The Asian Pacific American (APA) Studies program is a vibrant and active community supporting education and scholarship focused on the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) experiences and forging partnerships with institutions in the Midwest region and beyond.
AboutAPAS 2024 Symposium
This year's theme is APIDA/A Crossroads: 180 Years of Inclusion, Exclusion, and (In)Visibility. The symposium will feature panels, workshops, and flash talks with a keynote. Those interested in submitting proposals for a paper, workshop, or research flash talk, or to learn more, click here. The deadline for proposals have been extended to January 19, 2024.
Thank you to all participants who joined us in March from last year's symposium!
Welcome to APA Studies!
Dr. Kent Weber is our new Assistant Director of the APA Studies Program! His interests include Asian American Studies and history, migration and empire, legal history, and Race & Ethnic Studies. He teaches SSC 393: Topics in APA Studies, SSC: Introduction to APA Studies, and SSC/MGT 391: APIDA Experience in Business. He looks forward to creating a program that emphasizes understanding, collaboration, and appreciation of Asian Pacific American experiences.