Why We Celebrate
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a time to celebrate our community members with Asian American and Pacific Islander backgrounds. AAPI Heritage Month takes place nationally during the month of May.
To afford the OHIO community the opportunity to appreciate, acknowledge and gather in celebration, AAPI Heritage Month will be observed during the week of April 14-21, 2024. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions by attending events that honor the heritage of the AAPI community.
Asian American Pacific Islander Week Events
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Speakers and Guests
Supeena Adler, Thai Night Keynote Speaker
Supeena Insee Adler is a World Music Instrument Curator and Conservator. Additionally, she is the Director for the Music of Thailand Ensemble and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology at UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music.
Adler is a native Thai and Lao speaker and a Thai musician. She is a performer and ethnomusicologist living in San Diego, California. She performs and teaches classical Thai music on traditional stringed instruments.
Adler will serve as the Thai Night keynote speaker on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.in Baker University Center's Grand Ballroom, located on the 4th floor.
Learn More about AAPI History Nationally and at OHIO
Asian American Pacific Islander Week Committee Members
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion would like to thank the AAPI Week committee members for their contributions — including their time and energy — that ensure the week's events are successful.
2023-2024 Committee Members
Faculty Committee Members
- Adonis Durado
- Edmond Chang
- Yuqiy You
- Pittaya Paladroi-Shane
- Acie Clayborne
- Yi-Ting Wang
Student Committee Members
- Gabbrielle Buhay
- Alexis Ky
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