Tag: Asian American Community

Bridging Cultures: A Journey in Asian Languages and Community Empowerment

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In May 2024, Nautilus Mambaje graduated with a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures and Gender and Women’s Studies, along with a certificate in Asian American studies. He began studying Asian languages and cultures taking four years of Mandarin in high school. Coming into college, Mambaje decided to transition to Thai.   “I was …

A (Re)Learned History

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As it celebrates its 35th anniversary on campus, the Asian American Studies Program rediscovers its own rich history. Last fall’s wildly successful Sifting & Reckoning exhibit resonated with most individuals who visited the Chazen Museum of Art to immerse themselves in it. Tucked among the difficult tales of prejudice and racism that mark UW–Madison’s history, there was …