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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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April 2024 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Events at UD

In April, UD celebrates Arab American Heritage Month and Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

 

Thursday, April 4: Ramadan Iftar

As Ramadan comes to a close, we invite our campus community to join us for this 'Iftar,' or 'breaking of the fast,' observed by Muslims throughout the world and at the University of Dayton. Delicious and culturally relevant food will be served with a light program highlighting Muslim Student Association accomplishments, introduce new executive board members, and guest speakers, Youssef Elzein and Mohammad Mustafa, who will speak on the importance of unity across our local community and beyond. Seats are limited, so registration is mandatory. RSVP here! . Co-Sponsored by the Muslim Student Association, Campus Ministry

7:30PM - 9:30PM  KU BALLROOM
Friday, April 5, Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7th: Additional Ramadan Iftar Opportunities

Salaam! Alhamdulillah. This Ramadan, the Muslim Student Association is able to provide weekend Iftar for students on campus, courtesy of the Islam Center Centerville. For more information, please email MSA at msa@Udayton.edu.

MAGHRIB  | MESSAGE MSA FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Sunday, April 7: AAAxEOLxBATU Community Cookout

In collaboration, the Asian American Association, El Orgull Latino, and Black Action Through Unity will host this event to bring the MEC and UD Community together to celebrate the beginning of UD's AAPI Heritage Month. Food and fun will be included!

12:00PM - 3:00PM  ARTSTREET PAVILION

 

Thursday, April 11: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month MEC Day Lunch

Join MEC as we come together in the spirit of fellowship to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through food, music and education. 

11:30AM - 1:30PM  MEC FAMILY ROOM, ALUMNI HALL 104

 

Thursday, April 11: EOLxMPCxMSA: Similarities of Spanish and Arab Languages

The Musliam Student Association, Multicultural Programming Council and El Orgullo Latino invite you to discuss the similarities of Spanish and Arab languages. This will be a wonderful opportunity to engage and learn. Cultural food provided.

7:00PM - 8:30PM  MEC FAMILY ROOM, ALUMNI HALL 104

 

Friday, April 12 - Saturday, April 13: AAA/MEC Retreat

Come to AAA's first retreat! This event is a space intended to support those with Asian identities but is open to all UD Students. Sign up here! Registration begins at 3pm with a meal and activities before leaving for Camp Kern in Oregonia, OH at 5pm. Students will return to campus at 4:30pm on Saturday.

FRIDAY 3:00PM - SATURDAY 4:30PM  CAMP KERN

 

Monday, April 15: Movie Screening + Asian Representation in Media Discussion 

MEC will be screening, Everything Everywhere All at Once, followed by a discussion on Asian representation in Media. UD Scholar in Residence and UDDE Director, Kisa Li '15, will be facilitating the discussion.

4:30PM - 7:30P  KU 310

 

Friday, April 19: Asian American Association Formal - AAPI Pride
8:00PM - 10:00PM  EAST KU BALLROOM
Monday, April 22: MECxMPCxAAAxSASE: Hula Lessons 

Join us as we bring Olohana's Polynesian Dance to teach Hula Dance Lessons! Open to all in the UD Community.

6:30PM - 7:30P  VWK MAIN

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