The Associate Chapter of Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc., Liberty and North Korea Rescue Team, Asian Student Union, Vietnamese Student Association, South Asian Student Association, Chinese Student and Scholars Association, B.O.M. Korean Cultural Club, and the Kawasaki Reading Room, in cooperation with OASIS is hosting the innagural Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage month at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We will be paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental in its future success.
Wednesday, September 26th
6:00-8:00 PM
Nebraska Union Plaza
Moon Festival hosted by Lambda Phi Epsilon
The Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival) is a celebration of the Autumnal Equinox, when the moon is at its peak brightness and size in the night sky. Please join us in the Union Plaza for traditional Vietnamese Lion Dance, moon cakes, hot tea, and music.
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Sunday, September 30th
3:00-5:00 PM
Nebraska Union Ballroom
Mister and Miss Asia hosted by Vietnamese Student Association
Mister and Miss Asia will be an educational pageant, consisting of three rounds: cultural entertainment, cultural attire, Q&A. The contestants will scored at the end of each round from the judges. However, at the end of the cultural attire round, there will be no score given due to respect. The couple with the highest scores will walk away as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Mister and Miss Asia. The event will spread awareness of other cultures, traditions, practices, and educate the audience about Asian culture, all while having an enjoyable time and forging relationships with other RSOs.
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Thursday, October 4th
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Nebraska Union Booths
Chai Time Fundraising hosted by South Asian Student Association
Authentic Indian Masala Chai tea sales to raise money for India's Rescue Mission, a non-profit fighting human trafficking in India. Come out and buy some tea for a good cause!
$2 for one cup and two biscuits for $1.
3:30-4:30 PM
Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Ubuntu Room
"Rethinking Empire in the Twentieth Century" Presented by Distinguished Speaker Louise Young hosted by the Kawasaki Reading Room
Japan built a wartime empire in Asia in the 1930s, and after losing that empire in 1945, created a trading imperium under the American cold war umbrella. Join us for a fascinating lecture exploring the economic, social and political forces lead to the formation of modern Japan. Visiting scholar Louise Young is a member of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), Northeast Asian Council (NEAC), Distinguished Speaker Bureau, a Princeton Institute of Advanced Study Scholar and Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Saturday, October 6th
3:00-5:00 PM
Nebraska Union Centennial Room
Variety Show hosted by Asian Student Union and B.O.M. Korean Cultural Club
Come out and have a great time with ASU and B.O.M. as they host an event centered around bonding and playing games. Play many friendly-competitive games and an join in an eating contest for a chance to win gift cards and snack packs.
6:30-10:00 PM
Nebraska Union Auditorium
Lincoln Voice Final Round hosted by Chinese Students and Scholars Association
Check out our contestants as they compete to take the title of Lincoln Voice!
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Tuesday, October 9th
7-8:30 PM
Nebraska Union Recreational Room
Asian Student Union General Body Meeting
Would you like to know more about what the APIDA Heritage Month is and why we celebrate this month? Learn more from the members of ASU!
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Wednesday, October 10th
1:30-3:30 PM
Nebraska Union Ballroom
Japanese Physical Education Day with the UNL Shotokan Karate of America Club hosted by the Kawasaki Reading Room
Come out and participate in a FREE class with the UNL Shotokan Karate of America Club. No experience required, comfortable clothes are highly recommended!
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Wednesday, October 17th
6:30-8:30 PM
OASIS Student Lounge
The People's Crisis Documentary Screening hosted by Liberty in North Korea Rescue Team
What do you really know about North Korea and its people? The People's Crisis shows REAL North Korean refugees and discusses what is REALLY happening in North Korea. Snacks and tissues will be provided.
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Friday, October 19th-Saturday, October 20th
5:00 PM Friday-10:00 PM Saturday
Nebraska East Campus Union
APIDA Unity Conference hosted by Lambda Phi Epsilon
Have you always wanted to meet new people and build a better network for yourself? Have you ever experienced/wondered what challenges you, as an Asian-American, might have gone through? The Unity Conferece will work to unite all Asian student-based organizations and provide members an opportunity to meet and network, all while exchanging culture and upcoming events in order to support each other more on campus. The event is free of charge for all college students to attend. Transportation provided upon request.
Register through this link!
https://goo.gl/mxXtWd
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Thank you to OASIS for partnering with us and supporting these events during APIDA Heritage Month. See everyone there!