Asian Pacific Islander Committee

Our mission is to celebrate, educate and raise awareness of the many diverse and intersecting Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, histories and lived experiences here and abroad, which are represented by members of our college community.

 

By sponsoring these activities, the members of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Committee hope to build understanding, challenge stereotypes and foster a sense of belonging, harmony and inclusivity at Grossmont College and East County San Diego.

 

October is Filipino American History Month!

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Thu, Sep 21 - Aloha Compadre Reading, Q&A & Book Signing

In collaboration with the Latinx Alliance of Grossmont College, Miramar College and San Diego Mesa College, please join us for a reading by Dr. Rudy P. Guevarra, author of Aloha Compadre: Latinx in Hawai'i. He is a Professor of Asian American Studies at Arizona State University. There will be time for a Q&A and book signing.

 

Date: Thu, Sep 21

Time: 2:00-3:20 pm

Location: Griffin Gate

 

Food will be served from Lady G's and sponsored by Basic Needs Services.

 

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Mon, Oct 9 to Fri, Oct 26 - Filipino Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana Attire Display

Check out the Barong Tagalog and Filipinana: Filipino Attire to be on display for Filipino American History Month.

 

Date: Oct 9-26, 2023

Time: Library Open Hours

Location: Grossmont College Library, Building 70, 1st Floor

 

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Tue, Oct 10 - API Health Professional talks about Traditional Filipino Medicine

Join Dr. Catherine Sy Luib as she shares her speciality of Traditional Filipino Medicine - Native Hilot with Babaylan Dayang Guro (A healing demonstration and Babaylan Tea).

 

Date: Tue, Oct 10

Time: 12:00-1:00 pm

Location: The Library Living Room, 70-162

 

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Wed, Oct 11 - National Coming Out Day Celebration

In collaboration with Grossmont College Classified Senate and the Latinx Alliance of Grossmont College, come and celebrate National Coming Out Day at this semester's first student pop-up event.

 

Date: Wed, Oct 11

Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Location: Main Quad

 

Filipino food will be provided by Tita's Kitchenette and sponsored by Basic Needs Services. There will be displays, games and prizes.

 

All are welcome!

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Thu, Oct 19 - Open Mic, Poetry, Narratives, Music, Comedy

Calling all speakers! Join us for an Open Mic session. Then stay for a feature from San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez.

 

Perez holds an MFA in writing and consciousness from New College of California, formerly in San Francisco, and a dual PhD in ethnic studies and communication from the University of California, San Diego. He is an author and performer of staged multimedia works. Currently he is an associate professor and director of ethnic studies at California State University San Marcos and is serving as poet laureate of San Diego from 2023 to 2024.

 

Date: Thu, Oct 19

Time: 11:00-12:30 p.m.

Location: The Library Living Room, 70-162

 

Desserts from All About Ube will be provided.

 

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Wed, Oct 25 - Filipino American History Month Movie Night

Join us in watching "The Fabulous Filipino Brothers" written and directed by the talented Filipino-American Basco Family. The story is about four Filipino brothers as they go through life, love, break-ups, and hardships together, and is played by real-life brothers.

 

Date: Wed, Oct 25

Time: 4:30-6:30 pm

Location: The Library Living Room, 70-162

 

Filipino food will be provided by Lady G's.

 

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Thu, Oct 26 - "Day in the Life" series with an API speaker

Join Alex Villafuerte, Executive Director of the Pacific Arts Movement, as he speaks about a career in Business or Economics. He is a Filipino-American  and has been a prominent community organizer and advocate since 2016 through their work with many organizations advocating for the rights and building the capacity of marginalized, intersectional communities and individuals. Mr. Villafuerte is a proud alumni of San Diego State University receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.

 

Date: Thu, Oct 26

Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Location: Career Services, 60-140 & Zoom

 

Filipino food provided by Lady G's Cateen and sponsored by Basic Needs.

 

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Sat, Oct 28 - OFF-CAMPUS: Struck & Plucked, An Evening of Rondalla & Kulintang Music of the Philippines

Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center, Inc. presents Struck & Plucked: An evening of Rondalla & Kulintang music of the Philippines.

 

Date: Sat, Oct 28

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Mingei International Museum

 

Admission: $25

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Fall 2023 API Committee meetings

Bring your ideas for upcoming events! Zoom link will be provided to Committee members.

  • Tuesdays at 3 p.m. 
  • Sep 12, Nov 14 and Dec 12

 

 

 

Introducing API-Focused Grossmont College Courses

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ART 146 - Asian Art

Date: Aug 21-Dec 16, 2023

Days: Mon & Wed

Time: 9:30-10:50 AM

Instructor: L. Holland

  • WEB 100% or On campus 31-129
  • Fulfills AA-Transfer Degree in Art History

 

 

ENGL 239 - Asian American Literature

Coming soon

 

ETHN 114 - Introduction to the Sociology of Minority Relations

Date: Aug 21-Dec 16, 2023

Days: Tue, Wed & Thu options

Times: Morning, afternoon & evening options

Location: On-Campus and WEB 100% options

 

 

ETHN/HIST 160 - Asian American Experience I or II

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HIST 137 - History of East Asia

Date: Aug 21-Dec 16, 2023

Location: WEB 100%

Instructor: Frances McMeeken

 

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Date: Aug 21-Dec 20, 2023

Days: Mon & Wed

Time: 8:30-9:50 AM

Location: HCHS

Instructor: Mary Stout

 

OR

 

Date: Aug 21-Dec 19, 2023

Days: Tue & thu

Time: 8:30-9:50 AM

Location: HCHS

Instructor: Mary Stout

 

HUM 130 - East Asian Humanities

Coming soon

 

PHIL 120 - Asian and Pacific Philosophy

Coming Fall 2024

 

 

POLS 155 - State and Society in the Asia Pacific

Coming soon

 

RELG 160 - Asian Religions

Coming soon

 

 

 

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