Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at USC
Uncover the Legacy of Dr. Theodore Hsi-en Chen
Dive into the remarkable life of an accomplished Asian American scholar who pioneered East Asian Studies at USC and strengthened the Chinese American community in LA and beyond.
“It’s a reminder of the continued need for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – not just this month however but every month of every year – so that all of us can counter popular narratives … and keep telling our stories. ”
Sumun Pendakur
USC AAPI Heritage Month Events
Visit the AAPI Heritage Month Event Calendar for events happening around USC.
USC Pacific Asia Museum
Discover 50 years of the USC Pacific Asia Museum in this interactive timeline. Uncover hidden gems, explore stunning artworks, and immerse yourself in diverse narratives that shine a light on the wonders of the Pacific and Asia regions.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
A playlist curated by USC students from Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS).
USC News Stories
- Roughly 1,000 students, faculty and staff enjoyed food, music and dance during the opening event in Founders Park on the University Park Campus.
- USC wraps up a month of on-campus events as the national observation of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month begins.
- Leadership Awards will go to Husodo Angkosubroto and Gay Q. Yuen. Pranav Shah and Sean Miura will also be honored.
- Rodney To discusses the significance of the big screen comedy Easter Sunday, in which he co-stars with a cast of fellow Filipino Americans.
- The piece at the Asian Pacific American Student Services celebrates the countless USC students who have found support and community through the cultural center in the last 40 years.
- It’s a historic act of atonement, as the university presents families from around the world diplomas in the names of Japanese American USC students who were forced into detention in 1942.
Voices Across Campus
Getting into the right ‘Mindset’ at USC
ElevASIAN looks at how a K-pop star is working to normalize mental health conversations.
Desi@USC: How to stay involved in your culture
Trojans 360 explores how to stay connected to your culture at USC.
Calling AAPI creative writers
Tamanna Sood ’24 describes her experience as a staff writer for the student-run DESCENT MAGAZINE.
AAPI Reading List
Check out these books curated by AAPI Trojans and available at USC Libraries.
Mural celebrates AAPI students
“Passage” incorporated the stories and experiences of students, staff and faculty in the AAPI community.
USC AAPI Heritage Month Closing Video
Watch the 2022 USC celebration for AAPI Heritage Month.
Get Involved
USC Asian Pacific American Student Services (APASS)
APASS connects AAPI students to resources, programming, leadership development, and community.
USC Asian Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Assembly (APIFSA)
Join APIFSA to support and give voice to the AAPI faculty and staff community at USC.
USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association
APAA supports Asian Pacific Islander alumni, and connects them with USC and one another and offers scholarships.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage with USC
- Use the USC AAPI Heritage Month digital graphics
- Add your AAPI events to the USC Event Calendar. Use the tag USC_AAPIHM to be included in the channel.
- Join the USC’s AAPI Heritage Month programming committee. Contact Maria Romero-Morales at mromerom@adm.usc.edu
- Comments, suggestions or see something missing? Let us know at comcom@usc.edu.