This Asian American & Pacific Islander (AA & PI) Heritage Month, we honor the cultures, traditions, and contributions of AA & PI communities at UC Berkeley and beyond.
The term “AA & PI” historically has been used to encompass more than 50 different ethnic groups – including 24.7 million Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Curated Recommendations and Resources
Join EGAL in honoring the rich diversity and significant contributions of AAPI individuals!
On My Mind: How serving students connects to my identity as an Asian American
Sunny Lee, associate vice chancellor and dean of students, discusses how her Asian American identity informs her work at UC Berkeley
The Impacts of Living in “Paradise”
MIDS student Melia Soque discusses her Hawaiian heritage, data science, and how the two combine in her research
Kenichi Soga named to the National Academy of Engineering
Berkeley geotechnical engineer receives one of the highest professional honors accorded an American engineer
The Tale of Two Scholars: A Mentorship Story
Jesse Ante ’68, M.S. ’70 and Rona Osmani ’06 reflect on their experiences.
A Year on Angel Island
A year of performances, lectures, exhibitions, and discussions about immigration, exclusion, belonging, and resistance focusing on the historic Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco Bay.
UC Berkeley's AANAPISI designation
Research, Centers, and Departments
Faculty and Staff Resources
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Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APASA), including the APASA Mentorship Program
- Filipinx Faculty and Staff Association (FFSA)
- MENASA (Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian) Staff Organization
APASA Events and Opportunities
Celebrate AA & PI Month with APASA
Last year, we asked UC Berkeley APASA members to share their stories of food, family, and friends with us to collect in this first-ever APASA cookbook. Filled with recipes and stories written by our own community, this cookbook is sure to warm your heart and fill your tummies with touching memories and delicious dishes. From savory sides to filling main courses and sweet desserts, this collection is a must have for an eclectic kitchen. Grab your copy with a minimum donation of $25. All donations support APASA programming.
Come celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with the Coalition of Ethnic Staff Organizations (CESO) by attending the 2024 Book Swap.
The Book Swap event is a great opportunity to meet other CESO members and enjoy some free snacks/refreshments.
Bring a book, get a book! You are allowed to bring home the same number of books you brought in. You are encouraged to bring in any pre-loved books that you think others may enjoy!
Event Location: Cesar Chavez PatioDate/Time: Thursday, May 2 at 12pm-1pmSubmit your RSVP: CESO Book Swap RSVP
Join your fellow APASA members to kick-off AANHPI Heritage Month at the UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies Library!
Listen, follow, and support the Ethnic Studies Changemaker podcast!
Student Resources
- Registered Student Organizations
- Asian American Political Activation Program
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Pacific Islander Initiative - 2024 marks the Pacific Islander Initiatives' 5-year anniversary!
- UC Berkeley Asian American Research Center Pipeline for AANHPI Community Health
Task Forces and Advisory Bodies
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Standing Committee (AAPISC) - 2024 marks AAPISC's 5-year anniversary!
Cal Athletics Blogs
Cal Athletics Inside the Lair
- Santiago Hopkins Embraces His Heritage by Dean Caparaz
- Manasse Gives Back By Serving Up Hope by Dean Capraz
- ‘Autum’s Child’ Gives Back to Sports World, Cal by Dean Caparaz
Cal Athletics DEIBJ Belong Blog
- Diving Into Diversity by Marc Pugeda
- What Does It Mean To Be Filipino? By Dean Caparaz
- One Year of HAUPIAA by Dean Caparaz
- Finding Self-Love and Understanding at Cal by Abbey Scanlon
- Maraming Salamat, Mom by Dean Caparaz
- My Journey At Cal by Chen Yue
- Family Chinese New Year Celebrations by Laura Wong
- HAUPIAA by JT Okada
- Centering the “PI” in AAPI Heritage Month by Nawa Mitchell
Events
- April 2, 2024: Summit advances Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in higher education
- April 4-5, 2024: Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) Conference
- April 30, 2024: Governor Newsom Proclaims Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
- April 30, 2024: Cal Athletics "Boba and Bao” Social Event (Limited to Cal Athletics student-athlete, staff and coaches)
- May 1, 2024: Cal Athletics "Boba and Bao + Step and Stomp” Social Event (Limited to Cal Athletics student-athlete, staff and coaches)
- May 2, 2024: APASA Staff Book Swap in collaboration with CESO
- May 3, 2024 at 3pm: Cal Softball vs.Oregon State is $5 Friday and AAPI Heritage Day
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Monday, May 6 at 11:30am: Filipinx Faculty & Staff Association Bancroft Library Self-Tour + Burrito Break
- May 8, 2024 at 4pm: AANHPI Heritage Month Kick-Off - APASA & Ethnic Studies Library Tour and Reception
- May 17, 2024 at 6pm: Cal Baseball vs. Washington is AAPI Heritage Night
Profiles
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