April 1 marks the beginning of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Elon’s Center for Race Ethnicity Diversity Education has prepared several events to educate students. This year’s theme is “Identities in bloom, Identities take root” which is meant to spread awareness on API students building communities and forging their own path on Elon’s campus. Other organizations such as the Asian-Pacific Student Association, Chinese Club and Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. are also hosting events.
API Heritage Month Kickoff
Wednesday, April 3 | 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Medallion Plaza
The CREDE is hosting this event with live music, food and performances. Different Asian school organizations and businesses will be hosting activities.
An Evening of Bharatanatyam featuring Malini Srinivasan
Thursday, April 4 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.
McKinnon Hall
Chinese Club: QingMing Festival
Friday, April 5 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Moseley Kitchen
Holi Celebration
Friday, April 5 | 4 p.m.
Speaker’s Corner
The Truitt Center is hosting their annual Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors. Students have the opportunity to throw powdered colors on each other to signify the celebration earth returning to life.
Food for Thought: India
Monday, April 8 | 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Join the CREDE’s event focusing on Indian food. Food for thought is the CREDE’s monthly event focused on featuring different Asian cuisines from countries in order to bring API students together.
APSA & GLC: Rainbow Boba
Thursday, April 11 | 6 to 8 p.m.
El Centro Kitchen (Carlton)
This event hopes to talk about the intersectionality between the Asian and LGBTQ+ communities with colorful boba!
Pacific Islanders and Environmental Justice
Monday, April 15 | 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The CREDE and Office of Sustainability are teaming up for this discussion event about conservation.
APSA: Ramen Across Asia
Tuesday, April 16 | 5:45 to 7 p.m.
Moseley Kitchen
Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.: Kiai Arts Collection
Thursday, April 18 | TBD
CREDE
Paint Your Identity In Crisis
Tuesday, April 23 | 5 to 6:30 p.m.
CREDE
Chinese Club: Game Night
Friday, April 26 | 7 to 9 p.m.
CREDE
PAVE: AAPI Film Festival
Saturday, April 27 | Noon to 2 p.m.
Greensboro History Museum
Asian Studies: Film Series
Tuesday, April 2 and 16 | 6:30 p.m.
Global Media Room
Communi-Tea Hour
Every Thursday | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CREDE
Students will be able to talk to faculty and staff over different asian tea and snacks.