Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, South Asian (APIMESA) Heritage Month
APIMESA Heritage Month celebrates and honors the many cultures and contributions of the Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and South Asian communities. Our schedule of events below is a mix educational with social, and includes literature, music, dance, history, spirituality, and the examination of the various pieces of identity.
SCHEDULE
Queer People of Color Display
Monday, March 30th- Friday, April 3rd * 11:00AM * Hood Café, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
A photographical and informational exhibit on the history and issues that Queer People of Color face. Come to learn and participate in the interactive activities.
Dinner and a Movie
Wednesday, April 8th * 6:30PM-830PM * Meneely 301
"The Legend of Sigh" is a feminist film from Iran that offers a fascinating portrait on the issues Iranian women face in their day-to-day lives. Dinner is provided.
Dim Sum and Boston Chinatown Trip
Saturday, April 11th * 9:00AM-5:00PM * Meadows Parking Lot for pick up
AAC will take you to Boston's very own Chinatown and eat delicious dim sum. Dim sum, literally meaning "touch the heart", is the name for a Chinese cuisine which involves a wide range of light dishes served alongside Chinese tea. Then everyone gets free time to explore Chinatown themselves! Discover the various stores, bakeries and markets. A $5 fee is required. Contact wade_scott@wheatonma.edu for a reservation.
iLL-Literacy
Wednesday, April 15th * 7:00PM * Cole Memorial Chapel
A collective of poets, emcees, and well-rounded fresh individuals with a mission that seems simple enough: to have something to say and for people not only to listen, but participate. Call it spoken word, call it hip-hop theater, but never call it typical. Artists include Adriel Luis, Dahlak Brathwaite, and Nico Cary.
Learning to Live with Iran: Cultural Awareness and the U.S.
Thursday, April 16th * 5:00PM * Hindle Auditorium, Science Center
A lecture about the past, present and future relations with the United States and Iran. Featuring Professor Beeman of the anthropology department at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Boston Activist Web Showcase
Monday, April 20th-Friday, April 24th * 11:00AM * Hood Café, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
An interactive poster display showcasing a series of Boston activists within the Queer-Asian Community.
Comedian: Vidur Kapur
Friday, April 24th * 8:00PM * The Loft, Balfour-Hood Campus Center
An international sensation with edgy, urban, groundbreaking comedy which focuses on personal experiences as a gay, Indian immigrant, Vidur Kapur has been featured on Logo and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist.
Holi
Friday, May 1st * 2:00PM * Cole Memorial Chapel Basement
A Hindu holiday tradition that celebrates the coming of spring where water balloons and colored powder are thrown at one another. There will also be traditional Indian snacks, sweets and music.
Byblos
Friday, May 1st * TENTATIVE TIME 5:00PM * Meadows Parking Lot for pick up
Join the EECS Quad in their celebration of APIMESA at the restaurant Byblos, for a masterpiece in Middle Eastern food, culture and dancing! Sample new foods, learn about the origins of belly dancing, and have an all-around good time. Contact fecteau_marybeth@wheatonma.edu for a reservation. Please check website for updates.
Presented by the APIMESA Planning Committee in collaboration with Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning, Office of Student Life, EECS Quad, SGA, the Alliance, Education Council, Asian American Coalition, Interfaith Alliance, WWCPC, and Pride Weeks Planning Committee.
For questions regarding APIMESA, please contact our student intern Greg Thompson '10.