Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
January 22, 2023 to February 9, 2024
- The Rabbit is a symbal of longevity, peace and prosperity and 2023 is predicted to
be a year of hope.
- Chinese greeting: Kung Hei Fat Choy! Wishing a happy and prosperous new year to you!
- Korean greeting: Haengbokan Saehae Doeseyo! Have a happy new year!
December 2023/January 2024
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Dec 12 - Committee Meeting
Asian Pacific Islander (API) Committee Meeting
Date: Tue, Dec 12
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Zoom
- Help plan for an upcoming Lunar New Year celebration
- Let's kick start planning for May's Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander
History Month
Dec 19 - Committee End-of-Semester Luncheon
Asian Pacific Islander (API) Committee End-of-Semester Luncheon
Date: Sun, Dec 19
Time: Noon
Location: Olleh Convoy
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Jan 16 - Committee Meeting
Asian Pacific Islander (API) Committee Meeting
Date: Tue, Jan 16
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Year of the Dragon, let's go!
October is Filipino American History Month!
FLYER
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Sep 21 - Aloha Compadre Reading, Q&A & Book Signing
In collaboration with the Latinx Alliance of Grossmont College, Miramar College and
San Diego Mesa College, please join us for a reading by Dr. Rudy P. Guevarra, author of Aloha Compadre: Latinx in Hawai'i. He is a Professor of Asian American
Studies at Arizona State University. There will be time for a Q&A and book signing.
Date: Thu, Sep 21
Time: 2:00-3:20 pm
Location: Griffin Gate
Food will be served from Lady G's and sponsored by Basic Needs Services.
RSVP
Flyer
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Oct 9-26 - Filipino Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana Attire Display
Check out the Barong Tagalog and Filipinana: Filipino Attire to be on display for Filipino American History Month.
Date: Oct 9-26, 2023
Time: Library Open Hours
Location: Grossmont College Library, Building 70, 1st Floor
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Oct 10 - API Health Professional talks about Traditional Filipino Medicine
Join Dr. Catherine Sy Luib as she shares her speciality of Traditional Filipino Medicine - Native Hilot with
Babaylan Dayang Guro (A healing demonstration and Babaylan Tea).
Date: Tue, Oct 10
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: The Library Living Room, 70-162
RSVP
Flyer
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Oct 11 - National Coming Out Day Celebration
In collaboration with Grossmont College Classified Senate and the Latinx Alliance
of Grossmont College, come and celebrate National Coming Out Day at this semester's first student pop-up event.
Date: Wed, Oct 11
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Location: Main Quad
Filipino food will be provided by Tita's Kitchenette and sponsored by Basic Needs
Services. There will be displays, games and prizes.
All are welcome!
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Oct 19 - Open Mic, Poetry, Narratives, Music, Comedy
Calling all speakers! Join us for an Open Mic session. Then stay for a feature from
San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez.
Perez holds an MFA in writing and consciousness from New College of California, formerly
in San Francisco, and a dual PhD in ethnic studies and communication from the University
of California, San Diego. He is an author and performer of staged multimedia works.
Currently he is an associate professor and director of ethnic studies at California
State University San Marcos and is serving as poet laureate of San Diego from 2023
to 2024.
Date: Thu, Oct 19
Time: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Location: The Library Living Room, 70-162
Desserts from All About Ube will be provided.
RSVP
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Oct 25 - Filipino American History Month Movie Night
Join us in watching "The Fabulous Filipino Brothers" written and directed by the talented Filipino-American Basco Family. The story is
about four Filipino brothers as they go through life, love, break-ups, and hardships together,
and is played by real-life brothers.
Date: Wed, Oct 25
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
Location: The Library Living Room, 70-162
Filipino food will be provided by Lady G's.
RSVP
Flyer
Oct 26 - "Day in the Life" series with an API speaker
Join Alex Villafuerte, Executive Director of the Pacific Arts Movement, as he speaks about a career in
Business or Economics. He is a Filipino-American and has been a prominent community
organizer and advocate since 2016 through their work with many organizations advocating
for the rights and building the capacity of marginalized, intersectional communities
and individuals. Mr. Villafuerte is a proud alumni of San Diego State University receiving
a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
Date: Thu, Oct 26
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Location: Career Services, 60-140 & Zoom
Filipino food provided by Lady G's Cateen and sponsored by Basic Needs.
Flyer
RSVP
OFF-CAMPUS: Oct 28 - Struck & Plucked, An Evening of Rondalla & Kulintang Music of
the Philippines
Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center, Inc. presents Struck & Plucked: An evening of Rondalla & Kulintang music of the Philippines.
Date: Sat, Oct 28
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Mingei International Museum
Admission: $25
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September 2023 - Our Hearts are with Maui
Wildfires have devastated Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry on the island of Maui. Thankfully
our members' ohanas are okay. The Committee is trying to find the best way to help
in this time of need. In the meantime, here are some links to resources who are supporting
the rescue efforts. We will try and update information as we receive them. Local Hawaii
businesses are having a hard time shipping supplies to the affected areas so monetary
donations from California are best right now.
Please continue to pray for the safety of the people, firefighters and responders.
June-August 2023
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June 2 - The API Committee End of Year Get-Together
Celebrating the end of the school year with Karaoke and Lunch!
Date: Fri, Jun 2
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: The Library's "Living Room"
Lunch provided from Thai Thai Restaurant in Santee.
See photos.
June 6 - The Asian Pacific Islander Graduation Celebration
Celebrating our API gradudates!
Date: Tue, Jun 6
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Main Quad
Flyer.
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June 30 - The API Committee Luncheon
Continuing our annual trek to our favorite Korean BBQ restaurant!
Date: Fri, Jun 30
Time: Noon
Location: Taegukgi Korean BBQ
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August 8 - The API Committee Meeting
Starting off the 2023-24 Academic Year early and strong...
Date: Tue, Aug 8
Time: 3:00-4:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Contact Grossmont.API@gcccd.edu if you need the Zoom link.
May 2023 - Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI)
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May 2-31 - AANHPI Heritage Library Display
"Tastes of the Asian Pacific Islander Cultures - Stories from API Committee members
of their favorite foods and special memories"
Date: May 2 - 31
Location: Grossmont College Library, 1st Floor Display
May 3 - AANHPI Heritage Kick-off
Date: Wed, May 3
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Grossmont College Main Quad
Food provided by Sam Woo BBQ.
May 9 - Day in the Life Series featuring API speakers Jocelyn Lomahan and Vincent
Puu
Date: Tue, May 9
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Location: Griffin Gate
Food provided by Lady G's.
May 10 - San Diego Kimono Club Fashion/Dance Show
Date: Wed, May 10
Time: 11:45 am-12:30 pm
Location: Grossmont College Main Quad
Performance begins at 11:45 am
Food provided by Narumi's Sushi and Teriyaki
May 16 - Virtual experiential workshop: On AAPI Internalized Oppression CANCELLED
Experiential workshop to explore our own internal oppression. Please come ready to share! This event is
open to AAPI identifying students, faculty and staff.
Date: Tue, May 16
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Zoom provided after registration
Facilitated by Grossmont College Counselors and Staff
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
May 17 - AANHPI Heritage Family College Night
Hosting high school students and community members interested in attending Grossmont
College
Date: Wed, May 17
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Griffin Gate and the Main Quad
Department Fair: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm
Food provided by Da Kine's Hawaiian Cuisine
May 25 - President Jimmy Carter and Spiritual Malaise: South Korean Zombies
Date: Thu, May 25
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: Building 31 Room 129
Join the discussion over pizza and Pocari Sweat.
Details to come!
April 2023
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Apr 8 - APICA & ASC Mental Health & Community Care Forum
A Forum on the Asian American & Pacific Islander Experience
Date: Sat, Apr 8
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Location: Mira Mesa Library, 8405 New Salem, San Diego, CA 92126
Apr 12 - Representation Matters: Creative Inclusive Campus Environments for AANHPI
Student Success
Date: Wed, Apr 12
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual webinar co-sponsored by the Chancellor’s Office and Asian Pacific
Americans in Higher Education (APAHE). This webinar will feature system leaders discussing
the imperative of workforce diversity and the impact of AANHPI representation among
faculty, staff, and administrators on student success and equity.
Apr 22 - 2023 Ni'ihau Shell Jewelry Class
The Hui o Hawaii of San Diego is having a Niihau Shell Workshop.
Date: Sat, Apr 22
Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Location: Guardian Angels Church, 9310 DaleHurst Rd, Santee, CA 92071
Members: $20.00
Non-members: $25.00
Kits: price varies
Lunch: $7.00 (optional)
For information call: 619-306-9817
Apr 22 - Candlelight K-Pop: A Tribute to BTS
Enjoy 65 minutes of your favorite BTS songs by the String Quartet - Range Ensemble.
Date: Sat, Apr 22
Time: 6:15 pm and 8:30 pm shows
Location: Neil Morgan Auditorium at the San Diego Central Library
Age Req: 8 years old or older. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Tickets: $47.00-60.00
Apr 29 - Asian & Pacific Islander Festival
Umeke.org presents the
Asian & Pacific Islander Festival, celebrating the beautiful cultures and traditions that originated from the Asian
and Pacific Islander communities.
Date: Sat, Apr 29
Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: Oceanside Civic Center
FREE TO THE PUBLIC - Family Focused / Accessible to All / Museum & Library / Cultural
Foods / Martial Arts Arena
February 2023
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Week of Welcome Fair
Date: Wed, Feb 01
Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Grossmont College Main Quad
The Committee is so happy to meet with many Griffins at the Week of Welcome Fair.
We are looking forward to meeting more students and the community this semester.
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Off-Campus Workshop: The Inclusive Campus: Focus on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Date: Fri, Feb 3rd
Time: 1:00 pm PST
REGISTER
Off-Campus: BTS: Yet to Come Concert in Cinemas
Experience the October 2022 Yet to Come Concert in Busan, South Korea on the big screen! The API Committee is sitting in E10-13. Bring
your ARMY lightsticks and join the party!
Date: Sat, Feb 4th
Time: 3:00 pm showing
Location: Regal Mira Mesa ScreenX
Price: $30 per ticket
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Lunar New Year Pop-up Celebration
Date: Wed, Feb 8th
Time: 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Location: Main Quad
Experience Chinese cuisine and Lunar New Year culture. Food sponsored by Grossmont
College Basic Needs Program.
For photos.
January 2023
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Off-Campus: API Committee Lunar New Year Luncheon
Date: Sat, Jan 21
Time: Noon
Location: Taegukgi BBQ House
See photos.
Grossmont College Library Lunar New Year Display
Date: Jan 18-Feb 08
Location: Grossmont College Library
See photos.
Off-Campus: Festival San Diego Lunar New Year
Festival San Diego Lunar New Year
Date: Fri-Sun, Jan 20-22
Location: Jeremy Henwood Park
Off-Campus: San Diego Tet Festival
San Diego Tet Festival
Date: Fri-Sun, Jan 27-29
Location: Mira Mesa Community Park
Off-Campus: Lunar New Year Lion Dance and Firecracker Show
Lunar New Year Lion Dance and Firecracker Show
Date: Sat, Jan 28 at 11:00 am
Location: World Foods Supermarket, 5245 El Cajon Blvd.
Off-Campus: Lucky Lion Dancers
Lucky Lion Dancers
Date: Sat, Jan 28 at 3:00 pm
Location: Pechanga Resort Casino