APIDA & SWANA Heritage Month 2024
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April 3 - Keynote Speaker: Linda Sarsour
April 3rd – Keynote Speaker: Linda Sarsour 6PM
6:00 pm, Lory Student Center, Never No Summer Ballroom (Nii-Cii-BiiCei’i Ballroom)
RamEvents would like to invite you to an insightful and inspiring talk with Linda Sarsour, an award-winning racial justice and Civil Rights activist, seasoned community organizer, direct action strategist, and mother of three. Join RamEvents and Linda as we learn to navigate difficult conversations through a place of cultural humanity and understanding.
Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94-x–29l9w
Reserve your ticket here.
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April 4 - APIDA & SWANA Heritage Month Food Street Fair
April 10 - Eid Henna Night
April 10 - Chai to Understand Black SWANA Identity
April 12 - The Crazy Rich Social
April 17 - Chai to Understand the Origins of Lūʻau
April 19 - 40th Anniversary APACC Open House
April 20 - Lūʻau for APACC's 40th Anniversary Celebration
April 20th – Lūʻau for APACC’s 40th Anniversary Celebration 11AM
Join APACC and Pacific Club in celebrating 40 years of APACC! Purchase tickets here.
For more information about APACC’s 40th Anniversary Celebration.
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April 24 - Chai to Understand Adoptee and Mixed Experiences featuring Panelst Q&A
April 27 - Spring Roll
Past APIDA & SWANA HM Programming
Past Programming Below
APIDA & SWANA HM 2023
April 2 – ACT Human Rights Film Festival: “Dear Corky” in the Short Films Block
April 2 – ACT Human Rights Film Festival: “Be My Voice”
April 3 – “Dear Corky” Short Film Screening with Director Curtis Chin
April 3 – Keynote Speaker: Masih Alinejad
Iranian-American journalist, author, and women’s rights activist Masih Alinejad is scheduled to speak at Colorado State University on Monday, April 3, 2023. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Talk to begin at 5:30 p.m.
Recently named one of 12 women featured in Time’s 2023 Women of the Year list, Alinejad was recognized for her significant global impact in activism and as a leader using her voice to fight for equality worldwide. Many women honored on the list face immense challenges that inspired them to push for change.
Alinejad is one of the pre-eminent voices of resistance against the Iranian regime. She has made waves on social media by protesting against the compulsory hijab, recording videos removing her own hijab, and spurring millions of her followers to do the same.
The “My Stealthy Freedom” campaign against compulsory hijab, began when she posted a picture of herself on Facebook running freely in the streets of London with her iconic billowing curls and a glowing smile. Little did she know, Alinejad would resonate with hundreds of women in Iran who wished to feel the freedom to have their hair in the wind.
In Iran, women who appear in public without a hijab risk being arrested, imprisoned, and fined. On the record as not being opposed to the hijab per se, Alinejad believes it should be a matter of personal choice and is a strong advocate for that choice and other civil liberties.
Her courage to use her voice against this oppressive regime hasn’t been without its costs; Masih now lives in exile in New York and has had several targeted threats against her. Her bravery in continuing to speak out has made her a beacon of inspiration in the fight for freedom.
“My weapon is my voice,” said Alinejad in an interview with MSNBC in January 2023. The New York Times describes Alinejad as “The woman whose hair frightens Iran.” She used her life experiences to write a bestselling, widely acclaimed memoir, The Wind in My Hair. In it, she shares her extraordinary story about living in exile, leaving her country, challenging tradition, and sparking impactful change.
The lecture with Alinejad is free and open to the public. Tickets are required for entry at csutix.com.
Several security measures will be implemented at this event to ensure safety for all.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
- Any bag of any size, including purses, briefcases, fanny packs, cinch bags, or luggage of any kind
- Coolers
- Seatbacks
- Computer bags and camera bags
Metal Detectors
Metal detectors will be in effect at all entrances. Alternative accommodations for screening will be provided to those who need them. Guests who refuse to screen will be denied entry. The metal detectors will be used by venue staff to detect security threats and prevent banned items from entering the facility.
This lecture will also available online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK5Vw8BzzzY
The ACT Human Rights Film Festival will also show Masih’s film, ‘Be My Voice’ on Sunday, April 2 at the Lyric located at 1209 N. College Avenue in Fort Collins. Tickets are available at a discounted rate for CSU students, faculty and staff. ACT Human Rights Film Festival screens artistically excellent films from around the world and fosters conversations about social justice and human rights. Its mission is to (A)waken audiences to issues happening around the world, (C)onnect them to our film guests and each other in thoughtful conversations, and (T)ransform the ways in which audiences engage with people, communities, cultures, and ideas.
The following organizations are proud to partner in this timely conversation: Asian Pacific American Cultural Center, Office for Inclusive Excellence, Office of International Programs, ASCSU, Ethnic Studies, Libraries, Journalism and Media Communication, University Marketing and Communications, Women and Gender Advocacy Center.
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Alternate text: Masih Alinejad; The woman whose hair frightens Iran- New York Times; LSC Grand Ballroom; APR 3 or Live stream at: Col.st/F8NQA; Doors: 4:30 PM, Speech: 5:30 PM; Free ticketed event, reserve tickets in advance at csutix.com; High Security event, expect metal detectors; No bags allowed; Hosted by: The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center, The Office of Inclusive Excellence, and the Office of International Programs; In collaboration with: ASCSU, Ethnic Studies, Libraries, Journalism and Media Communication, University Marketing and Communications, Women and Gender Advocacy Center.
April 4 – City of Fort Collins SWANA Heritage Month Proclamation
Join us in Fort Collin’s City Hall, Council Chambers at City Hall West, 300 Laporte Avenue on April 4th and April 18th to witness the reading of the proclamations to declare April as days for Southwest Asian and North Africa month (April 4th) and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American month(April 18th). Other proclamations may be read between 5:00-5:30PM. Both events will begin at 5:00 PM with a brief statement from the Mayor of the City, Jeni Ardnt. Council meetings start at 6:00 PM. APACC will be taking pictures in the lobby after the Proclamations are read, Attendees are welcome to join the APACC team in the lobby!
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Alternate Text: Proclamation Days; Southwest Asia and North African (SWANA); April 4th, 2023; 5:00 PM; Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA); April 18th, 2023; 5:00 PM; Fort Collins City Hall 300 Laporte Ave, City of Fort Collins, Cultural Services; Asian Pacific American Cultural Center.
April 4 – Movement Series: Tinikling
April 5 – Chai Some Poetry
April 6 – Weston Estate Concert
April 10 – HM T-Shirt Printing ft. designs from Graphic Designer Seojung Lee
April 12 – Movement Series: K-Pop
April 12- Chai to Understand the Songkran Festival
April 13 – Water Festival Crafts
April 16 – HM T-Shirt Printing ft. designs from Graphic Designer Seojung Lee
April 17 – Transcending Sexual Trauma through Yoga Keynote & Practice
April 18 – Transracial Adoptee Experiences Panel
April 18 – APIDA Heritage Month Proclamation
Join us in Fort Collin’s City Hall, Council Chambers at City Hall West, 300 Laporte Avenue on April 4th and April 18th to witness the reading of the proclamations to declare April as days for Southwest Asian and North Africa month (April 4th) and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American month(April 18th). Other proclamations may be read between 5:00-5:30PM. Both events will begin at 5:00 PM with a brief statement from the Mayor of the City, Jeni Ardnt. Council meetings start at 6:00 PM. APACC will be taking pictures in the lobby after the Proclamations are read, Attendees are welcome to join the APACC team in the lobby!
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Alternate Text: Proclamation Days; Southwest Asia and North African (SWANA); April 4th, 2023; 5:00 PM; Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA); April 18th, 2023; 5:00 PM; Fort Collins City Hall 300 Laporte Ave, City of Fort Collins, Cultural Services; Asian Pacific American Cultural Center.
April 19 – Chai to Understand Instruments
April 19 – Eid Henna Night
April 26 – Chai to Hula ft. Janna Yoshimoto & NoCo Hula
April 27 & 28 – SWANA Cuisines at The Foundry
April 28 – Spring Roll
APIDA HM 2022
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March 31 & April 1 – South West Asian and North African (SWANA) Food at the Foundry
APACC and B/AACC are partnering with Housing & Dining to serve a selection of South West Asian and North African foods at the Foundry on March 31st for Lunch and Dinner and April 1st for lunch.
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Alternate Text: APIDA Heritage Month, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American | Taste of Southwest Asian and North African cuisine (SWANA), The Foundry Dining Center (Parmelee side, Root and Passport) | March 31, Lunch 11am-2pm, Dinner 5-8pm | April 1, Lunch 11am-2pm | March 31 Menu: Harissa Chicken Bowls, Sub Majudara for Couscous; Salad Bar: Tabouleh, Fatoush (Salad Bar), Hummus, Dolmas, Olives, Pita Chips; Dessert: Persian Rice Pudding, Baklava | April 1 Menu: Chicken Wot, Shiro Wat, Injera, Kushary, Foul Mudammas; Salad Bar: Salad Bar: Tabouleh, Fatoush (Salad Bar), Hummus, Dolmas, Olives, Pita Chips; Dessert: Persian Rice Pudding, Baklava
April 3 @ 9:00am – Meow Wolf Trip with Eriko Tsogo
Eriko Tsogo is a Mongolian American multidisciplinary artist, educator, cultural producer and DACA recipient born on the steppes of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She is an alumni of Denver School of the Arts, having attained her B.F.A (2012) from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Tufts University. Eriko grew up in Budapest, Hungary and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1999.
Eriko has had numerous art exhibitions, curatorial projects and art residencies throughout the United States. She has been the recipient of ACE Foundation Scholarship, “Juuh” Honorarium by the Mongolian Ministry of Education Culture and Science, Alliance for Artist Communities Fellowship in affiliation with The Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant, and City of Denver Office of Equity and Diversity Grant, and Colorado Creative Industries Artist Grant.
Eriko has worked as the Creative Director at the Mongolian Culture and Heritage Center of Colorado from 2012-2022 where she founded and continues to run the International Yurt Art Residency Program (IYARP).
Eriko has exhibited at the 2019 “Contemporary Mongolian Art Biennial: Innovating Tradition” in Washington DC, 2018 Superfine Art Fair, 2019 Art Basel Miami Beach, and Saatchi’s The Other Art Fair in Brooklyn (2020), Los Angeles (2021) and Chicago (2021). Her animated film “Tears of the Sky” screened at the 2019 Colorado Dragon Film Festival and the 2021 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival.
In 2021, Eriko’s interactive art installation Mongovoo debuted at the Denver Meow Wolf Museum. She has served as Commissioner for the Denver Commission of Cultural Affairs from 2019-2020, and currently serves on the Denver Country Cultural Council. Eriko is represented by Tappan Collective in Los Angeles and Saatchi in New York.
You can find more information at: www.erikotsogo.com
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Alternate Text: APIDA Heritage Month 2022: Stories Through Art Meow Wolf Trip with Eriko Tsogo | April 3 9am
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Alternate Text: APIDA Heritage Month 2022: Stories Told Through Art A Trip to Meow Wolf ft. Artist Eriko Tsogo | Eriko Tsogo is a Mongolian American multidisciplinary artist, educator, cultural producer and DACA recipient born in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Eriko’s interactive art installation, “Mongovoo,” debuted at the Denver Meow World Museum last year. | For more APIDA Heritage Month events and information, please visit apacc.colostate.edu | For reasonable accommodations or questions, please contact ramevents_apacc@colostate.edu
April 5 @ 3:00pm – Green Mask Project with Meow Wolf Mongovoo artist, Eriko Tsogo
The Green Mask workshop seeks to challenge how we perceive Asian Americans in relation to space and environment; to offers a diverse perspective of what it means to be an Asian American in America today through the examination of identity, culture and space. Students in the workshop will have the opportunity to work closely with the artist, Eriko Tsogo. Using recycled materials, masks will be created by students and displayed in the APACC office for an extended period of time.
An art exhibition night and mixer will occur on April 7 and students will have the opportunity to share the meanings of their mask with the community.
There is a limit of 12 students that will be able to participate during the workshop due to the limit in resources. APIDA-identifying students are preferred for this project. If you are unable to attend the workshop, please email An-Ping at ramevents_apacc@mail.colostate.edu so that another student can be notified of the spot opening.
Time: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 3pm-6pm
Location: LSC North Ballroom
Refreshments will be provided during the workshop
Contact ramevents_apacc@mail.colostate.edu for any questions
About Eriko:
Eriko Tsogo is a Mongolian American multidisciplinary artist, educator, cultural producer and DACA recipient born on the steppes of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She is an alumni of Denver School of the Arts, having attained her B.F.A (2012) from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Tufts University. Eriko grew up in Budapest, Hungary and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1999.
Eriko has had numerous art exhibitions, curatorial projects and art residencies throughout the United States. She has been the recipient of ACE Foundation Scholarship, “Juuh” Honorarium by the Mongolian Ministry of Education Culture and Science, Alliance for Artist Communities Fellowship in affiliation with The Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant, and City of Denver Office of Equity and Diversity Grant, and Colorado Creative Industries Artist Grant.
Eriko has worked as the Creative Director at the Mongolian Culture and Heritage Center of Colorado from 2012-2022 where she founded and continues to run the International Yurt Art Residency Program (IYARP).
Eriko has exhibited at the 2019 “Contemporary Mongolian Art Biennial: Innovating Tradition” in Washington DC, 2018 Superfine Art Fair, 2019 Art Basel Miami Beach, and Saatchi’s The Other Art Fair in Brooklyn (2020), Los Angeles (2021) and Chicago (2021). Her animated film “Tears of the Sky” screened at the 2019 Colorado Dragon Film Festival and the 2021 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival.
In 2021, Eriko’s interactive art installation Mongovoo debuted at the Denver Meow Wolf Museum. She has served as Commissioner for the Denver Commission of Cultural Affairs from 2019-2020, and currently serves on the Denver Country Cultural Council. Eriko is represented by Tappan Collective in Los Angeles and Saatchi in New York.
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Alternate Text: APIDA Heritage Month GREEN MASK PROJECT With Meow Wold Mongovoo artist, Eriko Tsogo
April 7 @ 6:00pm – Green Mask Project Art Exhibition & Ramen Mixer
Join the community for the revealing of the Green Mask Project at APACC followed by ramen and games!
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Alternate Text: APIDA Heritage Month Green Mask Project Exhibition and Ramen Mixer | Join the Community for the revealing of the Green Mask Project at APACC followed by ramen and games | When? April 7, 2022, 6:00pm, APACC | For questions, please contact ramevents_apacc@mail.colostate.edu
April 8 @ 7:30pm – Ramadan Iftar
Join Muslim students in breaking their fast in celebration of Ramadan. Open to students, staff, and faculty.
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Alternate Text: Ramadan Iftar | Scan to RSVP | Join Muslim Students in breaking their fast in celebration of Ramada. Open to students, staff, and faculty. | April, 8th 7:30-9:00pm, Johnson Hall 222
April 12 @ 4:00pm – Transracial Adoptee Experiences Panel
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Alternate Text: APIDA Heritage Month | Transracial Adoptee Experiences Panel | April 12th, 4:00-5:00pm, APACC, LSC 333 | Come to hear more about transracial adoptee experiences from panelists Lily Durkee, Natalie Lester, Okee Hanna, Kaia Heer, and Malinda Sloan.
April 14 @ 5:30pm – Indigeneity & Hawaiian Activism: Kapulei Flores
Kapulei Flores is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) from the Moku ʻo Keawe, also known as Hawaiʻi Island. She is a photographer focused on capturing authentic moments and showing a perspective of Hawaiʻi through native eyes. Her goal is to use photography as a tool with activism and perpetuating the culture of Hawaiʻi.
For 10+ years Kapulei along with her family has been involved in the Protect Mauna Kea Movement, which has allowed her to document her family’s journey throughout this movement as well as other frontlines around the world. Through documenting different cultural events, ceremonies, and movements she has had her work and story of Mauna Kea be featured in Teen Vogue, Buzzfeed News, Vox, Ms. Magazine’s 25 under 25, and more. She has helped to put together a series of exhibits with MKEA as well as having her work featured in exhibits like Indigenous Photograph, Photoville, and Illuminative. She recently created a photo series with Malala Fund where she was able to combine her words and photos to create a piece that covered weverything from critical issues in Hawaiʻi, to the beauty of being Hawaiian in Hawaiʻi. In 2021 she was able to give an insight into Hawaiʻi in the Changemakers Summit along with other inspiring activists. As of now she works for Mauna Kea Education and Awareness (MKEA), runs the @protectmaunakea Instagram, as well as having her own photography account called @kapzphotography.
Through photography and social media, she has been able to highlight different phenomenal native leaders and communities who continuously work to protect our land and people.
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Alternate Text: Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month Indigeneity & Hawaiian Activism: Kapulei Flores | April 14 – 5:30pm MT, In-Person: LSC Grey Rock Room, Virtual: Zoom Webinar | Kapulei Flores is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) from the Moku ‘o Keawe, also know as Hawai’i Island. She is a photographer focused on capturing authentic moments, showing a perspective of Hawai’i through native eyes, and using photography as a took with activism and perpetuating a culture of Hawai’i. | For reasonable accommodations or questions, please contact ramevents_nacc@colostate.edu
April 14 & April 15 – Aspen Grille South West Asian and North African (SWANA) Food
Starter: Fatayer, Za’atar
Fatayer translates to pie and can come with many topping/fillings, like spinach cheese and meat. In this menu it is topped/filled with Zaatar, a popular spice in the Middle East, specifically the Levantine (Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria) area. This dish is enjoyed year round however, it tends to be heavily served in special occasions like Ramadan. Zaatar, is a spice mix consisting of sumac, thyme, oregano, marjoram, and toasted sesame seeds. It is then filled or topped in a dough. Fatayer can be compared to empanadas, in fact in Argentina fatayers are called empanadas arabe (Arabic empanadas).
Main: Lamb Kabobs with Persian Rice or Shakshuka with tomato, peppers, and eggs
Lamb Kabobs are also known as shish kabobs, the Turkish translation for roasted meat and skewers. It was believed that it originated in Turkey during the wars, where soldiers would use their swords to grill meat. Despite their origin, Kabobs are enjoyed everywhere in the SWANA region. Kabobs are typically marinated the night before grilling and can include a variety of meat like chicken or beef. The marinade can differ based on the type of meat, in this case the base is onions, olive oil, lemon, and parsley.
Shakshuka is a popular dish throughout the Southwest Asian and North African regions, it was believed to have originated in North Africa, or Yemen. The dish later became a popular Israeli dish due to the Jewish immigrants from North Africa, like Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya. The main ingredients of shakshuka are eggs, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, and garlic. The recipe also comes with spices like cumin and paprika, cayenne pepper or Harissa, a north African hot sauce/paste.
Dessert: Baklava
The history of baklava is difficult to pinpoint, however, early traces of Baklava date to the Assyrian empire (Now northern Iraq and Southeast Turkey), it was later popularized by the ottoman empire and is now enjoyed throughout the SWANA region, as it can be served with different fillings like pistachio or cashews.
April 21 @ 6:00pm – Keynote Speaker: Chanel Miller
Chanel Miller is a writer and artist who received her BA in Literature from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her critically acclaimed memoir, KNOW MY NAME, was a New York Times bestseller, a New York Times Book Review Notable Book, and a National Book Critics Circle Award winner, as well as a best book of 2019 in Time, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, NPR, and People, among others. She is a 2019 Time Next 100 honoree and a 2016 Glamour Woman of the Year honoree under her pseudonym, “Emily Doe.”
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Alternative Text: APIDA Heritage Month Keynote Speaker: Chanel Miller | Zoom Webinar | April 21, 6pm MT, LSC 333 & Zoom
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Alternative text: APIDA Heritage Month Keynote: with Chanel Miller | Zoom Webinar | Chanel Miller is a writer and artist, Her critically acclaimed memoir, “KNOW MY NAME,” was a New York Times bestseller. | For more APIDA Heritage Month events and information, please visit apacc.colostate.edu | For reasonable accommodations or questions, please contact ramevents_apacc@mail.colostate.edu
April Chai to Understand dates are April 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th
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Alternate Text: Chai to Understand April Events | April 4th: The Feast of Resistance – Come learn about Asian American history and progress through food. Lots of snacks and facts! | April 11th: Financial Aid Q&A – An opportunity to ask any questions about FAFSA, scholarships, and all things financial aid, Special Guest Kaia Heer from Financial Aid | April 18th: Gender: What is it? – Brownies, tea, and heteronormativity! A workshop about gender, sex, and sexuality | April 25th: APIDA Stories through Art – A space to share the stories and experiences of Asian Americans through art and expression.
Cookies and tea will be provided, Special Guest Dr. Eric Aoki, Communications | Chai to Understand is on Mondays at 5 PM in LSC 333
Other Events to Check Out during APIDA Heritage Month
March 31 – April1 & April 4-10 – ACT Film Festival
Connecting at the intersection of culture, art, and social justice – Colorado State University’s ACT Human Rights Film Festival brings the best and most recent human rights cinema to northern Colorado. Through the shared experience of film and conversation, ACT cultivates empathy and new perspectives.
For information, the view the festival schedule, and to purchase passes, please visit actfilmfest.colostate.edu.
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Alternate Text: Seventh Annual act. Human Rights Film Festival | March 31 – April 3, 2022, in-person, Fort Collins | April 4-10, 2022, virtual, watch from home
April 15 & 16 – CSU Spring Dance Concert
Join us as we celebrate our return to live dance performances with artistic and theatrical creations by CSU Dance faculty, Judy Bejarano, Chung-Fu Chang, and Madeline Harvey. Student choreographed selections will be featured as well as the work of internationally revered choreographer and guest artist, Thomas Vincent.
More information and tickets here.
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Alternate Text: The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Presents | An extraordinary performance of innovative, contemporary, and classical dance presented by students, faculty, and guest artists | Apr 15 through Apr 16 | For tickets and streaming information: csuartsrickets.com | Spring Dance | School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
APIDA HM 2021
April 2 – APIDAHM Premier: Performance by Polynesian Party Planners
Kalama Polynesian Dancers is a Professional Polynesian Entertainment Dance Group. They have performed throughout Colorado and all over the U.S. in private events and also public events for the Denver Broncos, Colorado Mammoth, Colorado Dragon Boat and more! They are also affiliated with the Nonprofit Halau Kalama. Halau Kalama’s Dance Studio is located in Aurora, Colorado. They teach Hula, Tahitian, New Zealand, and Samoan dance to children and adults. They also teach speciality classes for Tahitian Drumming and Fire Knife Spinning. Their online platform is called Raqs Online where anyone all over the world can learn how to dance.
They are dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of Native Pacific Islands’ culture and heritage through music, dance, language, and education. Members of Hālau Kalama collaborate and strive to entertain as well as enlighten all communities who wish to experience the “ALOHA SPIRIT.”
The video will be available throughout the month of April. Please take time to fill out the survey below. We would love to hear your feedback! Enjoy the performances!
You can find more information at http://www.halaukalama.com/
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbJqdZI5iJ8
April 6-9 – Aspen Grille Luncheon
1st Course
Lentil Soup (Southern India): A vegan lentil soup from southern India. No allergies of concern
2nd Course (served with Naan and rice) Choice of:
Pork Vindaloo (Spicy) (Western India): A spicy/tangy/sweet dish from western India is incredibly well balanced. The Sauce is chile-based with tamarind and vinegar. Allergies/aversions of concern: Meat
Chicken Biryani Hyderbad (South Central): A nice and light chicken and rice dish that is sweet and savory with caramelized onions, yogurt, and some seasonings.Allergies/aversions of concern: Meat and Dairy
Paneer Korma (Northern India): Sweet and savory with paneer cheese cooked in a creamy sauce consisting primarily of coconut, cashews, tomato, and cream. Allergies/aversions of concern: Dairy and nuts
3rd Course
Kheer (Northern India): A light and fresh rice pudding with cardamom, coconut being the main flavors. The dish is garnished with almonds and pistachios, but these can be omitted upon request. Allergies/aversions of concern: Dairy and nuts
April 8 @ 6pm – APIDAHM Keynote: Hasan Minhaj
Hasan Minhaj was the host and creator of the weekly comedy show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj that premiered on Netflix in October 2018. The series explored the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity through his unique comedic voice. The show received a 2019 Peabody Award, a 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Motion Design,” and was recognized for a 2020 Television Academy Honor.
In 2017, Minhaj earned rave reviews for his performance hosting the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and for his one-hour Netflix comedy special Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King, which earned him a 2018 Peabody Award. A first generation American, Minhaj joined The Daily Show with Jon Stewart as a correspondent in November 2014, where he was Jon’s last hire. He continued on in that role after Trevor Noah took over as host the following year and remained on the show through August 2018.
You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter @hasanminhaj
April 9 @ 12pm – Alumni Virtual Drop-In Event
Join us for our Alumni drop in event! If you can come for the whole time or only stay for a minute we welcome you to join us!
April 19 @ 6pm – Eriko Tsogo: Culture & Identity in Contemporary Mongolian Art
Eriko Tsogo is a Mongolian American cross-disciplinary artist, art management professional and DACA recipient born on the steppes of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She is an alumni of Denver School of the Arts, having attained her B.F.A (2012) from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Tufts University. Eriko grew up in Budapest, Hungary and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1999.
Eriko has had numerous art shows, curatorial projects and art residencies throughout the United States and Mongolia. She has been the recipient of ACE Foundation scholarship (2008-2012), “Juuh” Honorarium by the Mongolian Ministry of Education Culture and Science (2016), Alliance for Artist Communities Fellowship in affiliation with The Joan Mitchell Foundation (2018), Denver Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Mini Grant (2019, 2020), and City of Denver Office of Equity and Diversity grant (2019).
Since 2012, Eriko has worked as the Creative Director at the Mongolian Culture and Heritage Center of Colorado, where she oversees education, community engagement, and programming. She is a passionate advocate for advancing racial and cultural justice through the arts. Her animated short film “Tears of the Sky” premiered at the 2019 Colorado Dragon Film Festival. She was a guest speaker at the TEDxMileHigh RESET Adventure “Immigration In America” (Denver, 2018).
Eriko was one of twenty-five international Mongolian artists selected to be part of “Contemporary Mongolian Art Biennial: Innovating Tradition” (The World Bank in Washington, DC, 2019). She collaborated with Motus Theater for the “UndocuAmerica Performance & Media Project” (Boulder, 2019). Eriko was invited to participate in the 2019 “I Stand With Immigrants” program at the 2019 Miami Art Basel powered by FWD.us.
In 2021, Eriko and BETART Collective’s interactive art installation “Mongovoo” is due for permanent exhibition at the Meow Wolf Museum in Denver. She has served as Commissioner for the Office of Denver Commission of Cultural Affairs under Mayor B. Hancock from 2019-2020. Eriko is represented internationally by Tappan Collective in Los Angeles.
You can find more information at: www.erikotsogo.com
April 22 @ 6pm – Adoptee Connections
Transracial and transnational APIDA adoptees and their families and friends are invited to gather and connect with other adoptees at CSU and in the community.
