Welcome to The Center for Asian American Studies

Founded in 2000, the Center for Asian American Studies (CAAS) at The University of Texas at Austin is an interdisciplinary academic program currently offering classes in the fields of American Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Communications, Educational Psychology, English, Government, History, Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Radio-Television-Film, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology and Women's and Gender Studies.

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Fall 2008 Events

Cover of the book Adventures of Eddie Fung

CAAS Fall Open House
September 15, 2008


Featuring Dr. Judy Yung & Eddie Fung

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The Myth of the Model Minority
October 13, 2008


Featuring Co-Author Rosalind Chou

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CAAS Speaker Series
(Various Dates, Please View Calendar)

Dr. Gilbert Gee, UCLA School of Public Health
Dr. Lisa Park, University of California, San Diego
Dr. Sheba George, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

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APA Lunch Discussion
(Various Dates & Topics, Please View Calendar)

Dr. Shalini Batra, Counseling and mental health center

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Cinema Truth
(Various Dates, Please View Calendar)

Co-sponsored with SAHELI