Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH)

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and the kickoff of the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) 25th Anniversary, we invite you to the unveiling of the PAACH Mural 2025. Join us for a community celebration and a catered lunch.

Wednesday, April 16 at 12:00 PM
ARCH Building Main Lobby
3601 Locust Walk

COME AND BE PART OF THE MURAL!

RSVP (link in bio) or go to:
tinyurl.com/PAACHMural2025

PAACH's Explore. Reflect. Become. Lunch Series 3/5 Session: David Deng ✨️

David is a senior in the College studying American History with a minor in Asian American Studies. He was born and raised in Central Texas and attended the University of Texas at Austin for his freshman year before transferring to Penn in the Fall of 2022. Despite the change in scenery, he still bleeds orange and will proudly back any Texas sports team (minus the Texans and Astros). Academically, he is interested in Asian American jurisprudence, politics, and the judiciary, and would gladly expound on who he thinks is the worst Supreme Court justice of all time. In his free time, he likes to play tennis at the Hamlin Tennis Center, cycle through Lana Del Rey’s discography, and read historical nonfiction on the 4th floor of VP.

We’re excited to announce that has returned with a week of events from March 2nd to March 6th!

APAHW is a week-long celebration of Asian Pacific American culture and heritage that includes events with major APA performing arts groups, cultural celebration, well-known APA speakers, and engaging workshops. APAHW works with the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) to organize and promote these events as a way to raise awareness and build community among Penn’s APA undergraduate and graduate students. Our theme this year is Serendipity, with our events reflecting the beauty in uncertainty and the opportunities, relationships, and experiences that are found when embracing the unexpected.

3/2: Arts, Games, Crafts, Extravaganza! 🀄️
Join us for our signature kickoff event where we’ll have a variety of traditional Asian crafts and games!

3/3: Let’s Be Real: AsianBossGirl 🎤
This year we are excited to have Melody Cheng, Helen Wu-Wang, and Janet Wang, the creators of the AsianBossGirl Podcast! Come learn about their insights on modern Asian identity, culture, and personal development, as well as their experience transforming their passion project into a multi-media business! Spots are limited, please RSVP using the link in our bio!

3/4: SerendipiTea with ASAM 🍵
Come for an insightful conversation with faculty from the Asian American Studies department over dinner! Pattaya and Boba will be provided! Spots are limited, so please RSVP using the link in our bio!

3/5: Dance the Night Away 💃
Join us for a dance workshop with PENNaach to learn traditional South Asian dance! All levels of experience are welcome! Please RSVP using the link in our bio!

3/6: Dessert Tour: Taro-ific Treats 🍡
Come with us on dessert tour, where we’ll make (and eat!) a wide selection of Asian snacks and treats to close out the week!

is proud to present our keynote speaker event featuring the AsianBossGirl podcast! Melody Cheng, Helen Wu-Wang and Janet Wang are coming to Penn on March 3rd. Join us at the Hall of Flags in Houston Hall from 7-8:30 pm to learn about their experiences transforming their part-time passion into a multi-media business!

Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or the link in our bio!

Join Areebah from Q&A, Grace and Sakshi from PAACH, and Penn Alum Alicia Jen as they talk about Asian dating expectations, norms, and what embodying sexuality means in light of Valentine’s Day and our current climate. Food may or may not be provided, so make sure to RSVP! 🥰

Date & Time: February 24, 5-6 PM
Location: PAACH Living Room

Join Areebah from Q&A, Grace and Sakshi from PAACH, and Penn Alum Alicia Jen as they talk about Asian dating expectations, norms, and what embodying sexuality means in light of Valentine’s Day and our current climate. Food may or may not be provided! 🥰

PAACH is proud to bring Baby’s Kusina + Market (a modern Filipino kitchen) to the Penn Marketplace! 🇵🇭 We also partnered with .upenn to welcome Chef Raquel Dang as a guest speaker in Dr. Fariha Khan's Asian American Food course. Check out their interview with the ✨️

PAACH's Explore. Reflect. Become. Lunch Series 2/5 Session: Dr. DaCarla M. Albright ✨️

Dr. DaCarla M. Albright is a Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Wellness at the Perelman School of Medicine. Clinically, Dr. Albright has been in practice for nearly 25 years as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist, emphasizing wellness and prevention in women’s health care. Her academic interests are strongly focused on medical education and physician wellness. After completing a dual degree in Biology and French, and a master’s degree in French at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Albright received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. She then completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. In her early career, she practiced at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York, transitioning to private practice at Lenox Hill Hospital until her relocation to Philadelphia. In her current role as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Wellness, Dr. Albright has broadened her impact on undergraduate medical education, overseeing medical student careers from orientation through graduation, allowing her to combine her interests in medical education and student wellbeing.

Our second speaker of the semester for the “Explore. Reflect. Become. Lunch Series” is David Deng! Come join us on Wednesday, March 5 at 12pm (location: ARCH Room 108, 3601 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104) for a catered lunch. The registration link can be found in our bio!

The Explore. Reflect. Become Lunch Series focuses on the deep reflection of our personal experiences and the becoming of ourselves. We will invite individuals from Penn and the Philadelphia community to share their intimate histories and backgrounds and how they’ve explored, reflected, and become the person that they are.

About our next Speaker: David is a senior in the College studying American History with a minor in Asian American Studies. He was born and raised in Central Texas and attended the University of Texas at Austin for his freshman year before transferring to Penn in the Fall of 2022. Despite the change in scenery, he still bleeds orange and will proudly back any Texas sports team (minus the Texans and Astros). Academically, he is interested in Asian American jurisprudence, politics, and the judiciary, and would gladly expound on who he thinks is the worst Supreme Court justice of all time. In his free time, he likes to play tennis at the Hamlin Tennis Center, cycle through Lana Del Rey’s discography, and read historical nonfiction on the 4th floor of VP.

Our first speaker of the semester for the “Explore. Reflect. Become. Lunch Series” is Dr. DaCarla Albright! Come join us on Wednesday, February 5 at 12pm (location: ARCH Room 108, 3601 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104) for a catered lunch. We are super excited to partner with Makuu and the Penn Women’s Center. The registration link can be found in our bio!

The Explore. Reflect. Become Lunch Series focuses on the deep reflection of our personal experiences and the becoming of ourselves. We will invite individuals from Penn and the Philadelphia community to share their intimate histories and backgrounds and how they’ve explored, reflected, and become the person that they are.

Dr. DaCarla M. Albright is a Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Wellness at the Perelman School of Medicine. Clinically, Dr. Albright has been in practice for nearly 25 years as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist, emphasizing wellness and prevention in women’s health care. Her academic interests are strongly focused on medical education and physician wellness. After completing a dual degree in Biology and French, and a master’s degree in French at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Albright received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. She then completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. In her early career, she practiced at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York, transitioning to private practice at Lenox Hill Hospital until her relocation to Philadelphia. In her current role as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Wellness, Dr. Albright has broadened her impact on undergraduate medical education, overseeing medical student careers from orientation through graduation, allowing her to combine her interests in medical education and student wellbeing.

Happy Lunar New Year from PAACH! 🐍❤️ May the Year of the Snake bring you happiness, good health, wisdom, and success! ✨️

Happy Lunar New Year! CSSAP invites you to the 2025 Philly Four Universities Spring Festival Gala to celebrate the Year of the Snake! 🐍

Saturday, February 1, 2025
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
General Admission: $5.00
Click the link in our bio to purchase tickets!

Hosted by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association at Penn, Temple University, Drexel University, and Saint Joseph’s University.