Monday, May 10

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Resiliency within the Asian American Pacific Islander Communities 

FLEX and CPGU Offered

Co-Presented by Mike Dulay, Professor of Psychology and Social Sciences Division Chair

Richard Kamei, Professor of Sociology and Sociology Department Chair

Description: Recently, the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) communities have experienced a significant rise in anti-AAPI bias and hate crimes. In order to understand the current socio-political situation, this presentation will explore the factors associated with the long history of anti-AAPI sentiments and actions within the United States.

Sponsored by the GCC Foundation

Wednesday, May 12

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

The Asian American Movement: Past, Present, and Future

 FLEX and CPGU Offered

Co-Presented by Mo Nishida, Eddie Wong, Jo Zhou, and Richard Kamei 

Description: In this dialogue, attendees will walk away with greater knowledge of the social movements associated with Asian American community within the past 60 years. They will discuss these social movements within a socio-historical context and also share their personal experiences being on the ground advocating for various efforts for the Asian American community. Faculty will broaden their understanding of the Asian American experience as it relates to social activism which can help them better serve Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).  

Sponsored by the GCC Foundation

Thursday, May 13

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Authentic Storytelling

FLEX and CPGU Offered

Presented by Jerry Won, Founder and CEO of Just Like Media

Description: Jerry Won, founder of Just Like Media, will share his story and lessons from finding his true purpose and mission in authentic storytelling pivoting away from traditional paths of academia and corporate life. Faculty who attend this presentation will walk away with a greater sense of how to nurture their students' passions through Jerry's narrative and experience. 

Sponsored by Cultural Diversity

Friday, May 14

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Overcoming the Colonial Mindset: Resiliency and the Filipino-American Identity 

FLEX and CPGU Offered

Presented by Mike Dulay, Professor of Psychology and Social Sciences Division Chair

Hosted by the History Student Association

Description: Mike Dulay will provide an analysis of the psychological and historical factors that combine to form the Filipino-American Identity. This presentation will shed light on the “colonial mindset” and explore its negative effects on developing a strong ethnic identity and self-efficacy. 

Sponsored by the GCC Foundation

Tuesday, May 18

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Resiliency through Organizational Change 

FLEX Offered

Facilitated by Aileen Louie, Vice President of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles

Description: Aileen Louie will discuss her experiences as a student, mother, and advocate for justice movements within the AAPI Community.  Learn what it takes to balance personal and professional needs while maintaining a commitment to resiliency within the AAPI Community. 

Sponsored by the GCC Foundation

Wed., May 19

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Sharing Our Stories of Resilience: Student Panel

FLEX and CPGU Offered

Co-Facilitated by Paolo Banaag, Academic and Career Counselor

Elise Dulay, President of Associated Students of Glendale Community College (ASGCC)

Description: In this Asian American student panel, guests will be able to widen their understanding of our Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi (APIDA) students on campus. We are providing APIDA students the platform to share their own unique experiences. Students will also share what Asian Pacific American Heritage Month means to them.

 Sponsored by Associated Students of
Glendale Community College

Thursday, May 20

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

APIDA Professional Career Panel

FLEX and CPGU Offered

Co-Facilitated by Paolo Banaag, Academic and Career Counselor

Stephanie Yau, Adjunct Career Counselor

Hazel Ramos, Professor of History and History Department Chair

Description: The APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) Professional Career Panel will provide an opportunity for faculty and students to hear directly from APIDA professionals about their experiences with navigating the world of work. This panel will specifically highlight the salience of intersectional APIDA identities and their influence on our panelists' career development. This panel event aims to help faculty empower and validate our APIDA students through cultural representation and the illumination of successful and established APIDA voices.  

Sponsored by the GCC Foundation

Tuesday, May 25

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Origami Night

Presented by Elise Dulay

Description: Elise is a current GCC student and serves as the President of the Associated Students of Glendale Community College and Student Trustee. She will be leading a class on origami folding. Participants will learn about the origin of origami, the legend of the thousand paper cranes, and also learn basic origami folds. Join this activity to decompress before finals week!

Sponsored by Associated Student of
Glendale Community College

Wednesday, May 26

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

De-Colonizing Yoga

FLEX Offered

Presented by Melissa Shah

Description: Melissa (she/her) is a first generation Indian-American yoga therapist who is in love with adapting yoga to the individual and studying Ayurveda. She believes that yoga doesn't need to be stripped of its culture and history in order for it to be palatable and beneficial to others. She is deeply interested in the intersection of yoga and social justice, and works to make feeling well accessible to all, but especially those who are often left out of the wellness conversation. 

Sponsored by GCC Foundation

Thursday, May 27

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Guided Healing Meditation With SoulTree 

FLEX Offered

Facilitated by SoulTree, Founder of Soultree Holistic Healing Arts and Activations

Description: The recent increase in hate crimes towards the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) communities has significantly affected the mental and emotional health of many Asian Americans. Soultree, Founder of Soultree Holistic Healing Arts and Activations, will provide a safe non-judgmental space as they guide audience members through a healing and grounding meditation practice. This guided meditation aims to provide a healing space for AAPI individuals and allies to process their fear, anger, and anxiety in this challenging time. Special attention will be paid to cultivating resilience in the face of uncertainty through mindfulness and reflection. 

 Sponsored by Cultural Diversity

Friday, May 28

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Eastern Healing Practices Workshop

FLEX and CPGU Offered

Facilitated by Wendy Yu

Description: Wendy Yu is a lecturer, author and clinician in the fields of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and functional medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Rutgers University, Master’s degree and doctorate of traditional Chinese medicine from Samra University and Five Branches University, respectively. Wendy specializes in the fields of women’s health and reproduction and has a special interest in epigenetic influences on fetal and childhood development. She was the first acupuncturist to be awarded hospital privileges at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and established the pediatric acupuncture program in the department of Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine. She has been in clinical practice for over 20 years.

 Sponsored by Cultural Diversity