Asian, Pacific-Islander, Desi-American (APIDA) Heritage Month
Join Georgia State's Cultures, Communities and Inclusion team and the greater community in observing Asian Pacific Islander & Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month with events throughout the month of April.
APIDA Heritage Month, also referred to as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, began as "Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week" after its introduction into Congress in 1977 and eventually passed into legislation by President Jimmy Carter on October 5, 1978. In 1992, Congress officially designated May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month to honor the community's rich heritage and contributions that have been integral in shaping the United States' history.
The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.
About the acronym: APIDA stands for Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American, and is used to intentionally include people of South Asian descent (Desi) as part of our community.
Events
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Moana 2 at Cinefest
Monday, March 10 - Wednesday, March 12
Showtimes: 3 p.m., 5 p.m. 7 p.m.
Cinefest Theater, Student Center West, Second Floor
Sponsored by Spotlight Programs Board
Everything Everywhere All at Once at Cinefest
Monday, April 14 - Wednesday, April 16
Showtimes: 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
Cinefest Theater, Student Center West, Second Floor
Sponsored by Spotlight Programs Board
Tea Time at The Intersection
Thursday, April 11, 11 a.m.
Student Center East, Suite 210
Cultures, Communities & Inclusion
If de-stressing with a cup of matcha sounds Assam (a pun for "awesome", and also a region known for tea in India), then join Cultures, Communities & Inclusion (CCI) in The Intersection Lounge to relax and enjoy the variety of tea and tea cultures from Asia and the Pacific Islands for Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month! While APIDA Heritage Month is recognized nationally in May, it is observed in April at Georgia State.
Additional Resources
Cultures, Communities and Inclusion (CCI)
Cultures, Communities and Inclusion (CCI) serves all students through programs and services that focus on GSU's strategic goals around Identity, Placemaking, and Belonging; Student Success; College to Career; and Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. CCI programs and services reflect the cultures, backgrounds, identities, and experiences of our students, their families, and the people with whom our students will engage in their careers and communities. Supporting students across all campuses and preparing them to succeed in a diverse workforce is of paramount importance.
Registered Student Organizations
With more than 400 organizations across our campuses, you're sure to find something that sparks your passion! Search the Panther Involvement Network website for all student organizations; several of whom represent different cultures, identities and communities.
Interested in learning how to start a new student organization? Check out studentorganizations.gsu.edu to learn more.
Asian/Asian American Faculty Identity Group (AAAFIG)
The mission of the Asian and Asian American Faculty Identity Group (AAAFIG) at Georgia State University is to promote the interests of Asians and Asian Americans within the institution and to foster an inclusive community among our faculty for personal and professional growth.