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Topic “University/Academics”

Books: Found in Translation

Wen Jin offers a kind of metaphoric and literal translation primer for looking at multiculturalism: a way to consider narratives about things Asian found in American popular culture.

Jee Yoon Lee | Fri, May 10th- 4:28pm | Books Section, University/Academics
A Different World

A Different World

 

IN 1837, 26 years before the end of slavery, a Quaker philanthropist founded the Institute for Colored 
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Nicole Wong | Sun, Jan 27th- 5:55pm | African American, college admissions, Education, HBCUs, Featurette, Community, Culture, Diaspora, Issue 26: The South - Spring 2013, Race, University/Academics

Fisher v. University of Texas: My Experience with Holistic Admissions

Joshua Tang shares his experience as a Univeristy of Texas at Austin student admitted under the holistic admissions process and what is at stake with the Supreme Court ruling on Fisher v. the University of Texas. 

Joshua Tang | Wed, Oct 31st- 1:11am | Affirmative Action, Education, Fisher v. UT, Holistic Admissions, Student life, University of Texas at Austin, Race, Social Issues, Social Justice, University/Academics

Oak Creek: Legacies of Racism and the Road Ahead

Sangay Mishra looks to reframe the conversations we have in the aftermath of racial violence, like the killings at Oak Creek.

Sangay Mishra | Wed, Aug 22nd- 12:29pm | domestic terrorism, Oak Creek, racism, Sikh temple, Across the Desk, News & Politics, Race, Social Issues, University/Academics

Politics: DREAM Activists Encourage Applicants as Deferred Action Goes Live

Some advocates still have concerns that the government will fail to protect applicant information and put many applicants and their families at risk for deportation. Regardless of these risks, many advocates are encouraging more people to...

Erin Pangilinan | Wed, Aug 22nd- 1:34pm | deferred action, deportation, undocumented, Activism, Community, Immigration, News & Politics, Politics, Race, Social Issues, Social Justice, University/Academics

'Front Desk -- How Can I Help You?': Indian American Motel Owners in the Heartland

What's life like behind the motel lobby? Take a peek with writer Dashini Jeyathurai, into sociologist Pawan Dhingra's new book.

 

Dashini Jeyathurai | Mon, Aug 27th- 6:59pm | American Dream, Indian American, Life Behind the Lobby, motel, Pawan Dhingra, Across the Desk, Diaspora, University/Academics

Ethical Manhoods: Interview with Professor and Filmmaker Celine Parreñas-Shimizu

Professor Parreñas-Shimizu talks about her latest book, Straitjacket Sexualities: Unbinding Asian American Manhoods in the Movies.

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Terry K Park | Thu, Jul 19th- 3:05pm | Asian American men, Blogger Column, book review, Celine Parreñas-Shimizu, Education, film, Gender, Interview, Linsanity, sexuality, Across the Desk, Books Section, Community, Culture, Film, Film Festivals, Gender, History, Media, Performing Arts, Profiles, Race, Reviews, Sex, SFIAAFF, Social Justice, Sports, TV, University/Academics

When Words Fail: Careful Framing Needed in Research on Asian Americans

An advisor to the recent Pew report on Asian Americans explains why Pew's 'Tiger Mom' and 'model minority' messaging towards news media does more harm than good.

Karthick Ramakr... | Fri, Jul 20th- 5:10pm | Pew Research Center, Across the Desk, Social Issues, University/Academics

Temporary Relief for DREAMers

Obama's announcement last Friday will allow up to 1.4 million undocumented young people to temporarily remain and work in the United States without threat of...

Momo Chang | Mon, Jun 25th- 4:01pm | Education, Activism, Community, Culture, Diaspora, Immigration, Media, News & Politics, Politics, Race, Social Issues, Social Justice, University/Academics
Dreams Deferred

Dreams Deferred

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Momo Chang | Thu, Jan 24th- 12:46am | Education, Activism, Feature, Community, Issue 25: Generation - Spring 2012, Immigration, News & Politics, Politics, Race, Social Issues, Social Justice, University/Academics
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