Flourishing AAPI Communities and Beyond: Developing Cross-Cultural Awareness, Advocacy, and Alliance (7 CEs)

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Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 08:30
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As Scheduled
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O'Hara Student Center Dining Room
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8.30-9.00 am: Registration & Breakfast

9.00-9.30 am: Opening Remarks
Dean Elizabeth MZ Farmer, Ph.D.
Christina Babusci, LSW
School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh

9.30-10.30 am: Keynote #1
Raciolized Trauma in AAPI Communities
Jessica Kim, LCSW
School of Social Policy & Practice
University of Pennsylvania

10.30- 11.00 am: Brief Session
On Suicide and Care:
Insights from South Korean Young Women
Jung Eun Kwon, MA
Department of Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh

11.00-12.00 pm: Documentary Discussion
Being Asian in America
Moderator: Daniel Lee, Ph.D.
School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh

12.00-1.00 pm: Lunch

1.00-2.00 pm: Keynote #2
Local Advocacy and Resources
Marian Lien, Asian Pacific American
Advocates-Pittsburgh

2.00- 2.30 pm: Pitt Resources
API organizations, support, & advocacy

2:30-4.00 pm: DEi Leadership Panel
Moderator: Deborah Moon, Ph.D.
School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh

4 .00-4.10 pm: Closing Remarks
Kyaien 0. Conner, Ph.D.
Center for Race and Social Problem
University of Pittsburgh

4 :20-5:30 pm: Performance
Mai Khoi, Singer/ Artist/ Activist

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Asian Studies Center
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
Pitt Business
Center on Race and Social Problems
Non-University Sponsors: 
National Association of Social Workers Pennsylvania Chapter
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