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:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260227T233159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T194052Z UID:22970-1774033200-1774040400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Nowruz with the Persian Classical Trio 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/persian-classical/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nowruz-2026-Preview-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260327T192619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T192722Z UID:23133-1775217600-1775221200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:April Mending Circle 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/mending-apr2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260323T211521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T233740Z UID:23100-1775908800-1775919600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Southeast Asian New Year Celebration 2026 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/sea-ny-2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SEAsian-NY-2026-1080-x-1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260323T185428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T190026Z UID:23090-1776528000-1776535200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Echoes of Eureka: A Youth Opera Bridging History and Hope 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/echoes-eureka/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Echoes-of-Eureka-FB-1080-x-1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260326T233054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T210412Z UID:23119-1777118400-1777125600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The OACC 2026 Interactive Artist Showcase 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-showcase-26/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Interactive-Artist-Showcase-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260331T221747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T223148Z UID:23139-1777208400-1777222800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Tea & Tiles: A Sunday Social With 13 Orphans 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/tea-tiles/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tea-Tiles-FB-1080-x-1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T130000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260427T212153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T212240Z UID:23261-1777636800-1777640400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:May Mending Circle 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/mending-may2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260326T234447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T193016Z UID:23126-1777813200-1777822200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo 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/strong-bamboo-26/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Strong-Like-Bamboo-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260423T222057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T161947Z UID:23227-1778781600-1778790600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Asian Voices in Children’s Media: a Talk With Nira Liu\, Eugenia Yoh\, and Elenor Mak 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/asian-kids-media/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Celebrating-Asian-Voices-in-Childrens-Media-FB-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260409T230626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185722Z UID:23171-1779026400-1779033600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stories from the Edge of Sea: A Book Launch With Andrew Lam 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/andrew-lam/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Andrew-Lam-Book-Launch-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T210000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260422T214047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T220439Z UID:23150-1779474600-1779483600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Queer Asian World Cinema: QWOCFF Satellite Screening 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/qwocmap/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Queer-Asian-Cinema-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T210000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260413T185348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T001308Z UID:23198-1780167600-1780174800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-Filled Heritage: Celebrating the Zither—Asian American Identity and Cultural Survival 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/asian-zither/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Asian-Zither-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260603T223247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T223304Z UID:23417-1780660800-1780664400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:June Mending Circle 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/june-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260511T201833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T213817Z UID:23300-1781287200-1781294400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Opening Doorways for Belonging and Liberation: PARAMITA Film Screening and Healing Workshop with Kirthi Nath 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/paramita/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PARAMITA-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T170000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260603T011234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T184824Z UID:23404-1782302400-1786640400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:From Ochazuke to Adobo: Care\, Memory\, and the Immigrant Kitchen with Julia LaChica 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/ochazuke-adobo/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Julia-LaChia-FB-1080-x-1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260602T213826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T214051Z UID:23397-1782498600-1782505800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Pieces of Self: A Collage Workshop with Trisha Mah 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/trisha-mah/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pieces-of-Self-FB-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260706T234615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T234711Z UID:23459-1783684800-1783688400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:July Mending Circle 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/july-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260529T223451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T203510Z UID:23326-1783864800-1783872000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Musikang Kalipay: A Rondalla Concert with the Iskwelahang Pilipino 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/kalipay/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Musikang-Kalipay-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T190000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260623T195601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T213605Z UID:23423-1784826000-1784833200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:1850-1882: A Chinese American Origin Story—A Book Talk with Veronica Li 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/veronica-li/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1882-Book-Talk-IG-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260717T100402 CREATED:20260703T014214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T014229Z UID:23449-1785589200-1785600000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Stories in Our Voices: Oral History of Oakland Chinatown Organizing Across Generations 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/oral-history-chinatown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Our-Stories-in-Our-Voices-FB-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR