Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration (APIAHC) Calendar

Come join us at the 4th annual Muir AAPI Heritage Month celebration, You & AAPI, to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander communities at UC San Diego!

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Muir Lawn

Sponsored by: Muir College

Conversation with graphic novel author Gene Luen Yang about how he uses his work to tell stories about people, community, and identities.

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Location: Price Center Theater

Sponsored by: Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) Programs and Services, Asian and Pacific Islanders for the Arts and Humanities (APIAH), Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies, UC San Diego Library, Asian American and Pacific Islander Themed Housing Program at Thurgood Marshall College

Join us as we kickoff our month long celebration with our Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Kickoff Celebration and Awards Ceremony.

This year marks the 20th annual Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration at UC San Diego. The month-long commemoration honors the Asian and Pacific Islander American identity and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States through a series of events, lectures and seminars. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate in this annual series of events.

This year’s theme highlights the national AANHPI theme: “Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together” which honors the hard work of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander leaders who established a foundation for future generations to thrive and adapt to change and adversity.

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Price Center West Ballroom

To sponsor a table, please contact apiahcelebration@ucsd.edu 

For individual tickets, please make a contribution to the Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association Fund of $30 or more, and forward screenshot/confirmation email of the gift to apiahcelebration@ucsd.edu by April 29.

Sponsored by: Organizational Transformation

Join Dr. Lei Hattori for a relaxed lunchtime introduction to simple East Asian self-care for the workday. Enjoy traditional Eastern teas and learn about their calming benefits. Explore seasonal Eastern eating through the Five Phases. Practice easy acupressure for stress and desk-related tension.

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Henry Booker Room, Jacobs Hall 2nd Floor

RSVP: Registration required due to limited seating

Sponsored by: Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association (PASA)

You're invited to Asayake Taiko's live performance and Q&A with the group to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the AAPI Studies Minor and the 20th anniversary of the Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month at UC San Diego!

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Library Walk

Sponsored by: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies and Asayake Taiko

May is both Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us for the Jim and Julie Lin Mental Health Awareness event for a panel of experts who will explore the balance that South Asian people face at the intersection of their identities, family expectations, mental health, and gender roles. Panelists will explore acculturative stress, intergenerational dynamics, help-seeking behaviors, and the role of gender in shaping experiences, while offering culturally responsive insights to create more inclusive, empowering environments.

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Location: Price Center West, Thurgood Marshall College Room

Sponsored by: Jim and Julie Lin Mental Health Awareness Fund, Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) Programs and Services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the South Asian Initiative.

Kpop Dance Workshop in honor of APIAHC Month. Instructor is Jeronimo Fletes. Light snacks will be provided. Please bring a towel, water bottle, and comfortable clothes

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: RIMAC Room 2

RSVP: Registration required due to limited seating

Sponsored by: Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association (PASA) and UC San Diego Recreation

Learn about the timeless design philosophies behind a traditional Japanese garden in this special online outreach program. Together, we’ll explore harmony, balance, and beauty in nature — and try our hand at writing haiku in English inspired by these principles. Participants will receive a walking tour video of the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum and enter a raffle to win a General Admission Pass!

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom

RSVP: Registration required (Registrants will receive a Zoom link on the day before the event.)

Sponsored by: Japanese Studies

Wushu Workshop in honor of APIAHC Month. Instructor is Serena Xie. Light snacks will be provided. Please bring a towel, water bottle, and comfortable clothes.

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: RIMAC Room 2/Sky Box

RSVP: Registration required due to limited seating

Sponsored by: Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association (PASA) and UC San Diego Recreation

Koy Sun Q&A Session for Students at The Loft

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: The Loft

Sponsored by: ArtPower

Professor Lin was the driving force behind creating the minor in Asian American Studies. Back in 1985, Asian American Studies was an unknown field, often dismissed as a political movement that would disappear.

Professor Lin taught the very first course in Asian American Studies in 1986. In 1988 he was able to create the minor in Asian American Studies by convincing 9 faculty of the field’s academic legitimacy. He will tell stories about the challenges he faced.

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Umoja Multipurpose Room in Marshall College

RSVP: Registration required

Sponsored by: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies

Join us at the Spring Mixer hosted by APIMEDA Programs and Services, AAPI Studies Program, and Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association! All students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome! Registration is required.

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Umoja Community Kitchen on Ridge Walk (Marshall College)

RSVP: Registration recommended

Sponsored by: Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) Programs and Services, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies, and Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association (PASA)

Tai Chi Workshop in honor of APIAHC Month. Instructor is Matthew Tay. Light snacks will be provided.Please bring a towel, water bottle, and comfortable clothes.

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Rec Gym Floor

RSVP: Registration required due to limited seating

Sponsored by: Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association (PASA) and UC San Diego Recreation

(21+ event) Join us to celebrate a successful Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month and our hardworking volunteers that make it all happen - All PASA members and UCSD Staff and Faculty are welcome!

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Harland Beer Bay Park - 4112 Napier St, San Diego, CA 92110

RSVP: Registration recommended

Sponsored by: Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association (PASA)

Join us for an exciting opportunity to break beyond the La Jolla bubble and explore the vibrant downtown community of San Diego! Beyond La Jolla is an immersive excursion designed to connect UCSD students with the cultural and artistic scenes that thrive outside of campus.

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Cross-Cultural Center/ Downtown San Diego

RSVP: Registration required due to limited spaces

Sponsored by: Cross-Cultural Center

Come experience some JOY at a Kpop photo card trading event hosted by Sharon Young and the Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association (PASA)! Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and binders. All are welcome!
Korean cream puffs by Mon Chourie provided~
Bring a bag for a ton of Kpop freebies and possible trivia prizes*

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Israni Biomedical Research Facility (IBRF) 2A03

Sponsored by:  Pacific Islander and Asian American Staff Association (PASA)

Join us for an evening with Kishi Bashi, the genre-defying violinist, composer, and indie pop visionary whose dazzling live performances and heartfelt songs have earned him international acclaim and a devoted following.

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Epstein Family Amphitheater

RSVP: Limited free tickets for UC San Diego students, tickets range from $20-$55

Sponsored by: ArtPower