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Asian American Community Leadership Awards 2012
April 30 — The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE), the Texas Exes Asian Alumni Network and the Center for Asian American Studies welcomed alumni and community members at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center at the 3rd Annual Asian American Community Leadership Awards Ceremony. Every year, these awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in Central Texas, and this year’s theme “Business Leaders Building Stronger Communities” honored Asian American business leaders who serve and advocate for … Read entire article »
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March Staff Spotlight: Smita Ruzicka
Full name: Smita S. Ruzicka Year of Graduation: May 2011 Degree: Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration Hobbies/Activities: Movies, reading (especially now that I am out of school!), traveling, Pinterest!, Going to the Alamo Drafthouse for movies and sing-a-longs, hanging out with my friends. 1. What is your favorite memory, tradition, or thing about your time at UT? I love going to Gone to Texas every year. There is such great energy during this event with so many … Read entire article »
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March Alumni Spotlight: Jason Huang
Jason Huang is the owner, operator, photographer, accountant, janitor, and chef at Table4 Weddings, a boutique photography studio offering beautiful editorial and candid wedding photography to couples around the world (table4weddings.com). A 2005 economics graduate, he spent the first 2 years post college searching for an engaging and rewarding career – finally finding his passion in celebrating with couples on their most precious days. It’s been a fun and exciting 5 years documenting over 160 couples … Read entire article »
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Feb 28: TEAAN and AAACC Networking Event at Mikado
On February 28, Texas Exes Asian Alumni Network (TEAAN) is teaming up with the Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AAACC) to broaden your business network! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet great people and learn more about both organizations. Free appetizers will be provided! The Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the prosperity of the greater Austin area’s Asian American businesses and their business partners so that our community will continue leading in … Read entire article »
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Feb. 29: Heman Sweatt Continues with The Asian American Male Experience
New research and the disaggregation of achievement data have begun to debunk the “model minority myth” that portrays Asian American and Pacific Islander students as a homogenous group of high achievers. Educational outcomes for this group of students differ according to ethnicity, socioeconomic status, parental education, immigration status and language. Additionally, a recent College Board report indicates that that immigrant Asian/Pacific Islander girls have positive attitudes about education … Read entire article »
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