AANAPISI Week at Saddleback

We’re excited to celebrate AANAPISI Week at Saddleback College! All week long we are hosting panels, cultural activities, and opportunities to learn, connect, and honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities on our campus. Check out the schedule below and join us for one or more of these events.

Monday

Speaking Up: Elevating Voices and Impact of AANAPISIs

• When: Monday, September 22, 2025, 12pm–1pm  
• This panel will explore the critical role of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) in advancing educational equity and student success through research, practice, and policy. Featuring insights from educational researchers, practitioners, and policy advocates, the discussion will highlight how AANAPISIs elevate the voices and experiences of AANHPI students and communities.
• Where: Zoom. Registration: tinyurl.com/aanapisi25-kickoff-panel

Exploring Together: History of AAPI in Higher Education

• When: Monday, September 22, 2025 / 5:30 pm
• Where: Gateway Bldg, Room 211
• Speaker: Jasmine Marie Torres, Director of EOPS, CARE, and NextUp

Tuesday

AANAPISI Week Lunch Celebration

• When: September 23, 2025, 12 pm
• Where: CC 140
• Hosted by: International Student Office and College Equity Inclusion and Access

Wednesday

Lei Making

• When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 / 11-1 pm
• Where: College Center, Room 104
• Hosted by: College Equity, Inclusion, and Access and ASG

Thursday

AANAPISI Educational Library

• Students can come enjoy and take home books written by AANAPISI authors
• When: Thursday, September 25, 2025 / 10:30-11 am
• Where: College Center, Room 104
• Hosted by: College Equity, Inclusion, and Access

Speak Up and Lead: Student Voices on the Power of AANAPISIs

• When: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12pm–1pm
• Join us for "Speak Up and Lead: Student Voices on the Power of AANAPISIs”, a dynamic student-focused webinar celebrating AANAPISI Week 2025. This event brings together student leaders from AANAPISI-designated colleges and universities to share their powerful, first-hand stories about how AANAPISI-funded programs have transformed their educational journeys.
• Where: Zoom Registration: tinyurl.com/aanapisi25-student-panel

The Pasifika Lens in Higher Education: Connecting Our Canoes

• When: Thursday-Saturday, September 25-27
• The Pasifika Lens in Higher Education conference brings together educators, administrators, and advocates committed to advancing equity and inclusion for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities. Under the theme "Connecting Our Canoes," the conference emphasizes the interconnectedness of our collective journey in higher education, as we navigate systemic challenges, celebrate cultural resilience, and chart pathways for future generations.
• Where: Mt. San Antonio College
• Registration and Agenda: web.cvent.com/event/afd58d57-a7f1-47fe-84f7-b115d5344331

Friday

AANHPI Work Group Meeting

• When: Friday, September 26, 2025 / 3:30 – 4:30 pm
• Where: Zoom - https://saddleback-edu.zoom.us/j/86530640913
• Meeting ID: 865 3064 0913