Asian American Distinguished Speaker Series with Marcus Freeman

Presented by The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies

Marcus Freeman, University of Notre Dame Dick Corbett Head Football Coach, shares his perspective on Asian identity and representation as the featured speaker for the Asian American Distinguished Speaker Series, sponsored by the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

The event, “Honoring Heritage, Advancing Representation,” focuses on Freeman’s personal life and background in an informal discussion with Tarryn Chun, Liu Institute faculty fellow and assistant professor of Film, Television, and Theatre.

“Coach Freeman regularly speaks in interviews about his mother, Chong, who was born and raised in South Korea, and how she shaped his character and values,” said Michel Hockx, Liu Institute director. “We are honored that Coach Freeman will share more about his upbringing and background for this event. The Asian American Distinguished Speaker Series was developed to bring visibility to Asian American experiences, and it is meaningful that Coach Freeman also finds this goal important.”

Notre Dame selected Freeman as its 30th head football coach on December 3, 2021. He joined Notre Dame earlier that year as the football defensive coordinator, previously serving as a defensive coach at the University of Cincinnati, Purdue University, and Kent State University.

Launched in 2021, the Asian American Distinguished Speaker Series honors innovative, creative, and effective Asian American leaders. This event was recorded on April 24, 2022.

Speakers:
Marcus Freeman, University of Notre Dame Dick Corbett Head Football Coach

For more information visit the event website.