Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025
We invite you to take time to reflect on the impact of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage in our everyday lives. We invite you to explore the rich heritage and legacy of the Asian cultures. While the national observance is celebrated in May, our department focuses on the campus celebration in April with classes in session to unify our communities. The 2025 theme is A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.
Join us for these events and continue to check the calendar for event updates.
Delta Phi Lambda New Member Presentation
When: Sunday, April 30 , 2025
Times: 5 p.m.
Location: University Center Auditorium
Sponsor: Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated- UTC Associate Chapter
Description: Presentation on the newest members to the campus community. The Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated- UTC Associate Chapter is the first Asian-Interest and Multicultural Greek Organization on campus and the 2nd chapter in the state.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Timeline
When: April 1 - April 30th, 2025
Where: Lupton Hall 119 - Multicultural Center
Description: Enjoy a visual timeline of contributions and accomplishments inside the Multicultural Center. Learn more about the origins of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage with UTC Library
When: April 1st - April 30th, 2024
Where: Click below to see electronic collections.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Chinese New Year
Sponsor: UTC (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) Library
Description: An engaging array of themed electronic resources to allow you to explore at your own pace.
Holi Celebration with ASA and SIED of SGA
When: Wednesday, April 2 , 2025
Times: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Chamberlain Field
Sponsor: Asian Student Association and of SGA
Description: Join us for Holi! 🎨✨ A day of color, music, and fun—come throw, dance, and celebrate with us! 🌸🎶
First Friday Kickoff- Asian American Hawaiian American Pacific Islander Month
When: Friday, April 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: UTC Lupton Hall 1st floor and Multicultural Center
Mocsync Event Link
Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs
Description: Enjoy music, photo & selfie station, a visual timeline about Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month and highlight Asian interest organizations and departments, food from a local vendor and more.
Bengali New Year 1432 Celebration
When: Monday, April 14 , 2025
Times: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Guerry Center Reading Room
Sponsor: Royal Bengal Students' Association and SGA
Description: Join us for and unforgettable evening as we celebrate the vibrant and colorful Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh 1432)- the most significant cultural festival of Bangladesh!
K-Pop Culture Club Dance Showcase
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: University Center Auditorium
Sponsors: KPOP Culture Club
Description: Explore a fantastical world through the lens of K-Pop with KCC in our fourth consecutive large K-Pop Dance Showcase. Watch dream-like performances to hits from groups! The shows are full of energy and fun for the audience to enjoy!
UTC Asian Interest Organizations
Asian Student Association
Instagram MocSync
Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated
Instagram MocSync HQ website (Learn More)
K-Pop Culture Club
Instagram MocSync
Royal Bengal Students' Association
Instagram MocSync
UTC Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
Website MocSync
Virtual Resources and Exhibits
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Resource Center (Learn More)
National Collaboration (Learn More) The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.
National Park Service - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Learn More)