SJSU Asian American Studies

SJSU Asian American Studies Welcome! This is the official page for Asian American Studies at San José State University

AAS 125: Filipino American Experience taught by Dr. Wayne Jopanda still has space for interested students! Join us as we...
05/28/2026

AAS 125: Filipino American Experience taught by Dr. Wayne Jopanda still has space for interested students! Join us as we critique colonizers of the Philippines (Spain, America, & Japan), analyze Filipino pop culture and media, and build community through Ethnic Studies scholar activist collaborative research projects. Email at [email protected] for any questions :)

No prereqs required!

Congratulations to our 2026 graduating SJSU AAS majors and minors! 🎓⭐️✨Our SJSU AAS community is one of a kind! We’re so...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 graduating SJSU AAS majors and minors! 🎓⭐️✨

Our SJSU AAS community is one of a kind! We’re so proud of each and every one of you as you move on to shape more just futures for our communities.

Not graduating yet? Join us in continuing this legacy when you add Asian American Studies as a major or minor! Talk to a professor or one of our advisors to learn about joining our program and student community 🌱 Check out our link in bio for more!

Forever memories from our 1st ever Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies reunion ft. special guest & center founder !Than...
05/11/2026

Forever memories from our 1st ever Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies reunion ft. special guest & center founder !

Thank you to the over 90 registrants who joined us including interns across 6 years, community partners, and scholar activists alike. Special thanks to for hosting and feeding us with amazing Filipino food & .djpreach for the celebration vibes & music! Check out our Bulosan Center Aunties dancing it out.

Come join us for our next one and be on the look out for some new developments on Bulosan Center 2.0 through 😉🇵🇭 Here’s to more Bulosan Center reunions & Joy as Resistance 💜🌸

(Sorry it limit us to 20 to tag! )

Our Asian American Studies program at SJSU has a long history dating back to the 1970s. From its founding to today, SJSU...
05/06/2026

Our Asian American Studies program at SJSU has a long history dating back to the 1970s. From its founding to today, SJSU AAS continues to center marginalized voices while preparing students to think critically and engage meaningfully with their communities.

Join us in carrying this legacy forward when you join the AAS program as a student in the minor or major!

📝 For more information (or if you’d just like to jump right in), check out our LINK IN BIO or DM us to contact one of our program advisors.

Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies - reunion pt. 1! Joy is resistance 💜
05/03/2026

Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies - reunion pt. 1!

Joy is resistance 💜

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to our community vigil.Justice for the Toboso 19. Long Live Lyle. Long Liv...
05/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to our community vigil.

Justice for the Toboso 19. Long Live Lyle. Long Live People Power.

☁️✏️ Need a place to study or de-stress as you get ready for finals? Join us on May 6 & 7 (we know you’re thinking it!) ...
05/01/2026

☁️✏️ Need a place to study or de-stress as you get ready for finals? Join us on May 6 & 7 (we know you’re thinking it!) at our AAS Study Hall! Come by for snacks, light refreshments, tips to succeed in AAS, and good company!

🗓️ May 6th-7th (Wed & Thurs) | 1:30-3:00
📍 SISS Student Lounge DMH 235B

Join us this Wednesday evening April 29th at 7pm pst at the SJSU Victory Salute statue for a vigil honoring Bay Area org...
04/27/2026

Join us this Wednesday evening April 29th at 7pm pst at the SJSU Victory Salute statue for a vigil honoring Bay Area organizer and friend Lyle Prijoles and the Toboso 19.

is starting up their paid canvassing efforts leading up to the Primaries on June 2nd. They’re hiring for multiple, proj...
04/27/2026

is starting up their paid canvassing efforts leading up to the Primaries on June 2nd. They’re hiring for multiple, project-based roles from late April into early June. Roles range from $23-26 an hour. Minimal experience required - you will be trained!

Available roles:
🗳️Field Team Lead - $26/hour
🗳️Voter Engagement Coordinator - $25/hour
🗳️Canvasser (6 total) - $23/hour

See the the work schedule and job descriptions for each role above!

💻Check out their website for more details: leadfilipino.org/careers

📍 Apply by APRIL 27TH 12PM PST: bit.ly/26primariesapp

Such a wonderful time practicing art therapy and meditation through Filipino Banig drawings with East San Jose’s very ow...
04/26/2026

Such a wonderful time practicing art therapy and meditation through Filipino Banig drawings with East San Jose’s very own . Thank you Kenneth for leading our community in intention and honoring the legacy of your Lola & our ancestors.

Thank you for your collaboration and support in this community workshop.

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