Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) students at Loyola Marymount University will have opportunities to grow as individuals who exhibit social responsibility and awareness, an appreciation for diverse communities, and a desire to pursue lifelong learning and development. Through collaborative efforts, both internal and external, APSS programs around the needs of our LMU students. The following lists traditional programs we host every academic year:
APIDA Mixer
APSS welcomes all of LMU's APIDA community (students, faculty, and staff) to join us for our annual mixer at the start of the academic year. With fun prizes and refreshments, the mixer helps us see one another and familiarize ourselves at LMU.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Coordinated by APSS along with the APIDA registered student organizations, this annual program celebrates the harvest festival celebrating the new moon. Celebrated among many Asian cultures, this festival celebrates three fundamental concepts: gathering, ie. family and friends coming together or harvesting crops for festival; Thanksgiving, to give thanks for the harvest, and in harmonious union and hope.
Lunar New Year
In collaboration with the Office for International Students & Scholars (OISS) and our APIDA RSOs, we celebrate the lunar new year by recognizing the diverse richness of the celebrations by various Asian cultures with food, activities, and more.
Center for Asian Business Film Screenings
A joint program with the Center for Asian Business (CAB) and APIDA RSOs, we highlight films focusing on the appreciation and celebration of APIDA films and cinematography.
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Graduation
APIDA Graduation is an LMU tradition that celebrates and recognizes the academic and personal achievements of our Asian Pacific Islander Desi American students. APDA Graduation is open to all graduating LMU students (including undergraduate, graduate/doctoral candidates) completing a degree in the spring, summer, or fall term.
For more information on current programs, please visit APSS Leo website.