Asian & Pacific Islander Awards Celebration

APAHM Awards Celebration

Monday, May 9, 2016 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Ford Alumni Ballroom

RSVP for the Awards Celebration

The Division of Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE) cordially invite you to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) with a diverse panel that will present on topics related to the unique experiences and backgrounds of Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in the fields of higher education, mental health, arts, and athletics. We will also be recognizing the achievements of outstanding Asian & Pacific Islander leaders in the student body, faculty, and community throughout the evening. Dinner will be provided with RSVP.

If you are interested in attending please RSVP.

Featured Presenters:

  • Sam Museus, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Higher Education & Student Affairs at Indiana University. Founding Director of the Culturally Engaging Campus Environments (CECE) Project
  • D.J. Ida, Ph.D, Executive Director of the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
  • Chisao Hata, Artist, Educator, Activist, and Community Organizer
  • Chris Young, M.Ed, Academic Advisor for Student Athletes

Awards will be given out for:

  • Outstanding Community Leader
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Leader
  • Outstanding Faculty or Staff Member Leader
  • Outstanding Student Leader

UO Catering Menu:

  • Nice Spice
    • Thai Peanut Chicken Breast & Tofu with sautéed Vegetables, Coconut-Curry Rice, Cilantro Napa Cabbage Slaw, Sunflower Seeds, and Lime Wedges
  • Indian Buffet
    • Chicken Masala, Black Lentil Dahl, Basmati Rice and Potato Samosas, served with Green Salad and Naan, with an Assortment of Chutneys