Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024

May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month, when we honor and celebrate the contributions and rich culture of the AAPI community. Join us for these amazing events as the Southern community supports and stands in solidarity with the AAPI community.

A group of dancers in traditional costume dancing outside an academic quad

Feeling Berry Sweet for AAPI Month

Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 1:00pm
ASC Food Court

Come support the Asian Culture Society and purchase some tanghulu and Thai tea!

Panda Painting & Calligraphy Lunch & Learn

Monday, April 22, 2024, 12:00pm
ASC 201

Join us for a Lunch and Learn with our expert calligrapher, Ms. Weini Zhao, who is trained in the traditional art of calligraphy. Attendees will learn about the history of calligraphy and watch a live panda painting demonstration while enjoying delicious cuisine in honor of AAPI month.

Me / We Search: Social Justice in Writing and Research

Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 1:00-2:00pm

Join Daisy Torres-Baez, Faculty and Staff Diversity Recruitment and Retention Specialist for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, for a conversation on Asian American students and student success in higher education. If you are interested in ethnic studies or the representation of Asian American experiences and communities in research and writing, please join us. Register to receive the log-in link.
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Cultural Fest, Academic Quad

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11:30am
Academic Quad

Come enjoy the annual celebration of global culture as we present food, dances, clothing, and songs from a vast range of cultures, including performances from the Asian Performing Arts Ensemble who will perform traditional Chinese dance styles beginning at 12:15pm.

Legislative Workshop 101: How Do You Pass a Bill in CT?

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 7:00pm
Virtual

Join the Asian Pacific American Coalition of CT for an introductory workshop on how a bill gets passed in Connecticut.

Southern CT World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

Saturday, April 27, 2024, 2:00pm

Join the Aiping Tai Chi Center at their location at 49 Research Drive in Milford, CT for a Tai Chi and Qigong class. Advance registration guarantees entry.

Cranes for Peace

Monday, April 29, 2024, 12:00pm
EN B121

Join the AAPI Committee as we celebrate diversity and appreciation of humanity through the tradition of origami. Attendees will have the opportunity to make their own origami creation during this peace celebration here on campus!

Book Launch: Asian American is Not a Color

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 8:00pm
Virtual

Angry Asian Man, Phil Yu, will be joining Dr. OiYan Poon in conversation for a virtual book launch event. The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion also will have 10 copies available for the first 10 individuals who RSVP to the event.

"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" Movie

Thursday, May 2, 2024, 5:00pm
Multicultural Center

Join us for a viewing of Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings," which stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Tony Leung as Wenwu, Awkwafina as Shang-Chi's friend Katy and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan, as well as Fala Chen, Meng'er Zhang, Florian Munteanu and Ronny Chieng.

AAPI Affinity Group Meet-Up

Monday, May 6, 2024, 3:30pm
School of Business 102

Join us for a networking meet-up focused on supporting and celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander employees (faculty and staff). We will also have guests from Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut (APAC). This event is open to everyone in the Southern community. Visit the provided link to let us know of your attendance, or if you would like to give appreciation/kudos to AAPI employee(s).

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AAPI 5K

Saturday, May 18, 2024
West Hartford, Conn.

The AAPI 5K is a community-driven event that promotes health, unity, and cultural diversity while celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A $20 registration is required to participate; learn more and register.

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Asian Culture Society General Body Meetings

Tuesdays 3:00pm – 4:00pm
ASC 201

Join the Asian Culture Society (ACS) for their weekly body meetings and learn more about the events and fundraisers the group has planned for both AAPI month and beyond!

Multicultural Center