We honor the diverse cultures of Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and Desi Americans (APIMEDA) on TU's campus and beyond.
The APIMEDA diaspora comprises nearly 100 countries from North Africa to Asia and the islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. The term expands traditional AAPI affinity groupings to be more inclusive of Middle Eastern and Desi Americans. We recognize the broad experiences and contributions of these distinct ethnicities and cultures, and celebrate the many ways APIMEDA community members make TU more vibrant.
As TU’s inaugural associate provost for research and dean of graduate studies, Sidd Kaza is bringing TU’s vision for transformative research to life, inspiring faculty and students to create knowledge for the public good.
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As an appointee to the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, Associate Professor Arundhati Rao employs her personal history of philanthropy to inspire others to give back to their communities.
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Director of Student Health Services Yu-Ling Shao is developing new programs and partnerships—as well as strengthening existing ones—to educate and empower all TU students to achieve long-term health, wellness and life satisfaction.
Q&A with Yu-Ling Shao
All Tigers deserve to live in an environment where they can feel safe and thrive. We condemn hate speech and racist behavior of any kind.
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Professor Petra Tsuji co-directs TU’s Women in Science Program, which is expanding the recruitment and retention of female students and faculty in the sciences.
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Supported by TU professors and mentors, P.D. Nguyen propelled herself into research on digital forensics, earning a position at the U.S. Department of Defense.
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As co-chairs of the Asian Faculty & Staff Association, Cristina Packard and Atika Syed are creating community and fostering a sense of belonging at TU.
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The Asian Arts & Culture Center (AA&CC) opened its doors in 1971, showcasing Asian stories, arts and culture to challenge stereotypes and strengthen cultural understanding amid the Vietnam War. AA&CC hosts year-round programs, exhibitions and events that offer unique perspectives on the human experience.
Programs and exhibitions History of AA&CC
Assistant professor of computer & information sciences Subrata Acharya is improving the security of medical records.
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Fueled by a passion for psychology, Yanna Taboada ’21 proctored a service-learning course to uncover the unique needs of neurodiverse populations at TU.
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Visual anthropologist Harjant Gill shares his research on masculinity in Indian society to help bring enlightenment and change.
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TU students identify as Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
TU faculty and staff members identify as Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
APIMEDA affinity groups on TU's campus
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Celebrate the Station North neighborhood's constantly evolving identities as Koreatown, arts district and creative hub.
6 p.m., WV Commons Ballroom A
Celebrate the Eid holiday with performances, food, henna and fun. Open to everyone! Hosted by the Muslim Student Association.
6:30 p.m., UU room 322
A special ceremony honoring TU graduates within the APIMEDA community. Open to friends and family of APIMEDA graduates. Hosted by the Center for Student Diversity.
