Asian American + Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Links for all events are available here: linktr.ee/vcuomsa

The Chemistry of Henna
Friday, Apr. 7 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Temple 3309
A talk on the cultural origins of henna and mehndi and the connection to chemistry to emphasize the STEM components of the practice, as well as have a demonstration where attendees can participate.

Have You Eaten Yet?
Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Richmond Salons I/II
Univ. Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
A mental health fair for AAPI students! Come grab a plate of food and get connected to wellness resources.

Queering West Asia: A Conversation on Middle Eastern Roots & LGBTQIA+ Identity
Thursday, Apr. 13 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Univ. Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave, Suite 215
Join us for shawarma, falafel, and a great discussion! Our panelists include Lebanese American journalist Jenny Hijazi (she/her), Palestinian chef Marcelle Afram (they/he), Iranian American mental health specialist Persia (she/her), and more. Discussion topics include: growing up Muslim, family dynamics, and dating! Questions? Email Beck Oh at omsalgbtqia@vcu.edu

Resettled: A Survivor's Story
Tuesday, Apr. 18 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Univ. Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave, Suite 215
In this guided discussion, Khushnood Nabizada will tell his personal stories of working as the Chief of Staff to the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, becoming a refugee, and his adjustment to his new life in Virginia.

Asian Faculty, Staff & Student Mixer
Thursday, Apr. 20 | 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Virginia Rooms
Univ. Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hosting an opportunity for the VCU Asian Community to come together for a mixer. This event will be open to all Asian Faculty, Staff, and Students! Come out to enjoy various Asian cuisines and mingle. Additionally, human bingo will be played, and prizes will be raffled!

VCU AAPI Alumni Career Panel
Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Academic Learning Commons, Room 2107, 1000 Floyd Ave.
You First at VCU is hosting an Asian American and Pacific Islander Alumni Career Panel on Wednesday, Apr. 26 from 6 – 8 p.m. Come hear from VCU AAPI Alumni as they share more about their undergraduate journeys and how they were able to transition into the workforce.