The Spaces In Between
What does it mean to be Asian Pacific Islander Desi American? This fundamental question of APIDA identity has been met with answers as diverse as the community membership itself. On one hand, we are defined as having social and geographic ties to both America and our respective ethnic homelands. On the other hand, APIDA identity is a political identity defined relative to other communities of color in a White dominated society. In either case, we can be found in The Spaces in Between. This April 2021, APIDA Heritage Month will be exploring the many ways that APIDA identity is shaped both within and outside the community. The Spaces in Between will center on the lived experiences of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans to illustrate how identity continues to be situated and reimagined in a changing world. Join us as we bridge The Spaces in Between us within the APIDA community!
Due to Covid-19 and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) federal guidelines for practicing social distancing due to health and wellness concerns we will be focused on celebrating the APIDA community and hosting events virtually. For more information, please contact us at apidasc@studentlife.wisc.edu. Follow us on Social Media @uwapidasc. #apidahm #apidahm2021 #studentlife
Opening Event — Thursday, April 1st
VIRTUAL APIDA HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Community Discussion
The APIDA Heritage Month Committee invites you to join us for our fourth annual Kick-off Event: the APIDA Heritage Festival! Join us in a community discussion between our diverse 32 APIDA Student Organizations to celebrate the beginning of APIDA Heritage Month 2021. Reflecting on our theme for the month, APIDA Heritage Month hopes to bridge The Spaces In Between the APIDA community and celebrate the heterogeneity and diversity of our many cultures. Please sign up by March 28th @ 11:59 PM CST. 7–8 p.m. Information: 262-4503, apidasc@studentlife.wisc.edu