On November 10, Professor Ian Shin was the featured speaker at a teach-in addressing the complicated legacy of former University President James B. Angell, whose diplomatic role as minister to China in 1880 resulted in a new treaty restricting immigration from China. As reported in the Michigan Daily, Dr. Shin provided a historical overview of Angell’s history in China, as well as leading a discussion on the different ways that universities and institutions have addressed problematic legacies, including contextualizing, renaming, and developing restorative justice approaches to address historical harm.
Organized by the United Asian American Organizations, South Asian Awareness Network, and Central Student Government, the event, entitled “Addressing Angell: A Campaign for Change,” continued a conversation raised by the CSG about renaming Angell Hall and Angell-affiliated programs at the University.
