a close up of the mural on building 32 with blue and orange tree rings and mushrooms

Asian and Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU)

About APISU

Honoring the identities, culture and traditions of the people from the continent of Asia to the vast seafaring nations of Oceania and the stories that connect the lives, people and communities from the Philippines in the east to Rapa Nui in the west.

Join Us!

We meet in the Multicultural Center (MCC), Building 1, Room 206. Our fall meeting schedule will be coming soon! For more information, please email raesi@lanecc.edu.

See other upcoming APISU & multicultural events on our Events Calendar.

students laughing and crafting Filipino parols at an APISU event in the MCC

APISU students make parols, a traditional Filipino craft. 

a Vietnamese young man shoots a selfie with guest speaker Bill Imada at an APISU event

Guest speaker, Bill Imada, a marketing and advertising expert, poses with a student after a lecture on campus.

Meet Your Coordinator

Kumu Iwalani Raes

Kumu Iwalani Raes

raesi@lanecc.edu

Hello! I'm here to help you navigate college life! APISU not only helps you find resources and services, but we also offers a variety of opportunities to learn about Asian and Pacific Islander culture, values, and traditions.

Resources and Links

  • Coming soon!

Contact APISU

Inside building 1 - main campus
Lane Community College
Asian and Pacific Islander American Student Program
Building 1, Room 206
4000 East 30th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97405-0640

Building 1, Room 206

Coordinador del Programa de Estudiantes Americanos de Asia y las Islas del Pacifico: Kumu Iwalani Raes: (541) 463-3245
Appointments and advising available virtually and in-person beginning Fall Term of each academic year. Contact Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty Advisor and Program Coordinator for available days and times in Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
(541) 463-3245