If you’re in NYC this weekend, drop by the 2011 New York City Asian American Student Conference (NYCAASC). The theme this year for the 5th annual New York City Asian American Student Conference (NYCAASC) is “eMerging Profiles.” Keeping in mind how new media has been a catalyst to many vast social and political movements today, they play on the wording “eMerging” to convey the dynamic processes of merging and emerging and opt to highlight tangible “profiles” rather than the often hard-to-grasp concept of “identities.” In these fast-paced times, blogs, YouTube and other forms of new media have been helpful in reaching across physical boundaries, increasing the accessibility of resources, and connecting with those that seek commonality and recognition. Moreover, they want to emphasize that this theme surrounding “new/alternative media” also recognizes that throughout history, when traditional media and spaces were exclusionary, Asian Pacific Americans have consistently showed creativity in forging new media through which to think for themselves. Social networking, both online and in person, has been the forefront in the ability to establish who we are as social creatures.

This year’s conference will be a place to merge different perceptions of Asian Americans, to reveal the clashes as well as the similarities of the many views out there. We will closely examine the multi-layered relationship we as individuals have with the term “Asian American,” by delving into what it means to be Asian, to be American, and to be Asian American. From there, we will bring to light our different emerging profiles and reinvent ourselves in order to educate, communicate, organize and build coalitions for broader movements of social and political change.

This is a FREE event with FREE food and drinks! Register today here. The last day for registration is April 13th at 5PM.

NYCAASC goes down on April 16, 2011 9:30AM
NYU Kimmel Center
60Washington Square S.
New York, NY

Join fellow Asian Americans in NYC from colleges and universities like New York University (NYU), Columbia University, Hunter College, Baruch College, School of Visual Arts (SVA), and more

2011 New York City Asian American Student Conference (NYCAASC) Trailer

More about NYCAASC
NYCAASC (pronounced NYE-SACK) is an annual gathering dedicated to promoting awareness of Asian Pacific American issues and history among youth. Based in New York City and planned by college students, NYCAASC offers a broad range of engaging workshops and panels that address issues pertinent to Asian Pacific Americans on local, national, and global scales.