History of APAHW

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2007 - [A] Word
APAHW teaser event: Actors Roger Fan (Annapolis, Better Luck Tomorrow) and Sung Kang (Fast/Furious Tokyo Drift, Better Luck Tomorrow) on campus to speak; Blue Scholars concert at Kickoff

2006 - [Constellation]
Keynote Speaker: Kal Penn, known for his starring roles in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, National Lampoon's Van Wilder and The Namesake.

2005 - [Kaleidoscope]
Keynote Speaker: B.D. Wong, Asian American Actor starring in several TV series including Law and Order.

2003
Keynote Speaker: Lela Lee, Asian American Actress starring in TV hit series such as Friends and Charmed.

2002
Keynote Speaker: Secretary Norman Mineta, Secretary of the Department of Transportation (US).

2001
Keynote Speaker: Rodney Jay C. Salinas, Founder and President of the Rainmaker Political

2000
Keynote Speaker: Angela Oh, Political Activist and Voice for Asian Americans

1999
Keynote Speaker: Rick Yune, Versace model and actor / Wharton graduate
Pan Asian American Community House Established.

1998
Keynote Speaker: Here and Now, Asian American theatrical troupe addressing issues on race

1997
Keynote Speaker(s): Slant, Addressed issued on Asian stereotypes.
Soniah Shah, author of Dragon Ladies: Asian American Feminists Breathe Fire.

1996
Keynote Speaker(s): Cheryl Lau, former Chief General Counsel to Congress and Secretary to Nevada.
Le Ly Hayslip, Vietnam War Survivor, Humanitarian, Author of Child of War, Woman of Peace.

1995
Keynote Speaker(s): Christine Choy, Academy Award-nominated director of many documentaries including the film In the Name of the Emperor.
George Takei, Actor who played Mr. Sulu in Star Trek.

1994
Keynote Speaker(s): Jeff Yang, founding editor of A. Magazine.
Dustin Nguyen, Actor for the series 21 Jump Street
Rochelle Ashana, Actress who appeared in Ninja Fighter and Kickboxer.

1993
Keynote Speaker: Phil Tajitsu Nash, Lobbyist for the Hapanese American redress movement.
Asia Pacific American Heritage Week (APAHW) founded.

 

Our Upcoming Events
Mon, October 26th

Kick-Off

7-9 pm Hall of Flags

 

Tues, October 27th

Extravaganza

7-9 pm Bodek Lounge

 

 

Wed, October 28th

Candlelight Vigil 6:30-7 pm

Wongfu Productions 7-9 pm

Hall of Flags

 

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Destination APAHW (Events planned)
  • Mon Oct 26 - Kickoff, 7-9pm Hall of Flags
    Tues Oct 27 - Extravaganza, 7-9pm Bodek Lounge
    Wed Oct 28 Candlelight Vigil 6:30-7pm, Wongfu Productions 7-9pm Hall of Flags
    Thu Oct 29 - Keynote Speaker - Deep Katdare, 7-9pm Bodek Lounge
    Fri Oct 30 - Charity Gala, 6-8:30pm
    Sat Oct 31 - Fashion Show 7-8:30pm Hall of Flags