May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month. According to Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the history of the observance originates as a nod to May 7, 1843 commemorating the first Japanese immigrants to the United States. It also marks the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, a project largely completed by Chinese immigrants. Here at the University, we observe AAPI heritage month in April in order to give it a full month of recognition without the distraction of the May commencement ceremonies and finals.
Recently, Keola Wong, coordinator of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Program in the University’s Multicultural Center, shared upcoming events that are planned in and around campus to celebrate and honor AAPI heritage. There are over 40 different cultures within the API Community and a number of them are represented here at the University of Nevada, Reno. The API Program’s goal is to create a home away from home and provide cultural connections and community at the University. These events will help bring students and the community together to recognize the core values, culture, history and impact of the diverse Asian American and Pacific Islanders in our society.
The following are events that are open to the community, as well as those who are here on campus:
- April 11 – API Movie Night at the JCSU Theater. Join us for a special screening of the Academy Award winning film, Everything Everywhere All at Once from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The screening will be followed by a brief discussion of AAPI heritage and the themes touched upon in the movie.
- April 13 – Drag Bingo, for those 21+, at 7 p.m. at The Emerson Bar off campus. This event costs $10 at the door and is a Scholarship fundraiser hosted by University of Nevada API Alumni.
- April 17 – Pho-lanthropy, from 6 to 10 p.m., in the JCSU Ballrooms. This event costs $6 for one bowl of pho, $15 for three bowls. Hosted by…
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