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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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Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights 2012
Awareness to Action: Advancing Solutions for Men of Color in Higher Education The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement is pleased to announce the schedule for The University of Texas at Austin’s 26th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights. This year’s topic is “Awareness to Action: Advancing Solutions for Men of Color in Higher Education.” A 2010 report published by the College Board Advocacy and Policy Center has generated a growing focus on males underrepresented in … Read entire article »
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Call for Nominations: 2012 Asian American Community Leadership Awards
The University of Texas at Austin invites nominations for the 2012 Asian American Community Leadership Awards to honor individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) communities, preferably in Central Texas. This year’s theme, “Business Leaders Building Stronger Communities,” aims to recognize Asian American business leaders who serve and advocate for Asian Texan communities. This ceremony will honor and celebrate the history and accomplishments of Asians who … Read entire article »
The Texas Exes Asian Alumni Winter Reunion Recap
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The evening of December 16, 2011 marked a new tradition for UT’s Asian American community as alumni convened at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center for the very first Texas Exes Asian Alumni Network Winter Reunion. Festive lights and holiday music set the scene at the Connally Banquet Hall as over seventy attendees mingled and dined over fine food and drinks. The Winter Reunion is a reception that honors one exemplary alum for outstanding … Read entire article »
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The Texas Exes Asian Alumni Network Winter Reunion
Join us for an evening of festivities and joy as alumni reunite to honor the past, present, and future of the Asian American community in Texas. Friday, December 16, 2011, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Connally Banquet Hall, Etter-Harbin Alumni Center 2110 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, TX 78712 (MAP) Visit our event registration page at texasexes.org/asianreunion. Ticket Information $25 (Texas Exes members), $30 (non-members), free for children 12 and under. Reserve a table (8 seats) for $400. ($200 is tax-deductible and goes to the TEAAN … Read entire article »
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