Celebrated annually during the month of April while the community is still on campus together, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is coordinated by the AAPI Heritage Month planning committee, with efforts led by Multicultural Affairs in collaboration with campus departments and student organizations.
Celebrated nationally in May, AAPI Heritage Month honors Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success.
Campus community members are invited to participate in the following programs and events being held to celebrate, honor and educate the Syracuse University community about the histories, identities, cultural diversity and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
March 28: Comics and Conversation With Bishakh Som
April 4: AAPI Heritage Month Information Fair
April 4: AAPI Heritage Month Kickoff
April 6: Holi
April 7: K-Night
April 9: AAPI Heritage Month Keynote Address
April 12: AAPI Banquet
April 16: AAPI Pre-Law Day
April 17: AAPI Heritage Month Paving the Way Alumni Speaker: Sandhya Bathija ’03
April 17: aKDPhi AAPI Trivia Night
April 19: Mr. ASIA
April 20: AAPI Badminton Tournament
April 20: Orange After Dark – AAPI Heritage Month Grocery Bingo
April 22: AAPI x SAAM Jeopardy
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the AAPI Heritage Month Committee will highlight campus departments and student organizations that support and uplift the AAPI community.
This year’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Kickoff will start with AAPI student organizations and campus departments tabling in Schine from 2-4 p.m. The tabling will be followed by a set program at 4 p.m. where the campus community can learn about the month’s events, enjoy student performances and have an opportunity to engage with each other. During the program, the AAPI Heritage Month Planning Committee will also bring attention to the annual Anti-Asian Hate Crime Exhibit (displayed on the exhibit wall on the first floor of Schine), which remembers the Denny’s incident that occurred in Syracuse in 1997.
Join the South Asian Student Association to celebrate Holi! Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil.
K-Night is the Korean American Student Association’s biggest annual event. It is a talent showcase designed to celebrate Korean contemporary culture and the varying skills of Syracuse University students. Performances include student activities and conclude with a display of our headlining guest. K-Night aims to promote awareness of our cultural capacities and engagement with the larger student body.
Join us for a special keynote address headlining our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebrations, in collaboration with University Union. We are honored to welcome a prominent leader from the AAPI community to speak with the campus community about their journey.
The specifics of the keynote speaker will be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the event, so be sure to check back. Mark your calendars now and spread the word about this highlight of our month-long festivities honoring AAPI culture. With powerful remarks still ahead, this is sure to be one keynote address you will not forget!
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the event will begin at 8:30 p.m.