ECAASU 2011 Vision B.R.E.A.K. (Bridge, Revitalize, Equality, Action, Knowledge) Bridging the past and present by Revitalizing the APIA political movement to demonstrate Equality for all; Actions across color-lines, and sharing Knowledge to promote a collective community. Date: February 18-19, 2011 Location: University of Massachusetts Amherst At this year's ECAASU, we are trying to (re)build the Asian Pacific American Movement by creating a collective community. What does it mean to have a collective community? A collective community stems from a desire to create one whole community that promotes the well being of not just one group, but the well being of everyone. In order to have a collective community, it is important to bridge the gap and create a connection between the older and younger generation of activists, scholars, and artists. Through dialogue surrounding social justices issues, the younger generation will be encouraged to discover struggles for solidarity from the past Asian Pacific Islander Americans and the Third World Liberation Front Movement, Japanese Internment, Vincent Chin, LA Riots of 1992, Richard Aoki's legacy--to discover what it takes to fight for a community despite concrete color lines. This calls for attendees to rethink usable pasts and will force them to make a connection about what it means to be an American, in particular an Asian Pacific American. What was done in the past? What was our history? What does community mean? Does it mean your own community or the entire Asian Pacific American Community? What about other oppressed, underrepresented minority communities? In ECAASU 2011 @ UMass Amherst, we will create a safe space, where attendees can talk about their identity and how it relates to the community. Attendees will be encouraged to be honest and speak with their hearts, especially if they are talking about struggles within the APIA or allied communities--we want to understand why, analyze the problems in a local/national scale, and then come up with solutions/next steps to fight for equal representation. In order to build a strong, collective community, we must not be afraid to speak our minds. That will be one of many ways to encourage young activists and build communities in their hometown across color-lines through empowerment for a stronger sense of identity, and an urgency to improve their communities after attending ECAASU 2011 at UMass Amherst.
WHAT IS ECAASU? ECAASU (East Coast Asian-American Student Union) is an intercollegiate Asian-Pacific American advocacy organization. THE MISSION OF ECAASU IS TO: STRENGTHEN Asian American student organizations through intercollegiate communication to serve the educational and social needs of Asian American students ADVANCE the social equality of minorities by eliminating prejudice and discrimination, defending human and civil rights, and combating racism and hate crimes through activities permissible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ENCOURAGE Asian Americans to participate in the electoral process through nonpartisan voter education/registration and get out the vote drives that are not restricted to one election period and are executed in more than five states PROMOTE community-building and understanding among Asian Americans with different nationalities and people of color Ultimately, ECAASU strives to inspire, educate, and empower those interested in Asian American issues.
WHERE IS AMHERST? WHEN IS ECAASU 2011?
Tentative Schedule of Events: February 18-19, 2011 Friday: February 18, 2011 Time ECAASU Conference Events 11:00 AM 11:00 PM All day Registration/ Check-In: Location: Student Union Ballroom Campus Activities: 11:00 AM 5:00 PM ECAASU Career Fair o Check out potential jobs, internships, and opportunities at our national career fair. o Location: Student Union Ballroom Lunch Period: o Students can eat at one of our campus restaurants or in the town of Amherst. o Locations: Blue Wall, The Hatch, Antonio s, Bertucci s, Etc. Mixer: o Location: Campus Center Room 101 Art Gallery: o Students are free to visit any one of our campus galleries o Locations: Student Union Art Gallery, University Art Gallery, Herter Hall Annex, Studio Arts Building Student Workshops: o Sponsored by Asian fraternities, sororities, and registered student organizations. o Workshops will vary from informational, dance, art, leadership training, Etc. o Location: Campus Center Room 162-75, 163C, 165-169, 168C, 174-76, 177, 178 Movie Screening/ Discussion: Film TBD o 1 ½ hour movie o 30 minute movie discussion o Location: Student Union Cape Cod Lounge o Movie Times: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
5:00 PM 6:30 PM Dinner Block: Use vouchers provided by Dining Services Location: Worcester Dining Commons & Franklin Dining Commons 7:00 PM 10:00 PM Opening Ceremony: Doors will open at 7:00 PM Location: Fine Arts Center Concert Hall 10:30 PM 11:30 PM Late Night Mixer: Light snack foods provided by UMASS Dining o Themed event with games and group activities o Location: Campus Center Auditorium 11:30 PM 12:30 AM Return Back to Hotels: Location: Campus Center Hotel, University Lodge, Courtyard Marriot, Holliday Inn, Howard Johnson, and Econo Lodge However busses will be running a continuous loop throughout day to connect students on campus to route nine hotels. Saturday: February 19, 2011 Time ECAASU Conference Events 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Morning Registration/ Check-In: Location: Student Union Ballroom 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Self-Provided Breakfast: Students who are looking for breakfast options should seek meals in Amherst Center, At On-Campus Restaurants, or the Dining Commons. Most students will be offered continental breakfast at their hotels. 10:00 AM 11:15 AM Workshop Session One: Location: Campus Center, Student Union, Isenberg School of Management 11:30 AM 12:45 PM Workshop Session Two: Location: Campus Center, Student Union, Isenberg School of Management 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Lunch Block: Use vouchers provided by Dining Services Location: Worcester Dining Commons and Franklin Dining Commons 1:00 PM 2:00 PM U.S. Navy STEM Mixer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Location: Oak Room Worcester Dining Commons 2:00 PM 3:00 PM ECAASU Career Fair Location: First Floor Campus Center Concourse 3:15 PM 4:30 PM Workshop Session Three: Documentary Screenings o Films: 9500 Liberties, Operation Baby Lift, and Mutiny o Location: Student Union Cape Cod Lounge, ISOM 133, Mahar 108 Panel Sessions: LCBTQ Town Hall o Location: ISOM 137 (Flavin Auditorium) ECAASU 2012 Conference Bids o Other schools will present their bid presentations and students are welcome to weigh in and help the national board decide on the 2012 location for ECAASU. o Location: ISOM 108
5:00 PM 7:00 PM Closing Ceremony: Doors will open at 4:30 PM Location: Fine Arts Center Concert Hall 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM ECAASU Banquet: Location: Split between the Student Union Ballroom, Campus Center Auditorium, and Amherst Room in the Campus Center. 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM Return Back to Hotels: Location: Campus Center Hotel, University Lodge, Courtyard Marriot, Holliday Inn, Howard Johnson, and Econo Lodge However busses will be running a continuous loop throughout day to connect students on campus to route nine hotels. 10:00 PM 2:00 AM Official ECAASU After-party: Doors open at 10:00 PM. Dance crews will perform at 11:30 PM. Only students with ECAASU name badges will be allowed admittance to event. End of the ECAASU Conference Location: Curry Hicks Cage 10:00 PM 2:00 AM Game Night: Doors open at 9:30 PM. Alternative option for evening activity. Come join us for a relaxing night of Cards (Big Two, Thirteen Cards, Mendikot, and others), Mah Jong, Board Games, Karaoke, and much more. Or bring games that you would like to share with others. Location: Student Union Cape Cod Lounge 2:00 AM 2:30 AM Return Back to Hotels: Location: Campus Center Hotel, University Lodge, Courtyard Marriot, Holliday Inn, Howard Johnson, and Econo Lodge However busses will be running a continuous loop throughout day to connect students on campus to route nine hotels. Sunday: February 20, 2011 Time All Day Sunday ECAASU Conference Event Students Check Out of Their Hotels: Students leave Amherst and return home
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN? Knowledge Sense of Community Friends Career Prospects Informative Workshops Memorable Entertainment Life-Long Memories Best Time Of Your Life
(SELECTED) ENTERTAINERS AND WORKSHOPS EAST COAST ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION 2011
Brownstar Beau Sia Staceyann Chin Paul PK Kim DUMBFOUNDED Find out about more entertainment on http://ecaasu2011.org.
SELECTED WORKSHOP TITLES: Life Through Two Lenses: A Young Asian American Transman Experience Roth Empire Queering Pageantry: An Asian American Perspective on Miss America Helen Hua Life is Short. Go for Your Dreams Paul PK Kim Understanding Internalized Racism: How do you really feel about other Asians? -Karen Young chit... chat... BOOM! OH MY! Unapologetically LOUD Asians! Social Action and Japanese Taiko Drumming Karen Young Breaking Tradition: Creation of the Unhealthy Asian American Ethan Nguyen Making Change! Organizing and Why We Do It Laurence Louie Angry Asian America: Blogging, Media, and Activism Phil Yu Monsters, Messiahs, or Something Else? Mixed-Race in Science Fiction Movies -Eric Hamako SEXing Asian America Kristen A. Lee Can't Stop! Won't Stop!: How To Prevent Burnout Gregory Cendana Glee: Don t Start Believing in Colorblindness Derek Mong Social Justice and Film Curtis Chin and Eric Byler Marriage Equality Curtis Chin Asians Not Studying: Resistance to Racism Helen Ho Show Up and Don't Leave: Social Networking and Self-Marketing Strategies Ramey Ko
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS By Car Please note that if you are driving and chose to use GPS, the Visitor Center address is: 300 Massachusetts Ave, Amherst, MA 01003. If you are a first time visitor and traveling from the East or West on I-90 (Mass Pike), we do not recommend taking exit 8 off of the Mass Pike, rather follow the directions to exit 4 listed below. From the North From I-91 South, take exit 25 in Deerfield. At the end of the ramp, turn left and follow road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow 8 miles to the UMass exit. From the East From Route 2 West, take exit 16 (Belchertown/Amherst). Follow Route 202 for about 15 miles to blinking light at Route 9 and 116 Amherst exit (Pelham). Turn right and follow for 7 miles to Amherst center. Follow signs to UMass. From I-90 (Mass Pike), take exit 4 (West Springfield). Follow I-91 North to Exit 19. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). UMass exit is 1 mile. From the South From I-91 North, take Exit 19 in Northampton. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). UMass exit is 1 mile. From the West From Route 2 East, follow to Greenfield/I-91 exit. Take I-91 South to exit 25 in Deerfield. At the end of the ramp turn left and follow the road to the intersection. Turn right onto Routes 5 & 10 South. Go 1 mile, then turn left onto Route 116 South. Follow for 8 miles to the UMass exit. From I-90 (Mass Pike), take exit 4 (West Springfield). Follow I-91 North to Exit 19. From the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 9. Travel approximately 4.5 miles to Route 116 North (turn left at traffic lights). UMass exit is 1 mile.
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS By Air Bradley International Airport: Bradley (Hartford/Springfield) is 45 miles south of the University. Logan International Airport: Logan (Boston) is 90 miles east of the University. Valley Transporter: (800) 872-8752 provides airport transportation services. Seemo Shuttle: (413) 586-1120 provides shuttle service to and from Bradley, Logan and New York airports. Exclusive Car Service Inc: (877) 695-4665 provides private car service to and from Bradley, Logan, and New York airports. Bluebird Transportation: (413) 221-4512 provides airport shuttle and car service from Bradley, Logan and J.F.K. airports. Michael's Limousine & Transportation Service: (800) 533-8470 provides transportation services to and from Bradley, Logan, and J.F.K. airports and throughout the local area. By Bus Peter Pan Bus Lines: (800) 343-9999 serves Amherst, MA. Primary bus service to Amherst connecting NY, Boston via Springfield, MA. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority: (413) 586-5806 local service is free to students during the school year. Greyhound: (800) 229-9424 serves Springfield, MA. By Train Amtrak: For schedules, or call (800) 872-7245
ACCOMODATIONS University Lodge (Amherst, MA) 413-256-8111 $115 / night, + tax hampshirehospitality.com Mention ECAASU for discount. Close to Amherst Center; short walk to campus. Courtyard Marriot (Hadley, MA) 413-256-5454 $115 / night, + tax hampshirehospitality.com Mention ECAASU for discount. Free bus transport to UMass campus. Holiday Inn Express (Hadley, MA) 413-582-0002 $115 / night, + tax hampshirehospitality.com Mention ECAASU for discount. Free bus transport to UMass campus. Howard Johnson (Hadley, MA) 413-586-0114 $115 / night, + tax hampshirehospitality.com Mention ECAASU for discount. Free bus transport to UMass campus. Econo Lodge (Hadley, MA) 413-582-7077 $115 / night, + tax hampshirehospitality.com Mention ECAASU for discount. Free bus transport to UMass campus.
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