Career Development

Khatharya Um will examine the conditions that produced the 1975-79 Cambodian genocide as well as the struggle of Cambodians, both in their homeland and in the diaspora.

By Ana Romero, Diversity & Outreach Peer
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 - 4:08pm


 The Multicultural Center (MCC) invites you to a lecture by Khatharya Um, author of the recently published book "From the Land of Shadows." She will examine the conditions that produced the 1975-79 Cambodian genocide as well as the struggle of Cambodians, both in their homeland and in the diaspora, to live with and transcend this historic trauma. Khatharya Um is an Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley.

When: Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m.

Where: MCC Lounge

This free event is co-sponsored by the Department of Asian American Studies.