AAPI Heritage Month Events
The month of May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Asian American
Connections Center/Program for Asian American Student Advancement (PAASA) will be
celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with live performances,
food, and an exhibit of "Contributions AAPIs Have Made to American History" on Thursday,
May 9, from 3:30 PM to 7 PM in the Lower Cafe, Cowan Center. For more info, please
see flyer below: 
2023 AAPI Event
A Taste of Asia; Food Exhibition
Thursday, May 11, 2023
3 PM - 5 PM
Lowell Campus, Lower Cafe 
2021 AAPI Events
Typically recognized in May, the Asian American Connections Center/Program for Asian
American Student Advancement (PAASA) will be celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander
Heritage Month all April long to accommodate the academic year.
April 13 - SONGKRAN VIRTUAL GALLERY
A virtual gallery archiving the celebrations of the Burmese, Cambodian, Lao, Sri Lankan and Thai New Year regularly observed April 13-15. Click here to enter the gallery.
April 14, 21, 28 - #STOPAAPIHATE REFLECTION SPACE
A weekly virtual reflection space open to all students held every Wednesday at 2P.
Facilitated by PAASA Graduate Fellow, Lisa Chen. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 2-3PM
April 16 - STRANGERS NO MORE - UNCOVERING THE ASIAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Join Dr. Paul Watanabe in a virtual conversation about race, politics and history
of Asian Americans.
Friday, April 16, 2021 - 12:30-2PM
April 22 -CAN YOU CHEW GUM DURING RAMADAN?
Join TRIO's Sajeda Khalifa in a virtual dialogue in increasing understanding about
Ramadan, Eid, and working alongside Asian Muslim students, staff and faculty.
Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 2-3PM
April 23 - CULTURAL COMPETENCY III TRAINING
Communication and Conflict Styles in Asian American Communities - a three hour training
facilitated by Dr. Phitsamay Uy to sharpen intercultural competence.
Friday, April 23, 2021 - 1-4PM
April 29 - BOLLYX CARDIO DANCE WORKOUT
Join Fitness Product Director, Fen Tung in BollyX, a Bollywood-inspired cardiodance
fitness workout that's set to the hottest beats from India!
Thursday, April 29, 2021 - 12:30PM - 1:15PM