A Seat at the Table: Bridging Our Worlds
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 23, 2026
Time: 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Location: Palomar College, San Marcos Campus, NB-2
We are hoping to gather a good amount of donated instant ramen/noodle bowls in a variety of flavors to share at our Ramen Bar. The ramen bowls can be dropped off at Angela’s office LRC-223 or Monica’s office LRC-113, preferably by April 22 at 5pm.
The Long Game: Vision and Persistence from the Deaflympics to Hollywood
Presenter: Professor Joshua Gray
Description: From the high-stakes basketball courts of the US Deaflympics to the sets of Hollywood, Professor Joshua Gray has spent a career making the invisible visible. While his historic “firsts” as an international-born Asian Deaf leader have broken records and glass ceilings, the true story lives in the “unseen work.” This session pulls back the curtain on the “long game” of advocacy. It moves beyond the highlight reels to explore the raw reality of cultural navigation: the moments of isolation, the strategic negotiations, and the stamina required to stay at the table when the doors are closed. Join us for an exploration of courage and resilience—not as a loud declaration, but as a steady, visual commitment to building pathways where none existed before.
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Palomar College, San Marcos Campus, LRC-116
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: Palomar College, San Marcos Campus, LRC-116
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Description: Discover the Art of Chinese Calligraphy! Join us for a hands-on experience where you’ll learn basic writing techniques and practice creating beautiful Chinese characters.
No prior experience needed
All materials provided
RSVP Required
Facilitated by: Mingyao Xu & Wei Zhang
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: San Marcos Campus
Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.
Cultivating Gratitude & Self-Compassion
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.
Explore cultural expressions of gratitude and self-compassion. Practice tools to help your inner radiance thrive through finals and beyond.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Location: Palomar College, San Marcos Campus, NB-2
Chinese Calligraphy
Description: Discover the Art of Chinese Calligraphy! Join us for a hands-on experience where you’ll learn basic writing techniques and practice creating beautiful Chinese characters.
No prior experience needed
All materials provided
RSVP Required
Facilitated by: Mingyao Xu & Wei Zhang
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Rancho Bernardo Education Center
Space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot.
Mālama Pono: Culture, Connection and Celebration
Description: ‘Umeke warmly invites your students, faculty, and staff to our upcoming events Mālama Pono: Culture, Connection and Celebration a free community program taking place May 9–10, 2026 across Oceanside.
Rooted in the Hawaiian values of mālama (to care for, protect, and nurture) and pono (to live with balance, integrity, and responsibility), this two-day program brings together cultural learning, ocean connection, and community. The weekend will feature a variety of experiences including ocean-based activities, cultural demonstrations, and an evening program of poetry, movement, and heritage.
We would be honored to welcome members of your campus community to join us in exploring how cultural knowledge and shared experiences can deepen our understanding of care for ourselves, for one another, and for the places we call home. All events are free and open to the public, though some activities require advance registration due to limited capacity.
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 and Sunday, May 10, 2026
Location: Various locations
Saturday, May 9
9AM – Buccaneer Beach
12:30PM – Mission Branch Library or join virtually via Zoom
6PM – Oceanside Museum of Art
Sunday, May 10
8:30AM – Oceanside Harbor Beach
9AM – Oceanside Harbor Boat Launch with Outrigger Canoe Club
11AM – California Surf Museum
4th Annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Graduates Celebration 2026
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Student Union, Palomar College Main Campus, San Marcos, CA
Free Event Parking: Parking Lots 1 & 2
Deadline to Sign Up: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Scan the QR code or follow the link below to RSVP. We will provide food and entertainment for you and your guests. You will be presented with a beautiful graduation stole to symbolize the strength of your Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander culture in helping you achieve this accomplishment.