East Coast Asian American Student Union Conference

Cornell University will host the 2008 East Coast Asian American Student Union Conference (ECAASU), Feb. 15-17, 2008, on its Ithaca campus. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of America's largest and oldest Asian American student forum, students from more than 100 universities and colleges will attend the three-day conference.

Founded in 1977, ECAASU has brought together more than 1,000 Asian American students annually across the East Coast to promote the unity of all who share Asian heritage and empower people of color through education and coalition building.

This year's theme, "Push Forward," will provide students with opportunities to review the changes and challenges Asian Americans have experienced, collectively and individually, and discuss issues critical today to the Asian American community as a whole.

In addition to networking, there will be various workshops and talks by keynote speakers, including Yul Kwon, the winner of a CBS reality television series Survivor Cook Island; Becky Lee, founder of Becky's Fund; and Jeff Chang, author of Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip Hop Generation. Performers, including Sri-Lankan-American word artist D'Lo and hip hop music duo Blue Scholars, will provide entertainment.

For online registration and information on programming schedule, lodging and transportation, visithttp://www.ecaasu2008.org/. Early registration is encouraged as the fee will increase after Jan. 5, 2008, from $45 to $55 for non-Cornell students; $15 for Cornell students; and $65 for all walk-ins.
Contact: Sabina Lee

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