The Global Asian Studies (GLAS) Founding Director’s Road to 50/50 Challenge
January 15 - May 17, 2024
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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This year, the GLAS Founding Program Director, Anna Guevarra, PhD (a.k.a. Chai Guevarra) is embarking on an exciting and ambitious road trip to bring 50 majors and 50 minors to GLAS before the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.
Join the GLAS Student Advisory Board (GSAB) on reaching the first milestone of 25 majors, which will unlock a special gift, including a rare viewing of “Liberation Front” by Chicago-based rapper and UIC student MiRAJ!
The “Road to 50/50” is paved with the spirit of those who have labored towards building this program since 1991: the swirls signify the movement from Asian American Studies (ASAM) to Global Asian Studies (GLAS), which involved the creation of the department, the minor and the major; the calming and sweet scent of sampaguita flowers signify hope and positive energy on this journey; the boulders depict the many obstacles that so many people have helped push to the side to help clear the path; and the strong and mighty jeepney represents the vehicle that can withstand all the elements while providing joy, music and surprises along the way. There is a carabao/kalabaw (water buffalo) on this road that is helping push the jeepney when it needs it the most…and who will reveal itself when the goal is achieved.
On board the magic jeepneys, Professor Guevarra will engage with various groups (students, faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders) and ask them for their support in reaching her goal.
There are three ways to declare a major:
- Make an appointment with GLAS Advisor, Hideaki Noguchi: https://bit.ly/GLAS-ADVISING
- Contact one of the GSAB co-chairs: Isabella Grieder (igrie2@uic.edu), Breanna Williams (bwill29@uic.edu) or Brynne Tolentino (btole3@uic.edu)
- Scan the QR code on the promotional posts
For more information, please visit: https://glas.uic.edu/initiatives-community/the-founding-directors-road-to-50-50-challenge/
Date posted
Feb 6, 2024
Date updated
Feb 6, 2024