Building Belonging: Understanding the AANHPI Student Experience

Description: Join us for a session hosted by Dr. Angela Kong, Interim Project Director of AANHPI Initiatives, and facilitated by Behavioral Health Counselor, Alison Ratermann.

Date: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

Time: 2:00PM to 3:00PM

Location: Palomar College, San Marcos Campus, NB-2

APIDA Connect

Description: Connect with CSUSM and Palomar APIDA for a resource sharing mixer! Meet students, staff and build meaningful connections. Enjoy boba too!

Date: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30PM

Location: Palomar College, Library Resource Center, Room 438

Growing Up Japanese American: Searching for Cultural Identity and Discovering Oneself

Presenter: Professor Jacob Shiba

Description: Join us with Professor Shiba as he shares about his family’s journey to find cultural identity in the wake of Japanese Internment during World War II and the undeniable parallels we see today.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: TBD