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 2023 Symposium
This year's theme was Creating Critical Connections: Building Solidarity within Asian Pacific Islander Desi American/Asian Communities. The symposium featured panels, workshops, and flash talks with a keynote by S. Heijin Lee, University of Hawaii, Manoa. To learn more, click here.
Thank you to all participants who joined us in March!
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.