Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

An entire April-full of events is planned at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

First up is a "Kick-Off Reception" from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow (1 April) in Room 405 of the IUPUI campus center. Then comes a ladies-only fashion show of Middle Eastern and Asian Vogue at 6 p.m. Friday (4 April) in Room 405C of the Campus Center (tickets are $3).

Other events include a screening of "Bride and Prejudice" at 11 a.m. 8 April in Room 305 of the Campus Center, a discussion of the "Crisis in Burma and its impact on IUPUI" at noon 10 April, a fashion show of traditional dress at 6 p.m. 14 April in room 405 of the Campus Center, and a discussion of henna body art at noon 15 April in Room 305 of the Campus Center.

Also, a discussion of the "Imprisonment of Americans of Asian Descent during World War II and the Post 9/11 Implications for Muslim Americans" at noon 16 April in Room 148 of the Campus Center, screeming of "Memoirs of a Geisha" at 11 a.m. 23 April, a presentation by Lisa Ling at 7 p.m. 23 April in the Campus Center's Multipurpose Room , and "Blended Identity: A Discussion on Transracial Adoption" at 11:30 a.m. 24 April in Room 148 of the Campus Center.

For more information, see website or contact Thint T. Cho, 317:278-6002.