The invaluable contributions made to the United States by individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) ancestry are acknowledged by Yale SOM.
The word “AAPI” encompasses a wide range of cultures from the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia as well as the entire Asian continent, encompassing East, Southeast, and South Asia.
The word “AAPI” encompasses a wide range of cultures from the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia as well as the entire Asian continent, encompassing East, Southeast, and South Asia.
We hope to explore the uniqueness of the Asian-American experience and celebrate the vast diversity of the Asian diaspora during this significant month in American history.
Although Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide in May, the Asian American Cultural Center at Yale observes it in March and early April.
We discussed the issue of “Nostalgia and the Path Forward” at a month-long series of events held at Yale during Pan Asian American Heritage Month (PAAHM) 2024.
In order to recognize PAAHM, the Office of Inclusion and Diversity at SOM collaborated with faculty, staff, and students.
A tailored Spotify playlist, book giveaways, an introductory tae kwon do class, a food takeover including recipes from throughout the Asian diaspora, and a talk by sociology PhD candidate Meera Choi on the 4B feminist movement in South Korea were among the events and programs that took place.
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Organization at SOM organized a range of events, such as panel discussions and a workshop on Vietnamese food.
We promoted Asian-owned eateries, bookstores, and venues in the area and around the country during the month of March by showcasing prominent local and national individuals and their stories on Evans Hall’s big video walls.
We promoted Asian-owned eateries, bookstores, and venues in the area and around the country during the month of March by showcasing prominent local and national individuals and their stories on Evans Hall’s big video walls.
In honor of the diversity of the Asian diaspora within the Yale community, SOM organized a range of events,
In order to promote our purpose of fostering understanding, empathy, and inclusivity, OID organizes several cultural immersions for the SOM community during the academic year.
These immersions aim to provide the community with a thorough and immersive experience of diverse cultures through taste, smell, touch, and thought. We cordially invite you to discover more about SOM’s dedication to promoting inclusivity and appreciating diversity.