Asian Pacific Studies Program at CSUDH

Finals week is here 📚✨

Stay on track with this quick checklist:
✔️ Create an organized schedule
✔️ Gather all your notes from the semester
✔️ Eat healthy, balanced meals
✔️ Find a quiet place to focus

You’ve got this—finish strong 💪

Meet Dr. Lacanlale, Department Chair and Associate Professor in Asian Pacific Studies at CSUDH.

An ethnomusicologist with a PhD from UCLA, Dr. Lacanlale’s work explores race and ethnicity, transnationalism, postcolonialism, popular culture, Asian Americans, Filipino Americans, and the Philippines. She is also a performer with the Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble and has been recognized with awards for both teaching and research.

Courses taught include Asian Americans and the Media and Introduction to Asian American Studies.

We are proud to spotlight her scholarship, teaching, and commitment to students.