UW Madison APIDA Student Center

STUDY JAM! Come to the Red Gym to study in the MSC and Identity Centers for finals and food on Tuesday, May 10th from 5pm-10pm! Thank you to ACTS for providing academic resources! Self care activities, snacks and food will be provided throughout the evening. Let's finish this semester strong!!!

For questions or accommodations, please call 608-262-4503 or email [email protected].

The APIDA (Asian Pacific Island Desi American) Student Center and the APIDA Alumni Affinity Group is celebrating all our APIDA scholars who will be graduating! This reception will recognize the academic accomplishments and journey through food, refreshments, cap decorating, and being in community. Please RSVP* for this event to ensure we are able to accommodate all who wish to join.
https://tinyurl.com/APIDArecep22

Monday, May 5th, 2022
4PM-6PM
Multicultural Student Center - Student Lounge
Red Gym, Second Floor, 716 Langdon St

*Should you have any changes to your RSVP for this event, please know that we understand your decision if you no longer wish to attend. Please notify us by emailing: [email protected] so we can update numbers accordingly.

For questions and accommodations, please email [email protected] or contact (608) 262-4503.

The APIDA Heritage Month Planning Committee and the Asian American Student Union (AASU) invite you to the third annual APIDA Gala! This will be a formal banquet in celebration of APIDA Heritage Month with social activities, performances, a keynote speaker, and an awards ceremony. Invite your friends and nominate outstanding APIDA students for a Gala Award by Friday, April 15th @ 11:59 pm!
Gala Award Nominations: http://Tinyurl.com/APIDAGalaAwards22

The event is free and open to the public. Please indicate your attendance by RSVPing by Tues., April 19th.
https://tinyurl.com/APIDAgala2022

Location: Symphony Room, Gordon Dining and Event Center
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Information: Gordon Dining Hall is wheelchair accessible. For questions and accommodations, please email [email protected].

Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous Vaisakhi!

Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is an ancient festival of Punjabis observed on April 13th (sometime the 14th), marking the Solar New Year and celebrating spring harvest. It is regionally known by many names but celebrated in broadly similar ways by South Asian communities, such as Hindus and Punjabis.

The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month Planning Committee is excited to officially announce our main Heritage Month Speaker: Thuy!

Thuy is a rising R&B musician who is recognized as an emerging artist making their mark in 2022. This Bay Area songwriter and singer currently has 2.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3R80OE4RViOWbnuvqh0j8a. Thuy identifies as Vietnamese American and considers her parents – who came to the US as refugees – to be her biggest inspiration. She is a strong advocate of being true to yourself and uses her music as a channel for others to feel empowered to find strength in themselves and strive toward their dreams. For more information visit: https://www.thuymusic.com/.

This event will take place on Wednesday, April 27th at the Sett (Union South)! Doors open at 6:30pm and will be free and open to all UW-Madison affiliates and the general public. For questions and accommodations, please email [email protected] or contact (608) 262-4503.