Honoring Asian and Pacific Islander multicultural identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences at Lane
The Asian and Pacific Islander Student Programs at the Multicultural Center (located in Bldg 1 Room 206) is the home of the Asian and Pacific Islander student programs and the Asian and Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU) and is the center for connection, advocacy and support of all self-identified Asian and Pacific Islander students and A/PI campus community as well as campus allies at Lane Community College (LCC) to meet, talk, celebrate, collaborate, learn, promote and encourage awareness of the diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, practices, traditions and indigenous ways of knowing at LCC. The Asian and Pacific Islander Student Programs and APISU is served along with the guidance of faculty program coordinator and advisor Kumu Iwalani Raes at raesi@lanecc.edu.
Advising Hours and Availability
Spring Term 2025
We warmly welcome YOU, our new and continuing Lane Asian American and Pacific Islander Titans, to Lane Community College 2024/2025 academic year! We look forward to brainstorming with you for fresh ideas, positive energy and collaboration with fellow students and staff for the many campus and student engagements and learning opportunities this term and throughout all through the upcoming terms during this academic year.
From weekly meetings to connect our A/PI students and to hone skills for leadership development, to a wide array of campus engagements rich with the cultural beauty and indigenous values of the extensive and diverse A/PI perspectives of APISUʻs student membership, we warmly invite you to the many shared learning opportunities just by being part of all that APISU is in our Lane campus. Who is APISU? YOU are!
Schedule of Events and Activities
APISU Weekly Meetings: Spring Term 2025
APISU Membership and Leadership Planning Meetings. Please contact APISU advisor at raesi@lanecc.edu for more information and Zoom link.
Week 1: Welcome Week (March 31-April 4)
March 31 (Monday): First day of instruction for Spring term 2025.
April 1 (Tuesday): APISU Spring Welcome, 12-1pm (Multicultural Center 1/206). Come to the Multicultural Center and stop by to meet and say hello to your APISU student leaders and advisor. We will be here to greet and welcome you to a brand new term and let you know about the many resources available at the Multicultural Center as a Lane student as well as and let you know how you can be part of all the student engagements for APISU this term. Coffee, tea, and snacks provided by Asian and Pacific Islander Student Union and the Multicultural Center.
April 2 (Wednesday): Nā Moʻōlelo O Ka Waʻa (Canoe Stories): An Intercultural Conversation, 2pm-3:30pm (in-person and Zoom). Canoe Stories is back this term! Come join this important conversation as we open the space to share the stories in the rich and complex diversity of our indigenous peoples in our Asian and Pacific Islander voices of students, staff, and community.
Week 2: Discover Your Campus Resources (April 7-11)
April 9 (Wednesday): Nā Moʻōlelo O Ka Waʻa (Canoe Stories): An Intercultural Conversation, 2pm-3:30pm (in-person and Zoom). Canoe Stories is back this term! Come join this important conversation as we open the space to share the stories in the rich and complex diversity of our indigenous peoples in our Asian and Pacific Islander voices of students, staff, and community.
April 10 (Thursday): APISU Meet ʻn Mingle Luncheon, 12pm-1pm. Connect with fellow API students this term with a delicious catered lunch. Reserve your spot and signup through the "Schedule of Events and Activities" link above or speak with an APISU Student Leader at the MCC.
Week 3: Walk the Path (April 14-18)
Youʻve found your classes, got acquainted with the syllabi of all your courses and found that awesome spot to hang out and study. What once was new is getting comfortably familiar and you can now concentrate on everything else and accustomed to the routine of college life. Time to meet more people and have more conversations!
April 15 (Tuesday): APISU Board Games & Good Vibes, 12pm-2pm (in-person), MCC 1/206. Come hangout with fellow students with snacks and fun board games in a comfy and welcoming spot on campus.
April 16 (Wednesday): Nā Moʻōlelo O Ka Waʻa (Canoe Stories): An Intercultural Conversation, 2pm-3:30pm (in-person and Zoom). Canoe Stories is back this term! Come join this important conversation as we open the space to share the stories in the rich and complex diversity of our indigenous peoples in our Asian and Pacific Islander voices of students, staff, and community.
Week 4: Make Connections (April 21-25)
Week 2 was all about campus resources and areas or offices at Lane who are there to help you with tutoring, scholarships, advising, and even where to Chill Out (Zen Den). This weekʻs all about finding others with same interest and community. Enter the student orgs (like APISU!).
April 22 (Tuesday): APISU Lights-Movie-Snacks, 12pm-2pm (in-person), MCC 1/206. Come hangout with fellow students with snacks and a fun film in a comfy and welcoming spot on campus.
April 23 (Wednesday): Nā Moʻōlelo O Ka Waʻa (Canoe Stories): An Intercultural Conversation, 2pm-3:30pm (in-person and Zoom). Canoe Stories is back this term! Come join this important conversation as we open the space to share the stories in the rich and complex diversity of our indigenous peoples in our Asian and Pacific Islander voices of students, staff, and community.
Week 5: Create & Nurture Relationships (April 28-May 2)
April 30 (Wednesday): Nā Moʻōlelo O Ka Waʻa (Canoe Stories): An Intercultural Conversation, 2pm-3:30pm (in-person and Zoom; Conference Room 1/212). Canoe Stories is back this term! Come join this important conversation as we open the space to share the stories in the rich and complex diversity of our indigenous peoples in our Asian and Pacific Islander voices of students, staff, and community. NOTE: This event will be held in the conference room in 1/212.
May 1 (Thursday): APISU Celebrates APIHM with Traditional Crafts (Hawaiian-style Lei Making), 12-2pm (1/212). Participants requested to register in advance to reserve your space and supplies. Please contact raesi@lanecc.edu for more information.
Week 6: Honor and Celebrate (May 5-9)
May 6 (Tuesday, several times and locations, see below): APISU Celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APIHM) with Keynote Speaker, Bill Imada. APISU helps bring awareness to our campus community of cultures in our Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Come and participate in many campus activities today--make a choice to broaden your understanding of learning, life and culture. Several events on campus today with special guest speaker, Bill Imada (sponsored by Lane Workforce Development department).
Schedule for Tuesday May 6:
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.--Bagels with Bill at J&J Java (CEN Atrium, 2nd floor). Free coffee and bagels for students.
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.--Luncheon with Bill Imada (ITEC, Bldg 33 Room 330). Free lunch for students.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.--"Expanding Your Table: Building Your Personal Brand" (Bldg 19 Room 226). All are welcome!
Week 11: Finals Week (June 9-13)
Wishing you all the best on your finals and congratulations on completing this academic year!
Commencement 2025: June 14 (Saturday)
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APISU Student Organization Leadership
APISU is looking for highly motivated students committed to learning, developing and practicing their leadership skills in synergistic lead/supportive roles at the Asian and Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU) campus student organization. All currently enrolled and registered students are invited and encouraged to apply. Commitment requirements are flexible at per term or per academic year. Please send a letter of interest by email to Kumu Iwalani Raes at raesi@lanecc.edu.
Contact Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU)
Multicultural Center - 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
The Multicultural Center Office hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday to Friday during Fall Term 2024.
Additional APISU Advising hours (including evenings/weekends) via Zoom. Email your APISU advisor for available days and times.
Note: LCC is closed on Fridays during summer term.