23rd Annual Oregon Asian Celebration: February 16-17, 2008

Dear Friends and Colleagues --

I hope that you can attend the Annual Celebration this weekend. The local Filipino American Association (PAA) is hosting two booths -- a food booth and cultural booth. I will most likely be at one or the other helping out -- it would be great to see you. PAA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and all funds raised go toward scholarships.

The Cultural Booth will include a photo exhibit of Filipinos in Oregon since the 1920s. Hosts for this booth are coming from Portland and Salem to help out.

Attendance has been growing at the Celebration, with over 20,000 persons attending the two-day event each year. The Celebration is very family-oriented and children of all ages are welcome.

See you there!!

Anselmo
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23rd Annual Oregon Asian Celebration

February 16-17, 2008

Lane Events Center (Fairgrounds), Eugene, Oregon

Entrance is $4/day, with 12 and under free.

Saturday hours this year is extended from 10am – 8pm.

Sunday hours are 10am – 6pm.

The Celebration web site: www.asiancelebration.org for more information

New Course - Multiracial Multiethnic Experience Ethnic Studies Program University of Oregon

New Course - Multiracial Multiethnic Experience Ethnic Studies Program University of Oregon

Spring Term MW 12-1:20pm Undergraduate and Graduate credit

Instructor: Anselmo Villanueva, Ph.D. anselmo.villanueva@gmail.com 541.485.1755 x202

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will focus on the multiracial multiethnic experience in
the United States, with particular emphasis on the Northwest. This
course will provide students with a framework to understand this
experience. The course will cover the history and background of the
mixed experience, anti-miscegenation laws and practices, research,
identity models, resources, and case studies.

Traditionally, the multiracial experience has been defined as "Black"
and "White" – people, relationships, and marriages that have been
between White and African American people. This course will also
include the experiences of multiple relationships and people, such as
Asian and Latino, Black and Asian, and so on.

Students will develop a broad understanding of the multiracial
multiethnic experience. In the process, students will also have the
opportunity to examine their own culture, ethnic identity, background,
attitudes, and beliefs.

GOALS and OUTCOMES

- Students will examine their own cultural and ethnic identity.
- Students will learn about the history and background of the mixed race experience.
- Students will appreciate the uniqueness of the multiethnic population.
- Students will understand the importance of learning about this growing population.
- Students will be exposed to resources and research related to this population.