By what means does the course of globalization impact Asia and Oceania, and how in turn are Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States influenced?
Moreover, how can we as agents in the global community affect positive change?

"Refocusing Our Lenses" is an attempt to confront problems facing Asians and Pacific Islanders that other trajectories have not thoroughly addressed. We will explore the impact of globalization in a transnational Asia and Oceania through the foci of human issues, the environment and economics. We will analyze the troublesome nomenclature of "Asian/Pacific American," specifically the political ramifications of including Pacific Islanders within the category of "Asian American." Lastly, we will link education with activism, by discussing how our responsibilities as members of these transnational communities can be realized through mobilization and action.

Advisors:
* Eric Estes, Associate Dean of Students, Director of the Multicultural Resource Center
* Rashne Limki, Asian/Pacific American Community Coordinator

Schedule of events for 2005-2006:

Friday, February 17:
500 PM: Opening Plenary: Third World Liberation Front, Ethnic Studies, and the Beginnings of Transglobal People of Color Organizing THIRD WORLD HOUSE (PRICE) LOUNGE

Saturday, February 18:
1000 AM - 1115 AM: Immigration Panel WILDER 115
1130 AM - 1245 PM: Human Trafficking Panel WILDER 1121245 PM - 145 PM: LUNCH
200 PM - 315 PM: Militarization Panel WILDER 115
330 PM - 445 PM: Environment Panel WILDER 112445 PM - 630 PM: BREAK
630 PM - 830 PM: Keynote Banquet CARNEGIE ROOT ROOM

Sunday, February 19
1030 AM: Closing Plenary: Activism WILDER 112

More info can be found at: http://www.oberlin.edu/stuorg/APAConference