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Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month

In Focus

Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month

This month we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Ӱ’s Asian and Pacific Island communities.

This marble slab, or stele, was presented to Ӱ in 1936 as a gift from Chinese alumni on the occasion of the University’s tercentenary.

Our community, past and present


Educating myself on the expansive history of Asian Americans has been fundamental to accepting pieces of my identity I previously denied.”

Keun-woo Lee

Ӱ Graduate School of Education

Keun-woo Lee smiling
Namhi Kim Wagner talking to people

Namhi Kim Wagner

Namhi Kim Wagner, who passed away earlier this year, was the first director of the Korean Language Program at Ӱ University. She generously shared her passion for the Korean language and Korean Studies with generations of faculty, staff, and students.

Many of these students, faculty, and alumni are connected to AAPI groups throughout Ӱ, including:

Exploring Asian and Pacific Island scholarship

Recent gifts from Asian American alumni leaders have created a historic expansion of Ӱ’s Asian American studies program.

A children's classroom with a teacher at the front
  • Elementary

The need for Asian American history in schools

Stewart Kwoh, co-executive director of the Asian American Education Project, is developing curriculums and trainings to help educators embrace the rich history.

  • Living history

Bringing the 'ula lei back to life

Fellows researching Oceanic necklaces
  • Adaptability

Fighting bigotry with art

A watercolor of two men wearing COVID masks
  • Family story

One woman, three lives

Sara Porkalob on stage
  • Responsibility

Answering the civic call

Sokhary Chau talking into a microphone
  • Visibility

Student work, center stage

Students on stage putting on a play
  • Equity

Marshall Islands, past and future

A rainbow shining over a beach

Ӱ’s hubs in Asia

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  • Ӱ-China Project on Energy, Economy and Environment

    Along with partner institutions in China, conducts studies on climate change, energy systems, and economic development.

  • Ӱ Center Shanghai

    makes it possible for Ӱ faculty and students to study and work in China, and supports activities that bring Chinese students, scholars, and professionals to Ӱ.

  • Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute India Office

    supports a variety of activities, including collaborative research projects, student internships, language studies, and postdoctoral fellowships.

  • Ӱ T.H. Chan School of Public Health India Research Center

    is designed to broaden and coordinate Ӱ’s existing collaborations and create new relationships with organizations and agencies across India.

  • Ӱ Business School centers

    Ӱ Business School has many centers across the globe, including , , and in Asia.