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The Asian & Pacific Cultural Center is honored to be leading effort to facilitate the API Heritage Celebration at CSUDH. Nationally, API Heritage Month is celebrated in May. However, to make the celebration more accessible to students and the campus, we are observing API Heritage Month in April, and have branded these events as "API Heritage Celebration."
We invite campus to join us at the following events as we celebrate, learn, and engage in topics and events that touch on the diversity of our communities. We thank the many collaborators who made API Heritage Celebration possible.
The following were API Heritage Celebration events scheduled for 2024. 2025 programs will be announced at a later time.
Henna Workshop with SWANA Association - Monday, April 8, 2024, 2:00 - 4:00PM, LSU 113
The SWANA Association will be providing a workshop for doing henna designs. Come celebrate Arab American Heritage Month and Eid with SWANA Association by getting your creativity on. All supplies will be provided.
Japanese Conversation Lesson Nihongo Kaiwa - 日本語会話レッスン- Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 2:30 - 3:45 PM, LSU 320
Join us for this Japanese lesson where you can learn how to introduce yourself, some daily greetings and more at this mini-lesson. “All” levels are welcome! No previous Japanese experience is required. Professor Sachi Johnston of Japanese culture and language and Japanese exchange students will help you learn Japanese through hands-on activity.
A.P.IDOL Talent Night - Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 5:00 - 6:30 PM, LSU Palm Courtyard
A talent night welcoming DH members to show off their voice, music, poetry, and everything in between. API Clubs and Orgs are encouraged to showcase their most talented members. Sign up here.
Spilling Tea: A Cultural Conversation - Thursday, April 11, 2024, 3:00 - 4:00PM, APCC (WH 250)
Join the Toro Learning & Testing Center, Office of International Education, and the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center as we engage in a cultural exchange conversation. This casual and engaging space is intended for sharing cultural differences and similarities, make new friends, and enjoy some coffee and tea!
Laylat al Arab - Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, LSU Palm Courtyard
Join SWANA Association for a fun night of music and activities to celebrate Southwest Asian & North African cultures.
Grad Lei Making with OCEANIA - Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, APCC (WH 250)
Join OCEANIA for a general meeting and lei making workshop. This is the perfect opportunity to learn and make graduation lei for for this year's graduates.
Spring Fling Night Market - Friday, April 19, 2024, 4:00 - 8:00 PM, North Lawn
Join ASI and APCC along with other campus partners in the first Spring Fling Night Market. It will be an evening full of entertainments, vendors, and activities for all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public and DH community.
RSVP Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-fling-night-market-edition-tickets-836498147477
Movie on the Lawn - Friday, April 19, 2024, 8:30 - 10:30 PM, North Lawn
Following the Spring Fling Night Market, we invite CSUDH members and the local community to join us on the North Lawn to enjoy a free screening of the animated film, Mulan! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us for a family friendly night on the lawn.
RSVP Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-fling-night-market-edition-tickets-836498147477
API Faculty & Staff Association Potluck - Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 PM, Mancillas Courtyard - Leo F. Cain Library
Join the Asian & Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association at their semester end potluck. This is a great opportunity to connect, enjoy each other's company, and celebrate API heritage.
VSA's Spring Roll Demonstration - Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, APCC (WH 250)
Get ready for a tasty adventure with our Spring Roll Demonstration! Join VSA at the APCC for a fun-filled night of learning to make delicious spring rolls. From wrapping techniques to yummy fillings, discover the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine. Whether you're a cooking pro or just starting out, come roll with us and savor the flavors of Vietnam!
Special BYO Lunch Lecture: "The Fall of Saigon and Southeast Asian Diaspora" - Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, LSU 326 & 327
Bring your own lunch and join API Faculty & Staff Association for this special lecture on the Fall of Saigon and Southeast Asian Diaspora. Professor Y Thien Nguyen will lecture on this topic which commemorate the 49th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, also known as Black April.
Field Trip to the Vietnamese Heritage Museum (VHM) - Friday, May 3, 2024, 10:00AM - 2:00 PM, Off Campus
Black April is the annual commemoration by the Vietnamese American community of the Fall of Saigon (April 30, 1975). The date historically marks the beginning of the Vietnamese refugee exodus and the eventual formation of the Vietnamese American community. The Vietnamese Heritage Museum (VHM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Vietnamese refugee heritage. It collects and shares the testimonies and artifacts that tell the stories of refugees and aims to preserve this heritage for present and future generations to reflect upon. For this particular visit, the VHM has specially prepared an exhibition catering to college-aged Vietnamese American students, focusing on Vietnamese refugee identity, history, and memory.
Location: 13962 Seaboard Cir, Garden Grove, CA 92843
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/76tNdXZKwtC4CpVE9
*NOTE: Form will be capped off at 20 people*
API/QUEER Grad & Alumni Mixer - Thursday, May 8, 2024, 5:30 - 6:00 PM, LSU Ballroom C
2024 API and LGBTQ Graduates and Alumni are invited to this special mixer. The evening will consist of opening remarks by Dante Basco. Participants will have networking opportunities and connect with the alumni association.
API Representation in Media Panel - Thursday, May 8, 2024, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, LSU Ballroom C
Join us for a special panel discussion featuring API screen and television artists as we discuss API representation in media. Our guest panelists will also share their journey in film. Panelists include Dante Basco, Peter Sudarso, and Jade Phoenix.
API Graduation Celebration - Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:00AM - 12:00 PM, LSU Ballroom C
The annual Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Graduation Celebration serves as a platform to recognize recent graduates for their academic and personal achievements at California State University, Dominguez Hills. This event provides an opportunity for engagement within the CSUDH Asian & Pacific Islander and Southwest Asian North Africans (SWANA) communities. It facilitates connections with support systems, allows the sharing of common experiences, and fosters a sense of belonging and pride.
During the API Graduation Celebration, two awards are presented to members of the CSUDH community who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to the Asian & Pacific Islander (API) community throughout their time at the university. The Donald T. Hata “Poised to Prevail” Award is presented to a member of the CSUDH faculty, administration, staff, or alumni, and the Journey to Success student award honors an exceptional graduating CSUDH student.
Pilipinx-American Culture Night - Thursday, May 23, 2024, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, University Theatre
Please join Pagsikapan, CSUDH pilipinx-American club, for their annual Pilipinx-American Culture Night. The evening features a short play and live performances writen and directed by Pagsikapan members. RSVP coming soon!
2024 Asian Pacific Film Festival - SETTLING: Finding Home in a World of Migration - Various Dates
Join us on April 11, 16, and 25 for a film festival spotlighting migration stories across Asia and the Pacific. Through curated films about immigrants, we aim to challenge stereotypes, spark empathy, and inspire change. Discover tales of resilience, courage, and diversity, shedding light on the universal longing for belonging. Don't miss out on exploring the profound impact of migration on individuals and communities.