Events are free and open to the public. Among the highlights:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
2 to 3:30 p.m.
LUNAR: The Jewish-Asian Film Project Screening
This multi-part documentary shows nuanced, unscripted conversations that dive deep
into themes of belonging, traditions, cultural trauma, the model minority myth, discrimination,
and Jewish intersectionality.
Mesa College, G-101, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
AAPI Men of Color Resume Writing Workshop
Join the AAPI Men of Color and Career Services on helpful tips to polish and build
your resume.
Mesa College, KUP Village I4-201A, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
AAPI Achievement & Recognition Ceremony
A special celebration honoring the accomplishments of our AAPI faculty, staff, and
students. Graduates will be honored with a stole and dinner. Registration is required.
Register here.
Miramar College, I-101 Auditorium, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126
THURSDAY, MAY 7
9:35 to 11 a.m.
AAPI Voices of Change
AAPI Studies Professor Dr. Hai Ly Tran and local AAPI-serving organizations share
their advocacy work and offer practical opportunities for students to get involved
in community advocacy and service.
Mesa College, G-101, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
2 to 4 p.m.
Heritage AAPI (HAAPI) Hour Film Screening: Elemental
Explore and discuss AAPI themes while watching Disney & Pixar's film, Elemental.
City College, BT-105, 1313 Park Blvd. 92101
2 to 5 p.m.
Asian Pacific Diversity Cultural Night
Join the Asian Pacific Diversity Club to celebrate AANHPI culture through food, performances,
and community.
Mesa College, Quad, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
5 to 6 p.m.
Japanese Language Pathways for Transfer & Career
Hear from a panel discussion with former students as they share how studying Japanese
at Mesa College influenced their transfer and careers paths.
Mesa College, LRC - 229, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
FRIDAY, MAY 8
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Mixed Student Union Meeting
Join members of the AAPI Student Union for a study session and connect with fellow
Mixed Student Union students.
Mesa College, AVANZA Center, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
MONDAY, MAY 11
1 to 2:45 p.m.
Lei Day at Grad Fest
Make a special lei at grad fest. All materials will be provided
City College, Gorton Quad, 1313 Park Blvd. 92101
TUESDAY, MAY 12
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Yes, And...
Using the fundamental concept of “Yes...And,” explore three concepts essential for
AANHPI. Use Improv activities to witness how each individual's voice weaves unique
colors and strengths into the AANHPI legacy.
Mesa College, K-107, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
FRIDAY, MAY 15
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
AAPI Recognition Ceremony
Celebrating the personal and academic achievements of our graduating and transferring
AAPI students.
Mesa College, Quad, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
TUESDAY, MAY 19
11:15 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
Pathways in Political Science
Explore diverse career paths in political science with insights from guest speakers
Dr. Ryan Fan and Professor Tomas Hernández.
Mesa College, SB-113, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
AANHPI Month Celebration
A vibrant afternoon of culture, creativity, and community, in honor of AANHPI Month.
Lunch will be provided.
College of Continuing Education, Educational Cultural Complex (Front Lawn), 4343 Ocean
View Blvd., 92113
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
9:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
KAPWA Summit
Celebrate our KAPWA ( a learning community taught through an Asian American Native
Hawaiian Pacific Islander) students as they manifest their inner artists, activists,
healers, and humanitarians in a powerful showcase of their work.
Mesa College, KUP Village I4-201B, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
Noon to 2 p.m.
Unwind & Unplug with AANHPI Connections & Student Health Center
Enjoy arts and crafts, board games, and light refreshments.
City College, BT-105, 1313 Park Blvd. 92101
2:30 to 4 p.m.
AAPI Men of Color Meeting End of Year Celebration
Get to know who we are and what we do through the AAPI Men of Color Initiative. Break
bread (or spam), talk story, create and hold space, and reflect on the year before
wrapping up the semester and finals together.
Mesa College, KUP Village I4-201A, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Noon to 2 p.m.
Conversation across Generations
Join a cross-generational dialogue to share first-hand AANHPI experiences, exchange
perspectives, and build meaningful connections across communities. Free food will
be available while supplies last.
Miramar College, I-127, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126
THURSDAY, MAY 28
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) Conference Highlights
A presentation highlighting key takeaways and experiences from the 2026 APAHE Conference
including lessons on AANHPI leadership, identity, and community.
Miramar College, I-127, 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126
THURSDAY, MAY 29
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
KAPWA Mixed Student Union End of Year Celebration
Celebrate the end of semester with Mixed Student Union club members and peers.
Mesa College, KUP Village 14-201B, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
The Mesa College LRC will feature an art installation celebrating and highlighting
AANHPI culture, history, and traditions throughout the end of May.
City College and Mesa College are proudly recognized as Asian American and Native
American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions by the U.S. Department of Education.
This designation is awarded to California colleges and universities where at least
10% of the enrolled student population identifies as being of Asian or Pacific Islander
descent.