Santa Clara University

APA Heritage Month - APA Month Events

Multicultural Learning Office

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

 

2007 - 2008 Events

All events are co-sponsored by Asian Pacific Islander Student Union, Barkada, Chinese Student Association, Japanese Student Association, Ka Mana'O O Hawai'i, Multicultural Center, Office for Multicultural Learning, Theatre and Dance Department, Vietnamese Student Association.

Thursday, May 1st
Facing the Unknown: How APA Organizations Support Us In Chronic Illnesses
Registration starts 6:30PM
at United Way Building, Room 105
1922 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
Event is coordinated by South Bay First Thursdays.  For more information visit: http://www.firstthursdays.org/.

Friday and Saturday, May 2nd & 3rd
Barkada of SCU's 18th Annual Pilipino Cultural Night, "Our Last Debut"
7:00 PM
Mayer Theatre
Pilipino artistry and dance culminate in Barkada's annual cultural show.  Ticket purchase required for admission.  For information, contact Katherine Hernandez.

Saturday, May 10th
Na Hali'a Aloha: Cherished Memories
Lunch Show, 11:00 AM
Dinner Show, 5:30 PM

Benson Memorial Center: Market Square
Ka Mana'O O Hawai'i annual luau.  Ticket purchase required for admission. Come eat Hawaiian food, watch hula dancers and jam to Hawaiian/Reggae music.  For information, contact Michele Serikaku.

Wednesday, May 14th
Cinema & Solidarity: An Evening with Academy Award Winner Chris Tashima
Conversation with Chris Tashima
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, St. Clare Room (Library and Learning Commons)
Viewing and Discussion of short films
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Recital Hall
Day of Independence (2003), Visas & Virtue (1997).  For information, contact Mark McGregor.

Friday, May 16th
Chinese Student Association Mahjong Tournament
Time and Location TBA
Join CSA for a night of fun and games.  MJ tutorial will take place the evening before. For information, contact Jessica Cheung.

Monday, May 19th
here and now
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fess Parker Theatre
here and now is a compelling theatre company that presents the unique Asian American perspectives of its casts.  For information, contact Mary Ho.

Tuesday, May 20th
here and now mesher meeting
7:30 PM
Shapell Lounge
Join APSU, Barkada, CSA, Ka Mana'O and VSA in a joint discussion of here and now. 

Thursday, May 22nd
Incomplete Melody
8:00 PM
Recital Hall
CSA's 6th annual cultural show.  This play focuses on the internal conflict between U.S. immigrants and U.S. born and raised.  Ticket purchase required for admission.  For information, contact Jessica Cheung.

Saturday, May 24th
APSU End of the Year BBQ
Time TBA
Santa Cruz
Take a break and celebrate the last event from APSU.  For information, contact Rosie Chow or Elise Fujimoto.