APAN Updates--October 2009
Index:
1. Next Generation Conference
2. Update: Controversy with Convention Theme
3. Culture Fest: WANTED: Ideas & performers for ACPA '10 in Boston, MA
4. APAN Newsletter Submissions Needed
5. Update on NASPA & ACPA Unification
6. FREE Professional Development Opportunities
7. APAN Membership Position Open
8. ACPA 2010 Pre-Convention Program
9. CONGRATUATIONS to Brian MacDonald and Patricia Nguyen!
10. Multiethnic & Multiracial APIAs Needed!
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1. Next Generation Conference
ENCOURAGE outstanding future student affairs professionals to apply for the Next Generation Conference. For more information and to register:
http://convention.myacpa.org/program/next-generation.php
Deadline for EARLY REGISTRATION is March 5th, 2010
2. Update: Controversy with Convention Theme
As some of you know, there have been many conversations about this year's Convention Theme in Boston, MA, especially around references to the Revolutionary War and the use of references to tea and the Boston Tea Party. As part of the Standing Committee for Multicultural Affairs, APAN took part in drafting a resolution to address these issues. While some changes have been made to the Convention website, the Convention Theme has not been changed. This will very likely be a conversation during this year's Convention.
3. Culture Fest: Looking for Ideas and possible performers in Boston, MA
We're currently looking to bring in performers from the Boston area for this year's Culture Fest. If you have any connections to groups who'd be willing to do this for a low price, please contact
Reeba Monachan at reeba.monachan@gmail.com.
4. APAN Newsletter Submissions Needed
If you'd like to put anything into the next APAN Newsletter, please contact
Michelle Tsigaridas at michelle.tsigaridas@gmail.com. Submissions can include articles, photos, artwork, poems, short stories, etc. Let your voice be heard to the masses.
5. Update on NASPA & ACPA Unification
The conversation on unifying ACPA and NASPA has been revived. If you have any concerns or questions you'd like
David Pe or
Bernie Liang to pass along, please feel free to contact them at davidpe@nyu.edu or bhliang@uw.edu. They are more than willing to represent your voice as these conversations continue.
To learn more about the unification, visit:
http://www2.myacpa.org/au/governance/unification.php
6. FREE Professional Development Opportunities
The APAN Conference Call group is currently developing two FREE conference calls in the near future.
The topics will be:
1.
"Lessons from the Top: APIA experiences from high-level administrators"
2.
"Teaching the Revolution: How to stay personally invested in social justice work
and work effectively with students."
If you're interested in helping or presenting, please contact
Bernie Liang at bhliang@uw.edu.
7. Membership Position Open
If you're interested in being our Membership Coordinator, we'd like to talk with you! Email either
David Pe or
Bernie Liang for more information (davidpe@nyu.edu or bhliang@uw.edu)
8. Pre-Convention Program
APAN is sponsoring a pre-convention program at this year's convention! Please register if you are able! Also, if you would like to help in this effort, please
contact
Windi Sasaki at wsasaki@ucsd.edu.
9. CONGRATUATIONS to Brian MacDonald and Patricia Nguyen!
Both will be co-authoring a chapter in
Dr. Samuel Museus' next book on Asian American students.
10. Multiethnic & Multiracial APIAs Needed!
Sara Furr,
Stephanie Nixon, and
Bernie Liang will be doing a study on Multiracial/ethnic APIA Professionals in Higher Education for this year's convention. If you are interested in participating in their study, please contact
Bernie Liang at bhliang@uw.edu.
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