TITLE:
Asian Americans & Racial Trauma: Does Race Matter?

DESCRIPTION:
The presentation will examine the existing empirical literature on the psychological, behavioral and health impacts of racism against Asian Americans, as well as the implications of this research for health service providers.  This presentation will be contextualized within the varied experiences of Asian Americans in the US today and historically, including examples of anti-Asian hate violence that have emerged in recent years.

SPEAKER: Alvin Alvarez, PhD
Alvin Alvarez received his doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Maryland and serves as the Dean of the College of Health & Social Sciences At San Francisco State University. Alvarez’s academic work has focused on Asian Americans, racial identity and the psychological impact of racism.

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time:  12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location:  Virtual only

RSVP for Zoom link:   https://usc.zoom.us/meeting/register/yPPn7Wc0T9uENzMW0kWHFw ;

This event is co-sponsored by Keck Asian Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Association (APIFSA) and USC KSOM Culture & Engagement

Event Website: https://keck.usc.edu/culture/events-calendar/