SAandPIRI Upcoming Events

The following events are sponsored or hosted by the Strategic Asian and Pacific Islander Retention Initiative (SAandPIRI). Please contact SAandPIRI if you have any questions about the events below. If you are unable to attend an event or workshop at our center, you can look to see if there are options at one of the other Student Affairs Academic Retention Initiatives or associated Academic Success Centers.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Celebrate with us by downloading the AandPI Heritage Month Events Calendar. From community gatherings to cultural showcases, there’s something happening all month long. Follow us on social media for the latest event updates and highlights!

Upcoming Events

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Journaling Journey

Take a breather, pick up a pen, and let your thoughts flow. Join us for a chill journaling session to reflect, reset, and recharge! Mini journals, pens, stamps, etc. will be provided!

Make sure to RSVP!

A Talk with Dr. Alika Bourgette

A Talk with Dr. Alika Bourgette: Splintering Paddles and Homes, Native Hawaiian Anti-eviction movement on the Honolulu Waterfront.

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In Honor of AandPI Heritage Month: Zine Making

In Honor of AandPI Heritage Month, SA&PIRI are collaborating with MENASA Student Resources to explore the craft of zine-making. All students are welcome to come together and make a collective zine centering South Asian culture, identity, and belonging.

May 14, 2025 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Student Community Center
Student Community Center, Meeting Room D
Event Details

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Narratives of Oceania

SAandPIRI invites you to our event featuring guest speakers, Dr. Jeremiah Sataraka and Spoken Word Artist, Penehuro Williams. This event will highlight Pasifika voices and experiences in and outside of higher education.

May 15, 2025 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm
International Center
UC Davis International Center Multi-Purpose Room
Event Details

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Pixels and Progress: Asian and Pacific Islanders in Video Games

Do you see yourself in video games? Get ready to deconstruct and discuss underrepresentation, misrepresentation, and stereotypes of Asian Americans in the video game realm. Bring a friend and enjoy snacks and boba as we are guided through a Minecraft presentation!

May 16, 2025 @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Student Community Center, Meeting Room E
Student Community Center, Meeting Room E
Event Details

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Tiny Tastes and Tiny Trinkets

Get creative and create your own mini food keychain out of polymer clay!

Bring a friend or make a new one while we honor the flavors, memories, and stories that connect us. Yakult provided!

AandPI Community Care Day 2

Join us for the Spring 2025 AandPI Community Care events! More details will be coming up soon! Please RSVP with the link below.

Spring Quarter Feeling Good for Finals x Study Jam - Day 1

Study with the AandPI community for finals! Light refreshments will be provided. More information will be coming soon!

Jun 4, 2025 @ 6:00pm - 8:30pm
SCC
Student Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room
Event Details

Spring Quarter Feeling Good for Finals x Study Jam - Day 2

Study with the AandPI community for finals! Light refreshments will be provided. More information will be coming soon!

Jun 5, 2025 @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm
SCC
Student Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room
Event Details

4th Annual Pacific Islander Graduation

We will be having our 4th annual Pacific Islander Graduation for the graduating class of 2025. More details will be coming soon! Time of event will be determined.