April is AAPI Month at Cal Lu
Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students
Each May, our nation recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month – an opportunity to learn about and pay tribute to the myriad and wonderfully diverse contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to the U.S. Like other college campuses whose Spring terms end in early or mid-May, Cal Lutheran will celebrate AAPI Heritage month in April to ensure that our students can participate in AAPI Month activities before they buckle down in preparation for final exams and projects.
As is the case with other months designated to honor a certain group, we should think of AAPI Heritage Month as one of many opportunities (versus a “one and done” activity) to learn about AAPI colleagues and other AAPI people. On our own campuses, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, as well as international students, faculty and staff of Asian descent, are vital and vibrant members of our University living and learning communities.
The programs that mark the 2022 Cal Lutheran AAPI month have been designed and implemented via partnerships and collaborations between the Office of Talent, Culture and Diversity, CCEI, the API Affinity Group, and registered student organizations. Together, these groups have worked hard to bring us a month-long schedule of events and activities that highlight the richly diverse experiences, pursuits, passions, and identities of friends, colleagues, and leaders of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.
The month’s first event takes place tomorrow on Thursday, March 31 with a Lu’ua hosted by the Kappua Hawaii Club. A couple weeks later, Cal Lu will welcome Dr. Frances Jeung, cofounder of #StopAsianHate. Dr. Jeung will deliver a presentation on April 19th related to the timely and troubling issues of Asian hate and bigotry. Please see the linked schedule of events for other events as well.
These activities and programs have been planned for both our enjoyment and our enlightenment, and I look forward to seeing many of you at these special events.
Sincerely,
Lori E. Varlotta
President
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