BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190623T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190522T205128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T184146Z UID:6527-1561300200-1561305600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Patty Chu's Chinese Folk Dance Troupe - 2019 Annual Show DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-patty-chus-chinese-folk-dance-troupe-2019-annual-show/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-Annual-Show-Poster300x300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190802T180000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190531T222821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T180820Z UID:6661-1561140000-1564768800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The Spirit of Bali Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/the-spirit-of-bali-exhibition/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2L0A0790-e1559342606860.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190609T190000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190522T012912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T201555Z UID:6548-1560099600-1560106800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Shadows and Light" Exhibit Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/shadows-and-light-exhibit-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Window.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190607T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190705T180000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190521T013153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T190212Z UID:6553-1559908800-1562349600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Shadows and Light DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/shadows-and-light/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/plantbox.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190529T212047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T222446Z UID:6653-1559847600-1559853000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Everybody\, Everybody: A new community dance workshop DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/everybody-everybody-a-new-community-dance-workshop/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Community-Dance-Class-square-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T213000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190518T212542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T222438Z UID:6542-1559588400-1559597400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:There’s No Stopping to My Thoughts: A Community Play & Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/theres-no-stopping-to-my-thoughts-a-community-play-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190309_164923.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T180000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190518T000936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T212548Z UID:6590-1558882800-1558893600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Qigong Workshop - A Journey to a Brand-new Self DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/qigong-workshop-a-journey-to-a-brand-new-self/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/qi-ftrd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190417T002821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T204459Z UID:6447-1558875600-1558882800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mind\, Body\, Spirit: Wellness Traditions in Asia DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mind-body-spirit-wellness-traditions-in-asia/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Healing-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190415T184650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190528T204502Z UID:6421-1558789200-1558800000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lecture by Chef David Soohoo & Book Talk With Author Professor Gordon H. Chang DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/book-talk-ghosts-of-gold-mountain/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ghost-of-Gold-Mountains-FlyerFTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190417T001622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T191104Z UID:6440-1558202400-1558207800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:CAAMFest: Self Evident: Asian America’s Stories DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/caamfest-self-evident-asian-americas-stories/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Self_Evident_01ftrd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190517T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190403T141027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T014921Z UID:6319-1558117800-1558123200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Mining Gold: Finding the Treasures in Family Stories DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mining-gold-finding-the-treasures-in-family-stories/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/GoldRush-1024x420FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T163000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190403T141923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T171854Z UID:6321-1557577800-1557592200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Future Culture Summit DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/future-culture-summit/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/FCS-cloud-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190422T235802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T003719Z UID:6473-1557079200-1557086400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Carlos Zialcita and the Silindro Pilipino Project DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/carlos-zialcita-and-the-silindro-pilipino-project/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CZ-Silindro-Pilipino-May-5th-small-web-card.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190403T143026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T003714Z UID:6328-1557064800-1557072000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Panel Discussion Featuring Viet Thanh Nguyen and Other Refugee Writers DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/panel-with-viet-thanh-nguyen-author-of-the-displaced-refugee-writers-on-refugee-lives/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/displaced.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190423T004944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T003724Z UID:6477-1556985600-1556985600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Gongster's Paradise DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/6477/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Gongsters2019-Official-Poster-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190503T193000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190403T142749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T171848Z UID:6326-1556906400-1556911800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bonnie Kwong Workshop: ZINE Making DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bonnie-kwong-workshop-zine-making/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/headshot-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190403T135607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T201949Z UID:6309-1556564400-1556571600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bonnie Kwong’s Intersectional Theater Project Table Read DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bonnie-kwongs-intersectional-theater-project-table-read/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Escapery_Oakland-Home-2-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190415T183301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T005831Z UID:6416-1556496000-1559519999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Bojagi: Bojagi Artworks from Claire Lilienthal School DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/our-bojagi-bojagi-artworks-from-claire-lilienthal-school/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/bojagi_poster-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190419T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190403T140600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T234224Z UID:6317-1555698600-1555704000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Defend & Defy: A Community Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/defend-defy-a-community-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FTRDin_defence_panel_banner_small-1-1024x450.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T183000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190129T024813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T165100Z UID:5600-1552838400-1552847400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:CHOPIN & CHINA Concert with Pianist Eileen Huang DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chopin-china-concert-with-pianist-eileen-huang/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/image-holder-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190123T030052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T165516Z UID:5415-1552183200-1552233600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Resistance at Tule Lake DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/resistance-at-tule-lake/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/feedaf7a-8fee-4070-a4bb-9326c84cde3d.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190422 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190404T145723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T205447Z UID:6343-1552089600-1555891199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Immigration Emergency: In Defense & Defiance DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/immigration-emergency-in-defense-defiance/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FTRDin_defence_panel_banner_small-1-1024x450.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190224T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190122T235516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T150359Z UID:5371-1551020400-1551027600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:“Hidden Legacy” with Shirley Muramoto DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/hidden-legacy-with-shirley-muramoto/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190115T214643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T230818Z UID:5303-1549796400-1549810800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Family Reading Celebration DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/family-reading-celebration/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FamilyReadingCelebEngWebCCheng-1024x791-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20181115T220700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151131Z UID:5025-1549796400-1549810800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Annual Lunar New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-annual-lunar-new-year-celebration/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190209T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190123T024156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151151Z UID:5401-1549720800-1549728000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"442" Booktalk with Authors DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/442-booktalk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190130T001133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T163739Z UID:5630-1549476000-1549483200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Story Circle with Bonnie Kwong DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/story-circle-with-bonnie-kwong-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/headshot-FTRD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190127T043000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20181211T234933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151324Z UID:5179-1548563400-1548613800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Book Launch: ‘Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution’ DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/book-launch-last-boat-out-of-shanghai-the-epic-story-of-the-chinese-who-fled-maos-revolution/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20181210T183839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151344Z UID:5064-1547992800-1548003600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Documentary Film 'My Odyssey – Between Two Worlds' DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/documentary-film-my-odyssey-between-two-worlds/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260531T233601 CREATED:20190115T222925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T151404Z UID:5311-1547985600-1547989200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:San Francisco Chamber Orchestra Music of the Americas DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 222-4 pmFREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a Day of Remembrance panel discussion with Dr. Ayumi Nagase and Dana Shew on “Topaz Toddlers: Children’s Art From an American Concentration Camp.”   The panelists will discuss the preschoolers’ artwork and the project that located nearly 30 of them\, as well as background on preschool education at Topaz\, analysis of the artwork from an early childhood education research perspective\, and reflections and reactions from some of the “toddler” artists.    This panel discussion is paired  with the “Topaz Toddlers” exhibit on display in the OACC Gallery 1\, which showcases the art\, stories\, and history of preschoolers incarcerated at Utah’s WWII Japanese American incarceration camp\, Topaz. A reception will follow the panel discussion.   The panel discussion and exhibition are sponsored by The Topaz Museum\, The Takahashi Foundation\, The Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University\, and The Koret Foundation. They are free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Panel Discussion\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Ayumi Nagase Dr. Ayumi Nagase is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies at Sonoma State University. Originally from Kumamoto\, Japan\, she received her Ph.D. in Human Development from UC Berkeley after moving to the Bay Area. Her work focuses on advancing equity and access to high-quality care for children and families\, especially concerning parents’ mental health issues in underrepresented communities. She has contributed to international and local research projects\, including the Berkeley Parenting Self-Efficacy study and research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected families and young children in Northern California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dana Ogo Shew Dana Ogo Shew serves as the Interpretive Specialist and Oral Historian at the Anthropological Studies Center at Sonoma State University and is a Certified Interpretive Planner (NAI) with over 15 years of experience in oral history and interpretation. She received her M.A. from the University of Denver\, where she completed an archaeological thesis that explored the lives of women at Colorado’s WWII Japanese incarceration camp\, Amache. Her work with Japanese American history continues today through a variety of projects that range from oral history projects to exhibits to interpretive plans. In addition to this work\, Ms. Shew is active in cultural resources management and public outreach\, engaging with a diverse range of communities\, partners\, agencies\, and stakeholders. She is also currently serving as the Interim Director of the Anthropological Studies Center. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/san-francisco-chamber-orchestra-music-of-the-americas/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ORGANIZER;CN="San Francisco Chamber Orchestra":MAILTO:Info@TheSFCO.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR