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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

35 min · 27 de abr de 2026
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In this episode, Dr. Rick Daniels sits down with Oakton faculty and staff to discuss Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. They discuss the historical perspective and significance of AAPI Heritage Month, AAPI literature and research resources through Oakton's Library, the Model Minority Myth, and the diversity and intersectionality that exists within the AAPI community. Finally, the group discusses some upcoming programming and ways that the Oakton community can come together to learn about, uplift, and celebrate this diverse identity group. 🗓️ Mark your calendars! Asian Night Market - Friday, May 8th, 2026 from 5-9 PM - Student Street at the Des Plaines Campus Host: Dr. Rick Daniels, Director of Institutional Equity and Inclusion Guests: Mohamed Mehdi, Distinguished Professor, Co-Chair, Humanities and Philosophy Michelle Oh, Associate Professor and Librarian for Open Access and Equity Christian Kim, Asian and Pacific Islander Equity Coordinator Coordinator: Brenda Cruz, Coordinator of Institutional Equity and Inclusion Producer: Erick Rohn, Distinguised Professor of Design

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In this episode, Dr. Rick Daniels sits down with Oakton faculty and staff to discuss Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. They discuss the historical perspective and significance of AAPI Heritage Month, AAPI literature and research resources through Oakton's Library, the Model Minority Myth, and the diversity and intersectionality that exists within the AAPI community. Finally, the group discusses some upcoming programming and ways that the Oakton community can come together to learn about, uplift, and celebrate this diverse identity group. 🗓️ Mark your calendars! Asian Night Market - Friday, May 8th, 2026 from 5-9 PM - Student Street at the Des Plaines Campus Host: Dr. Rick Daniels, Director of Institutional Equity and Inclusion Guests: Mohamed Mehdi, Distinguished Professor, Co-Chair, Humanities and Philosophy Michelle Oh, Associate Professor and Librarian for Open Access and Equity Christian Kim, Asian and Pacific Islander Equity Coordinator Coordinator: Brenda Cruz, Coordinator of Institutional Equity and Inclusion Producer: Erick Rohn, Distinguised Professor of Design

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