AANAPISI Events
Umoja Community Potluck & Gathering
February 13th, 2020
Umoja Village (25-607) 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Bring your favorite dish! Come share Good Food, Community and Fun Games!
Transfer Portfolio Review Day & Personal Statement Workshop
Registration Deadline: January 24th, 2020
February 5th, 2020
Mt. Constance & Mt. Olympus (Building 8) 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
The Transfer Portfolio Review Day & the Personal Statement Workshop is an opportunity to receive personalized feedback about your personal statement and transfer application material from 4-year college Admissions representatives. This event is specifically aimed towards current Highline College students who are planning to transfer to a university in the near future.
Pancake Party
January 24th, 2020
AANAPISI Center (25-619) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Enjoy free pancakes, bring your favorite toppings & play games!
SOCC is a three-day event with activities, workshops, and conversations meant to engage students on the conferences 5 main themes: Identity Development, Awareness of Others, Skills Development, Social Justice/ Social Activism, & Personal Development. Students will have the opportunity to explore their identity, and engage in workshops around social justice related skills and issues. QTOPIA is a two-day summit that aims to create a liberating space engaging Queer individuals and their many communities in developing their sense of belonging and pride in Queer culture and community. Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE) is dedicated to enhancing the educational opportunities for Asian and Pacific American students; promoting and supporting the hiring, retention, and advancement of qualified Asian and Pacific American faculty, staff, and administrators; and creating a better understanding of issues in the public affecting Asian and Pacific Americans in higher education. Register now for a chance to attend APAHE 2020. The Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Scholarship Program is a collaboration with AANAPISIs and the communities they serve to provide scholarships, expand institutional capacity and mobilize local resources to help foster economic development. Join AANAPISI as we break bread and break borders while enjoying Samoan Chocolate Rice with good company. Robert Teranishi, a national expert on race and the stratification of college opportunities, will discuss the ways in which his research has promoted inclusive excellence in higher education. Come to AANAPISI and enjoy pancakes & good company! Feel free to bring your own toppings 😉 The Pacific Islander Club at Highline college is proud to present Back To Our Roots. It is an annual showcase of Pacific Islander culture, shared through song, dance and story. This year’s theme stories of our homeland highlights indigenous epistemologies and experiences from throughout the Oceania region. Come help us celebrate the beautiful and diverse cultures of Oceania.
Hear students share their experiences about their journey in education, navigating through classes and resources. A celebration of culture and unity at Highline College. This year’s event will include a Parade of Nations which will showcase the many different culture and countries on campus.
Learn and practice traditional Tongan dances such as Lakalaka, Mako and Ta’uolunga with Mario Teulilo, a local Tongan Cultural Practitioner. These workshops are open to all students, staff and faculty. AANAPISI at Highline College is delighted to invite you to our Family Night on March 15th , 2019 from 6 PM to 9 PM. Family Night is an opportunity for families to learn about our program, student involvement, and recognize our APIASF Scholarship Recipients. Family plays an important role in students academic performance. Show your support for our students and RSVP today. Dinner will be provided. Click this link to reserve seating: Set on a remote Pacific island, covered in rain forest and dominated by an active volcano, this heartfelt story, enacted by the Yakel tribe, tells of a sister’s loyalty, a forbidden love affair and the pact between the old ways and the new. Check out the trailer below Students at Highline are welcome to attend study tables at the AANAPISI center every Mondays. This will be a great chance for students to meet peer mentors and an adviser to guide them with classes. Snacks provided! Our mission for study tables is giving all our students space to excel academically and to come in and received aid for their education. Throughout the month of February, AANAPISI organized a healthy life series to educate students on staying healthy physically, emotionally, and mentally. These workshops incorporated cultural aspects, access to alternative campus resources, and more information on the program overall. Performances by: Highline’s Pacific Islander Club, and University of Washington – Tacoma Through both visual and performance art, please join us as we journey through the Pacific Islands and experience the diverse cultures that connect our social values, beliefs, religion, and traditions! Check out a promotional video of the event by our student leaders! Posted by Highline College PI Club on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 AANAPISI is excited to announce APA Heritage Month programming! We would also like to invite our faculty and staff to participate in our professional development series. Please join us as acknowledge and celebrate the contributions made by Asian Pacific Americans in arts, education and sciences in over a month long series! Kick-off Keynote: Dr. Steve Arounsack is an award-winning educator who visualizes the nexus of media production and Asian studies. Sneak Peak of his documentary “Getting Lao’d!” Join us in welcome Dr. Arounsack! Come share the evening with Gerald Ramsey, the Pacific Islander actor playing Mufasa in the Disney stage production of The Lion King! Gerald will be conducting a workshop on Dance and presenting on his experience and the intersectionality of performance theater and traditional Samoan oral and dance traditions. Special Thanks to Seattle Theater Group for hosting and making this possible! Meet and Greet: Anne Thomas lives and work in Laos and Cambodia promoting education in rural villages, economic growth in underserved communities and advocating against sex and human trafficking. The UPRISE Summit empowers Pacific Islander students with knowledge, skills and resources to advocate for their education; to develop leadership capacities; and to pursue their dreams and hopes for a brighter future. UPRISE participants support the engagement of Pacific Islander parents/ families in the education process of their children through meaningful dialogue and brainstorming with other parents and school personnel. UPRISE will equip & strengthen the capacity of employees who work with PI students and families. Check out this video of UPRISE! How will you wake the Navigator within you? #Uprise2k17 #PIwillRise Posted by Pacific Islander Uprise Conference on Sunday, October 15, 2017 Location: Warm Beach Camp Check out our student video! Location: Highline College This free event is open to all and is presented by Highline College’s Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institute (AANAPISI). Check out a video of LAWS 2017: Too early for #TBT? I miss my #LAWS2017 Seattle peeps already. #LaosInTheHouseMusic is "Posse On Broadway" by Sir-Mix-A-Lot. Posted by Catzie Vilayphonh on Thursday, June 29, 2017 For more information email Ekk Sisavatdy at esisavatdy@highline.edu or call (206) 592-3866. Performances by: Highline’s Pacific Islander Club Food provided by Lilly’s Bakery! Join us as we journey through the Pacific Islands and experience the diverse cultures that connect our social values, beliefs, religion, and traditions! Check out a promotional video of the event by our student leaders! We hope to see you all there! Posted by Fuifui Ah Kuoi on Thursday, May 18, 2017 AANAPISI is excited to announce AA&PI Heritage Month programming! We would also like to invite our faculty and staff to participate in our professional development series with a chance to win a prize through your participation. Please join us as we celebrate AA&PI Heritage Months! For more information contact: Check out quick videos of the event! AANAPISI’s Own Nestor Enguerra Jr. will be hosting this unique opportunity for dialogue around PI culture in films. Come join us in enjoying Disney’s Moana while thinking about how Pacific Islanders are portrayed, the incorporation of PI mythology, and if the film helps or hurts Pacific Islander stereotypes. For more information contact: Come meet Gerald Ramsey, the Pacific Islander actor playing Mufasa in the Disney stage production of The Lion King! Gerald will be presenting on his experience and the intersectionality of performance theater and traditional Samoan oral and dance traditions. Special Thanks to Seattle Theater Group for hosting and making this possible! The UPRISE Summit empowers Pacific Islander students with knowledge, skills and resources to advocate for their education; to develop leadership capacities; and to pursue their dreams and hopes for a brighter future. UPRISE participants support the engagement of Pacific Islander parents/ families in the education process of their children through meaningful dialogue and brainstorming with other parents and school personnel. UPRISE will equip & strengthen the capacity of employees who work with PI students and families. 
Students of Color Conference 2020 & QTOPIA
Registration Deadline: January 24th, 2020
SOCC: April 23rd – April 25th, 2020
QTOPIA: May 8th – 9th, 2020
APAHE 2020 National Conference
Registration Deadline: January 17th, 2020
Conference: April 8th – April 10th, 2020
AANAPISI Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline: November 6th, 2019
Koko Circle Community Gathering
October 16th, 2019
Building 25 Room 619 (AANAPISI Center) 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
A Call to Action: Changing Demographics and Inclusive Learning in Higher Education
October 16th, 2019
Building 7 (Auditorium) 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Pancake Party
October 11th, 2019
Building 25 Room 619 (AANAPISI Center) 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
BACK TO OUR ROOTS
May 30th 2019
Building 8 (Student Union) 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
PASIFIKA NARATIVES
May 20th 2019
Building 8-204 (Inter-Cultural Center) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Global Fest:Igniting the flames of Change
April 26th, 2019 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m
NORTE, THE END OF HISTORY
April 30th 2019
Highline Campus – Building 7 @4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Tongan Cultural Dance
Spring 2019, Fridays from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m
Samoan Arts & Academic Competition
May 11th 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 5: 00 p.m
Ukulele Song Book Series
April 10th- May 15th 2019 from 9:30 a.m. – 10: 30 a.m
Family Night
March 15th, 2019 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m
Tanna Film Screening
March 13th, 2019 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m
STUDY TABLES
January 28th, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
HEALTHY LIFE WORKSHOP SERIES
BACK TO OUR ROOTS:
May 25th, 2018 from 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
APA Heritage Month: Professional Development Series Calendar of Events
4th Annual Samoan Arts & Academic Competition
Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall
May 5th, 2018 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Gerald Ramsey
Anne Thomas: Human rights activist
November 2, 2017
UPRISE: Pacific Islander Education Summit 2017
October 14, 2017
AANAPISI PRESENTS: Educational Leadership Retreat
August 28 – 30, 2017
Lao American Writers Summit
Lao’d and Clear
June 23-24, 2017
BACK TO OUR ROOTS
May 19, 2017 from 3 p.m.–6 p.m.
AA & PI Heritage Months: Professional Development Series Calendar of Events
Samoan Arts and Academic Competition
Highline College Gymnasium
April 29, 2017 from 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Disney’s MOANA Cultural Workshop & Screening
April 17, 2017 from 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Meet and Greet with Gerald Ramsey
UPRISE: Pacific Islander Education Summit
