Asian and Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU)

Fall Term 2025

We warmly welcome YOU, our new and continuing Lane Asian American and Pacific Islander Titans, to Lane Community College 2025-2026 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 student activities, leadership development workshops plus student-led culture-based campus engagements, we warmly invite you to the many shared learning opportunities just by being part of APISU at Lane.

 Schedule of Events and Activities

APISU Weekly Meetings: Fall 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 (Sept 29 to Oct 3)

Sep 30, October 1-2 (Tue, Wed, Thur): APISU Fall Term Welcome Tabling, 11am-2pm (location TBA). APISU will be tabling to welcome you to our Lane campus! Come stop by and say hello to our student leadership and find out what weʻve got going this term.

Week 2: Discover Resources on Campus (Oct 6 to 10)

Oct 7-9 (Tue, Wed, Thur): APISU Fall Term Welcome Tabling, 11am-2pm (location TBA). APISU will be tabling to welcome you to our Lane campus! Come stop by and say hello to our student leadership and find out what weʻve got going this term.

Week 3: (Oct 13-17)

Oct 15 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Nānā Ka Maka Series (Session 1): Media and Pacific Perspectives," from 3-4:30pm (Multicultural Center 1/206. Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as we explore current media from video clips, film, published works, music or podcasts centering Pacific and Oceania voices. Come join in the conversation!

Week 4: (Oct 20-24)

Oct 22 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Nānā Ka Maka Series (Session 2): Media and Pacific Perspectives," from 3-4:30pm (Multicultural Center 1/206. Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as we explore current media from video clips, film, published works, music or podcasts centering Pacific and Oceania voices. Come join in the

Week 5: (Oct 27-31)

Oct 29 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Nānā Ka Maka Series (Session 3): Media and Pacific Perspectives," from 3-4:30pm (Multicultural Center 1/206. Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as we explore current media from video clips, film, published works, music or podcasts centering Pacific and Oceania voices. Come join in the

Week 6: (Nov 3-7)

Nov 5 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Nānā Ka Maka Series (Session 4): Media and Pacific Perspectives," from 3-4:30pm (Multicultural Center 1/206. Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as we explore current media from video clips, film, published works, music or podcasts centering Pacific and Oceania voices. Come join in the

Week 7: (Nov 10-14)

Nov 12 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Roots and Routes Walaʻau Series (Session 1): Conversations in the Diaspora," from 3-4:30pm, Multicultural Center 1/206. Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and meaningful conversation on a variety of topics focusing on Asian and Pacific Islander lived experiences in the diaspora.

Week 8: (Nov 17-21)

Nov 19 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Roots and Routes Walaʻau Series (Session 2): Conversations in the Diaspora," from 3-4:30pm, Multicultural Center 1/206. Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and meaningful conversation on a variety of topics focusing on Asian and Pacific Islander lived experiences in the diaspora.

Week 9: (Nov 24-28)

Nov 26 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Roots and Routes Walaʻau Series (Session 2): Conversations in the Diaspora," from 3-4:30pm, Multicultural Center 1/206. Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and meaningful conversation on a variety of topics focusing on Asian and Pacific Islander lived experiences in the diaspora.

Week 10: Pre-Finals Week (Dec 1-5)

Dec 3 (Wed): APISU Self-Care Strategies," from 3-4:30pm, Multicultural Center 1/206. Engage in mindfulness-based self-care strategies to support your pre-finals goals.

Week 11: Finals Week (Dec 8-12)

Wishing you all the best on your finals and congratulations on completing this term!

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APISU Student Organization Leadership

APISU is looking for 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.