UCSC Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center

Congratulations to all of our graduating slugs ✨

Thank you for celebrating the class of 2026 with us last Friday at our annual AA/PI/SWANA Year-End Ceremony 💛

📸: ROCÍO SALVATIERRA ⭐️

Congratulations to our graduating staff members! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Class of 2026! Want a free stole that celebrates AA/PI/SWANA identity and culture?! ✨

Complete our form at bit.ly/yec26-stoles to pick up a stole from the ERC! 🎓

A few details:
🌺 The ERC is located at the Crown Provost House and open weekdays from 10am-5pm
⭐️ Stoles need to be picked up before Thursday, June 11th at 5pm
🦋 The form will automatically close once we run out of stoles

While AANHPI History Month just concluded, it is great to continue engaging with AANHPI media and the topic of representation in the film industry.

And, with summer around the corner and schedules freeing up, we thought it’d be a good idea to share some film recommendations! 🎥☀️

As enrollment continues, we thought we’d share some AA/PI SWANA courses that are available for the 2026 fall quarter! Let us know if you’re planning on taking any of these! 🍁

Next WEDNESDAY 5/27 from 6:30PM-8:30PM at TERRY FREITAS COMMONS join AA/PIRC and APISA for LEI MAKING 🌿🌸 and YUMMY FOOD! This is a great opportunity to learn how to make ti leaf, ribbon, and candy leis for graduation season 🎓! We hope you all stop by to craft with us! :)

Join AA/PIRC on Saturday, May 30th 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 your own identities. Food from Mad Yolks will be provided! 🪴

Please note that this event is open to all current UCSC students, and if you have any questions, please email [email protected]. 🐢

Registration is preferred, please RSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-rooted ✨

Join AA/PIRC on Thursday, May 21st from 5-7pm at Terry Freitas Commons to create custom cultural clothing for trinkets as we discuss Asian representation in fashion and media! ✨

Small plushies, crafting supplies, and food will be provided — but feel free to bring your own trinket to customize 💕

RSVP at bit.ly/aapirc-dress 💫

Have any last questions?? Here are our answers, take a look at the venue map, what food will be there, and what you could win at our 2nd annual AA/PI/SWANA heritage night market “Reflections of Us: An Evening Bazaar” ₊✩‧₊˚౨ৎ˚₊✩‧₊

Come shop from these vendors and meet with these wonderful orgs and tabling department at the Quarry Amphitheater from 5-9pm on May 8th!! Keep a look out for our next post that will be revealing all the food and prizes you can get!!!

RSVP NOW @ bit.ly/aapiswana-nm26