Asian Pacific American History Month's theme is: Love, APACC

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated nationally during the month of May to commemorate the first immigrants who came from Japan on May 7, 1843. This month is celebrated in April at the University of Iowa and pays tribute to the contributions that generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society, and culture.

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Upcoming APAHM events

Sounds of Korea: Korean Traditional Music and Drumming Workshop promotional image

Sounds of Korea: Korean Traditional Music and Drumming Workshop

Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00am to 12:00pm
Voxman Music Building
Workshop exploring the rich world of traditional Korean music, instruments, and folk songs
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APAHM Gala

Saturday, April 27, 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Old Brick
Collaborating with the Asian American Student Union, the APAHM gala will be a space to celebrate graduating students (undergraduate and graduate), APIDA student leaders, and alumni. This event is to commemorate and honor members of the APIDA community to express appreciation for the achievements, commonalities, and cultural differences that characterize the experiences of APIDA-identified students. Also, the APAHM gala will celebrate the accomplishments and events hosted in April!

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