Tea Time Talks
Noon – 1 pm | Equity and Inclusion Center, SAC 130
Are you looking to enjoy free boba and meet new friends? Don’t miss out on ELEVATE AAPI's Tea Time Talks at IVC! Join us for fun activities, good vibes, and community building. The first 15 students to register will receive free boba tea!
Join us for a week of events to celebrate Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI).
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Claiming Our Californias with Lee Herrick
10 am – Noon | A 311
ELEVATE AAPI is honored to host Lee Herrick, the Poet Laureate of California, as the capstone speaker for Irvine Valley College’s 10-year anniversary as an AANAPISI-serving institution. He will share his poetry and life experiences with our community.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Want to Teach in Japan?
Noon – 1 pm | B 356
Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure teaching English in Japan? Join us for an engaging talk with Professor Tiffany Lao as she explores the world of the JET Program! Discover how you can inspire students, immerse yourself in Japanese culture, and grow as an educator abroad. Snacks and drinks will be provided!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Student Voices on the Power of AANAPISIs
Noon – 1 pm | Virtual (Zoom)
This event brings together student leaders from AANAPISI-designated colleges and universities to share powerful, firsthand stories about how AANAPISI-funded programs have transformed their educational journeys. Registration: tinyurl.com/aanapisi25-student-panel
Vietnamese 101
2 – 3 pm | CAANAPI (B 354)
In this fun and beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn essential Vietnamese words and phrases to help you say hello and make friends, order at a local Vietnamese restaurant, pronounce popular dishes and drinks correctly, and prepare for your next trip to Vietnam.
AAPI Club Movie & Game Night
4:30 – 6 pm | CAANAPI (B 354)
Join the AAPI Club for our first event of the semester. Bring your friends, cozy vibes, and get ready for a night of food, fun, and community!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Mahjong Club Meeting
10 am – 1 pm | CAANAPI (B 354)
Whether you’ve played two games, a hundred, or have barely heard of it, everyone is welcome at Mahjong Club!
If you require an accommodation for any of the events listed, please contact Disability Support Programs for Students at least three business days prior to the event by calling 949-451-5630 or emailing ivcdsps@ivc.edu.