TEMPE, Ariz., May 6, 2021 - In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) invites community members to attend events at many of the Maricopa Community Colleges.
“We are proud to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage with students, staff, faculty, and community members of all backgrounds,” said MCCCD Interim Chancellor, Dr. Steven R. Gonzales. “Our commitment to diversity makes our System stronger, and we are eager to recognize and honor the culture of our Asian and Pacific Islander community, especially amid attacks against the Asian community nationally in recent weeks. We look forward to the month-long series of events that will allow us an opportunity for further education.”
Events happening throughout May allow participants to explore bias and stereotypes, have open dialogue with students and employees, and learn about dance, cuisine, and a film that discusses family dynamics in Asian culture.
A full list of events can be found here.
I Am Not Your Asian Stereotype - TedTalk & Employee Panel
Monday, May 3, 2021
Virtual Event | 12:30 - 1 p.m.
Meeting ID: 1877015857
Password: u3hctyku
Join Paradise Valley Community College for a discussion around Asian Stereotypes. Participants will watch the TedTalk “I Am Not Your Asian Stereotype” and engage in a discussion with panelists regarding this topic and their experiences.
Asian Film Screening - The Farewell
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Virtual Event | 12 - 2 p.m.
ID: 1872271851
Password: UPHChPph
Join Paradise Valley Community College to watch and discuss “The Farewell,” a film following a Chinese-American family that hides a terminal diagnosis from their grandmother and instead schedules a family gathering before she dies.
API Dance Video
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Virtual Event | 1 p.m.
Join Rio Salado College for an API dance video and Q&A. This event is open to the public. Please register in advance for the Zoom meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
API Student Panel
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Virtual Event | 3:30 p.m.
Join Rio Salado College for an API student panel. This is an all-employee meeting open to the public. Please register in advance for the Zoom meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Cooking Demonstration
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Virtual Event | 12 p.m.
Join Rio Salado College for a cooking demonstration. This event is open to the public. Please register in advance for the Zoom meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Media Contact: Dasi Danzig, 480-268-6766, dasi.danzig@domail.maricopa.edu
About The Maricopa Community Colleges
The Maricopa County Community College District includes ten regionally-accredited colleges – Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, and South Mountain – and the Maricopa Corporate College, serving approximately 100,000 students with two-year degrees, certificates, and university transfer programs.