/1 to !ron Fist, the century long legacy of whitewashing continues to haunt Asians and Asian-Americans. Come to this workshop to see the beginnings and different ways Asians and Asian-Americans are erased from both American and Asian media. HARRY POTTER ANO THE FETISHIZATIDN OF ASIAN WOMXN • KIMAN KAUR In this workshop we will engage in a feminist critique of Harry Potter and the stereotypical representations of Asian womxn. We will focus on Cho Chang and Padma and Parvati Patil We will deconstruct their roles as side characters in the films, and also reimagine and recreate what an accurate, non-stereotypical representation of Asian womxn would like and feel like in Harry Potter. This workshop is a space built for and by Asian womxn to critique Harry Potter and the representation of Asian womxn in Hollywood in general INTERNSHIPS: ENHANCING YOUR LEARNING ANO IMPACTING YOUR FUTURE • MIRANDA BEST, GERRIT SEYMOUR The Hinckley's internships allow students to earn school credit, create a personal network, and gain invaluable skills that will benefit them throughout their college and professional careers. This workshop will educate students about all of the amazing opportunities they have to work for an organization in their interest field such as business, education, humanitarian services, medicine, and more! Past interns have been able to travel to number of places such as Washington D.C., Africa, South America, and Europe. INTRODUCING THE DIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM ANO THE ETHNIC STUDIES DIVISION • ELIZABETH ARCHULETA, KIMBERLY JEW, JEN WOZAB ISLAMOPHOBIA & ANTI-MUSLIM AACISM · SAMAH SAFIULLAH NON·BINARY GENDERS, SEXUALITIES, ANO YOU! • ANDREW HAYES Gay or Straight? Man or Woman? What do we actually mean when we use these terms? How do we all not fit these categories? In this presentation, we'll think about concepts of Sexuality, Gender ldentity, Gender Expression, and Assigned Sex. Through interactive exercises and introspection we'll consider our own identities and experiences outside of a binary. PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS • TAM MAi lnterested in pursuing a career in health or law? Come find out more information from the PreProfessional Advising off ice about the pathways to different health professions programs and how to best utilize your time in college! Our office advises for va rious areas, including medical physician assistant pharmacy school, and others. SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID • FELETI MATAGI WHY THE U IS AIGHT FOR YOU · PATRICK JONES Come and learn about the University of Utah from student life to academics. This workshop wi ll also talk about the admissions process and how to ace your application ABIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! WE CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU! Much appreciation to the following sponsors, supporters, & guests.· ÁSIAN AMERICAN Patrick Jones I Office of Admissions Dean Hirabayashi I National JACL Credit Un ion Ka rol Conrad & Andree Boggess I A Ray Olpin Student Union STUDENT AssoCIATION Asia Center, University of Utah National JACL Credit Union Office of Admissions, University of Utah PepsiCo, lnc Alison Yeh Dr. Candace Chow Dr. David Pershing Dr. David Roh Dr. Edmund Fong Euni Kim Dr. Han Kim Irene Ota Janice Ugaki Dr. Karen Cone-Uemura Dr. Karen Kwan Dr. Karen Tao Kathryn Coquemont Dr. Kathryn Stockton Dr. KentOno Dr. Kim Korinek Dr. Lori McDonald Luciano Marzulli Marina Tijerino Dr. MingYue Ji Dr. Nicole Robinson Paisley Rekdal Rocío Torres Mora Dr. Ruth Watkins Dr. Sabine Klahr Dr. Sandi Pershing Dr. Sara Yeo Tricia Sugiyama Trinh Mai Dr. Wesley Sasaki Dr. Winston Kyan Dr. Yoshimi Anzai And to Paul Fisk and Kathy Tran - thank you for everything. Want to get involved on campus? Join the Asian American Student Association! 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