November 23, 2009
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The Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS), and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin invites nominations for community service awards to honor individuals, organizations, and specific projects that have made outstanding contributions to Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) communities, preferably in Central Texas.
"We aim to acknowledge and to honor those who have assumed leadership roles in advocating for APIDA and immigrant causes, providing services and outreach, fostering community and history, and promoting awareness of APIDA issues," wrote Kenyatta Dawson, Program Coordinator & Lecturer for the UT Center for Asian American Studies.
The deadline for nominations is Nov. 30. Send completed nomination forms to aas@austin.utexas.edu or fax to 512-232-7136. Self-nominations welcome. Honorees will be notified in January and will receive commemorative plaques at the AAAS Annual Conference awards reception in April.
AAAS was founded in 1979 for the purpose of advancing the highest professional standard of excellence in teaching and research in the field of Asian American Studies; promoting better understanding and closer ties between and among various sub-components within Asian American Studies: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Hawai'ian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander, and other groups. The organization advocates and represents the interests and welfare of Asian American Studies and Asian Americans by educating American society about the history and aspirations of Asian American ethnic minorities. In making these service awards, AAAS aims to recognize and publicize the critical contributions made by community leaders and groups in advancing its mission.
Forms and information can be found at http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/aas/events/conferences/aaas-2010.php. For more information about the Association for Asian American Studies visit http://www.aaastudies.org/
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