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Week of March 29-April 2

Week of April 5-9

Week of April 12-16

Week of April 19-23

Week of April 26-30

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APIA Bi-weekly Meetings

Thursday, April 1, 15, & 29 at 4:00 pm
Join us at https://meet.google.com/eeq-zzrb-euf

The Asian and Pacific Islander Association (APIA) is one of MCCCD employee constituency groups. APIA represents the Asian Pacific Islander culture that provides support and advocacy for specific and shared group needs. APIA also supports student success through student convocations and scholarship efforts.

Asia Map Quiz Game (hosted by MCC APIC)

Thursday, April 1 at 5 p.m
Join meeting: https://meet.google.com/kyx-eiym-fvm

To kick off API Heritage Month celebration, let’s meet online and play an Asian Map Quiz Game as a group. Join us in answering which Asian countries are located where. Participants will have a chance to win door prizes.

API Student Interview: What’s like to be a college student?

Friday, April 2 at 11 a.m.
Join event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/APICMCC/

Ms. Meggie Tran, APIC member, will speak about her college education experience from an API student perspective. Ms. Jes Douangchanh, APIC advisor, will facilitate this interview.

Real Talk Series: Stop AAPI Hate (hosted by PC)

Tuesday, April 6 at noon

"People of Asian American and Pacific Islander descent have been victims of an alarming rash of recent hate crimes. Our final "Real Talk" of the semester will focus on the bias against AAPI people, its implications, and what can be done to stop it." Join Dr. Albert Celoza, PC Liberal Arts Faculty, as he moderates this panel discussion made up of PC Staff, community members, and students.

Spring Cultural Festival (hosted by MCC International Education Office)

Wednesday, April 7 @ 11 a.m.
Join event: https://maricopa.webex.com/maricopa/j.php?MTID=mf9f037417778106858efde34...
Password: Cultural

Join us in a virtual event featuring cultural dance, music, a procession of traditional costumes and mini virtual tours of ten regions of the world.

Asian Cuisine Virtual Potluck (hosted by CGCC APIC)

Wednesday, April 7 at 2 p.m.
Join event: https://maricopa.webex.com/maricopa/j.php?MTID=mabb8372e57b15243f851acf3931fbfcb

What’s your favorite Asian food? Order takeout, delivery, or cook your own favorite Asian food and showcase your food at our Asian Cuisine Virtual Potluck. Check out this local food map for takeout/delivery options: https://goo.gl/maps/HMsMJDDiyrLeBBhx5.

Mindfulness Discussion (hosted by MCC APIC)

Friday, April 9 at 11 a.m.
Join event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/APICMCC/

Prof. Michelle Jung and Ms. Meggie Tran will discuss how to identify controllable stressors and create methods for dealing with them. Participants will learn about various mindfulness techniques to utilize when they feel overwhelmed.

Michelle Jung is the Wellness and Fitness Supervisor at Mesa Community College. She is a native of Arizona and a graduate of Arizona State University (B.S., 2001; M.S., 2004). As a first-generation Asian-American (Chinese & Japanese), she is familiar with many of the challenges facing APIA students navigating multiple cultures to find their own path.

Prior to her position at MCC, Michelle served as the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness at Arizona State University for 8 years. She has taught fitness and wellness classes for over 20 years and is excited to share her knowledge on mindfulness and wellness with participants.

Japanese Three Lecture Series by by Dr. James Baskind

Sponsored by the World Languages Department at Mesa Community College

Friday, April 9 at 4:00 p.m.-Japanese Religions
Saturday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m.-The Tea Ceremony With Japanese Culture
Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.- Japanese Pop Culture

Open to public
Zoom ID: 898 0995 6925
PWD: Japan

Dr. Baskind is currently adjunct instructor for Japanese language in The World Languages Department at Mesa Community College. He is a specialist of Japanese
religions, culture, and literature. Before returning to the US, he was most recently Associate Professor of Japanese Intellectual History at Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Japan. His areas of research are Sino-Japanese relations during the Edo period, Buddhist Christian interaction during the early 17th century, and tea culture in East Asia.

Japanese Three Lecture Series
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Popin’ Cookin’: Mini Donuts (hosted by CGCC APIC)

Wednesday, April 14 at 2 p.m.
Meeting LInk: https://maricopa.webex.com/maricopa/j.php?MTID=mabb8372e57b15243f851acf3931fbfcb
Password: JgZG3VmY

In the mood for a mini treat? We’ll make mini donuts together using Popin’ Cookin’ kits! Super cute, simple, and fun little treats to try out! Pick up a box at any of these locations: H-Mart (1919 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201) or Cutie (1228 W University Dr, Mesa, Arizona 85201) and join us!

2021 Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) VIRTUAL SUMMIT: Advancing A Racial Equity Agenda: Forging a New Path for AAPIs (hosted by APAHE)

Thursday, April 15 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Advancing the pipeline of Asian Americans toward senior level administration in higher education is a priority of APAHE. Less than 1% of the three thousand colleges and universities in the United States are only led by a person of Asian American descent. At whatever level or role in academics, student, or administrative services you currently hold, we believe you have the potential to advance as a director, chair, dean, vice president or president. We acknowledge the core of who you are as an Asian American and can provide the tools and mentorship for advancement.

For more information and registration, visit APAHE webpage at http://apahenational.org

Mental Health Discussion (hosted by MCC APIC)
Friday, April 16 at 11 a.m.
Join event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/APICMCC/

Prof. Robert Keone, Dr. Ly Tran-Nguyen, and Ms. Meggie Tran will discuss mental health issues affecting API students and communities. Participants will gain more knowledge about the issues and possible solutions.

M3: Makin’ Messy Mochi (hosted by CGCC APIC)
Wednesday, April 21 at 2 p.m.
Meeting LInk: https://maricopa.webex.com/maricopa/j.php?MTID=mabb8372e57b15243f851acf3931fbfcb
Password: JgZG3VmY

Ever dream of making yummy mochi at home, but too afraid to try? Fear not! With rice flour and your favorite mochi complement (e.g. peanuts, red bean paste, sesame seeds), let’s mash up the ingredients without worrying about technique and make messy mochi together! YUM!

#NotYourModelMinority: Moving Beyond Stereotypes of Asian American and Pacific Islander Students (hosted by CGCC APIC)

Wednesday, April 21 at 4 p.m.
Join meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4wt_leaJW4
Password: JgZG3VmY

Dr. Kathy Nakagawa, Associate Professor of Asian Pacific American Studies, Arizona State University, will conduct a lecture on the diversity and history of the AAPI population in Arizona, the different stereotypes often affecting AAPI students, and how to resist these stereotypes in the classroom.

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are the fastest growing ethnic minority population in Arizona, but often receive little attention due to the "model minority myth." In this session, we'll discuss the diversity and history of the AAPI population in Arizona, the different stereotypes and anti-Asian racism often affecting AAPI communities, and ways of supporting AAPI students.

"But where are you from?": A discussion about stereotypes that Asians and Asian Americans experience

Thursday, April 22 at Noon (hosted by PVCC)
Meeting link: https://maricopa.webex.com/maricopa/j.php?MTID=m3cc86ca83a73332f665c3fd2...
Password: GPmNHTij

"Where are you from? No, where are you really from?” It’s a small question that gets asked every day of Asian Pacific Islander Americans. The question can be very harmful and because it is so personal; making people on the receiving end feel like they don't belong. Join us for a discussion about the common and diverse experiences of Asian Pacific Islander Americans"

API Show & Tell Presentations

Friday, April 23 at 2 p.m. (hosted by MCC APIC)
Join event: https://meet.google.com/nwk-omng-zcp

APIC will invite campus members to conduct a brief presentation (no more than 5 minutes) on any API related topic (Asian food, Travel to Asia, Asian culture etc.). Presenters will receive prizes, and participants will have a chance to win prizes.

Sign up for MCC APIC Canvas at https://maricopa.instructure.com/enroll/TG3MGH, and learn more about a presentation opportunity.

APIC End-of-Semester Celebration (hosted by MCC APIC)

Friday, April 30 at 2 p.m.
Join event: https://meet.google.com/nwk-omng-zcp

APIC will celebrate our achievements in Spring 2021, play some games online, and win prizes! Guests are always welcome to join us and have fun together.

Asian Dance Demonstration (hosted by RSCC)

Tuesday, May 11 at 1 p.m.
Join meeting: link coming soon

Asian Cooking Demonstration (hosted by RSCC)

Tuesday, May 18 at Noon
Join meeting: link coming soon