The AAPI Student Welcome is a premier event for first year students to learn about our many community partners, student organizations, and faculty/staff on campus that support the AAPI experience at OU. This annual event is hosted during Camp Crimson, OU's 8-Day orientation experience, and is one of the first opportunties for students to engage in cultural programming that supports and affirms a student's experience and identity on campus. We strive to provide an opprtunity for students to engage with peers, community partners, and faculty/staff that encourages a strong foundation of networking and support.
2023 AAPI Student Welcome
Thursday, August 18th
4:00 PM - 6:00PM
Beaird Lounge (2nd Floor)
Oklahoma Memorial Union
Asian Food Fair is an annual event that showcases various Asian American cultures at the University of Oklahoma through the flavors of Asian food. All the proceeds generated from Asian Food Fair are used for AASA's official philanthropy, Holiday Head Start.
The APIDA Leadership Conference (TALC) is a high school conference made for students of Asian Pacific Islander Desi-American background. It is centered on the pillars of transformation, advocacy, leadership, and community.
The OU Asian Royalty Pageant, formerly known as Mr. & Miss Asian OU, is an annual scholarship pageant organized and sponsored by the Asian American Student Association and Asian American Programs & Services. The pageant takes place annually during the spring semester and contestants compete in several on-stage categories and an interview with judges prior to the event. Crowned royalty serve the community for a full academic year. The pageant showcases contestants' passions for scholarship, service, and cultural awareness.
Lunar New Year is an annual event is designed to recognize the Lunar New Year which is widely celebrated in East Asian countries such as Japan, Mongolia, China, Vietnam, Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and many others.
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the University of Oklahoma during the month of April!
The Asian American & Pacific Islander Graduate Celebration is an annual event hosted by Asian American Programs and Services. This celebration recognizes and honors the journey of our diverse community of Asian American and Pacific Islander graduates.
All Fall, Spring, and Summer Graduates of the 2022-2023 academic year are welcome to attend. Students will be recognized on the graduation program and receive verbal recognition, a certificate, and a complimentary graduation stole.
All graduating students are honored with a complimentary AAPI stole during the Asian American & Pacific Islander Graduate Celebration. If you are unable to attend the ceremony, you may claim a stole by indicating so on the registration form.
