Asian and Pacific Islander Student Center

Our communities are resilient because we have had to be. But many of us still carry the weight of past trauma from our elders. What does healing look like in our communities? And what is our role in having empathy while breaking unhealthy cycles? Join us in our intergenerational dialogue collaboration with the Asian Pacific Faculty Staff Student Association on Thursday December 3rd at 12-1:30pm! We will be joined by Dr. Lily Gossage, MEP & Dr. Dao Nguyen, CAPS. Friends and ...Family Welcomed!!! If you have any questions or accommodations please contact: [email protected] and RSVP on MyBar! [Alt. Text: Green multicolored square titled, "APISC X APFSSA Community Chats, Intergenerational Healing" With information on the event and two headshots of the event speakers, Dr. Lily Gossage and Dr. Dao Nguyen.]

Hello Broncos! The Native American Student Center (NASC) Invites you to The 2nd Annual Harvest Day Reconstructing Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 19th, 2020 from 11:30 am 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm 5:30 pm Thanksgiving Day Panel: Bringing up & Shifting Narratives through the present-day solidarity movements, will be a discussion with Paula Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe)and Eric Sanchez (Navajo & Mexican) 11:30-1:00 PM PST ... RSVP on MyBar Harvest Day Meal Demo: Join us as we cook alongside chef Crystal Wahpepah. Chef Wahpepah will be demonstrating how to cook Winter squash with a side of apples and cranberry pecans maple. 4:00-5:30 PM PST The First 10 CPP students to RSVP on myBAR will be sent a gift-card to purchase groceries for this event! Spots are filling up fast so don’t wait! RSVP on MyBar!!! [Alt text: Graphic image 1: background of graphic is beige with text that reads 2nd Annual Harvest Day Reconstructing Thanksgiving Bringing up & Shifting Narratives through the present-day solidarity movements Thursday November 19th, 2020 11:30 an 1:00pm with pictures of Paula Peters and Eric Sanchez. Graphic image 2: background of graphic is beige with text that reads 2nd Annual Harvest Day Reconstructing Thanksgiving In honor of Native American Heritage Month with Chef Crystal Wahpepah a picture of Chef Crystal is displayed. Graphic image 3: displays grocery list: 1 acorn squash, 1 green apple, 1 40z 6oz pecans or nut of choice, 1 4oz of dried cranberries, 2 tables spoons of ground cinnamon, 3 table spoons of maple, 2 tables spoons of olive oil.]

Join us Next Wednesday Nov. 18th at 5:00pm for the second part in our cross- cultural dialogue Spilling the Tea on Diversity series titled, "Cancel Culture" This series seeks to engage students in building a more socially just and inclusive community through sustained and meaningful dialogue. We invite folxs of all identities to dialogue and have candid conversations around culturally relevant topics. REMINDER: the date for this event has changed to Nov. 18th @ 5pm... RSVP on MyBar!!! [Alt. Text: Three white and brown square pictures titled, "Spilling the Tea on Diversity: Cross Cultural Dialogue Series" With information the the event and where to RSVP.]

Prepare for trouble! And make it double! To protect the world from devastation! To unite all peoples within our nation! To denounce the evils of truth and love! To extend our reach to the stars above! ... Kayla! Teaja! Ken! Simrah! Christina! Earth! Team APISC blasts off at the speed of light! Surrender now, or prepare to fight! Meowth! That’s right! Happy Virtual Halloween from the Pokémon trainers at APISC!!! We hope everyone has a safe and fun night [Alt. Text: Square picture that says, Happy Halloween love, the APISC with zoom picture of the APISC team with photoshopped Pokémon & the APISC mascots in Pokémon costumes.]

Where are we now? What do the results mean for various communities? How do we stay involved in our advocacy and civic engagement? What’s next? Join the APISC and APFSSA for a post-election conversation to process results from election night on Wednesday Nov. 4th at 12pm. Continuing our Intergenerational dialogue collaboration with the Asian Pacific Faculty Staff Student Association! We hope to see y'all there! RSVP link in bio! ... [Alt. Text: Square black and brown picture titled, "APISC Community Chats In collaboration with APFSSA Post Election Processing, Nov. 4th @ 12-1:30pm" with information on the intergenerational dialogue series event. As well as a picture of artwork taken online titled "Collective Action"]

Join us next week for our Chat With CAPS, a monthly Wellness Check-in! We know this semester has been difficult for many and wanted to give open space to all folxs who need support & talking with a CAPS counselor. Friday, Nov. 6th at 5pm we will have Dr. Rhona Harrison join us as we discuss How we are feeling during Election Week, How are we protecting our energy and What's next? RSVP Link in bio! ... [Alt. Text: Square multicolored picture titled, "Join us for a Post-Election Week Wellness Check-in CHAT WITH CAPS Election Week Processing, Friday Nov. 6 at 5pm." With information on the event and a picture of Dr. Rhona Harrison who is a CAPS counselor and will be joining us at the event.]

Need help registering for classes? Join the AMP Registration Workshop THIS Friday Oct. 30th at 3pm, where Mentors from AMP will walk you through the registration process and help with any difficulties you have! This is a great opportunity to build community and lend each other a helping hand during these challenging times! RSVP link in bio!... [Alt. Text: Square neon purple and green picture with words, AMP Need help registering for classes? Join the AMP Registration Workshop led by AMP Mentors! Oct. 30th @ 3pm, zoom code: 878 0914 0165, RSVP link in bio or linktr.ee/cppapisc With a picture of three cartoon characters in dialogue.]

REMINDER Next Wednesday!!! Join us, @survivoradvocacy, @aasc_cpp, and @houseofruth as we discuss healthy and unhealthy relationships, how to show up as a healthy partner, and where to seek help when needed. Wednesday, October 28th from 5:30-7! Registration link in bio. [Alt text: Purple magnifying glass magnifying Unhealthy and Healthy Relationships with event info on light background.]

We are here. What is the importance of representation within our communities and how is it relevant to the fight for social justice? How has this changed over the years? What parts of our story have and have not yet been told? Join us for the first part of our intergenerational dialogue collaboration with the Asian Pacific Faculty Staff Student Association titled, "Representation and Justice". This event date was moved from today to NEXT Wednesday October 28th at 1pm!!! ... Link in bio to register! [Alt. Text: Square multicolored picture titled, APISC Community Chats Representation and Justice Join us in dialogue in collaboration with: APFSSA Oct. 28th @1-2:30pm RSVP on MyBar" with pictures of the APIDA community represented in media.]

Our team at the APISC would like to thank everyone who has attended any events this semester! We are grateful to be in good company and connect virtually, all the while building community and connections. We've had several dialogues this semester and many conversations about culture and representation of the APIDA community. Here's a throwback picture from our Voyage Across Pasifika Part 1: Talk Story event back in September! Special thanks again to our host Kolini Coleman a...nd speakers: Afele Coleman, Melodie Turori and Tahil Sharma!!! As well as a special thanks to all the folxs that came through to support! We are glad to have had such positive feedback from these events and can't wait to hear from y'all in the future!!! [Alt. Text: Two blue, black and white photos. First titled, "Voyage Across Pasifika Part 1: Talk Story" with a zoom picture taken at the event of the speakers and attendees. Second picture titled, "Community Feedback" with feedback taken from attendees after filling out an assessment for this event.]

Cal Poly Pomona’s CECCHE & Ethnic & Women Studies Department are proud to present the 26th Annual Día de los Muertos season. This year Día de los Muertos will be a two-week-long Virtual Celebration via Zoom and Instagram Live. 26th Annual Día de los Muertos Virtual Celebration We are proud to present the 26th Annual Día de los Muertos season. This year Día de los Muertos will be a two-week-long Virtual Celebration via Zoom and Instagram Live. Join us for a Community Gathering... & Ofrendas/Altars Exhibition on Monday, November 2, 2020, starting at 6:00 pm on Zoom. At 7:00 pm, the Celebration will move to Instagram Live @cpp_cecche for a live DJ set and performances. [Alt Text: 26th Annual Día De Los Muertos Virtual Celebration. November 2nd 2020 from 6-7pm on Zoom. For event updates follow @cpp_cecche]

How can you utilize your side hustle to give back to the community? What are questions you should ask yourself to make ethical decisions when creating and donating goods or services? Join us THIS Wednesday Oct. 14th @ 6:30pm for Part 4 in the Side Hustle Entrepreneurship Series Led by CPP alumna Xiaopan Xue ‘15!!! A FREE workshop created by AND for POC, queer folx, first-gen children of immigrants and everyone in the struggle right now!... Link to register in bio. [Alt. Text: Two Multicolored pictures, "Side Hustle Entrepreneurship Series, Using Your Side Hustle to Give Back" with information on the event. Second slide art stating, "Our Collective Power is Immeasurable" by artist Raychelle Duazo"]

Meet our team at the APISC! For those of you who are new to campus, we wanted to introduce our amazing Coordinator at the APISC Kayla Kosaki!!! Kayla Kosaki (she/her): ... "I was born and raised on the Big Island in Hilo, Hawai’i and I’m proud to be a queer fourth-generation Japanese Okinawan (yonsei uchinanchu) educator and artist." Word/phrase that resonates with Kayla: Nothing without us, about us, is for us. - South African Disability Rights and Youth Activists. Growing up in small town Hawai'i, I witnessed a lot of white saviorism--folx coming in from outside saying they knew better than our community and needed to change our ways without fully understanding historical context, let alone our community and culture. In our efforts toward justice, we can often have good intentions but still harm communities if we're not mindful of the wisdom and knowledge already present. This phrase reminds me to center the voices and people affected by injustices in creating solutions for a better world. [Alt. Text: Three yellow, blue and navy square pictures; first picture shows the APISC's Coordinator Kayla Kosaki, with her name, pronouns and position title. Second picture is a baby picture of Kayla with her name and pronouns.]

APISC Clubs and Organization Spotlight Aloha Everyone! To continue highlighting Clubs and Organizations affiliated with the APISC, today we are highlighting the Nikkei Student Union (NSU)!!! ... "NSU is a Japanese American cultural, community and social club that exists in order to bring people of common interest and background together, while preserving and advancing Japanese American history and culture." Instagram- @cppnsu Facebook group- Nikkei Student Union at Cal Poly Pomona Email- [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------- [Alt. Text: Image of NSU E-board members consisting of, Presidents- Richenny Bovannak & Brenda Kwong, Vice-President- Tyler Martinez, Treasurer- Joshua Morisaki, Secretary- Anaïs Vézian, Director of cultural Affairs- Kirsten Wong, Director of Marketing- Karissa Sugita, Director of Media- Kaylee Takata, Chief Communications Officer- Conner Hunt, Culture Night Coordinator- Jeremie Javellana, Director of Athletics- Hallie Huang, Historian- Hallie Pau, Student Advisors- Kyle Hanano & Jordyn Sato.]

Your community is your network! How do you grow your network? How do you get started with charging and finding clients and graduate from doing things for free? How do you determine inclusive pricing and working within your means and find free resources as a student? Join us for next Wednesday ! For part 3 in our Side Hustle Entrepreneurship Series: It Takes a Village: Building Momentum in Marketing @6:30pm Led by CPP alumna Xiaopan Xue ‘15. ... RSVP link in bio! [Alt. Text: Two Multicolored pictures first one titled, "Side Hustle Entrepreneurship Series: It Takes a Village: Building Momentum in Marketing October 7 at 6:30pm Featuring CPP Alum Xiaopan Xue '15" Second picture with a quote from student entrepreneurship Brina Dang and her photo."]

Celebrating our OSLCC champions! Today we celebrate Sydney Torres and her contributions to OSLCC. Sydney served as the coordinator of the Womxn’s Resource Center for 2017-20 Some of her contributions included: Womxn’s Leadership Institute, Womxn of Distinction Awards, Horse Power-Womxn Power, Body Posi Pool Party & Self-Care Happy Hour!! ... We appreciate all the contributions from Sydney & would like to thank her for serving OSLCC!! [Alt Text: Four multicolored images, the first titled, Let’s Celebrate our OSLCC Champions Second one Titled, Sydney Torres Womxn’s Resource Center with Sydney’s picture. The last two images have Sydney’s contributions to OSLCC.]

Join us next week for our APISC monthly Wellness Check-ins! We know this semester has been difficult for many and wanted to give open space to all folxs who need support & talking with a CAPS counselor. Join our Emotional Support Support Group! Starting Oct. 9th @ 5pm ... [Alt. Text: Two Multicolored square pictures, one tilted, "Emotional Support Support Group" The other, "Join us for our APISC Wellness Check-ins!" along with date information for these events.]

We at the APISC wanted to use our platform to uplift and promote beautiful APIDA artists within our communities through spotlight!!! Showcasing their talent and tapping into their culture and traditions, to continue our artist spotlight, if you are looking for some new jewelry pieces check out the beautiful creations by Saltwater Empress! Island-Inspired Jewelry x Clay Earrings from a Guahan-born, Texas based creator ! ... Make sure you give them a follow and check our their website @ _saltwaterempress on IG [Alt. Text: Multicolored Images: Jewelry made by artist Saltwater Empress, Three images created that showcases the beautiful jewelry pieces they created.]