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UHart Celebrates Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American Heritage Month (APIDA)

April 15, 2025
Submitted By: Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging
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This year, UHart acknowledges and celebrates Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Heritage Month in April. Nationally celebrated in May, APIDA is an acknowledgement of the diverse histories, cultures and contributions of individuals and collectives in these communities. We recognize that APIDA individuals and communities have played a vital role in our institutions and society, often in the face of systematic and historical injustices.

As we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs, we commit to amplifying APIDA voices, fostering a campus that values diverse cultures, and addressing issues that impact APIDA students, faculty, and staff.

Upcoming Programs and Events:

Upcoming Program:

  • Experiencing Belonging: “Share Your Story” Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Heritage Month

Wednesday, April 16, from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m., Shaw Center or View Livestream

Guest speaker CT Attorney General William Tong and panel discussion featuring:

Aarti Ivanic, Dean of the Barney School of Business and Professor of Marketing
Ju-Yong Ha, Professor of Music, Hillyer College
Kanishka Mendiratta ’25, Graduate Student of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Margaret Tarampi, Director of Interdisciplinary Studies

This panel discussion is moderated by Yingcui Li, Professor of Biology and Founder and Co-Chair of the International Scholarship, Education, and Engagement affinity Network.  

 

Programs and Events in the Area:

  • Nepal Day Parade and Celebration

April 27, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., West Hartford, Town Hall Front Lawn

  • Shakuntalam

May 24, 6 p.m., The Bushnell

A mesmerizing blend of storytelling and movement, the production honors one of India’s most celebrated literary works. 

The Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging encourages everyone to further explore the resources below to engage with APIDA Heritage Month

Educational Resources:

Articles:

  • Asian Americans Series Interactive Gallery, PBS
  • Living in Two Cultures, PBS
  • When a Game Is More Than Just a Game, PBS

Videos:

Movies:

Shows:

  • A People’s History of Asian America, PBS Voices

Documentaries:

  • And Then They Came for Us
  • The Claudia Kishi Club, Trailer

Books:

  • The Collective, Don Lee
  • Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s life, Alice Wong

Podcasts:

  • The AuthEthnic Podcast