General meetings and events are open to all.
If you have any ideas, feedback, or questions about our programming for the 2023-2024 year, please feel free to reach out to us.
Upcoming Events
ASAG Social @ SPIN Chicago
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 344 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 | 5 – 7 pm
Let’s get together!
ASAG Professional Development Workshop
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 1-2pm | Online
Brush off and brush up that resume!
Windows & Mirrors with ASAG
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | Norris Louis Room Northside | 1-2 pm
Let’s explore the nature of the identity that we share.
Yoga Nidra with ASAG
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Norris Arch Room | 12 – 1 pm
Unlock the power of napping with this ancient practice.
PAST EVENTS
ASAG Business Networking Social
Get to know the APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) community at Northwestern!
Register here.
ASAG Love Through Food
Let’s celebrate our APIDA identity on August 12th through our food narratives!
ASAG Virtual At Gallery
Join us on Friday, July 30th to celebrate APIDA voices through our art! Submit artwork here!
Past Events
Spend some Quali-Tea time with ASAG! Join us Thursday, May 26 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST for community and conversation. All are welcome to join us so feel free to forward to other APIDA staff. Hope to see you there!
Register here.
Dare to Tell: Telling Asian American/Asian Diaspora Stories with Dr. Ada Cheng
Join ASAG for a workshop with Dr. Ada Cheng on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 3 to 4:30pm. Do you want to tell stories to connect with people emotionally and to create intimate communities with others? It is more urgent than ever to tell Asian American / Asian Diaspora stories. Stop by to learn some general principles and embark on the journey of personal storytelling.
Register here.
This virtual event is hosted by Ada Cheng in collaboration with Chinese American Museum of Chicago, HANA Center, JASC – Japanese American Service Committee, National Cambodian Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial, and OCA Greater Chicago.
Performers will include our very own Saed Deryck Hill and Avy Kea.
Register here for $5 to join Talk Stories in celebrating our APIDA heritage through storytelling and community building. Thank you!
Spend some Quali-Tea time with ASAG! Join us this Thursday, April 29 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST for community and conversation. All are welcome to join us so feel free to forward to other APIDA staff. Hope to see you there!
Register here.
Join us for a workshop to learn more about salary negotiation, building assertiveness and other HR secrets hosted by Stefanie Hicks!
Register here.
Come celebrate Holi with us over tea!
Wednesday, March 24 from 1 to 2 PM
Tuesday, March 16 @ 2:30 PM CST
Join ASAG for a résumé workshop hosted by Avy Kea! Whether you are currently looking for a new position or just want tips on how improve your résumé, all are welcome to join us for this informative session.
Register here:
https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/95695533805?pwd=enY4VEV0cEZzWitZK2lCVVg4M3d6Zz09
Thursday, March 11 from 1-2 PM CT
Registration link: bit.ly/asagcall
In this workshop, you will learn how to confront behaviors and ask for accountability by calling people in (privately) or out (publicly).
ASAG Career Development Workshop
February 26 at 1 pm CST
Join us for a career workshop on professional development, values and identity, resume building, and neworking with our very own, Eric Wu!
February 24 at 1 pm CST
Join ASAG for a quick break! Catch up and connect with APIDA staff from across the university!
January 28 at 1 pm CST
Join ASAG for a quick break! Catch up and connect with APIDA staff from across the university!
A Post-Election Discussion: Women in Politics
Co-hosted by ANUW and Unidos on January 27 at Noon CST
To celebrate the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris, we invite you to join ANUW, Unidos, and ASAG for a discussion on women in politics with Assistant Professor of Urban Politics in Human Development and Social Policy, Dr. Sally Afia Nuamah.
ASAG Book Discussion of Minor Feelings by Cathy Hong Park
Thursday 1/14/2021 @ 3 PM
Register here.
ASAG & KHAI Winter Mixer
Register here!
ASAG – A Thankful Gathering! (Tuesday, November 24 from 1 to 2 PM)
Join ASAG for a virtual pre-Thanksgiving celebration! Chat with friends, practice gratitude, and share what Thanksgiving looks like for you. All are welcome so please share with other APIDA staff in your community!
Register here!
Anti-Asian Discrimination in the Time of COVID: Hosted by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law featuring Andy Kang and Connie Chung Joe, two of the lawyers on the front lines of fighting against the tide of anti-Asian discrimination. This program will take place on Friday, October 30th at noon central time on Zoom (https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/93052495081). Please this poster for additional information on the program: Anti-Asian Discrimination Covid – 10.30.2020
Quarterly Cousins: Times have been rough on mental health and building relationships, and we want to help! Quarterly Cousins will match you with another member of ASAG. We encourage you to go on a virtual date to get to know each other; express your anxieties, joys, and frustrations; and just have fun! If you’re interested, fill out this survey by October 30.
Join us for our first event of the 2020-2021 school year!
Network with Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) staff from across Northwestern. Meet new colleagues and reconnect with old. Also, hear from ASAG leadership on their plans for the 2020-2021 school year. All are welcome so please share with other APIDA staff in your community!
Register HERE!
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We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with
disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact the ASAG Lead Team at asag@northwestern.edu.