2011

APA Heritage Month arose out of a long, overdue

need to honor the contributions and achieve-

ments of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander

ancestry. Before there was a month dedicated

to celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage,

there was Asian Pacific American Heritage Week,

which began in 1978. Representatives Frank

Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of

California introduced the legislation for Asian

Pacific American Week in 1977. Senators Daniel

Louye and Spark Matsunaga introduced similar

legislation in the Senate in 1977. In 1990, Presi-

dent George Bush signed a proclamation for the

first Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In

1992, legislation for the month became a law

and now every May is Asian Pacific American

Heritage Month. Asian Pacific Americans current-

ly account for 4 percent of the nation’s overall

popoulation. They have experienced profound

changes in size, ethnic composition, and social

class origin since the first Filipino settlers arrived

in the late 1500s.

WE ARE

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2011 Edition

The Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) is a

student organization that serves as a voice for

the Asian Pacific American (APA) student popula-

tion at George Mason University. APAC consists

of enthusiastic Mason students from diverse

backgrounds and cultures who work together to

promote APA perspectives and heritage year-

round and to show that the participation of APAs

is essential to the growth of the Mason commu-

nity. APAC works to foster positive change now

and in the future on the Mason campus. Involve-

ment on your part will fuel the fire APAC needs

to develop into a strong organization. For more

information, call 703-993-2700.

ODPS serves students, cultural organizations,

and the Mason community by promoting an

environment that fosters and values human

understanding and diversity. The goal of ODPS

is to provide a campus environment where di-

versity is valued, appreciated, and celebrated. In

addition, the office is devoted to increasing the

awareness and knowledge of issues important

to community harmony. For more information,

visit the ODPS website at http://odps.gmu.edu.

APAC

ODPS

The Prelude: APA Heritage Month Kick-off

–Check the Mike

6:00 – 11:00 p.m., SUB I Patriot Lounge

At its core, art is the purest form of resistance.

“Check the Mike” and hear the voices of under-

represented individuals through poetry, music,

and the raw power of self-expression. Whether

coming to perform or to listen, the culminating

event of APA Heritage month invites all to come

out and not only witness, but experience the

phenomenon of “spoken word.”

Sponsored by the Asian Pacific

American Coalition (APAC)

FRIAPRIL 1

Shaping Queer API Community: Resources,

Awareness, and Organizations

4:30 – 6:00 p.m., Johnson Center Gold Room

Come join us for a panel discussion on the taboo

subject of being LGBT in Asian/Pacific Islander

community. AQUA (Asians/PI Queers United for

Action) DC and the National Queer API Alliance

(NQAPIA) will be part of the festivities!

Sponsored by Stand Out and Office of Diversity

Programs and Services

Asian Film Series – The Buffalo Boy

5:00 – 7:00 p.m., SUB I Room 1400, PEP Office

Sponsored by Peer Empowerment Program

Time Shadows

10:30 – 11:45 a.m., Mason Hall, Meese Room

Poem Translation and Reading Event - American,

Chinese and German Poems on Food

Sponsored by the Confucius Institute at Mason

and Goethe Institute in D.C., partnering with D.C.

Chinatown Chinese Community Cultural Center

and D.C. Public Libraries

MONAPRIL 4

TUESAPRIL 5THURS

APRIL 7

Japanese Play – The Oni’s Bride

6:00 p.m., Johnson Center Dewberry Hall (South)

Story:  When village farmers desperately needed

rain on their field, an Oni or Demon on the

mountain helped bring them rain.  In return he

demanded one of the farmer’s daughters as his

bride.  The youngest daughter agreed to go with

him while the mother gave her an idea how she

could return home in the spring. 

Sponsored by Dr. Sufumi So, Department of

Modern and Classical Languages, Dr. Manako

Fujiwara, Faculty Director, Savanna Hughes,

Student Director 

Provost and VP Tea (invitation only)

3:00 p.m.

Provost Peter Stearns and VP Sandy Scherrens

will facilitate this discussion with Asian and

Asian American students. The focus is on Asian

and Asian American student affairs at Mason.

Sponsored by the Provost’s Office, University

Life, and ODPS

FRIAPRIL 8

THURSAPRIL 14

Asian Film Series – China: CJ7

1:00 – 3:00 p.m., SUB I Room 1400, PEP Office

Sponsored by Peer Empowerment Program

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Lunch

– diversity of Asian foods and music

11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Southside Dining Hall

Mason Money or Meal Plan

Sponsored by Mason Dining Services

Forum: Engage Buddhism in Life

4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Johnson Center 3rd

Floor Meeting Room A

Sponsored by the Value Creation Society

Chinese Karaoke Night

5:00 – 10:00 p.m., Johnson Center, Bistro

The Chinese Student Scholar Association brings

you the popular Karaoke on campus! Thousands

of Chinese songs (Mandarin and Cantonese) you

can choose or bring your own favorites. Show

your singing talent and enjoy an evening of

culture and entertainment.

www.gmu.edu/org/China

FRIAPRIL 15

Vietnamese Cultural Night

6:00 p.m., Concert Hall

VSA has put together many great acts, skits, per-

formances and dances that will capture Vietnam-

ese culture showing how the past has influenced

our lives today. It will be an exciting adventure

and a true learning experience for all.

Sponsored by the Vietnamese Student

Association (VSA)

“Asian Americans Can Jump”: 3-on-3 Men and

Women’s Basketball Tournament

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Prince William Campus, The

Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

For registration, contact:

Lillian Nguyen, lnguyef@gmu.edu

Sponsored by the Office of Diversity

Programs & Services (ODPS)

Asian Film Series – Japan: Ponyo

5:00 – 7:00 p.m., SUB I Room 1400, PEP Office

Sponsored by Peer Empowerment Program

SATAPRIL 16

TUESAPRIL 19

APA Student Game Room Social

6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m., Corner Pocket

It’s Game Room Night! Take time out from your

studies and educational APA Heritage Month

events to relax, meet new people, and have fun.

Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coali-

tion (APAC)

WEDAPRIL 20

Cultural Showcase : Spark Hope

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., SUB II Ballroom

Spark Hope is Kappa Phi Lambda’s Cultural

benefit show to raise proceeds for our local

philanthropy, Horton’s Kids. Horton’s Kids is a

nonprofit organization that provides tutoring

and mentoring services to children of the

Washington D.C. Ward 8.  Other organizations

and local student artists are invited to

perform to raise awareness about this cause.

Performances include cultural dances, skits,

steps and strolls, and singing. Donations will be

accepted.

Sponsored by Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc

Cultural Dance Showcase

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Johnson Center,

Dewberry Hall

Event features Hawaiian, Asian Indian, Chinese

Taiji, Mongolia Dance, Vietnamese Dance,

Bolivian Dance, Guzheng, and Korean dance

performances.

Sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs

& Services (ODPS), and New World Bilingual

Institute (NWBI)

FRIAPRIL 22

SATAPRIL 23

Pakistan Students Association (PSA)

Annual Spring Formal

7:30p.m. – 11:00p.m., Johnson Center,

Dewberry Hall

This event will feature talents of Pakistani men,

and there will be a Mr. PSA Pageant. Election

results will be announced for the new President

and Vice President.

Sponsored by Pakistan Students Association

Korean Culture Night

2:00 – 5:00 p.m., SUB II Ballroom

Share an afternoon with Korean Culture, Korean

food, and Korean performances by fellow Mason

peers and local musicians. There will be prizes,

arts, craft, and a guest speaker!

Sponsored by Korean Student Association

SUNAPRIL 24

FRIAPRIL 29

Asian Pacific American Heritage

Month Concert

7:30 p.m., Center for the Performing Arts,

Concert Hall

The Asian American Music Society will present

Asian Traditional Instrument Orchestra and Cho-

rus to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage

Month. This event is free admission.

Sponsored by College of Visual and Performing

Arts, Center for Asia Pacific Economic Coopera-

tion, Office of Diversity Programs and Services,

University Life, English Language Institute, Asia

Fortune, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Coun-

cil, Federal Asian/Pacific American Council, and

Embassy of Republic of Korea

APAHM Conference

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Enterprise Hall

Through a collection of workshops that coincide with

this year’s theme of “Celebration:Remembering the

past, recognizing hard-won privileges, celebrating the

day” APA organizations come together to share events

from Asian American history that have led us to where

we are today and what are some of the current issues

that Asian American students face. The conference en-

courages the education and involvement of students

in gaining a deeper appreciation of their roots as well

as helping them recognize leaders from previous

generations and celebrate their accomplishments.

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC)

THURSMAY 5

SATMAY 14

APAHM Fest

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Johnson Center,

Dewberry Hall

A musically diverse event that celebrates Asian

and Asian American artists from aross the nation.

For more information go to:

www.apahmfest.com

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Coalition

(APAC)

APA Senior Banquet

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., China Garden

The annual APA Senior Banquet is in honor of

the academic achievements of our graduating

senior class. All are welcome to celebrate this

milestone over dinner and a showcase of cul-

tural student performances.

Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coali-

tion (APAC)

For more information go to:

www.facebook.com/GMU-APAHM

SATMAY 14

FRIMAY 20

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PRESENTED BY

Shaoxian Yu

Kris CelesteChris SungaTamara Day

Lillian Nguyen, Executive ChairJenny Kim, SecretaryDanny Le, TreasurerHannah Yoon, Webmaster

Alicia Kubokawa, Kappa Phi Lambda Rep.Ricky Robles, Filipino Cultural Association Rep.Veronica Perez, Filipino Cultural Association Rep.Nhut Pho, Vietnamese Student Association Rep.Tim Chung, Vietnamese Student Association Rep.Paul Kim, Korean Student Association Rep.Cathi Acosta, Student Rep.

Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC)Pakistan Student Association (PSA)Chinese Student & Scholar Association (CSSA)Filipino Cultural Association (FCA)*Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)Korean Student Association (KSA)Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. (KPL)Department of Modern and Classical LanguagesMason Dining ServicesNew World Bilingual Institute (NWBI)Value Creation SocietyProvost OfficeUniversity LifeHousing & Residence LifeThe Confucius InstituteCenter for Asian-Pacific Economic CooperationStudent Activities

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