April marks the start of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebration! AAPI Heritage Month celebrates the rich history, traditions and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. All activities are open to members of the campus community without regard to race, gender, national origin or other characteristics.
While AAPI Heritage Month is nationally recognized in May, the University鈥檚 celebrations take place in April so that students are able to participate in a full month of festivities. Keep reading to learn more about a few of the upcoming events for this very special month, and be sure to visit the for a full list of activities and information!
AAPI Heritage Month Information Fair and Kickoff
Dive into all things AAPI culture at the AAPI Heritage Month and ! Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) as well as the AAPI Heritage Month Planning Committee will be tabling in the Atrium in Schine Student Center from 2-6 p.m. on April 1. Come learn about campus departments and student organizations that celebrate the AAPI community!
AAPI Heritage Month Trivia
Flex your trivia muscles on April 15 and head to the Hall of Languages for from 8-9:30 p.m.! Work together with friends to answer rapid-fire questions on AAPI culture, traditions and more!
AAPI Heritage Month Ikebana Flower Arrangement Workshop
Welcome the start of spring and AAPI Heritage Month with Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. Learn how to master this delicate skill that has been practiced in Japan for centuries and take home a beautiful bouquet! will take place on April 16 from 6-8:30 p.m. in 304ABC Schine Student Center.
Mr. ASIA 2025: A Night at the Oscars
Spend a night at the Oscars with and watch be crowned! Mr. ASIA is a beauty pageant and talent show composed of male-identifying student contestants held live in Goldstein Auditorium. Each year, ASIA invites an AAPI celebrity judge to choose Mr. ASIA. If you want to find out who the special guest is this year, you鈥檒l just have to go to the show on April 19 from 7-10 p.m.! Mr. ASIA is one of ASIA鈥檚 biggest events, so you won鈥檛 want to miss it!
AAPI Heritage Month Badminton Tournament
Are you up for some friendly competition? If you are, be sure to compete in the on April 20 from 1-4 p.m. in the Flanagan Gym in the Barnes Center at The Arch! Everyone is welcome to register for the tournament, available through . Teams will be divided by skill, from beginners to advanced. Even if badminton isn鈥檛 your thing, you can cheer on your friends from the sidelines!
Flores De Mayo
Flores De Mayo, or 鈥渇lowers of May鈥 in Spanish, is a Catholic festival celebrated in The Philippines. For the entire month of May, Filipinos pay their respects to the Virgin Mary through prayer, offerings and processions. The month ends with the Santacruzan, a ritual pageant that recreates the finding of the Holy Cross. 黑料不打烊鈥檚 celebration, hosted by the , will take place on April 27 in The Underground in Schine from 8-9 p.m . and is open to all!
Written By Daisy Polowetzky听鈥27, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications