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May is Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month here at BG西游捕鱼. Throughout the month, we want to center the contributions, experiences, achievements, and perspectives of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and Desi Americans across American history.
APIDA history is rich, complex, and deeply intertwined with the larger history of immigration and race in America. APIDA communities are incredibly diverse, representing a wide range of countries, cultures, and languages, and have made significant contributions to American society, arts, sports, science, medicine, technology, and business.
We invite you to take some time to learn, reflect on, and celebrate their rich contributions., resources, podcasts, and collection items to learn more about APIDA contributions.
Be sure to also engage in the various programs coordinated by the Asian Student Association (ASA) throughout the month!
2025 Events
Social Mixer: Ch猫-tastic Cocktail Hour
Friday, April 4, 5-7 pm | Ellison Campus Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Room
Join us for our annual social mixer to meet students and faculty of Asian descent, make new friends, and enjoy some Ch猫 Th谩i (Vietnamese fruit cocktail) that are as sweet as the conversations you鈥檒l have! Disclaimer: There will be no alcohol鈥攋ust sweet, refreshing ch猫 and tons of fun!
Polynesian Dance Workshop
Friday, April 11, 7-9 pm | O鈥橩eefe Dance Studio 224
Join us to watch and learn the beauty of Hula and Ori Tahiti dance with Yumi Matsumoto! Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with open arms and your very own lei, a garland of fresh flowers to adorn your neck. ASA will accommodate spam musubis from Manoa Poke to grab after the event to enjoy the taste of the islands!
UnSEALing the Truth: Addressing APIDA Issues in Salem
Tuesday, April 15, 5-7 pm | Charlotte Forten Hall Caf茅 (Starbucks)
Join us to share, connect, and be heard on ongoing APIDA topics in Salem with the North Shore AAPI Coalition. Food and refreshments will be served!
K-Pop Dance Workshop
Friday, April 18, 7-9 pm | O鈥橩eefe Dance Studio 224
Join us for our highly requested event to learn the chorus choreographies of CRAZY by Lesserafim and Whiplash by Aespa. ASA will be providing energizing drinks from Mizu Lab after the dance class.
Asian Dynasty Dinner
Friday, April 25, 6-9 pm | Ellison Campus Center, Veterans Hall
Join us for our annual and last dinner of the year! This will be a celebration of our senior members of the ASA E-Board, and the passing of the torch to the E-Board of the next academic year. It鈥檚 the perfect way to wrap up the Spring semester, allowing us to commemorate our best memories while looking toward the future.
All events are free and open to the SSU community and invited guests. For access and accommodation information, visit our page on access or email access@salemstate.edu.