03/23/2017
Hello friends! First, we would like to thank all of you for your interest and support — it’s far more than we’d ever anticipated. Unfortunately, we created CHOP as a part of a classroom assignment to design a “Chinese” restaurant for the Triangle using the lessons we’ve learned in the course -- it is not currently a functional business model.
We designed CHOP to meet two demands: the lack of Chinese breakfast foods on the market, and the busy lifestyle of college students and workers in downtown Durham/Cary. We set out to utilize our mobility to expand our reach throughout the Triangle — in Durham and Cary, mostly, as well as on the three major college campuses. We set out, as well, to be socially conscious, to pay our workers a living wage and to provide services to the elderly around the area on Sunday mornings. We’re so glad that our mission resonated with so many of you, and we’re overjoyed to see that interest in Asian American representation, even in culinary representation, continues to grow here at Duke.
As our goal was to expand Asian American visibility, we’d like to offer y’all some opportunities to get involved with the push for Asian American representation at Duke!
Asian American Studies Working Group at Duke University & Asian American Studies Student Body Survey
The purpose of the survey is to better understand the needs and interests of undergraduate AND graduate students at Duke, so that we can make informed decisions and truly represent the Asian and Asian American community as we continue to push for Asian American Studies. This includes being able to advocate for faculty hires, curriculum design, particular academic interests, offices/physical spaces, and any other aspects of Asian American Studies that are important to you! All information obtained will be held anonymous. Please feel free to share this survey widely.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCy5McLcvbYLltXkeGXVPaXAzJLEkOLXXTsDb70YOgGe0tVQ/viewform?c=0&w=1
“Duke Doesn’t Teach Me…” Photo Campaign
The photo campaign is simple - just tell us what Duke doesn't teach you! Envision a university at which you are taught about Asian/AsianAmerican history, culture, politics, art, sociology, science, medicine...you name it. If you identify as Asian or Asian American, we encourage you to imagine what your education and by extension your life would look like if you had access to the important knowledge that makes you who you are as a person and how you move through the world.
All Duke students are welcome to participate! To sign up or for more information, please email [email protected].
Triangle-Area Asian American Student Conference 2017
Founded in 2011, the Triangle-Area Asian American Student Conference (TAASCON) brings together students from the three major universities of North Carolina’s Research Triangle (Duke University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University). As an annual conference with workshops, keynote speakers, and more, TAASCON provides a platform for individuals to engage with and be empowered through issues relevant to the Asian American community. This year’s theme is “Belonging,” and you can register here: https://www.taascon2017.org/registration/
LGBT & Allies Asian Discussion Group
Thursday, March 23 & Thursday, April 13 @ 6:00-7:30pm at the CMA (Lower Bryan Center)
The Asian and AAPI population is often underrepresented in the discussion of issues related to marginalization, especially with the different and complex cultural contexts. Asians have unique concerns that are not sufficiently addressed by college institutions; yet Asian participation is crucial in creating a diverse and inclusive campus environment. LGBTQIA+ Asian students and Allies (including Asian domestic and Asian international students) with interests in Asian-related or q***r issues are invited to talk about q***r issues and engage in their differences and commonalities! There will be Asian food and snacks provided.
Duke China Care
DCC was founded to better the lives of orphaned Chinese children. We strive to help Chinese adoptees and orphans on a local and national level. Like them on Facebook to stay updated!
http://www.chinacare.org/about/
Of course, check out Asian Students Association (Duke University) and Asian American Alliance on campus for more information!
Thanks friends! We're sorry for any confusion we may have caused, but excited to see what opportunities lie ahead!
