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2025
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Celebrating APIDA Month With Exciting Lineup of Events

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In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month, Cal State San Marcos’ APIDA Student Life is partnering with campus organizations to present an exciting lineup of events.   

Everyone is invited to participate in the following events. 

 

Book Talk and Signing  

April 15, 4 p.m., USU 2310-B 

Come join us for a book talk and signing of Jade Hidle's newly published memoir, “Hair.” The first 30 attendees will receive a free copy of the book, which details how various mental illnesses are compounded by histories of racism, from the Vietnam War to the COVID-19 pandemic. With honesty and humor, “Hair: A Lai Mỹ Memoir” is a story of how breaking cycles is an ongoing process of becoming a daughter and mother. 

 

APIDA Cultural Festival 

April 18, 5 p.m., USU Forum Plaza  

Enjoy free food, cultural performances, music and more!  RVSP to receive a free parking pass for the event.  

 

Spill the Tea: Appropriation vs. Appreciation  

April 21, 3 p.m., USU 3200 

 

Pasifika Luncheon  

April 29, noon, USU 3200 

 

Lei Workshop  

May 1, noon, Forum Plaza  

  

APIDA Recognition Ceremony  

May 5, 5:30 p.m., USU Ballroom  

This is the 19th annual APIDA recognition ceremony celebrating spring graduates. RSVP by April 25 to participate and receive a free APIDA stole!  

Media Contact

Eric Breier, Interim Assistant Director of Editorial and External Affairs

ebreier@csusm.edu | Office: 760-750-7314