Celebrated every May
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at USC
Celebrating the history, heritage, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Upcoming Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Events at USC
Explore AAPI Heritage Month events happening around USC.
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It’s a reminder of the continued need for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – not just this month however but every month of every year – so that all of us can counter popular narratives … and keep telling our stories.
– Sumun Pendakur
Featured story
Uncover the Legacy of Dr. Theodore Hsi-en Chen
Dive into the remarkable life of an accomplished Asian American scholar who pioneered East Asian Studies at USC and strengthened the Chinese American community in Los Angeles and beyond.
Spotify playlist
AAPI Heritage Month Spotify Playlist
A playlist curated by USC students from Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS), staff, and faculty.
USC News Stories
Stories featuring Asian American and Pacific Islander members of the USC community.
- VIDEO and STORY: Trojans kick off AAPI celebration with Hawaiian dance performances, inspiring speakers and community spirit.
- More than 400 students, faculty and staff enjoyed music, dance, martial arts and a sense of belonging.
- Roughly 1,000 students, faculty and staff enjoyed food, music and dance during the opening event in Founders Park on the University Park Campus.
Voices Across USC
Stories exploring Asian American and Pacific Islander identity from members of the USC community.
USC Pacific Asia Museum
Discover 50 years of the USC Pacific Asia Museum in this interactive timeline.
Getting into the right ‘Mindset’ at USC
ElevASIAN looks at how a K-pop star is working to normalize mental health conversations.
Desi@USC: How to stay involved in your culture
Trojans 360 explores how to stay connected to your culture at USC.
Calling AAPI creative writers
Tamanna Sood ’24 describes her experience as a staff writer for the student-run DESCENT MAGAZINE.
AAPI Reading List
Check out these books curated by AAPI Trojans and available at USC Libraries.
Mural celebrates AAPI students
“Passage” incorporated the stories and experiences of students, staff and faculty in the AAPI community.
USC AAPI Heritage Month Closing Video
Watch the 2022 USC celebration for AAPI Heritage Month.
Get Involved
Explore related departments, groups, and organizations at USC.
USC Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS)
APASS connects AAPI students to resources, programming, leadership development, and community.
USC Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Assembly (APIFSA)
Join APIFSA to support and amplify the voices of AAPI faculty and staff at USC.
USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association (APAA)
APAA supports AAPI alumni by connecting them with USC and one another and offers scholarships to current students.
Resources
Find ways to participate in Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through campus events, digital resources, and more.
USC AAPI Heritage Month digital graphics
Use the USC AAPI Heritage Month digital graphics for your Zoom backgrounds, digital screens, and much more!
USC Event Calendar
Submit your events to the USC Event Calendar. Use the tag USC_AAPIHM to be included in the calendar channel.
Join USC’s AAPI Heritage Month programming committee
Contact Maria Romero-Morales, director of community and student success, Human Resources, Ethics, and Compliance, at mromerom@adm.usc.edu
Suggestions?
Comments, suggestions, or see something missing? Let us know at comcom@usc.edu.
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