2026 Celebration
The theme for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May 2026 is "Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together". Set by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC), this theme emphasizes collective strength, storytelling, and building bridges to foster resilience and connection within the community.
APIAHC 2026: PLEASE GIVE
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we encourage you to support the key fund that celebrates our Asian American Pacific Islander community.
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2026 ESSAY CONTEST
The deadline to submit applications for the essay contest is April 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and the winner will be honored during the Kickoff Celebration! Information on past student awardees as well as staff and faculty service awardees is available.
ApplyHonoring Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration Month
APIAHC Essay Contest Award - Please Give
UC San Diego Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration Essay Contest Award
To recognize students who have demonstrated commitment to the advancement of Asian and Pacific Islander American heritage education and community building at UC San Diego.
APIMEDA Programs and Services Support Fund
To support the Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) Programs and Services at UC San Diego.
APIAHC 2026 Planning Committee Members
Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association
Albert Agbayani, Chelsea Largoza, Kacy Marume, Adrianne Calibuso, Aimee Huynh, Ana Marie Buenviaje, Brandon Chulaluxsiriboon, Brian Crie, Dizia Crisostomo, Emmeline Domingo, Erin Nicole Vedar, Francis Laureano, Jenny Espiritu, Jocelyn Pacheco, John Duca, Kameo Quenga, Kelvin Huang, Kritin Karkare, Kyung Brown, Lynn Bautista Barroso, Maddy Agamata, Margaret Mimie Marshall, Rowena Orila, Samantha Champi, Sharon Young, Sueky Webber, Trisha Almado, Vanessa Keodara, Windi Sasaki.
Asian and Pacific Islander Alumni Council;
Carl Tsang, Philanthropy and Scholarship Chair
AAPI Studies
Kumi Obayashi-Ward, Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor
Contact Us
To reserve a table or for more information, please contact apiahcelebration@ucsd.edu.
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