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.
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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Check out a Barong Tagalog or traditional Filipino Mens' Attire to be on display for Filipino American History Month.
Date: Oct 2-26, 2023
Time: Library Open Hours
Location: Grossmont College Library, Building 70, 1st Floor
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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
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!
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 will be provided.
[RSVP to come]
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.
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 will be provided by Tita's Kitchenette and sponsored by Basic Needs Services.
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Bring your ideas for upcoming events! Zoom link will be provided to Committee members.
Wildfires have devastated Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry on the island of Maui. Thankfully our members' ohanas are okay. The Committee is trying to find the best way to help in this time of need. In the meantime, here are some links to resources who are supporting the rescue efforts. We will try and update information as we receive them. Local Hawaii businesses are having a hard time shipping supplies to the affected areas so monetary donations from California are best right now.
Please continue to pray for the safety of the people, firefighters and responders.
Date: Aug 21-Dec 16, 2023
Days: Mon & Wed
Time: 9:30-10:50 AM
Instructor: L. Holland
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Date: Aug 21-Dec 16, 2023
Days: Tue, Wed & Thu options
Times: Morning, afternoon & evening options
Location: On-Campus and WEB 100% options
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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
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Date: Aug 21-Dec 19, 2023
Days: Tue & thu
Time: 8:30-9:50 AM
Location: HCHS
Instructor: Mary Stout
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