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Programs and Activities


With its diverse portfolio of programs and activities, the Asian American Center seeks to reach out to and involve the entire Northeastern community.

Please refer to the AAC Calendar of Events for detailed information about program dates, times, and locations.

thenamesakebookAAC Asian American Literature Book Club [click here]
The Book Club is for students, faculty, staff, and other interested individuals who wish to participate in reading and discussing literature written by Asian American authors. The goal is to read 1-2 books per semester, 3-4 books for the entire academic year. For logistical and financial purposes, the book group will be limited to 30 members for the 2006-2007 academic year. Preference will be given to having a healthy balance of students, faculty, staff, and other interested parties.

reachAASIA- Asian American Students in Action Peer Mentoring Program [click here]
The mentoring program creates the opportunity among upperclassmen and incoming freshmen or first year transfers to connect. Mentors offer their attention and knowledge of resources to better acclimate the mentee to the college environment. Mentor applications for the 2006-2007 school year are now available. Mentee applications will follow.


brownbagBrown Bag Lunch Discussions [click here]
The AAC's lunch discussion forum is another opportunity for members of the campus community to get together to share experiences and opinions about what defines us as an Asian American community.

bubbleteaBubble Tea Time [click here]
Bubble Tea Time is a time for students to get together to have informal, yet meaningful discussion on issues that are relevant to Asian American college students today. Come talk over FREE bubble tea and explore issues of stereotypes, family expectations, and inter-racial dating.

dragonDragon Ladies [click here]
Dragon Ladies is a safe space for Asian American women. This group is a place to discuss, vent, and share experiences about being Asian American and female. This group will meet twice a month, and aims to provide support and community for women on campus.

popcornFilm Series [click here]
The AAC's Asian American Film Series provides an opportunity for members of the community to watch all kinds of different Asian American films, each capturing some aspect of the Asian American experience. Ranging from horror to comedy, documentaries to the unbelievable, Asian American film is diverse as Asian Americans themselves.

jeopardyJEOPARDY [play here] Test your knowledge about trivia and trivia about Asian America. Think you've got skills? Come to our next Jeopardy Night!

Pan Asian American Council [click here]
Please refer to the AAC leadership page for more information about the Council and its function.

studybreakStudent Social Activities and Study Breaks [click here]
Find out more information about social activities, fun events, and off-campus excursions that are planned and supported by the Asian American Center.
10 Ways to Get Involved

1. Join the AAC Asian American Literature Book Club.

2. Become a Mentor with the AASIA Peer Mentoring program.

3. Become a Mentee with the AASIA Peer Mentoring program.

4. Join the Pan Asian American Council.

5. Come to one of our special events, such as Vivian Louie's workshop on the Model Minority Myth.

6. Join Dragon Ladies, a group for Asian American women.

7. Come study at the Center or take a break with AAC at a study break or social activity.

8. Come chat about issues during Bubble Tea Time.

9. Get involved with any one of a number of student organizations.

10. Come visit us at our brand new location at 109 Hemenway St.