By collaborating on this Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Davidson College, Dickinson College, Elon University, Haverford College, 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College, Swarthmore College and Wake Forest University are accessing the benefits of renewable energy through a deal typically only feasible for large customers.

“We’re proud to join this consortium of colleges and universities on this large-scale solar energy project. Together, we’re taking a thoughtful step toward addressing climate issues and creating a more sustainable future,” said Nicole Hurd, president of 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 College. “It also accelerates our goal to reach carbon neutrality on our campus by 2035 as part of our Climate Action Plan.”

Guided by Coho, an ERM Group Company, the institutions are working with NextEra Energy Resources, the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery energy storage. The consortium is supporting the Sebree Solar II project through a PPA that entails purchasing energy for 20 years. The Sebree Solar II project is set to begin construction in early 2025 and commence commercial operation by the end of 2026. The solar site is projected to provide enough energy to annually power more than 24,000 homes when complete.

Cool Springs Solar Energy Center, image by NextEra Energy Resources

The solar facility will be located near the town of Robards, Kentucky, near the Ohio River. The Sebree Solar II project will offer considerable environmental benefits as the project will generate up to 150 megawatts of clean, renewable energy. Over its 30-year lifespan, the solar site will contribute approximately $12 million in additional tax revenue to Henderson County which can be used for roads, schools and other public services.

While electricity generated by the Sebree Solar II project cannot be transmitted directly to the consortium campuses because of distance, the benefits of investing in new additional renewable energy will still be transferred to the schools. 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 College will be paying for an amount of energy equal to 100% percent of the electricity used by its campus. In exchange, 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 will receive renewable energy credits, which can be used to account for greenhouse gas emissions related to purchased electricity. 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 will receive access to data from the Sebree Solar II project for classroom use, as well as campus speaking engagements, site visits, and student internships.

“We are pleased to work with 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 College and the other institutions to help them achieve their sustainability goals,” said Anthony Pedroni, vice president, renewable development and M&A NextEra Energy Resources. “This solar energy project will generate homegrown energy and provide millions of dollars in additional tax revenue to Henderson County over the life of the project.”

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Nine 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 students gained real-world advocacy and government experience April 9 when they attended the annual Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AICUP) Day on the Hill at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. The daylong event brought students from more than 20 colleges and universities across the Commonwealth together to learn about advocating on behalf of their institutions. Two students, Dashawn Sheffield ’27 and Ashley King ’24, were also selected among their peers to present speeches in the Capitol Rotunda.

“I am so proud of our students, including our student presenters,” says Nicole Beckett, associate director for public service, Robert B. and Helen S. Meyner Center for the Study of State and Local Government. “Two of the four students selected were from 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 , which is a testament to our incredibly talented students. Dashawn and Ashley eloquently highlighted the importance of the PA State Grant/Ready to Succeed Scholarships and the significance of their education at 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 College.”

Student attendees were led on an informative tour of the House of Representatives chamber floor and the governor’s reception room by 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 alumnus, Rep. Aaron Kaufer ’11 (R-120), who spoke about the history of the capitol building, his role as a representative, the importance of bipartisanship, and the overall legislative process. 

Ashley King ’24 and Dashawn Sheffield ’27 were selected among Pennsylvania college and university peers to present speeches at the annual AICUP event in Harrisburg.

This is the first year that 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 students were selected among the colleges and universities attending to present speeches. First-year student Sheffield spoke about the importance of scholarships and the profound impact this financial support has had on his educational journey. He was excited to have this exceptional opportunity. 

“I felt a surge of nerves as I stepped into the Rotunda to deliver my speech (especially knowing that 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 students had not presented in the past), but the sight of supportive faces and the resonance of my words echoing through the historic space fueled me with confidence and purpose,” Sheffield says. “Standing amidst esteemed colleagues and policymakers, I realized the profound impact of our collective advocacy efforts in shaping the future of higher education.”

Throughout the day, students met with legislators and participated in advocacy processes in Harrisburg. The students met state Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18), state Rep. Robert Freeman (D-136), state Rep. Scott Conklin (D-77), state Rep. Ann Flood (R-138), Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello, and Executive Director of the Local Government Commission David Green. Student participants included Brooke Borack ’27 (government and law); Jane Connors ’27 (government and law); Gilad Evans ’24 (government and law); Elizabeth Horan ’27 (computer science); Rebekah Lazar ’26 (government and law, anthropology and sociology); Ashley King ’24 (policy studies); Virginia Sacotingo ’25 (government and law, French); Dashawn Sheffield ’27 (government and law); and Zachary Sussman ’26 (government and law, economics). 

Additional remarks were provided by Chelsea Morrese, executive director of community engagement and director of the Landis Center for Community Engagement, who spoke about the importance of maintaining community connections. Beckett  shared information on the programs, services, and training provided by the Meyner Center, and opportunities to collaborate with the Commonwealth. The event was made possible through collaboration with the Meyner Center for the Study of State and Local Government, with the assistance of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations. 

Here’s what several students had to say about the experience:

“I was awestruck by the AICUP experience. Being able to walk into a chamber at the Capitol and sit with a senator or a representative to gain perspective or offer insights is not something everyone has the opportunity to do.” ~ Virginia Sacotingo ’25

“Going to Harrisburg with the Meyner Center was truly an amazing experience. It was inspiring to see a 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 alumnus working in this field. I am extremely grateful that I was able to go on this trip as a first-year student. The 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 community is lucky to have the Meyner Center as a resource.” ~ Jane Connors ’27

“The officials we spoke to were all incredibly friendly in answering our questions and addressing our concerns, and the building itself was breathtaking in its structure.” ~ Gilad Evans ’24

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Jodi Fowler, associate director of civic leadership for Landis, says award winners exemplify the extraordinary efforts put forth by the entire community—students, faculty, and community partners alike.

“Their contributions are a true commitment to fostering inclusivity, responsiveness, and progress in our society,” Fowler says. “They are a reflection of all of our programs, and we take immense pride in their accomplishments and the ongoing impact they will undoubtedly continue to make.”

The annual awards are also a chance to recognize graduating seniors who have held a civic leadership role through Landis in the 2023-24 school year, she says.

2024 award recipients

Eleanor Winkey Prize

Jenna Herzog ’24

This award is given annually to a senior who has been most 国内怎么上纸飞机软件 service and the residents of the Easton Area Community.

Jeremy Saxe Award

Marcus Alston ’24

This award is given annually to a senior who exemplifies the ideals of academic achievement and intellectual curiosity, personal engagement in the community, and a commitment to making the world a better place.

Volunteer of the Year Award

Ava Holland ’27and Emily Kogut ’27 (pictured)

This award recognizes two first-year students who have demonstrated significant commitment to community engagement activities through participation in Landis Center programs.

Class of ’97 Community Service Award

Emma Chen ’24

This award recognizes a senior who demonstrates sustained commitment to community engagement activities through participation and leadership in multiple community-engaged programs.

Excellence in Community-Based Learning and Research Award

Meredith Forman ’24

This award is given annually to a senior who has made significant contributions to the community through course projects, an honors thesis, EXCEL Scholar work, and other forms of academic community engagement.

Community Partnership Award

Carla Odell—Creative Minds at Northampton County Prison

This award recognizes a community partner for their outstanding collaboration with 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 College students and staff.

Excellence in Community Engagement Pedagogy Award 

Elaine Reynolds, professor of neuroscience, aging studies program

This award honors a faculty member who has shown dedication to implementing best practices in academic community engagement. 

Distinguished Leadership in Community-Based Teaching and Research Award

Nandini Sikand, professor and chair of film and media studies 

This award recognizes a tenured faculty member who has provided 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 students with innovative and transformative learning experiences by engaging them in projects that address community-identified needs.

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As a senior finishes her 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 experience and a recent grad embarks on the first leg of his career journey, the Engineering Division’s first two dual degree major Bergh Family Fellows in Engineering and International Studies are each benefiting from the rich study abroad experience afforded to them by the program.

Established in 2022 by Chip Bergh ’79 H’22, president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., and his wife, Juliet, the Bergh Family Fellows program supports internships, global engagement, and research experiences for 200 students per year, including two dual majors from the Engineering Division over the summer.

Ariel Haber-Fawcett ’24 and Sam Arnold ’23 traveled to Guatemala and Peru, respectively, last summer, enhancing their dual degree experience and providing each of them with a valuable cultural immersion opportunity.

Michael Senra, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering who chairs the Engineering Division’s dual degree program in Engineering and International Studies, says the Bergh program offers a chance for students in one of the Engineering Division’s established bachelor of science degree programs to gain language skills and a multicultural viewpoint, apply their engineering skills during an immersive experience studying and working abroad, and see the world through a different lens.

“It’s a quintessential 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 program where students get both engineering and the liberal arts,” Senra says. “With the generous donation from Chip and Juliet Bergh, it provided a very unique opportunity, because this program satisfies two of the three arms of what the Berghs wanted—studying abroad and internship experiences.”

As the first two first two dual degree major Bergh Family Fellows in engineering, Haber-Fawcett and Arnold pioneered the possibilities of the program and paved the way for future students, including the next pair for this summer, Fatma Elbanna ’26 (chemical engineering) and Liam Sawian ’26 (integrative engineering, with a bioengineering focus), to build on the success and benefits of the program, Senra notes.

Here’s what Haber-Fawcett and Arnold had to say about their experiences.

Ariel Haber-Fawcett 

Mechanical engineering and international studies, minor in Spanish, with a goal to work in renewable energy/building energy fields

Ariel Haber-Fawcett ’24 working at Enérgica Solar in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.

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In their first co-authored book, Profs. Mary Armstrong and Susan Averett reveal that diverse women in STEM fields, despite the promise and expectation of economic abundance, do not fare as well economically as white men in the same professions.

Published by MIT Press and released April 9, Disparate Measures: The Intersectional Economics of Women in STEM Work represents almost eight years of research and interdisciplinary collaboration by Armstrong, Charles A. Dana Professor of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and English and Averett, Charles A. Dana Professor of Economics.

Tapping into data from the American Community Survey, published by the Census Bureau, which provides vital information on the U.S. and its people, their book focuses on the STEM participation and earnings of intersectional groups of women in STEM. They present four in-depth case studies examining  Black women; American Indian and Alaska Native women; Asian and Pacific Islander women; and Hispanic women. Also included are four case studies of women who are frequently bypassed by the STEM inclusivity literature: foreign-born women, women with disabilities, queer women, and mothers.

Profs. Mary Armstrong (left) and Susan Averett

Years in the making, their book documents the inequities and offers hopeful recommendations for rethinking STEM equity.

The project began when an editor at MIT Press approached Averett, whose research interests include gender and the economy, about her interest in developing a book project.

“I talked to Mary, who has an interest in gender studies and was doing a lot of work in STEM already ,” Averett recalls. “She’s very much an expert on that. We decided that maybe we could make something out of this.”

Armstrong and Averett found interdisciplinary synergy almost immediately, and their inherently collaborative work is aimed at scholars, Ph.D. students, policymakers, and others interested in better understanding the situation for diverse women working in STEM and how to level the playing field in STEM professions.

“We’d gotten to know each other professionally through Susan’s generous service on the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Advisory Committee, and we thought this would be a perfect opportunity to work together,” Armstrong says.

“MIT was supportive all the way through,” Averett adds. “We had a marvelous editor who believed in the project and believed in us.  And we worked on the project weekly.”

Asked if their results surprised them, Averett notes that she and Armstrong were well aware of gender wage gaps as they started their research but agreed that the economic story of diverse women in STEM had not been sufficiently explored. While it’s common to say that STEM fields are great for women, that only holds true if you compare women in STEM jobs to those in non-STEM jobs.

“But once you start to compare diverse women to white men, which is the category that has the highest elevation and status in the labor market, well, then they don’t fare well at all,” Averett says.

“We wanted to deliver it in a framework that really challenged people to think about the way that we laud STEM careers as a source of equity and social mobility for diverse women,” Armstrong adds. “We wanted to take data and make it shine backwards onto the social situation to say hey, we promise diverse women, if you go into STEM, you will be elevated in terms of earnings and this is the road to economic justice and glory. And that is not the reality.”

Disparate Measures: The Intersectional Economics of Women in STEM Work (MIT Press) by Profs. Mary Armstrong and Susan Averett

Opportunities abound to reverse course on wage disparities for women in STEM professions, starting at 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 .

“We should examine the economics of STEM as we try to promote participation through entities like the Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM,” Armstrong says. “When we think  about how to get certain groups into STEM, we often stop there. And we don’t think about what happens once they actually enter STEM careers. We’re so worried about getting them through the doorway, we don’t always think about what happens once they’re in the room.”

“It’s a matter of getting them in the door,” says Averett, picking up on Armstrong’s point.  “But it’s also a matter of what they choose to do. For example, the natural sciences tend to attract more women, but they’re not the higher-paying STEM jobs. So that’s another issue that goes along with unpacking this narrative around the promise of STEM.”

Hope

“If you’re going want to solve a problem, hope lies in understanding the problem better,” Armstrong offers. “And while it may be somewhat discouraging to see the depth and extent of the problem, the better you see it, the more hope for addressing it.

“Our final chapter offers different ways to think about STEM equity, to rely less, for example, on the idea of proportional representation, and to think more carefully about promises made around STEM as a source of economic success for everyone or equity for everyone,” she adds.

While the numbers seem grim, the book suggests there are opportunities to address them, Averett says

“Mary is right; you’ve got to name the problem, and shine a light on it,” Averett offers. “We have to tell people something that they may think they know but they don’t really have the full picture. That’s a positive thing.”

“Until you name the problem precisely and with some sophistication, you will never solve it,” Armstrong says. “Ultimately, our book is helpful in that regard. The second thing is that there are a lot of diverse women in STEM right now. And they deserve a book that says, we see you.”

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Armstrong, Charles A. Dana Professor of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and English and Chair of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies program, facilitated the hourlong program with Crenshaw.

Prof. Mary Armstrong

Crenshaw is credited with coining the term “intersectionality,” an approach to understanding identity and power that is focused on the cumulative effects of multiple forms of marginalization. She is a founding figure in Critical Race Theory.

Crenshaw and Armstrong appeared together on the Page Auditorium stage as part of Duke’s 19th annual Jean Fox O’Barr Distinguished Speaker Series and in observance of Duke’s centennial.

“To be asked to come back and participate in Duke’s centennial is hard to put into words,” says Armstrong, who earned a Ph.D. in English and a graduate certificate in Women’s Studies from Duke. “And to be on stage with someone like Kimberlé Crenshaw was professionally and personally thrilling.”

Read more about the event.

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In 2026, 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 and the United States of America will have anniversaries: the College—its Bicentennial, and the nation—its 250th birthday.

To commemorate these momentous occasions, the College has been planning events around its Bicentennial, and Lehigh Valley 250—a group comprised of many Lehigh Valley arts, culture, education, and history organizations—is coordinating a series of exhibitions and events through 2028.

Christopher Byrnes ’26, who is majoring in government and law and Asian studies with a minor in data science, and history major Peter Godziela ’25 spent last summer researching the stories behind works of art of the Marquis de 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 . Byrnes’ research was for an exhibition titled The Spy Who Brought Surrender, slated to be displayed during fall 2026. Godziela’s research is still underway for an exhibition called Facing 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 , slated to be displayed in fall 2025.

Rico Reyes, director of 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 art galleries—who oversees this research—shares that the trio analyzed more than 90 artworks featuring the Marquis de 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 .

“We looked at these pieces and wondered: How is Marquis de 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 ’s life story told through these paintings? What is included, and what is left out?” Reyes shares. “Usually when people talk about Marquis de 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 , we talk about his time during the American Revolution and his return in 1824—but there’s a lot of periods before and after those times. We want to make sure that we fill in those gaps. That’s the story we hope to expand on.”

One piece of art examined by Byrnes was 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 at Yorktown (c. 1783) by Jean-Baptiste LePaon. The painting depicts the Marquis de 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 and an African American man wearing a military uniform by his side. General knowledge attributes this person as James Armistead 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 , however, research shows the attribution may be unreliable.

“With this painting, in particular, we are trying to answer: Who is this man featured beside the Marquis de 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 ? How did French artists hear about these experiences?” Byrnes says.“Our research shows that this man could be a composite character of African Americans who were at the siege of Yorktown, specifically during a battle called Redoubt 10.”

“We’re looking into who this character symbolizes as opposed to the painting depicting one single person,” adds Reyes.

Godziela’s research focused on putting together what the Marquis’ life was like through the pieces in the collection.

“There are so many different works of art that depict the Marquis de 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 ,” shares Godziela, who is also a Bergh Family Fellow. “So when it comes down to these works of art, what are their different characteristics and what stories do they tell? That’s what I was aiming to explore and discover.”

Godziela’s research also noted that a lot of art featuring the Marquis de 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 originated in the 19th century.

“It is interesting that there was a strong interest in history and the historical figures of the American Revolution during the 19th century. During this time, people reflecting on the American Revolution were excited to celebrate that history through works of art,” he says.

Maurice Luker, executive director of corporate, foundation, and government relations, appreciates the bridge between Byrnes’ and Godziela’s research and Lehigh Valley 250, and hopes that exhibitions surrounding artifacts and artwork about the birth of the United States can be appreciated by the public.

“These exhibitions share a variety of stories through the eyes of ordinary people, about the peoples and institutions of our broader community, and their participation in the origin and the founding of the country,” Luker says. Luker serves on both Lehigh Valley 250 and the Northampton County America 250 Pennsylvania committee.

Byrnes and Godziela spoke about their research recently at the Keefe Colloquium in the Public Humanities, held at 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 on March 23. The colloquium featured scholars and curators from across the United States who shared their research and compelling stories about the people who have made pivotal contributions in the Lehigh Valley and in the early growth of our nation. 

“Both Byrnes’ and Godziela’s presentations were so eloquently executed that one attendee commented it was difficult to tell the difference between the students and the scholars,” Luker says.  

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The weeklong International Student Association (ISA) Extravaganza came to an end April 6 after the Grand Finale—which consisted of 12 outstanding acts ranging from stand-up comedy to a classical bharatanatyam dance.

According to Sidath Chandrasena ‘25, an engineering and international studies major who serves as vice president of ISA, “ISA Extravaganza was a huge success and was a week that truly celebrated the different cultures and showcased the many special talents of ISA students and faculty members on this campus.”

Enjoy photos from just some of the Extravaganza’s events. 

Holi Festival

Photos by Adam Atkinson

Food Tasting

Photos by Rosetta Serrano ’27

Grand Finale

Photos by Adam Atkinson

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In her Neurodiversity Lab, assistant professor of psychology Jessie Greenlee emphasizes preparing students for their future. But no matter their future goals, lab participants are offered the same overarching resource: mentorship.

For Alexa Raxenberg ’24, building a relationship with Greenlee was a driving force behind what is now meaningful research. The psychology major is completing her independent study on the impact of parent-child relationships on the mental health of autistic children in Greenlee’s lab.

Despite a lifelong interest in psychology and working with neurodiverse children, Raxenberg didn’t originally plan to pursue research at 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 . “I thought I was only really interested in the clinical realm of psychology,” she says. “I never thought that I would be interested in research. I didn’t even know what psychology research really entailed.”

Working closely with 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 ’s psychology faculty to expand her horizons and explore new opportunities helped Raxenberg change her mind.

“Being able to take lab courses in the psychology department, which is not super common at other schools, allowed me to try and see if I liked [lab work],” Raxenberg says. After finding an interest in research, Raxenberg knew she wanted to join a lab—and Greenlee’s Neurodiversity Lab was the perfect place to find her focus.

Quickly, Raxenberg was able to form a mentor-mentee relationship with Greenlee, who helped Raxenberg shape her research project.

Alexa Raxenberg ’24 and Prof. Jessie Greenlee

“I expressed to Prof. Greenlee that I was interested in doing an independent study surrounding mental health and the parent-child relationship. She was a really great support in helping me narrow down my interests,” Raxenberg says. “What I really appreciate is the fact that Prof. Greenlee really wants us all to grow and find our own interests. She really gives us opportunities for collaboration in different ways.”

For her research, Raxenberg studied videotaped interactions between parents and their autistic children, which had previously been coded for behaviors like reciprocity, cooperation, and conflict. The study, a collaboration with University of Wisconsin at Madison, sought to understand how the parent-child relationship can help support the mental health needs of autistic children. She found that autistic children are sensitive to their caregivers’ stress, particularly in the context of positive mother-child relationships, a conclusion that diverges from previous research.

According to Greenlee, Raxenberg’s research is notable; developmental psychology historically does not take the approach of considering the family’s impact on autistic kids, especially through observational data.

“This really points to the fact that parents are important. What you do matters and what you do as a parent can help your autistic child,” Greenlee says. “That’s a pretty strong message, I think, that can be sent.”

The level of research that is able to contribute meaningfully to the field isn’t found at every undergraduate institution.

“纸飞机外国软件叫什么 is this unique place where you get the liberal arts education, but then our psychology majors have access to productive researchers who are contributing to science, which means they get to do the same,” Greenlee says. “There’s a culture here where we welcome student ideas, and we want students to take risks with their independent studies.”

For Raxenberg, small class sizes and the individual attention they afford helped build a bond between her and her research adviser.

“I never had Prof. Greenlee before, and now I’ve taken three classes plus research, and we’ve become close,” Raxenberg says. “I’m just very grateful for a school like 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 , because I’ve been able to form a relationship with Prof. Greenlee as a mentor in such a short amount of time.”

“Alexa decided she wanted to do this research and just went for it,” Greenlee says. “She contacted me and said, ‘I want to be in your lab.’ And I said, ‘Alright. What do you need?’”

Raxenberg also credits Greenlee’s mentorship in helping her stand out in the job search. Presenting her findings at conferences and at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building, Raxenberg gained the networking and presentation skills to shine amongst her peers. After graduation, Raxenberg will start a Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award Fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, with the eventual goal of completing a doctoral program in clinical psychology.

“Mentorship at 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 was foundational in discovering my interests and reaching my goals,” Raxenberg says. “Working closely with faculty in the Psychology Department helped me pursue opportunities I wouldn’t have otherwise considered.”

While Raxenberg’s relationships at 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 have helped to secure her future after college, she doesn’t take it for granted. She’s currently paying it forward, acting as a psychology peer mentor for first-year students interested in psychology, mirroring support and advice she got in her job search from psychology program alumni in the field.

“My professor and parents told me, when I was receiving my mentorship, that I’m going to pay it forward and be that mentor for someone down the line,” Raxenberg says. “That’s something that stands out to me about 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 and its graduates—they’re always looking to be a supportive and helpful resource for others.”

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Socheata Huot ’25, Camsey Noonan ’26, Emily Rotola ’24, and Susanna Hontz ’24 (left to right) are among the student leaders who organize activities to celebrate AAPI month.

By: Genamarie McCant

This week, the Office of Intercultural Development (OID), Asian Cultural Association (ACA), Asian studies program, and the 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 campus community will begin an early celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, honoring the achievements and cultural contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

The month is meant to honor the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Although AAPI month is celebrated nationally in May, the College has opted to celebrate in April this year due to the presence of students on campus. By commemorating the month earlier in the academic year, the College aims to promote awareness, appreciation, and understanding of AAPI culture and experiences within and beyond the 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 community.  

Emily Rotola ’24, ACA co-president, believes that celebrating and acknowledging all facets of the AAPI identity fosters empathy and inclusivity. “So often AAPI communities are underrepresented or misrepresented, and I think that this month can help celebrate the diversity within AAPI communities and can help bring awareness to AAPI issues,” she says. “I think it is great to celebrate and speak out about all aspects of the AAPI identity and community. Learning more about different people and cultures can help us regain empathy, which I think needs to be emphasized in society today. It is important to celebrate everyone’s AAPI identity and be inclusive, and that is what we try to do during AAPI month.”

Emily Rotola ’24

So often AAPI communities are underrepresented or misrepresented, and I think that this month can help celebrate the diversity within AAPI communities and can help bring awareness to AAPI issues. I think it is great to celebrate and speak out about all aspects of the AAPI identity and community. Learning more about different people and cultures can help us regain empathy, which I think needs to be emphasized in society today. It is important to celebrate everyone’s AAPI identity and be inclusive, and that is what we try to do during AAPI month.

Karina Fuentes, OID’s associate director, hopes that students continue to educate themselves on all cultural identities that exist within the 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 community. “In this month, we encourage the community to come and support our programming and obtain a book to further understand who is in the room and to learn more about the Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community,” she says. “OID has always seen the importance of the AAPI identity several 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 scholars have. We acknowledge and celebrate this community for their contributions and dedication to our society and as 纸飞机外国软件叫什么 scholars their work in educating others on their lived experiences each day. This heritage month celebration aims to recognize who these individuals are, what they have contributed in the past, and how they have shaped this country for a brighter future.”

The College’s upcoming heritage month includes an engaging variety of events designed to celebrate and explore the diverse cultures within the AAPI community. The month’s programming features a visit from mokuhanga (Japanese woodblock print) artist Patty Hudak April 22-23. The artist will be visiting several classrooms, working with students enrolled in Asian studies classes, and will also lead student workshops involving hands-on demonstrations.

An AAPI faculty panel will take place on May 3 at 12 p.m., and a film screening on the Quad of Polite Society, April 27 at 8 p.m. 

The month’s celebrations also include an eagerly anticipated excursion to Philly Chinatown on April 24, a kickoff event in Farinon Atrium on April 16, and a keynote speaker to promote insightful discussion and appreciation for AAPI heritage on April 23 at 6:20 p.m. in Oechsle Hall. The event at Farinon will feature a book giveaway, exciting prize opportunities, and an opportunity to participate in popping boba tea making.

“I am looking forward to the faculty panel,” says Rotola. “Hearing from professors is a great way to understand how their identity has impacted their careers. Furthermore, I am looking forward to the mokuhanga workshop as I think a great way to learn about and engage with a culture is to understand their art.”

Every year, Seo-Hyun Park, chair of the Asian studies program and associate professor in government and law, collaborates with a group of dedicated student leaders on campus. Together, they have a shared interest and a sense of pride in celebrating AAPI culture and history. 

“One of the strengths of the AAPI community is our diversity. At the same time, the term AAPI reflects a complicated history, one that tries to bring together the very different experiences of various Asian immigrants and Pacific Islanders into a single identity group,” she says. “AAPI Heritage Month gives us an opportunity to explore all these important and fraught aspects of community-building while thinking about the AAPI community’s place and role in the broader struggle against racism. May isn’t the only month we should be contemplating these important issues, but AAPI Heritage Month can serve as a focal point for highlighting and renewing our shared efforts toward a more equitable and just society.”

Park finds profound significance in the connections fostered with students both inside and outside the classroom, enjoying seeing her students shine as activists and leaders. During her tenure as Asian studies program chair, she has witnessed the extraordinary initiative, imagination, and energy of the AAPI board, and of her trusted partners and collaborators from student organizations such as Asian Cultural Association (ACA), Refugee Action (RefAct), and South Asian Students Association (SASA). 

Under her leadership, the Asian studies program also has established strong partnerships with various departments and entities on campus that have provided timely support and funds, including but not limited to: the film and media studies program, Hanson Center, OID, and Provost’s Office. 

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