Asian Culture Center at IU

ACC Programs

For a schedule of all our current programs, please click News & Events. You can also pick up a program flyer at the Asian Culture Center or at any of our events. Please contact us at 812-856-5361 or acc@indiana.edu for more information. All events are free unless otherwise indicated. See our note about parking for programs at the ACC on our facilities page.

Our Regular Programs:

ACC Film Series

The ACC Film Series brings films showcasing Asian themes, subjects, and issues. These films feature Asian or Asian American directors, casts, producers, or demonstrate some sort of Asian influence exhibited in the film industry. Films are followed by a facilitated discussion. Past films have included:

  • Ancestors in the Americas by Loni Ding
  • Saving Face by Alice Wu
  • Cosmopolitan by Nisha Ganatra

Asian Cultures Around Campus

Asian Cultures Around Campus is an ongoing series of performances and instructional demonstrations featuring student talents as well as homegrown and renowned artists outside of Bloomington. Through these performances, the Asian Culture Center endeavors to bring the Asian cultures closer to the University and Bloomington communities. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Past programs include:

  • Moon Festival Celebration
  • Classical Indian Dance Demonstration and Concert Performance
  • Salmunori: Korean percussion ensemble

Monday Table Topics: Round-Table Discussion

Monday Table Topics is a monthly discussion and luncheon with IU faculty and visiting scholars at Indiana University. The roundtable serves as one of the many informal outlets for scholars to talk about topics related to Asian culture, history, arts, education, politics, government and business. A light lunch is usually provided. Past rountable discussions have included:

  • The Status Of Private Education in China with Doctoral Student Jingjing Lou from Indiana University Education Policy Studies
  • Honor Killings in Pakistan: The Fruits and Perils of Transnational Feminism with Political Science PhD Student Rafia Zakaria
  • History of Street Performances Using Birds in Japan with Dr.Sachiko Koyama from DEpartment of Chemistry, Indiana University

Over A Cup Of Tea

Over a Cup of Tea is a monthly forum on issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans. Guest speakers are often invited to present their expertise on particular subjects and to faciliate discussions. Some past topics and guests include:

  • Culture and Childrearing - featuring Professor Amy G.Applegate from Indiana University School of Law
  • Interracial Couples: Blending Backgrounds, Sharing a Name - Student Panel Discussion
  • Who Pays For the Meal? Different Ways of Exchanging Gifts - featuring Ilana Gershon, Assistant Professor, Communication & Culture
  • Targeting the Asian Market - featuring H. Shanker Krishnan, Associate Professor, IU Kelley School of Business

Asian Presidents' Dinner Meeting

Sponsored by the Asian Student Union and the Asian Culture Center, this monthly dinner meeting of all Asian student leaders is an opportunity for student leaders to network, get support, and learn from each other's activities. If you would like to observe the meeting or if you have an important announcement or agenda to be included please contact the ACC.

Recipe Exchange and Cooking Demonstration

The ACC invites guests who will unveil their culinary knowledge and tell you about the varieties and nuances of the featured Asian dish, as well as its preparation. Past featured recipes have included Yum Woon Sen and Korean Bulgogi.

Let's Play Mah-Jong!

Mah-Jong is a game of skill coupled with wit and fortune. It originated in China and dates far back into acient times. Volunteers teach and play Mah-Jong at the ACC every week. Email us or check the calendar for dates and times.