May is the official Asian Pacific Islander (API) Month designated in the United States. Here on campus, the University can become busy with final examinations and commencement ceremonies in May, so to ensure that people have enough time to honor and celebrate API month on campus, the Multicultural Center organizes several events in April.

“Celebrating Asian Pacific Islander History Month events on campus is essential as it promotes inclusivity, raises cultural awareness and challenges stereotypes and biases,” Keola Wong, Asian/Pacific Islander student services coordinator for the Multicultural Center said. “These events provide opportunities for learning, discussion and unity within the campus community, contributing to a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all.”

There are over 40 different cultures within the API community and a number of them are represented here at the University. The API program’s goal is to create a home away from home and provide cultural connections and community at the University. Events are designed to bring the campus together and provide education and an opportunity for celebration. Most of the events were organized in collaboration with various clubs and groups on campus. You can learn more about these events and all the initiatives of the Multicultural Center by following it on Instagram or Facebook.

Events in April that are open to anyone in the community to attend include:

• Asian Fetishization Awareness – April 4, at 6 p.m. in WRB 2020.
• AsPIre Sponsored Movie Screening and Discussion – April 30, at 7 p.m., in the JCSU Theater.

Events that are open to students include:

• Biggest Little Pā’ina – April 7, at 12 p.m., in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballrooms. – Faculty is welcome to join.
• API Karaoke Night – April 11, at 5 p.m., in the JCSU Theater.
• Make your own Tanghulu – April 12, at 5 p.m., in Peavine Multi-Purpose Room.
• Make your Own Spam Musubi – April 16, at 5 p.m., in Peavine MPR.
• API Craft Night: Ti Leaf Lei Making – April 17, at 6 p.m., in JCSU 403.
• Holi – April 20, at 12 p.m., in Nye-Canada Plaza.
• Queer LiberASIAN – April 22, at 6 p.m., in Great Basin Hall MPR.
• API Self Care and Skin Care with Prude and Boujee – April 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., in JCSU 405. – Faculty is welcome to join.
• Cinemasia – date to be decided soon.

Students can learn more about the events on the Pack Life website.

Additional events

A number of events have been organized by various groups from the Wolf Pack community including the following.

• Thai New Year Community Resource Fair - April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1100 12th St., Sparks, NV, 89431.
• Korean Film & Food Festival - May 2, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the JCSU Theater.
• Korea Symposium - May 3, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Wells Fargo Auditorium.