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A Home Away From Home

The Asian and Asian American Center (A3C) is a resource and support center for students of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander descent (AAPI). Founded on the pillars of identity, education, advocacy, and community, the center serves as a home away from home for both students and student organizations alike. The A3C provides physical spaces for both meetings and studying, hosts a variety of programming ranging from social hours to educational dialogues, works to advocate for the experiences of AAPI students, and builds a more inclusive campus community.

The A3C was founded in 2009 thanks to the advocacy efforts of students, faculty, staff, and most importantly our alumni to serve as a space and resource for AAPI students on campus. Since its creation, the center has grown to support the needs of individual students, student organizations, and campus partners such as the Asian American Studies Program.

Current Programming

Funds will be used to expand current programming, such as:

A3C After Dark, a semi-weekly dinner and discussion series focusing on topics related to the AAPI identity;
CLIMB, a peer-facilitated identity reflection and leadership program focused on AAPI student needs;
Asian American Studies Program joint events, such as a monthly community breakfast, a Lunch Series featuring staff/faculty speakers, and a Lunch Series featuring students;
Social hours and activities, a weekly series for students to build community and celebrate AAPI culture;
Asia Night, Cornell's largest cultural celebration on campus, featuring interactive booths and performances from our 80+ Asian-interest student organizations;
CelebrAsian, a community-wide celebration and banquet awards ceremony recognizing the achievements of our AAPI student leaders;
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) celebration, a week-long series honoring the historical triumphs, tribulations, and contributions of AAPI leaders;
Alumni programming & career navigation, mental health promotion/self-care strategies, study skills workshops, and more!

The Asian and Asian American Center is a program within the Division of Student and Campus Life (SCL).

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