Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In 1990, President George W. Bush designated May as Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. in 1843. Many colleges and universities celebrate this heritage month in April while students are still on campus.
Cultural Events 2022
AAPI Heritage Month Keynote Address featuring Dr. Sumie Okazaki
Please join the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Asian American Pacific Islander Association, and the Idaho Asia Institute at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 for an Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Keynote Address featuring New York University Professor Dr. Sumie Okazaki.

Bamboo and Barbed Wire" with Director Karen Day
Please join the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Moscow Human Rights Commission for a screening of Bamboo and Barbed Wire by Idaho filmmaker Karen Day. Afterwards, join us in conversation with Karen and Katie Niemann, President of the Boise Valley Japanese American Citizens League.

Events Sponsored by the University of Idaho Office of Multicultural Affairs, Asian American Pacific Islander Association, Women's Center, and Center for Volunteerism and Social Action