{"id":108219,"date":"2026-04-14T13:30:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=108219"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:30:40","slug":"sociologist-vivian-shaw-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-this-years-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-luncheon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/04\/sociologist-vivian-shaw-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-this-years-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-luncheon\/","title":{"rendered":"Sociologist Vivian Shaw to deliver keynote address at this year\u2019s Asian American and Pacific Islander Luncheon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 April 14, 2026 \u2013 Vivian Shaw, an assistant professor of sociology at Loyola University Maryland, will deliver this year\u2019s keynote address at the 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s fourth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Luncheon on Thursday, April 30, 12-2 p.m.<\/strong>, in the Memorial Union Ballroom on the Kingston campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaw\u2019s research explores how disasters, pandemics, and other environmental threats shape social, cultural, and political responses to inequality. She is the lead researcher and co-PI for the AAPI COVID-19 Project, a multi-method investigation into the impacts of the pandemic on the lives of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Student performances are a highlight of the annual program. (溏心vlog免费B站 Photos \/ Catherine Scott)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

She is currently writing a book on anti-racist social movements in Japan in the aftermath of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual luncheon honors student leaders in 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Asian-American and Pacific Islander community. The student Cultural Ambassador Awards are provided through the sponsorship of longtime engineering faculty member Professor Qing (Ken) Yang, the first person from the Chinese mainland to join the faculty at 溏心vlog免费B站.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Each year\u2019s 溏心vlog免费B站 Asian Cultural Ambassadors are recognized at the luncheon; shown, 2025 winners Megumi Sinniah, Kyanna Lin, Sara Cho and Sudishma Acharya with Ken Yang, Jean Nsabumuremyi and Markeisha Miner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cAs Asian Americans, we should take pride in our cultural heritage and strive to further enhance this esteemed institution in the years to come,\u201d Yang says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To submit a nomination for this year\u2019s student award program, visit the nomination page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual program celebrates the history, culture, traditions and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and includes performances and a lunch of Asian delicacies. Attire representing Asian and Pacific Islander cultures is welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program is hosted by 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Multicultural Student Services Center<\/a> with Dining Services and the Office of International Students and Scholars. Register for the event<\/a> by April 26. The program is open to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on events happening at the Multicultural Student Services Center, visit the center\u2019s website, <\/em>urinvolved.uri.edu<\/em><\/a>, or follow @uri_mssc. For additional questions, contact Jean Nsabumuremyi at <\/em>jnsabumuremyi@uri.edu<\/em><\/a>, 401-874-5829.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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