APAHW REDEFINED
Asian Pacific American Heritage Week 2011 challenges you to redefine what it means to be Asian Pacific American.
Sunday, 10/16 – Miles for Smiles 5K Charity Race
Meet at the compass, 10AM – Facebook Event
GIVE | Compete or cheer on your friends in Asian Pacific Student Coalition’s co-sponsored Miles for Smiles 5K Charity Race, with all proceeds benefiting Operation Smile and plenty of food, prizes, and t-shirts for participants.
Monday, 10/17 – Kickoff featuring Clara Chung
Hall of Flags, 7PM –
SING | Kick off the week with a concert featuring YouTube sensation Clara Chung, along with the a cappella talents of PennSori, PennYo, and Atma!
Tuesday, 10/18 – 19th Annual Extravaganza
Hall of Flags, 7PM –
CELEBRATE | Eat and play carnival games hosted by APSC’s many constituent groups at APAHW’s annual festival. Contests and dance performances by Dhamaka, Pan-Asian, and Penn Lions will run through the night, along with a big surprise!
Wednesday, 10/19 – Comedy Night featuring Hari Kondabolu
Hall of Flags, 7PM –
LAUGH | In collaboration with South Asia Society, APAHW brings you stand-up comedian Hari Kondabolu, featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live, HBO Comedy Arts Festival, Comedy Central, and Live at Gotham.
Thursday, 10/20 – Asian American Studies in 60 Minutes
Claudia Cohen Terrace Room, 6:30PM –
LEARN | Ever wanted to take an Asian American Studies (ASAM) class but didn’t have time? Join the ASAM professors over a full, complimentary catered dinner for 15-minute lectures about everything from desi rap to Asian American literature.
Friday, 10/21 – Cultural Centers Study Break
Arch Lobby, 1PM –
EXPLORE | Join Career Services and the ARCH Cultural Centers (Pan Asian American Community House, Makuu, and La Casa Latina) for a study break and introduction to the cultural and professional resources at Penn.
Friday, 10/21 – Dessert Night with UPAAN Alumni
Cafe 58 in Irvine Auditorium, 8PM –
NETWORK | Meet the accomplished alumni from UPenn’s Asian Alumni Network over delicious macaroons, cheesecake, and creme brulee from Sugar Philly. Dress is business casual.
Saturday, 10/22 – Big Asian on Campus
Hall of Flags, 7PM – Facebook Event
CHEER | Come support Penn’s most talented students as they strut, sing, dance, and rap for the esteemed titles of Mr. and Ms. Big Asian on Campus in our finale event!
All events are free for Penncard holders.
