AAPI Heritage Month Events

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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: 

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2023 AAPI Event 

A Taste of Asia; Food Exhibition 
Thursday, May 11, 2023
3 PM - 5 PM
Lowell Campus, Lower Cafe 

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

 

Last Modified: 4/24/24