The TCNJ Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition (AAAPIC, pronounced short as “Aypick”) is an employee network, resource, and awareness group. Employees who self-identify as being of East Asian, South Asian, South-East Asian, West Asian, Central Asian, and Pacific Islander heritage are welcome to join. Faculty and Staff whose research, teaching, and personal interests relate to Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander culture and history are welcome to join too!
AAAPIC aims to achieve the following goals:
- To form a safe environment for members of Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAAPI) heritage to share their thoughts and experiences;
- To provide resources and support for members of AAAPI heritage;
- To amplify voices of AAAPI employees and increase their presence and sense of belonging on campus;
- To raise awareness about AAAPI history and contributions;
- To showcase and celebrate AAAPI cultural diversity;
- To connect with and support students of AAAPI heritage.
AAAPIC collaborates with campus partners on initiatives related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Anti-Racism. AAAPIC recognizes the importance of allyship and welcomes all employees with varied cultural identities to join this group.
Events
The Taiwan Question at 75: Coexistence and Confrontation, Past and Future
November 1, 2024. 12:30-1:50 p.m. SSB 223
Talk by Brian C. Chao, an assistant professor in the National Security Affairs Department at the Naval War College and an associate of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China at the University of Pennsylvania. Politics Forum Speaker Series. Co-sponsorship with the Department of Political Science.
Book Talk on Guyanese South Asian Women’s Experience of Violence
March 2025. Venue TBD.
Co-sponsorship with Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. More information to come.
Inaugural TCNJ AAAPIC Symposium
April 16, 2025. Intercultural Center RWH 201.
One-day event featuring three panels throughout the day and a catered Asian-inspired lunch in the afternoon. The first panel will be for faculty presenters who share their research on AAPI or Asia-related topics, while the second will be for student presenters to share their own research. The third panel will be a roundtable discussion led by staff and faculty about AAPI topics on campus and in our wider community.
Second Annual TCNJ AAPI Film Festival
April/May, 2025. Venue TBD.
Second film festival featuring films created by and featuring Asian Americans. Co-sponsorship with Communication, Journalism, and Film. More information to come
Contact Us
Email our group or reach out directly.
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