cans represented .004 of the total student population (approxi-mately 5000).” Per Fall 2005 statistics, 548 self-identifi ed Filipino Americans enrolled at UCSC. The Merrill gradu-ate openly expressed his motivation and involvement for a variety of reasons; “to learn about my-self, and other AAPI cultures and what affects them, to raise awareness about the importance of these issues and their resolutions, to make friends and main-tain a sense of community, to make a difference in various communities, to be educated in the UC system in an ef-fort to the help the underserved, and fi -nally to grow - to be a student in ways that I hadnʼt experienced till then.” His desire for personal growth and longing to raise awareness was illus-trated in the creation of the fi rst Filipino Student Association. Today the Filipino Student Association (FSA) at UC Santa Cruz is one of the largest ethnic student organizations on campus including vari-ous groups within the organization, such as cultural and hip hop dance troupes

SNAP!SNAP! Published quarterly by the Asian American/Pacifi c Islander Resource Center, UC Santa Cruz Winter 2007Vol. 8 No. 2

Sharp s New s Alternative s Perspective

Dominador “Dom” Siababa, Pres-ident of the UCSC Alumni Association, graduated from Merrill College with a B.A. in Sociology. A Salinas native, Dom is a second generation Filipino American born to Getulio and Corazon Siababa, in King City, CA. His father immigrated to the U.S. on account of military ser-vice during World War II at the age of 18, and lived as a farm worker. Dom points out that, “although we were poor, I never felt impoverished. There was al-ways food on the table, a roof over our heads and clothes on our backs. How-ever, I did learn to appreciate things that others took for granted.” Dom is the fi rst Asian American/Pacifi c Islander to serve as president for the Alumni Association. Before holding such prestigious offi ce, he expressed the signifi cant im-pact UCSCʼs college experience had on him as an undergraduate. Dom was one of a small group of Filipino American students who founded the fi rst Filipino American student association at UCSC. They established the Caucus for Filipino Consciousness in fall of 1973. They formed CFFC based on unmet needs identifi ed by Filipino American students at UCSC, at the time. Dom described his entry into UCSC, as one of fi ve incom-ing Filipino American students, with a total of 20 current students on campus. Dom candidly stated, “Filipino Ameri-

and a choir called Isang Himig [one voice]. In Domʼs description of the entire process the “establishment of the organization made for some trying times,” it became a stepping stone for community and also was the key factor for Dom in identifying a strong sense of himself as a Filipino-American. Though certain people from the Asian Ameri-can Student Associa-

tion, at the time thought the formation was a divisive act, Dom continued in the efforts to establish an open arena for Fil-ipino Americans to learn together, grow together, and eventually teach together. Even though the formation was separate from an already existing Asian Ameri-can coalition, Dom felt a need to learn about himself in order to understand how he fi t into the greater AAPI context. To this day, Dom discusses how the issue of community involvement was important then and still is now, especially concerning issues of diver-sity. The UCSC alum offers signifi cant insight into the many ways community involvement is defi ned. He openly iter-

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Alumni Spotlight: Dominador Siababa “Begin with the End in Mind”

by Liberty Matias

Continued on page 2

In this Issue...> Staff Spotlight - Audrey Kim pg. 4-5> Bejing Study Abroad Program pg. 6

> Model Minority Myth pg. 7> Saigon Love Story Musical Review pg. 8

Dominador “Dom” Siababa

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ates that “community is a group of people who share a common belief or a common experience. Community involvement is working with those people to resolve issues or to make improvements for the greater good.” He also added that, “information about ethnic minorities [at the time] was pretty scarce…. We rec-ognized our differences and the need for self discovery.” Moreover, Dom rec-ognized that an effective way to address such is-sues was through aspiration AAPI o rgan iza t ions at UCSC today. In the broader context of community, Dom as-serts that even if an alum isnʼt physically present at organization meetings that doesnʼt mean there is a lack of support. Dom states that, “there are a number of

avenues for alumni to support the AAPI community or diversity issues through their involvement in the Alumni As-sociation.” Such ways include and are not limited to, participation at events, like the annual Multi-Cultural Career Conference, Monetary support, and a mentorship program. Dom is most no-tably known for his position with the UCSC Alumni Association and in ad-

dition, for his participation as Keynote Speaker at the 2006 Asian American/Pacifi c Islander Year End Ceremony gradu-ation event. As a

participant in the 2006 Multi-Cultural Career Conference, Dom once noted that it is important to “begin with the end in mind.” In critically looking at Domʼs life experiences, particularly during his

involvement with the AAPI community at UCSC, one can only imagine how true that statement is for the alum. Dom ex-plained, “Once you determine what your focus/goal is it becomes easier to plan what your next steps should be.” His in-volvement in the AAPI community, dur-ing and post UCSC experience is heav-ily rooted in his original desires to learn things about himself, raise awareness, and maintain a sense of community. All of which began with an end goal in mind. Dominador J. Siababa currently serves as the President of the UCSC Alumni Association and also works for Palm, Inc. Dom will be Keynote Speaker at the Multicultural Career Conference on March 3, 2007. For those who are interested and/or have any questions re-garding the association s̓ involvement or if you would like to join, please contact the UCSC Alumni Association at (831) 459-2530 or email at alumni@ucsc.edu.

Friday, February 9, 20076:30 - 8:30 p.m.Oakes Lecture Hall 105

UCSC’s Premiere of Tadashi Nakamura’s

and Book Talk with Producer

KAREN ISHIZUKAauthor of Lost & Found

Alumni Spotlight continued....

“.....Community involvement is working with those people to resolve issues or to make improvements for the greater good.”

An opportunity for students of color and low-income students to bridge the gap between the university and careers by connecting with alumni. Students establish mentor relationships with UCSC alumni and into the workplace or graduate school.

Meet and network with alumni in person:* Engage in candid dialogue* Discuss careers, internships, and graduate school experience* Network and develop career strategies* Meet alumni from diverse backgrounds

Keynote Speaker: Dom Siababa, President of UCSC Alumni Association and Training Design Specialist, Palm, Inc.

Entertainment ** Food ** Prizes

This event is FREE to UCSC students!

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Since 2001, Audrey Kim has been working at UC Santa Cruz as one of eight psychologists with the UCSC Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) Department. In the summer, Audrey teaches upper-division Psychology courses. During lecture, she can be seen capturing the class with her prominent and kind voice, while sometimes joking about her poor mastery with computers and media equipment. Audreyʼs unique past defi nes her as a qualifi ed psychologist to serve the campus of Santa Cruz. Her unique identity as a 1.5 generation Korean American growing up in a middle class background, and her residency in numerous cities and towns in the country makes her versatile and understanding to the students she counsels.

CPS & Students Audrey shared why she enjoys working at UC Santa Cruz. A large part of it is because of the environment in CPS as well as the diverse body of students that she is able to interact with. She mentions how CPSʼs philosophy resides well with her own personal beliefs, emphasizing development, outreach, and multicultural sensitivity in its short-term therapy. Although

some experience socialized stigma of weakness associated with those who seek therapy and counseling, it is important for a counseling service to reach out to the student body. Aiming to help young students challenge the stigma of seeking counseling services at an earlier age and helps emphasize psychological wellbeing. It is also important to be culturally sensitive, as the United States is becoming more diverse. As different minority groups evolve, many factors will contribute to psychological wellbeing. Audrey really enjoys working with college students because she believes that at this age, students are much more receptive to change. “If you make changes now, youʼve got the whole rest of your life ahead of you and that sense of possibility and hopefulness is really great,” she said. She said some of the most common questions students ask are, “Who am I, and how do I fi t into the world?” and “What do I do with my life?” Audrey believes that this age is crucial to students; it is the search for oneʼs identity and transition to the real world. Some students come into her offi ce thinking a psychologist can tell them what to do, but she sees it as more of a collaborative exploration between her and her clients. “People are coming [in] with issues I can relate to,” she said. The way she establishes her therapist-client relationships is contributed through her personal experiences as a college student.

Changing Locations Prior to becoming a psychologist, Audrey Kimʼs life began in Korea. At the age of fi ve, her family moved to the United States so her father could attend graduate school in Utah. Audreyʼs family stayed in Utah for two years and

then moved to Santa Barbara, California. A couple years later, they moved again to live in Canada for fi ve years. When Audrey entered the eighth grade, her family moved to Los Angeles. There, she attended a public middle school and received a scholarship to attend a small, elite private high school. Despite an excellent education, her experience in high school was socially challenging as she was one of the few Asian Americans in her graduating class. Compared to her classmates, Audrey did not come from a privileged background. Despite this shortcoming, she always loved learning and attending school.

Wall Street After high school, Audrey attended Brown University in Rhode Island for her undergraduate studies. She majored in American Civilization, an interdisciplinary major because she enjoyed doing a little bit of everything. Her major focused a lot on U.S. immigration in the early 20th century, which helped her gain a better understanding of where people come from. Ironically, she had no interest in psychology during her undergraduate years. “In fact I took one psych course and really wasnʼt interested,” she said. After graduating, she went to work in Wall Street and took a number of positions, one of which was an associate in venture capital group for an investment bank. After working for a few years on Wall Street, Audrey decided that it wasnʼt the best fi t for her as a person nor did it fulfi ll what she wanted from life.

A Marked Change Audrey eventually moved back to Los Angeles and worked as a Vista volunteer [Domestic Peace Corps] at a homeless assistant agency in the L.A.ʼs skid row. She then thought about

A UCSC Psychologist’s JourneyBy William Lee

Continued on page 5

Staff Spotlight: Audrey Kim

Audrey Kim

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Combine our roots with our identities of today

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Help plan this annual event celebrating achievements of AA/PI graduates!

Join a committee in entertainment, food, programming, publicity, emcee, and more!

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going into social work, but wanted to concentrate more on therapy. While researching about psychology, she became more interested in counseling than clinical psychology because it was more developmentally oriented. She mentioned why she appreciates counseling psychology, “It was at forefront of doing work with ethnic minorities and doing multicultural counseling,” she said. Audrey then attended UC Santa Barbara in a combined Ph.D. program of clinical, counseling, and school psychology. Her graduate research focused primarily on multicultural counseling and researching issues of different ethnic groups. During that time, she was also involved in the Asian American Studies Department and worked for Sucheng Chan, Ph.D., who started the department at UCSB. Audrey collaborated and worked as a research assistant with Sucheng Chan, Ph.D. Eventually, Audrey also taught a number of Asian American Studies

courses. She stated that it was a great learning experience for her, where she learned a lot about Asian American/Pacifi c Islanders (AA/PIs). This was also valuable to her clinical work, allowing her to gain a better understanding of AA/PI people and their history. After receiving her Ph.D., she did a one-year internship training at UC Los Angeles Student Psychological Services. There, she worked with a very diverse student body. After the internship, her fi rst job landed her at the University of Michigan in a specialist position, working primarily with AA/PIs. What stood out to her in the school to was the large Asian American as well as international Asian student population. She really enjoyed working there because of the diverse population. However, Audrey always had a goal in mind to work in California, which led her to UCSC when a position opened up at the Counseling and Psychological Services. She started working at UCSC in 2001 and was affi liated with College

Nine. Here, she is still in the middle of her journey, bringing along her personal wealth of experience from all over the country. Audrey Kim is a licensed psychologist with experience in individual, couples, and group therapy. Her areas of interest include relationship issues, eating concerns, and career counseling. She especially enjoys working with students of color, fi rst generation college students, and graduate students. Audrey Kimʼs offi ce is located at College Nine, Room 255, (831) 459-1373. Appointments are free and confi dential to all undergraduate and graduate students. Appointments are best made at the Cowell Student Health Center Building in Room 105, Mon-Fri. 8-5pm or call (831) 459-2628. More information about CPS and staff can be found online at www2.ucsc.edu/counsel/index.html.

Staff Spotlight continued.....

Studying Abroad: Journey through Beijing

Ever since I was little, I have al-ways wanted to study abroad in another country. During my sophomore year at UCSC, I had the opportunity to apply for the fall of 2005 to study at Beijing Nor-mal University through the University of Californiaʼs Education Abroad Program (EAP). Studying abroad in China was also my fi rst time visiting the country. It was an eye-opening experience, but at the same time it was also a personal journey of returning to my homeland. It felt familiar yet so foreign in return-ing to the country where my ancestors had called their home. I expected China to be a place of old buildings without highways and modern skyscrapers. Yet during my fi rst few moments in Bei-jing, all I saw were tall buildings with a billion highways booming with cars. However, not all of Beijing was modern. During the summer, EAP brought us to many different places, in-cluding a home in the ancient alleyways called hutongs that are native to Bei-jing. They also brought us to the ancient city of Xiʼan, home of the famous Terra Cotta Warriors that the fi rst emperor had built over two millenniums ago. One of the main reasons I wanted

to study abroad was to learn indepen-dence. What is a better way to gain in-dependence than to go abroad and learn about another culture? My whole life, I have always relied on my family, wheth-er it was my sweet old grandmother who raised me or my mother who nourished me as a child with lots of toys. As the only child in a small family, I have al-ways received lots of atten-tion to the point where it became quite suffocating. While learning about Chinese history and culture was very important to me, I also wanted a chance to live on my own and experience independence. Adjusting to life in Beijing meant adapting to the weather, food, and peo-ple. Although I grew up with Chinese food my whole life, the food in Beijing was a bit different from the meals I ate at home. When I fi rst arrived in Beijing during the summer, the weather was rainy, hot, and humid; I even got heat-stroke. Manners, or rather, the lifestyle of the Chinese was another barrier I had to overcome. Growing up, I always

felt like I was not American enough. When I lived in Beijing, I realized I was not only Chinese, but an Ameri-can as well. There were cer-tain behaviors and habits I disliked in Beijing, such as excessive spitting and smok-ing everywhere, but that happens in America as well. I met many people while studying abroad and made a few good friends with whom I still keep in touch with. Singing was one of my favorite activities in Beijing next to shopping and eating. One of my good friends Denh, was my part-

by Annie Tran

ner in crime in exploring good eats in Beijing and singing karaoke. We would often go to sing karaoke at least twice a week because it was so inexpensive compared to the prices here in America. Later in the program, I also became good friends with another EAP participant who is now one of my closest friends. We often lend each other an ear if the

other needs to get something off their chest or just needs someone for support. Despite all the positives I expe-rienced while study-

ing abroad in China, I have two big regrets. My fi rst regret was that I never took the chance to travel around China. In the vast country of China, there were so many cities like Shanghai, Guilin, Si-chuan, Hangzhou that I wanted to visit but never did because of money issues and laziness. My second regret was not traveling south to the city of Chaozhou in the province of Guangdong. This is my biggest regret because it was the birthplace of my grandparents and where my ancestors were from. Travel-ing to Chaozhou was a tedious journey because it required a long train ride to Guangzhou and then another twenty-four hour bus ride to the city. I get motion sickness easily so I chose not to go there. That was my biggest loss because a year later I still regret that I did not get to see the place that my grandparents were born and raised in. I am currently applying to study abroad again to go to Taiwan for a year through the University of Californiaʼs Ed-ucation Abroad Program. I plan to study in their intensive language program at National Taiwan University to improve my Chinese and learn about Chinese his-tory through the Taiwanese perspective. While I am there, I hope I can do all the traveling and exploring I did not do in China and leave Taiwan with no regrets.

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Annie Tran in the Forbidden City

“Growing up, I always felt like I was not American enough. When I lived in Beijing, I real-ized I was not only Chinese, but an American as well.”

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Model Minority Myth: Asian Americans in the Media

Advertising is a way for marketers to attractively present an image in hopes of selling a product. These images often portray stereotypes to convey certain ideas that are associated with different races. I think it is impor-tant to look at the groups of people in ad-vertisements and observe how they are portrayed. Ad-vertisers want their ads to be representative of society, and thus I have found it interesting to see how Asian American/Pacifi c Islanders (AAPIs) are portrayed in advertisements. Advertisements with AAPIs often use certain images that convey a stereo-type known as the “model minority.” This model minority myth is the idea that Asian Americans are highly edu-cated, have substantial incomes, hold prestigious jobs, and are generally very successful in life. Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau of 2000 showed that the medium annual income for Asian families was $59,324 compared to the $50,046 for all families. These statistics also give the breakdown of family incomes, showing the difference between ethnic groups. While Chinese families earned $60,058 and Japanese families earned $70,849, those groups are signifi cantly higher than some Southeast Asian groups such as Cam-bodian families that made $35,521, and Laotian families that earned $43,542. The model minority myth is a stereotype that groups all Asian peo-ple together and neglects to acknowl-edge working class Asian Americans and specifi c ethnic groups that do not fall into the stereotype. People tend to think of Asians as affl uent Japanese,

Chinese, and Koreans. Therefore, most other Asian groups are excluded. When I look through magazines, I usually notice which advertisements use AAPIs in them. These advertise-

ments with AA-PIs tend to use models who have the typical Asian look. The models in the ads often have straight black hair, and small eyes while some

have slanted ones. Even though South-east Asians, Pacifi c Islanders, and peo-ple of mixed ethnicities are used in ad-vertisements, it is not common, because those groups are portrayed as more ambiguous to the viewers. If advertis-ers want to portray an Asian person, they will use someone with the typical “Asian look.” By doing this, advertis-ers are not reaching out to all AAPIs. Some people may think that the model minority image portrays Asian Americans in a positive light because of advertisements with AAPIs in a professional offi ce setting, or in busi-ness suits placing them in high paying jobs. It seems like a positive image to look smart and always excel, because advertise-ments can portray those attributes. We can see ex-amples of this in the media where Asian Americans are portrayed as successful and professional individuals. For example, in the televi-sion show Law and Order: SVU, actor B.D. Wong plays forensic psychiatrist, Dr. George Huang. Similarly, in another television show, Grey s̓ Anatomy, actress

Sandra Oh plays Dr. Cristina Yang. The movie Better Luck Tomorrow portrayed many of the Asian American characters as excellent students. These images re-inforce the idea that all AAPIs are suc-cessful, which can be a positive attribute. However, others think that the model minority image is negative because it portrays other minorities poorly. Since AAPIs are shown to be professionals in advertisements or in other forms of the media, other minorities are placed with less important jobs, making them appear less affl uent. The myth is a stereotype that clumps Asian people in one group, and ignores specifi c groups. Using the mod-el minority myth in advertisements only perpetuates stereotypes about AAPIs. As an Asian American, I think that stereotypes portraying the model minor-ity myth are constantly being reinforced through advertisements. The model mi-nority myth is a stereotype that is not as well known, but makes a big impression on how AAPIs are seen in the media, which refl ects how they are seen in real

life. The myth can hinder AAPIs in getting jobs, or ob-taining resources because of preced-ing assumptions. It is hard to get away from the ste-reotypes or change them because ad-vertisements have such a big im-pact on society.

However, I have realized that edu-

cating people about the myth is a start in changing the way AAPIs are portrayed and viewed. If you would like to learn more about the model minority myth and its impact on the AAPI community, please visit www.modelminority.com.

B.D. Wong as Geoge Huang

on Law and Order: SVU

Opinion

By Yumi Chu

The myth is a stereotype

that clumps Asian people

in one group, and ignores

specifi c groups.

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On November 25, 2006 I had the opportunity to attend the premiere of Saigon Love Story, a mini concert and musical written and directed by Ringo Le, a second generation Vietnamese American. Upon arrival at the red car-pet premiere at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, I was astonished at the turnout; it was a sold out house. The audience members were diverse in age, ranging from the older generation who were refugees in the Vietnamese community to younger adults. As well, a portion of the audience was non-Viet-namese.

The premiere started with a short concert by prominent singers in the Vietnamese music industry: Luu Bich, Hoang Nam, Thanh Lan, and Y Lan. The selection of singers and perfor-mances were very impressive, catering to both the older generation Vietnamese and the younger generation by singing in both English and Vietnamese.

Saigon Love Story is a musical that takes place in modern-day Saigon. The musical centers around Danh, a young man from an impoverished household and Tam, a young woman who is an as-piring singer. They meet and together Danh helps Tam fi nd her voice: a voice that will eventually help her to rise from

poverty. As Danh and Tam’s love blossoms,

they are careful to keep it a secret from Danh’s mother Linh. Linh is a woman who is consumed by her son’s well be-ing and is unable to connect with Danh. She wants him to have a better life, no matter what the cost. This results in her disapproval of Tam, and ultimately forces Danh into an arranged marriage with Xuan, the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Linh’s inability to relate to Danh results in irreparable damage

“A Saigon Love Story,” a film by Ringo Le

between mother and son. The musical ends with Danh being forced to choose between love and fi lial obligations.

This musical was emotionally touching and played a signifi cant cul-tural impact on the Vietnamese com-munity. Director Ringo Le was able to incorporate many Vietnamese commu-nity stereotypes and controversial issues into this musical. Issues of homosexual-ity and the need for fi lial piety were a couple issues that were addressed in this fi lm. Being a second generation Viet-namese American, I was pleased that this fi lm posed so many current issues that are prevalent in the community.

Saigon Love Story makes a strong infl uence towards Vietnamese Ameri-cans in the fi lm industry, as well as bridging the cultural gap between differ-ent generations. It also portrayed mod-ern Vietnam without focusing on the war aspects. The premiere of this fi lm made a strong impact on the Vietnamese community in San Jose, and I feel it is the start of many great things to come from second generation Vietnamese Americans such as Ringo Le. Following the red carpet premiere of Saigon Love Story, Ringo Le is now touring the U.S. with his fi lm as well as having a world tour.

Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center

INTERNSHIPS

AA/PIRC Internships are a great way to get connected with UCSC’s Asian American/Pacifi c Islander community, plan small and large scale events, and gain experience in publications and outreach.

Student internships are for the 2006-2007 academic year. Interns can earn 2 units each quarter of independent studies course credit, which requires 5-7 hours a week committment along with the completion of a fi nal course paper. Students will work with other interns as well as the AAPIRC Director and Program Coordinator. If you are interested to apply for Spring or Fall 2007, please contact the AA/PIRC at aapirc@ucsc.edu or call 459-5349.

Movie ReviewBy Tran Nguyen

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Acting on the recommendation of University of California President Robert C. Dynes, the UC Board of Regents today (Jan. 17) appointed UC Santa Cruz engineering dean Sung-Mo (Steve) Kang as chancellor of UC Merced. Kang replaces Carol Tomlinson-Keasey who stepped down last August after seven years as UC Merced chancellor to return to teaching and scholarship. Kang is expected to take offi ce on or about March 1, 2007. Recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in his fi eld, Kang, 61, was selected following a nationwide search that produced approximately 65 candidates. During the search, Dynes was advised by a committee comprised of regents, faculty, students and alumni. “Steve did a wonderful job of building engineering at UCSC and fostering relationships with the community and local industry, and he has the skills and the energy to successfully lead the continued development of UC Merced,” said Dynes. “He is an accomplished scholar and administrator with a deep commitment to expanding educational access for students of all backgrounds, and he understands the importance of educational attainment to the future of the San Joaquin Valley.” Since 2001, Kang has served as dean of the Baskin School of Engineering and professor of electrical engineering at UC Santa Cruz. He also served as chair of the chancellorʼs Education Partnership Advisory Committee. While at UCSC, he initiated several interdisciplinary programs and collaborated with partner campuses on both the California Institute for Quantitative Biomedical Research and the Center for Information Technology

and Research in the Interest of Society, which also involves UC Merced. He recently attracted to UC, $2 million in National Science Foundation funds to develop engineering pathway programs for community college students in the Silicon Valley. Kang has also initiated a number of international programs, including an executive program for managers from Korea, and exchange programs with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Lausanne, Hokkaido Information University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Yonsei University and Konkuk University. “I am deeply honored by this appointment and most excited to join the Merced faculty, staff and students to build the world class research university of the 21st century,” Kang said. “Capitalizing on the potential of the San Joaquin Valley, UC Merced should strive to be the model of interdisciplinary education and research that honors and benefi ts community, economy, environment, and diversity. I will do my utmost to achieve these goals.” In addition to being UCSC dean of engineering, Kang also was a chaired visiting professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. Prior to his appointment at UCSC, Kang was a professor and department head of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Until 1985, Kang was with AT&T Bell Laboratories where he earned an exceptional contribution award for leading the development of the worldʼs fi rst 32-bit CMOS microprocessor chips

and peripheral chips. His current research interests include low power/large-scale integration design, mixed-signal mixed-technology integrated systems, modeling and simulation of semiconductor devices and circuits, high-speed optoelectronic circuits and optical network systems, and nanoelectronics. Kang is the recipient of a numerous awards and honors, including the 2007 Chang-Lin Tien Education Leadership Award and the 2005 IEEE Mac Van Valkenburg Award. In 2005, he was appointed to the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Nanotechnology, a joint federal-state venture to benefi t the Silicon Valley and promote California as the premier center for nanotechnology research, development and commercialization. Kang also is a foreign member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea. He holds 14 patents, has published more than 350 technical papers, and has coauthored eight books. In addition to serving as chancellor, Kang will hold a faculty appointment at UC Merced. Kang is married and has two children.

STEVE KANG Named New UC Merced Chancellor

Reprinted from a University of California Offi ce of the President Press ReleaseJanuary 17, 2007www.universityofcalifornia.edu

Sung-Mo (Steve) Kang

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Beginning Winter quarter 2007, the Asian American/Pacifi c Islander Resource Center (AA/PIRC) at the University of California, Santa Cruz will host a series of workshops, titled “Individual and Community in a Multicultural Society: Asian American/Pacifi c Islanders and Mental Health Issues.” The series, beginning in February and ending in May, consists of fi ve workshop topics: relationships, stress and depression, families, food and culture, and career paths in Psychology related fi elds. UCSC staff and alumni will present information on the topic and lead each session’s discussion. (See below for facilitators’ information and schedule of workshops.) In addition to supporting UC-wide efforts to address mental health issues among students, “this series aims to challenge the stigma of mental health issues in the AA/PI community, and address socialized model minority assumptions of AA/PIs,” explains William Lee, AA/PIRC

Individual & Community in a Multicultural Society

Workshop Schedule

All workshop times and locations are 5:00 – 7:00 p.m at the Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge,

located on the third fl oor of the Bay Tree Building.

February 13th: Relationships Clifford Yee, MSW, UCSC alumnus and currently works at Asian Health Services in

Oakland

February 26th: Stress and Depression Leon Wann, M.A., UCSC alumnus and former staff member, currently Ph.D.

candidate in Psychology at Wright Institute

March 6th: Families Mana Hayakawa, M.A., UCSC alumna and currently Trauma Counselor at Rape

Trauma Services in San Mateo

April 24th: Food and Culture Audrey Kim, PhD, Counseling and Psychological Services

May 8th: Career Paths in Psychology Clifford Yee, Mana Hayakawa, and Vicki Nam, UCSC Ph.D. candidate in Psychology

Intern and student coordinator of the series. Each workshop will raise issues of cultural factors, misconceptions of mental health in the community, community structures, and the model minority image that perpetuates a stereotype that Asians do not have any problems. The series also comes at a time where multicultural values are considered in the fi eld of psychology. As more research progresses, more knowledge of mental health issues for AA/PIs are available. In addition to providing a comfortable space for students, the series is aimed at decreasing stigma of mental health by opening discussions led by facilitators knowledgeable in the topical fi eld. The series is sponsored by the Asian American/Pacifi c Islander Resource Center (AA/PIRC) and co-sponsored by the Dean of Students Offi ce, and the Psychology Department. For more information about the event and about parking for off-campus visitors, please contact AA/PIRC at (831) 459-5349 or email aapirc@ucsc.edu.

A Series on Asian American/Pacifi c Islander Mental Health Issues

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Winter Calender of Events

January:

16 AA/PI Student Leadership Mixer 5-7pm @ Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge

17 Sesshu Foster Literary Reading 7-8:30pm @ Humanities Lecture Hall 206

19 AA/PI Graduate Student Reception Noon-2pm @ Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge

23 Internship Workshop 5-6:30pm @ Bay Tree Conference Room A

25 Queer & Questioning People of Color Community Gathering 5-7pm @ College 9/10 Namaste Lounge

25 APISA Asian American Studies Teach-In 6-7:30pm @ Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge

25 CUSN Fall Reception 7:30pm @ Redwood Building

30 Winter Community Reception 5-7pm @ Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge

31 APISA Open Mic 7-9pm @ e2 Redwood Lounge

February:

1 CSA & VSA Cultural Game Night 7:30pm @ ARCenter

7 Internship Workshop 5-6:45pm @ ARCenter Room 216

7 Pacifi c Islander Mixer 7-9pm @ Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge

9 “Pilgrimage” Film Screening with Tad Nakamura & Book Talk with Karen Ishizuka 6:30-8:30pm @ Oakes 105 Lecture Hall

13 Mental Health Series Workshop: AA/PI in Relationships 5-7pm @ Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge

26 Mental Health Workshop: Depression & Stress 5-7pm @ Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge

March:

3 Multicultural Career Conference 10am-5pm @ College 9/10 Multipurpose Room

6 Mental Health Workshop: AA/PI Families 5-7pm @ Ethnic Resource Centers Lounge

7 Chinese Student Association Banquet 8:30pm @ Porter Dining Hall

Asian American/Pacifi c Islander Resource CenterUniversity of California, Santa Cruz339 Bay Tree Building1156 High StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95064Phone: (831) 459-5349Fax: (831) 459-2469www2.ucsc.edu/aapirc

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