• Ways to Wellness

    Namaste Lounge 615 College Nine Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center on Wednesday 3/4 from 5:30-7:00pm at Namaste Lounge to learn about Tai Chi and Yoga, as we highlight Asian wellness tools that can be used to help relieve stress and discuss how cultural wellness practices can help us connect to our communities. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat, towel, or blanket! RSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-wellness […]

  • Stamp it Out: Pasifika Patterns

    Terry Freitas Commons 600 McLaughlin Dr. College Nine, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join AA/PIRC and Mauna Kea Protectors on Wednesday, April 29th from 6-8pm at Terry Freitas Commons to learn about the cultural significance of different Pasifika patterns and how to respectfully use the designs, before creating your own linocut stamps. The ink will work for both paper and cloth, so bring any old clothes you may want to upcycle! […]

  • Party Safe Presents: Rave Ready

    Porter College Quad

    Prepping for EDC or any other upcoming rave? Stop by Rave Ready on May 1 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Porter Quad, an event hosted by Student Health […]

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  • Reflections of Us Evening Bazaar – 2nd annual AA/PI/SWANA Heritage Night Market

    Upper Quarry Amphitheater 15 McLaughlin Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

    It’s time for the 2nd annual AA/PI/SWANA Heritage Night Market on FRIDAY, MAY 8TH, from 5-9PM @ the QUARRY AMPHITHEATER! In celebration of AA/PI Heritage Month in May and SWANA Heritage Month in April, AA/PIRC invites you to join us for the Reflections of Us Evening Bazaar — an evening full of free food, games, […]

  • Dress to Represent

    Terry Freitas Commons 600 McLaughlin Dr. College Nine, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center on Thursday, May 21st from 5-7pm at Terry Freitas Commons to create custom cultural clothing for trinkets as we discuss Asian representation in […]

  • Lounge ‘n Lei

    Terry Freitas Commons 600 McLaughlin Dr. College Nine, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join AA/PIRC and APISA on Wednesday, May 27th from 6:30-8pm at Terry Freitas Commons to learn about the significance of different leis in Pasifika culture before making your own candy, ribbon, and ti leaf leis! Register at bit.ly/aapirc-lei You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, […]

  • Rooted in Identity — Mixed Identity Retreat

    Crown Provost House 660 Crown Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center on Saturday 5/30 from 10:30am-1:30pm at the Ethnic Resource Centers (located at the Crown Provost House) to explore the unique experiences of those with mixed racial and cultural identities within the AA/PI/SWANA communities! This event will include affinity spaces, a book-club style discussion, and a zine-making activity to connect with other students and reflect on […]

  • The Very Persistent Slug – AA/PI/SWANA Year-End Ceremony

    Merrill Cultural Center 200 McLaughlin Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

    Save the date and join the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center (AA/PIRC) on Friday, June 5th from 6-9:30pm at the Merrill Cultural Center! Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with our ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. Come celebrate the graduating students who have contributed to the Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Southwest Asian & North African (AA/PI/SWANA) community at UCSC. […]