Spring 2025 Events
The Asian American & Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC) offers a wide range of diverse programming throughout the academic year. Our signature programs include the Speaker Series, Lunch & Learn Series, Student Leadership Summit, and Cultural Celebrations.
We welcome the campus and public community to attend all of our events which are free of charge. These gatherings provide valuable opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to engage in meaningful dialogue and build connections within our vibrant community.
Furthermore, we welcome collaboration and co-sponsorship opportunities with other campus units. If your department or organization is interested in partnering with AAARCC for an event or activity, please feel free to reach out to us via email. We believe that by working together, we can create even more enriching experiences and make a broader impact on campus life.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming events at AAARCC.
Lunch & Learn Schedule
For more detail, click the following L&L Schedule:
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Saturday February 8th, 2025 from 11am-2pm
CoRec Gold & Black Gyms (355 N Martin Jischke Dr)
The AAARCC hosts an annual Lunar New Year Celebration featuring over 1,300 attendees, 9 performances, and 30 tabling campus partners and organizations. This event is free and open to the public. There is free parking available at the parking lot behind the CoRec building.
A full list of performers and tabling organizations will be coming soon.
There are multiple timeslots and stations to help with. You may sign up for multiple timeslots and change your commitment at any time. Please sign up to volunteer by Friday, January 31, 2025.
The Importance of Seeing Ourselves: Performance & Panel with Theater Mu
Monday, March 24, 2025 from 7-8:30pm
Nancy T. Hansen Theatre (Pao Hall 552 W Wood St)
Join Theater Mu as they offer insight into the history of Asian American theater and social justice. Learn how Mu became the largest Asian American theater company in the Midwest—and why their philosophy and programming have received national attention for artistic excellence and deep community engagement.
Enjoy live performances from Mu artists as they reflect on how their identities intersect with their personal lives, professional careers, and the Midwest theater landscape.
Conclude with break-out discussions for attendees and Q&A with the panelists centered around the themes of representation and resilience.
Open to the general public. Parking is available after 5:00 pm in the front/back lots of Pao Hall and along Sheetz St.
Connecting with Our Community: Brunch with Theater Mu
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 10-11am
AAARCC (915 5th St)
Join Theater Mu artists and staff for a social brunch! Chat with Mu about the field of performance, theater, non-profit, and arts administration. Learn more about Asian American theater, including other Theater Mu programs and collaborations. Light refreshments will be served.
Open to Purdue students, faculty, and staff with RSVP only. RSVP form: bit.ly/MuMar26
2025 Purdue AAARCC & ACE Food Pantry Pop-Up Bread table
Location: AAARCC (915 5th Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906)
Free bread and pastries offered on a first come, first served basis on Mondays from 11 AM while supplies last.
Announcements will be made on @purdueaaarcc here
Language & Conversation Practice
Tuesday and Friday 3-4pm at AAARCC (915 5th St)
Currently offering practices in Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Indonesian
Conversation Practice
Want to practice speaking an Asian language but there's no environment? Just stop by the AAARCC and ask for language practice. The volunteers are ready to help you out with conversations, role-play, and dialogues.
Character Writing Practice
Culture Talk
Movies and Music
Watch iconic movies and dramas from Asia, sing karaoke of your favorite songs while enjoying the snacks at the AAARCC!
Join the AAARCC & CARE monthly from 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET for an opportunity to take part in different activities and conversations about relationships:
- January 22: Beginner Crochet Stiches
- February 26: DIY Bead Fidget Toys
- March 26: Mug Decorating
- April 16: Grad Cap & Picture Frame Decorating
Shihling Chui-Dwyer
Career Services Student and Consultant / International Student Specialist
Drop in Hours for CCO Advising:
- January 22
- February 12
- February 26
- March 12
- April 2
Stop by to have your resume and/or your cover letter looked over. Other services such as help preparing for interviewsis also provided.
Cristy Gosney, MFA
Senior Pre-Professional Advisor
Office Hoursf or Pre-Professional Students
- January 22
- February 12
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Stop by for free financial counseling and learn about financial literacy, budgeting assistance, and other Boiler Financial Track Services.
Stop by for support to begin a project, review a draft, or improve your organization and writing skills.
Contact
915 5th Street (Corner 5th-Waldron)
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Email: aaarcc@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-496-0488
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Center Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM