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SUMMARY:SWANA Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:The Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center is celebrating SWANA Heritage Month with a series of events! Join us for a movie night with snacks on Thursday\, April 16th from 6-8pm at Namaste Lounge. \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/swana-movie-night/
LOCATION:Namaste Lounge\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:AA/PIRC's Asian Student Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center is holding its Asian Student Coalition’s first meeting open to ALL organizations that work closely with the Asian diaspora! We will have an open discussion on how AA/PIRC can support your org through funding\, promoting events\, and resources AA/PIRC can provide for you! It will be a great way to connect with other Asian organizations on campus and share both obstacles and strategies that have worked for your org throughout the school year. Free food and drinks will be provided! We hope to see you there! \nThursday\, April 9th\nTime: 6-7:30 PM\nRachel Carson’s Red Room \nRSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-coalition \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/aa-pircs-asian-student-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson College Red Room
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SUMMARY:The Art of Attar: A SWANA Fragrance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center is celebrating SWANA Heritage Month with a series of events! Learn about the origins of perfumery and its cultural relevance in SWANA culture\, as you create your own custom fragrance and enjoy Dave’s Hot Chicken. \nTuesday\, April 7th\nTime: 5-6:30 PM\nRachel Carson’s Red Room \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/art-of-attar/
LOCATION:Rachel Carson College Red Room
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SUMMARY:Nowruz
DESCRIPTION:Join AA/PIRC and the Iranian Student Union on Tuesday\, March 10th from 7:30-9:30pm at the Merrill Cultural Center to celebrate Nowruz — the Iranian/Afghan New Year! Come learn about the significance of Nowruz\, enjoy delicious food and activities\, be together in community\, and more. \nRegister at: bit.ly/nowruz26 \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/nowruz/
LOCATION:Merrill Cultural Center\, 200 McLaughlin Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Planting Oceania and Healing Communities
DESCRIPTION:Planting Oceania is a Oceanian/Indigenous Pacific Islander community organization that plants traditional foods in two gardens located at Filoli Historic House and Gardens in Woodside and at the UC Giltract Farms in Albany. Members of Planting Oceania will share stories about growing plants and stewarding the Land as an important cultural practice for building Oceania/Pacific Islander communities in California. Panelists will discuss being good guests and building good relations with Native California tribal leaders and communities — the Indigenous stewards of the Land — protocols they center in their land-based work. \nSpeakers: Windsor Taro (Belauan)\, John Holt (Kanaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian)\, Loa Niumeitolu (Tongan)\, Fuifuilupe Niumeitolu (Tongan)\, Andria Takesy (Belauan and Chuukese)\, Leila Tamale (Tongan)\, & Sitiveni Heimuli (Tongan) \nSponsored by: Rachel Carson College\, Center for Racial Justice\, Critical Race Ethnic Studies\, Asian American/ Pacific Islander Resource Center\, American Indian Resource Center\, People of Color Sustainable Collective\, & Mauna Kea Protectors \n For more info fniumeit@ucsc.edu \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/planting-oceania-and-healing-communities/
LOCATION:Namaste Lounge\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Ways to Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center on Wednesday 3/4 from 5:30-7:00pm at Namaste Lounge to learn about Tai Chi and Yoga\, as we highlight Asian wellness tools that can be used to help relieve stress and discuss how cultural wellness practices can help us connect to our communities. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat\, towel\, or blanket! \nRSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-wellness \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/ways-to-wellness/
LOCATION:Namaste Lounge\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Expanding the Narrative
DESCRIPTION:Join AA/PIRC and USS on Tuesday\, February 24th from 6:30-8pm at Terry Freitas Commons for a teach-in and art build exploring how different Asian communities are affected by U.S. immigration policies. \nWe will talk about the diversity of Asian experiences with immigration\, how fictions like the “model minority myth” and “perfect immigrant narrative” harm Asian communities\, and where we can move forward from here. \nFree food will be provided! RSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-immigration. \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/expanding-the-narrative/
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SUMMARY:Fetishized Book Talk with author Kaila Yu
DESCRIPTION:Join AA/PIRC on Wednesday\, February 18th from 5-7pm at Namaste Lounge for a conversation with Kaila Yu\, former model and author of Fetishized\, to discuss her experience being an object of Asian fetish and how media\, pop culture\, and colonialism contribute to the oversexualization of Asian women.\n\nAA/PIRC will be giving out 20 copies of Fetishized at our event\, where you can meet Kaila and get your copy signed! RSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-book.\nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/fetishized-book-talk-with-kaila-yu/
LOCATION:Namaste Lounge\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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SUMMARY:Pasifika: Map it Out
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Pasifika identities and how to get involved with the Pasifika community at UCSC and beyond on Wednesday\, February 11th from 6-7:30pm at the Porter Hitchcock Lounge. RSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-map! \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/pasifika-map-it-out/
LOCATION:Porter Hitchcock Lounge\, 411 Porter-Kresge Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060-4902\, United States
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SUMMARY:Building Brotherhood with the Khalil Center
DESCRIPTION:Join AA/PIRC\, SWANA\, & the Khalil Center for a conversation about mental health for men in the Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) community. This event centers SWANA men & is open to all students. Food will be provided! Please RSVP here. \nThe Khalil Center is a wellness center that integrates Islamic spiritual approaches into professional psychology to help achieve optimal\, holistic health by providing a wide variety of mental health services. \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/building-brotherhood-with-the-khalil-center/
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year First Friday with Santa Cruz Mahjong Club
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Year of the Horse on Friday\, February 6\, at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences for a night of student-led craft activities and (beginner-friendly) mahjong play hosted by the Santa Cruz Mahjong Club. Craft materials and light refreshments will be provided at this family friendly event.\n—\nADMISSION\n– FREE and open to the public\n– Attend in person at the UC Santa Cruz Institute of the Arts and Sciences on the Westside in Santa Cruz\, Calif.\n—\nPARKING\n– The entrance to the Institute of the Arts and Sciences is on Delaware St. and has an accessibility ramp.\n– Free self-parking is available on Panetta Ave. and High Rd.\, immediately adjacent to the building.\n– Accessible parking is on High Rd.\n—\nThis program is open to all members of the public consistent with state and federal law.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/lunar-new-year-first-friday-with-santa-cruz-mahjong-club/
LOCATION:Institute of the Arts and Sciences\, 100 Panetta Ave\, Santa Cruz\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering
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SUMMARY:Petals and Pours
DESCRIPTION:Join AA/PIRC on Tuesday\, January 27th from 6-7:30pm at Terry Freitas Commons to learn about the origins\, history\, and issues surrounding tea as we taste different teas from Asia (including Nami Matcha) and create your own tea blend! Come for the tea and stay for the warmth of community! RSVP at bit.ly/petalsandpours \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/petals-and-pours/
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SUMMARY:Threaded Together: AA/PI/SWANA Community Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Join the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center (AA/PIRC) on Thursday\, October 9th from 6-8:30pm at the C9/JRLC MPR to celebrate the new school year by connecting with Asian American\, Pasifika\, and Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) students and staff at UCSC! \n\n\n\nThere will be FREE FOOD\, performances\, and an org & resource fair! RSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-thread \n\n\n\nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. To learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/threaded-together-aapiswana-community-welcome/
LOCATION:Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room\, 615 College Nine Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95064
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