Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month
March 26 - April 17
Journey, Memory, Home: AANHPI Stories Across Time
Exploring migration and displacement while highlighting how “home” is preserved and carried forward through spoken stories, dance, art, and cultural practice.
This programming is for educational purposes and all are welcome.
Week 1: March 26 - 28
Film Screening of “Kapa Haka - A Journey Home” with guest speaker Teanu Tonga (Film Director and Producer) and Heather Harrison (Film Producer)
Date: March 26
Time: Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Student Services Center 150F, WSU Ogden
Join us for a special screening of Kapa Haka – A Journey Home, a moving film that follows a young woman’s journey back to Aotearoa to reconnect with her culture, family traditions, and ancestral roots. Through kapa haka and powerful storytelling, she discovers a deeper sense of identity and belonging.
After the film, stay for a conversation and Q&A with Director and Producer Teanu Tonga, who will share insights on Indigenous storytelling and the importance of cultural connection.
Whether you are exploring your own identity, interested in Pacific and Indigenous cultures, or simply love powerful storytelling, this event is for you. Come as you are, bring a friend, and be part of an evening centered on culture, connection, and coming home.
“Let’s Make It Together”: AANHPI Edition, Jangmyeongru Bracelet Making with Korean Club
Date: March 27
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Student Services Center 150F, WSU Ogden
Intercollegiate Showcase of Many Islands in a Common Sea
Date: March 28
Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Glendale Middle School, 1430 Andrew Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
The Intercollegiate Showcase of Many Islands in a Common Sea is a dynamic celebration of culture, collaboration, and student leadership. This event unites students, staff, and faculty from various universities across Utah, presenting a captivating showcase of Pasifika traditions through song and dance. This showcase provides a unique opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity within our Pacific Islander communities and to support our students in their commitment to leadership and teamwork.
This programming is for educational purposes and all are welcome!
Week 2: March 30 - April 3
AANHPI Heritage Month Kick-Off Event
Date: March 30
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union Atrium, WSU Ogden
Come join us for some karaoke! There will be food where you can sample some Asian/Pacific Islander-inspired food provided by Sodexo. You also get to meet the various Asian and Pacific Islander clubs on campus as well as folks from the Dept of World Languages & Cultures and others across campus. Check out what's also happening on campus this month for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month!
Opening Art Exhibition in the Skybridge, "Journey. Memory. Home: AANHPI Stories Across Time"
Date: March 30
Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union, Fireplace Lounge, WSU Ogden
Join us in the Shepherd Union Fireplace Lounge for the opening reception of Journey. Memory. Home: AANHPI Stories Across Time, a special exhibition celebrating the creativity and lived experiences of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) artists in our local community.
This gathering will recognize and uplift local artists whose work reflects stories of migration, identity, heritage, resilience, and belonging. Through painting, fashion, visual art, and other creative expressions, each artist shares how memories, culture, and family histories shape their understanding of home across generations and places.
The opening reception provides an opportunity to meet the artists, hear the stories behind their work, and experience how art becomes a powerful way of carrying culture forward. Together, we celebrate the voices and talents of AANHPI artists who continue to preserve and share their stories through creative expression.
Come experience an evening of art, storytelling, and community as we honor the journeys that connect memory, culture, and home.
This programming is for educational purposes and all are welcome!
Opening Art Exhibition, “Threads of Home: The Legacy of Afa Ah Loo”
Date: March 30
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Hetzel-Hoellein Room, Stewart Library, WSU Ogden
As part of Weber State University’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, the Student Success Center invites the campus community to a special art and fashion exhibition honoring the life and legacy of Samoan designer Afa Ah Loo. The exhibition will feature select pieces from his fashion line, offering a unique opportunity to experience the cultural storytelling and artistry woven into his designs.
This exhibition is made possible through the generous collaboration of Creative Pacific (founded by Afa Ah Loo and Ben Powell) and Laura Ah Loo, whose dedication to preserving and sharing his work continues to inspire communities and future generations.
Aligned with this year’s theme, “Journey, Memory, Home: AANHPI Stories Across Time,” the exhibition highlights how fashion, like other cultural expressions, carries stories of identity, migration, and belonging across generations. Through Afa Ah Loo’s designs, we celebrate the enduring power of culture, creativity, and community.
- Join us as we honor a legacy where culture, creativity, and identity are beautifully woven together.
- This programming is for educational purposes and all are welcome!
- Light refreshments will be served.
Film Screening of “We're All Gonna Die” with Virtual Q&A with Director Freddie Wong
Date: April 1
Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
Location: Browning Center 113, WSU Ogden
Hosted by College of Arts and Humanities
Free and Open to the Public
Please join us for filmmaker, VFX artist, podcaster, and competitive gamer Freddie Wong's most recent sci-fi release We're All Gonna Die which finds a struggling beekeeper and a grieving wanderer braving a dangerous road trip and plagued by 10,000-mile alien tentacle that materialized in the sky. Wong will engage with the audience for a virtual Q&A following the film.
“Food + Feels”: AANHPI Edition, Bibimbap Making with Korean Club
Date: April 3
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Student Services Center 150, WSU Ogden
Week 3: April 6 - 11
“Let’s Make It Together”: AANHPI Edition, Making Daruma with Japan Club
Date: April 7
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Student Services Center 150, WSU Ogden
“Food + Feels”: AANHPI Edition, Gyudon (Beef Bowl) with Japan Club
Date: April 7
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Student Services Center 150, WSU Ogden
Pan-Asian & Pasifika Cultural Performance Celebration
Date: April 7
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union Ballrooms, WSU Ogden
Join us for a spectacular evening honoring the vibrant cultures, histories, and creative expressions of Asian and Pasifika communities at our Pan-Asian & Pasifika Cultural Performance Celebration! This dynamic showcase will feature powerful performances that reflect the richness and diversity of traditions from across Asia and the Pacific — brought to life by talented students and community members.
Dress Code: Cultural attire or semi-formal
Come celebrate the beauty of heritage, identity, and community. Connect with fellow students, experience powerful cultural expression, and be part of an evening filled with pride, creativity, and belonging.
"Carrying Home: Asian American Identity, Memory, and the Stories We Inherit" with Steven Okazaki
- April 9
- 5:30-7 p.m.
- Hetzel-Hoellein Room, Stewart Library, WSU Ogden
As part of Weber State University’s AANHPI Heritage Month theme, “Journey, Memory, Home: AANHPI Stories Across Time,” this event features Steven Okazaki, an acclaimed Asian American storyteller whose work centers lived experience, intergenerational memory, and the meaning of belonging.
Through reflection, storytelling, and dialogue, Okazaki explores what it means to carry “home” as an Asian American—across migration, displacement, and generational change. Drawing from personal narrative and community histories, he highlights how memory is preserved and passed forward through story, art, and cultural practice, even when physical places shift or are lost.
This event invites students, faculty, and community members to consider how Asian American identities are shaped by journeys across time and space, and how storytelling becomes an act of preservation, resistance, and connection. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how “home” lives not only in place, but in people, memory, and shared stories.
Week 4: April 13 - 17
Thai, Myanmar, Lao, Cambodia New Year Celebration
Date: April 14
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Student Services Center 150, WSU Ogden
Come celebrate the Thai, Myanmar, Cambodian, and Lao New Year with us in the Student Success Center! This is a time across Southeast Asia that celebrates new beginnings, community, and good fortune for the year ahead.
Join us for a fun, welcoming celebration where you can try delicious food, enjoy interactive activities, and learn about the traditions that make this holiday so special. Whether you’re curious to learn about the culture, want to celebrate with friends, or just want to stop by for good food and good vibes, everyone is welcome!
Food | Fun Activities | Culture | Community
Bring a friend and come celebrate the New Year with us!
Open and free to everyone.
Weber Stock: Island Style
Date: April 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union, WSU Ogden
Hosted by Student Involvement and Leadership
“Let’s Make It Together”: AANHPI Edition, Crafting Aloha: Lei Making
Date: April 16
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Student Services Center 150, WSU Ogden
For more information or to request accommodations in relation to a disability, contact Lulu Faumui-Latu-Peters lululatu@weber.edu
