Programming Framework
AAARCC's Programming based on the Student Life Programmatic Framework
AAARCC's Programming Framework
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Speaker series, Lunch & Learn, Book discussions, volunteer program, leadership retreat, end-of-year gala, APA Heritage Month, scholarly excellence.
Leadership, Engagement, and Community
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Performing arts groups, Cultural Festivals, Fall Festival, Lunar New Year, Partnerships, language Practice, Artist in Residence, Art Initiatives.
Arts and Cultures
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Well-being and career Liaisons, Pop-up Pantry, Cultural Roots Garden, De-stress Programming.
Well-being
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For more detailed information, please refer to:
Student Life Programmatic FrameworkSummer 2026 Events
Early Start Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, July 22, 6:00-8:00 pm
915 5th Street (Click to see the map)
Build your own boba tea, play lawn games, and create a pressed flower bookmark while touring the AAARCC to explore the resources and support available to help you succeed in your academic journey.
Pick up a scavenger hunt activity tracker and complete eight activities to redeem a prize! Learn how to play lawn games like cornhole and jianzi/jegichagi. Race to pick beans using chopsticks from different food cultures. Assemble a pressed flower bookmark. Try different snacks and boba tea toppings.
This event is part of the “Early Start: Scavenger Hunt" hosted by Early Start and is a partnership of the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC), Black Cultural Center (BCC), Latino Cultural Center (LCC), LGBTQ Center, and Native American Education and Cultural Center (NAECC) with the support of the Office of the Summer and Winter Sessions.
Visit the BCC for Sun tea and Lemonade with Popcorn and Games.
Join the LCC for an afternoon of games, aguas frescas, and community where everyone is welcome.
Find the LGBTQ Center for crafts, table top games, and video games.
Escape the summer heat by painting, enjoying Navajo Iced Tea, and explore our student resource center at the NAECC.
Early Start Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday | July 22, 2026 | 6-8pm
Free & Open to all Boilermakers
Stop by the Cultural Centers to enjoy summer treats and explore resources and communities to support your student success!
Locations & Activities
- Boba Tea, Lawn Games, Crafts
- Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center
- AAARCC (915 Fifth St)
- Sun Tea, Popcorn, Games
- Black Cultural Center
- BCC (1100 Third St)
- Aguas Frescas & Games
- Latino Cultural Center
- LCC (426 Waldron St)
- Crafts, Table Top, Video Games
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Center
- LGBTQ Center (Hicks G988, 504 W State St)
- Navajo Iced Tea & Painting
- Native American Educational and Cultural Center
- NAECC (903 Fifth St)
Fall 2026 Events
Fall 2026 Welcome Events
Boiler Gold Rush: AAARCC Open House
Wednesday and Thursday | Aug 19 and Aug 20, 3-5pm
915 5th Street (Click to see the map)
Visit and get to know the work of the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC, pronounced 'ark'). Enjoy artistic activities, friendly games, karaoke, prizes, and tour the AAARCC while having iced treats and enjoying popular Asian snacks!
Free event open to all Boilermakers in partnership with Purdue Orientation Programs.
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FALL 2026 BOILER GOLD RUSH
AAARCC OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, Aug 19 & Thursday, Aug 20
3-5PM | AAARCC (915 5th St.)
Free & Open to all Boilermakers
Tour the AAARCC while enjoying artistic crafts, friendly games, karaoke, prizes, iced treats, and popular Asian snacks!
Complete nine activities to claim a special prize:
- Button Making
- Chopstick Competition
- Photo Booth
- Lawn Games
- Clay Sculpting
- Karaoke
- Fuse Beads
- Nintendo Switch Games
- Resource Table
- Tote Bag Painting
First Day of Classes Open House
Monday, August 24 | 8am – 5pm
915 5th Street (Click to see the map)
Stop by the AAARCC on the first day of the Fall 2026 semester to take a commemorative "first day" photo, set personal and professional goals with peers, write a reflective letter to your future self, tour the AAARCC building and resources, and meet the AAARCC staff and volunteers!
Fuel Up with breakfast & snacks for the First Day of Classes! Start the day with donuts and a build-your-own oatmeal and quinoa bowl from 8AM-11AM. Enjoy cup noodles, popsicles, and kettle corn for a pick-up from 11AM-5PM.
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FIRST DAY OF CLASS OPEN HOUSE
Monday, August 24 | 8AM–5PM | AAARCC (915 5th St.)
Free & Open to all Boilermakers
Stop by the AAARCC on the first day of the Fall 2026 semester to:
- Take a commemorative "first day" photo
- Set personal and professional goals with peers
- Write a reflective letter to your future self
- Tour the AAARCC building and resources
- Meet the AAARCC staff and volunteers
Fuel Up with Breakfast & Snacks for the First Day:
- 8AM–11AM | Donuts and DIY Oatmeal/Quinoa Bowl
- 11AM–5PM | Cup Noodles, Popsicles, and Kettle Corn
Express Fest
Wednesday, August 26 | 3-5pm
915 5th Street (Click to see the map)
A partnership of the Latino Cultural Center (LCC), Native American Education and Cultural Center (NAECC), and the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC)
Discover campus resources, make new connections, and celebrate communities with our cultural centers! Express Fest is the LCC's, AAARCC's , and NAECC's free annual resource and welcome fair. Enjoy live performances, resource tables, and Kona Ice through learning, sharing, and connecting. Departments, academic units, and community organizations are invited to participate.
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EXPRESS FEST
RESOURCE FAIR & OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday | August 26, 2026
2PM-5PM | 915 5th Street
Discover campus resources, make new connections, and celebrate community with the AAARCC, LCC & NAECC. Enjoy cultural performances, free Kona Ice®, giveaways, and more!
Register at tinyurl.com/expressfest2026 to host a table.
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Lunch & Learn Series
The AAARCC hosts a Lunch and Learn guest speaker series each semester on select Thursdays from 12pm-1pm at the AAARCC (915 5th St.) or a campus-specific location (listed for each session).
Each Lunch and Learn features faculty, staff, and students from a variety of disciplines sharing their research or expertise. We believe each Lunch and Learn session poses a valuable opportunity for students to learn from experts and engage in meaningful discussions.
Doors open at 11:50am and the presentation starts at 12pm. This is a hybrid event. In-person seating is limited to the first 50 attendees. Livestream available through Microsoft Teams: aaarcc.short.gy/LLonline
If you have feedback about our Lunch and Learn series, please consider filling out this Qualtrics survey to let us know: aaarcc.short.gy/LLsurvey
The Lunch & Learn series is partially funded by SFAB.
September 3: The National Park Service, Asian Americans, and the Making of the Model Minority
The (Asian) American Stories We Choose to Tell: The National Park Service, Asian Americans, and the Making of the Model Minority
Thursday, September 3 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St.)
The National Park Service (NPS) plays a crucial role in shaping the United States’ identity and collective memory through its storytelling. Which Asian American stories are shared? What is the impact of NPS’ storytelling on Asian American history? This talk will explore one NPS story, “Japanese Americans at Grand Canyon: Bellboys and WWII Heroes,” and its connection to the evolution of a racialized Asian American identity and the ongoing function of its persistent, troubling legacy.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Monica Trieu is professor of Asian American Studies and American Studies in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Purdue University. She received her BA from the University of California, Davis, and her PhD from the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on race and space, racialization, children of immigrants and refugees, and Asian American history. Her most recent book publication is Fighting Invisibility: Asian Americans in the Midwest (2023). She is currently working on a project examining the relationship among Asian Americans, U.S. National Parks, and the great outdoors.
Flyer Transcription
AAARCC LUNCH & LEARN SERIES - FALL 2026 TRANSCRIPTIONS
Image Description:
An event promotional flyer for the Fall 2026 Lunch & Learn Series presented by Purdue University's Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC).
- Header: Features the Purdue University logo alongside the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center logo. Text reads: "FALL 2026 LUNCH & LEARN SERIES: THE (ASIAN) AMERICAN STORIES WE CHOOSE TO TELL — THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, ASIAN AMERICANS, AND THE MAKING OF THE MODEL MINORITY".
- Event Details:
- Date & Time: Thursday, Sept 3, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Location: AAARCC (915 5th St.)
- Access: Free and open to all Boilermakers. A virtual live stream is available at aaarcc.short.gy/LL0903online. A QR code is also provided on the left.
- Event Overview: "The National Park Service (NPS) plays a crucial role in shaping the United States' identity and collective memory through its storytelling. Which Asian American stories are shared? What is the impact of NPS' storytelling on Asian American history? Explore one NPS story, 'Japanese Americans at Grand Canyon: Bellboys and WWII Heroes,' and its connection to the evolution of a racialized Asian American identity and the ongoing function of its persistent, troubling legacy."
- Speaker Profile:
- Speaker: Professor Monica Mong Trieu (Asian American Studies & American Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Studies).
- Bio: Dr. Trieu received her BA from UC Davis and her PhD from UC Irvine. Her research focuses on race and space, racialization, children of immigrants and refugees, and Asian American history. Author of Fighting Invisibility: Asian Americans in the Midwest (2023).
- Footer: Notes the program theme: "HISTORY IN MOTION: ASIAN AMERICAN NARRATIVES, MEDIA, & AMERICA 250" and features the SFAB (Student Fee Advisory Board) logo.
September 10: TBD
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Thursday, September 10 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Location TBD
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September 17: TBD
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Thursday, September 17 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Location TBD
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October 1: TBD
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Thursday, October 1 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Location TBD
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October 8: TBD
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Thursday, October 8 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Location TBD
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October 15: TBD
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Thursday, October 15 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Location TBD
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October 22: TBD
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Thursday, October 22 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Location TBD
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October 29: TBD
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Thursday, October 29 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Location TBD
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November 5: LEAD TBD
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Thursday, November 5 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Location TBD
More details to come.
Celebrations & Speaker Series
Book Discussion Series
Town of Dollars with Dr. Dada Docot
Wednesdays | September 9 and 16 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St.)
- No reading required: RSVP and reading the book prior to the events are not required to participate.
- Accommodations: If you need accommodation to participate in this event, please email aaarcc@purdue.edu.
- Refreshments: Refreshments will be provided at both events.
Moderated Book Discussion
Wednesday, Sept 9 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM | AAARCC
Examine romanticized tropes of resistance and resilience from Chapter 1 examples of hometown ethnography and US influences on Filipino history. An excerpt will be provided upon RSVP.
Special Note: Free books will be provided for the first 5 individuals who RSVP and attend the book discussion!
Book Talk with Author
Wednesday, Sept 16 | 4:30 – 5:30 PM | AAARCC
Join Dada for an autoethnographic reflection on how "ambient violence" lingers quietly in the ordinary persistence of survival in modern rural Philippines.
Virtual Option: Cannot join in-person? Live stream is available online through Teams.
About the Book: Town of Dollars
What does violence look like when it is not spectacular but quiet and routine? In this intimate ethnography, a rural locale earns the nickname “Town of Dollars” thanks to the Nabueño men who served in the lowest ranks of the US Navy. Performing tasks considered beneath white sailors, these men introduced American dollars into the local economy and transformed perceptions of the good life. Explore manifestations of the Philippines’ four centuries of colonization through stories of ritual, family, migration, and labor. Everyday struggles—from flooding rice fields and precarious wage work to political patronage and overseas migration—are shaped by the layered histories of Spanish, US, and Japanese colonization and contemporary dispossession. These forms of “ambient violence," she theorizes, are neither extraordinary nor rare but harmful realities sedimented into the ordinary, becoming the atmosphere in which life unfolds.
About the Author: Dr. Dada Docot
Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology
Dada received her PhD in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia, MA in Human Security Studies at the University of Tokyo, and BA in Journalism at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Her work has been shown in both academic and art environments including the Society of Visual Anthropology’s Film Festival, the UBC Museum of Anthropology, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the CaixaForum in Barcelona, and The Red House Center for Culture and Debate in Bulgaria. Dada’s research and community work have received support from the UBC Liu Institute of Global Issues, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council-Canada, and Ministry of Education-Japan.
Flyer Transcription
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center
BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES: Town of Dollars with Dr. Dada Docot
Wednesday | September 9 & 16 | 4:30-5:30PM | AAARCC (915 5th St)
General Information:
- RSVP and reading the book prior to the events are not required to participate.
- If you need accommodation to participate in this event, please email aaarcc@purdue.edu.
- Refreshments provided.
- Flyer link: aaarcc.short.gy/dollarsflyer
Session 1: Moderated Book Discussion (September 9)
- Examine romanticized tropes of resistance and resilience from Chapter 1 examples of hometown ethnography and US influences on Filipino history. Excerpt provided upon RSVP.
- Free books provided for the first 5 individuals who RSVP and attend!
- RSVP Link: aaarcc.short.gy/dollarsrsvp
Session 2: Book Talk with Author (September 16)
- Join Dada for autoethnographic reflection of how "ambient violence" lingers quietly in the ordinary persistence of survival in modern rural Philippines.
- Livestream Teams link: aaarcc.short.gy/dollarstalk
Book Discussion Series
Screening Precarity with Dr. Megha Anwer
September TBD | AAARCC (915 5th St)
- No reading required: RSVP and reading the book prior to the events are not required to participate.
- Accommodations: If you need accommodation to participate in this event, please email aaarcc@purdue.edu.
- Refreshments: Refreshments will be provided at both events.
Moderated Book Discussion
September TBD | AAARCC (915 5th St)
Learn about the history and theory of "precarity" from Chapter 1, including examples of how Bollywood films mediate the discussions of precarious public spheres in India.
Special Note: Free books provided for first 5 individuals who RSVP and attend the book discussion!
Book Talk with Author
September TBD | AAARCC (915 5th St)
Join Dr. Anwer for lunch and reflection about how her book examines a filmic rendition of precarity, and how Bollywood is "not just a site of representation, but as an economic-cultural vector in its own right."
Virtual Option: Cannot join in-person? Livestream available through Microsoft Teams.
About the Book: Screening Precarity: Hindi Cinema and Neoliberal Crisis in Twenty-First Century India
This book explores the role that Hindi films play in how precarity is mediated by film and what that mediation reveals about both contemporary India and the social life of the movies. It examines 19 Bollywood films that constitute India’s precarious public sphere, characterized by a pervasive and profound sense of professional-personal insecurity experienced by the vast majority. Screening Precarity: Hindi Cinema and Neoliberal Crisis in Twenty-First Century India is an intervention in the politics of representation, particularly of how marginal identities are shaped, scripted and screened when neoliberalism and authoritarianism enmesh. It is also a cultural analysis of how the biggest film industry in the world is embedded in global media networks and marshals state power and star power, national histories and transnational fantasies, structural impossibilities and individual agency.
About the Authors
Megha Anwer is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of English and former Associate Dean for Research at John Martinson Honors College. Dr. Anwer's research centers on perspectives and theories from urban studies, critical race studies, feminist studies, postcolonial studies and violence studies in a global and transnational context.
Anupama Arora is a Professor of English and Communication, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Flyer Transcription
Book Discussion Series Flyer Alt Text
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center
BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES: Screening Precarity with Dr. Megha Anwer
September TBD | AAARCC (915 5th St)
General Information:
- RSVP and reading the book prior to the events are not required to participate.
- If you need accommodation to participate in this event, please email aaarcc@purdue.edu.
- Refreshments provided.
Session 1: Moderated Book Discussion (September TBD)
- Learn about the history and theory of "precarity" from Chapter 1, including examples of how Bollywood films mediate the discussions of precarious public spheres in India.
- Free books provided for first 5 individuals who RSVP and attend the book discussion!
- RSVP Link: aaarcc.short.gy/screen
Session 2: Book Talk with Author (September TBD)
- Join Dr. Anwer for lunch and reflection about how her book examines a filmic rendition of precarity, and how Bollywood is "not just a site of representation, but as an economic-cultural vector in its own right."
- Livestream Teams link: aaarcc.short.gy/booktalk
The AAARCC hosts an artist and scholar in residence each semester to highlight national and local experts in weaving narratives, leading communities, and engaging future generations. More information to be announced.
Strengths & Peer Mentoring Leadership retreat
Saturday | September 26 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St)
- Who should attend: Free and open to all Boilermakers interested in leadership to create impact through student-focused programs! This retreat will especially benefit current and future student organization board members, especially Presidents & Vice Presidents.
- Provided: Breakfast, lunch, tailgate refreshments, and all workshop materials will be provided.
- Support: This program is partially funded by SFAB.
Develop Your Leadership Toolkit
- Using Strengths in team collaboration
- Establishing healthy relationships and boundaries in student organizations
- Documenting organization success & archives with an online portfolio
- Applying successfully for student organization grants
- Brand storytelling via social media
- Collaborative calendar planning and partnership with AAARCC & ASUB
Alumni Networking Tailgate
Saturday, Sept 26 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St)
Following the retreat, join us for an alumni networking tailgate outside the AAARCC.
Scholar in Residence
The AAARCC hosts an artist and scholar in residence each semester to highlight national and local experts in weaving narratives, leading communities, and engaging future generations. More information to be announced.
Flyer Transcription
An event promotional flyer for the AAARCC Fall 2026 Leadership Retreat titled "STRENGTHS & PEER MENTORING," presented by Purdue University's Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center.
- Header:
- Title: AAARCC FALL 2026 | LEADERSHIP RETREAT — STRENGTHS & PEER MENTORING
- Date & Time: Saturday | Sept 26 | 10AM–5PM | Location TBA
- Target Audience: Free and open to all Boilermakers interested in leadership to create impact through student-focused programs.
- Left Side (Photo Gallery): A vertical collage of four photographs showing student engagement:
- A speaker delivering a presentation in front of a slide deck to a room of students.
- Students interacting at an outdoor informational fair table.
- Three students posing in front of a Purdue University presentation banner giving thumbs-up gestures.
- A group of students standing in front of a display board labeled "THAILAND."
- Right Side (Event Details & Agenda):
- Section Title: Develop Your Leadership Toolkit
- Bullet Points:
- Using Strengths in team collaboration
- Establishing healthy relationships and boundaries in student organizations
- Documenting organization success & archives with an online portfolio
- Applying successfully to student organization grants
- Brand storytelling via social media
- Collaborative calendar planning and partnership with AAARCC & ASUB
- Alumni Tailgate Notice: "Following the retreat, join us for an alumni networking tailgate outside the AAARCC (915 5th St) 4-5PM."
- Additional Info: "Breakfast, lunch, tailgate refreshments, and all workshop materials will be provided. This retreat will especially benefit current and future student organization board members, especially Presidents & Vice Presidents."
- Footer & RSVP Box:
- RSVP Information: Box containing a QR code with the text "To estimate attendance, please RSVP for Retreat & Tailgate by Sept 13" and the link aaarcc.short.gy/retreat.
- Footer Logos: Purdue University and Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center logos.
Fall Festival
Friday, October 2 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St)
Celebrate the many fall-month festivals of our communities! The AAARCC in partnership with student organizations and campus departments will host booths featuring activities, crafts, snacks, and information about traditional and modern celebrations while enjoying live musical and dance performances from student groups.
- Who should attend: Free and open to all Boilermakers.
- Support: This event is partially funded by SFAB.
Activity Booth Sign-up
Interested in hosting an activity booth? Showcase your community's fall-month festivities by teaching and learning with other students about significant crafts, games, foods, and traditions!
Deadline: Sign up your student organization by Sunday, September 13.
Performance Sign-up
Interested in performing group or solo dance, poetry, or songs?
Deadline: Sign up by Sunday, September 20.
Flyer Transcription
An event callout flyer for the AAARCC 2026 3rd Annual Fall Festival, presented by Purdue University's Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC) and partially funded by the Student Activity Fee (SFAB).
- Header: Features the Purdue University logo, the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center logo, and the SFAB logo. Text reads: "AAARCC 2026 // 3RD ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL".
- Left Side (Photo Gallery): A vertical column of five colorful photographs showcasing past festival activities and community interaction:
- A student wearing traditional attire handing out colorful hoop props at a booth.
- Students interacting and looking at materials at a tented display table.
- Students gathered around a refreshment/craft table under a tent.
- A dancer performing in traditional Indian attire outdoors.
- Attendees gathered under blue canopy tents outdoors.
- Right Side Content & Sign-Ups:
- Activity Booth Sign-Up:
- Showcase your community's fall-month festivities
- Teach and learn with other students about significant crafts, games, foods, and traditions
- Open to all registered student organizations
- Call to Action & QR Code: "Interested in hosting an activity booth? Sign up your student organization by Sunday, September 13: aaarcc.short.gy/FFbooth"
- Performance Sign-Up:
- Call to Action & QR Code: "Interested in performing group or solo dance, poetry, or songs? Sign up by Sunday, September 20: aaarcc.short.gy/FFperform"
- Activity Booth Sign-Up:
- Event Details:
- Date & Time: Friday, October 2 | 6-8PM
- Location: AAARCC Lawn (915 5th St.)
- Access: Free and open to all Boilermakers
- Description: "Celebrate fall-month festivals of our communities! Featuring performances by students, activity booths hosted by student organizations, and resource tables hosted by campus units."
Friendsgiving
Monday, November 23 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
915 5th Street (Click to see the map)
Join AAARCC and NAECC for our annual Friendsgiving Lunch! Celebrate the harvests from AAARCC Roots Garden and NAECC Three Sisters Garden. Express appreciation for friendships and collaborations in the campus community. Share and discuss Asian/American and Indigenous ways of gathering and gratitude.
Flyer Transcription
Friendsgiving Lunch Flyer Alt Text
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center
Native American Educational and Cultural Center
FRIENDSGIVING LUNCH
Monday, November 23, 2026 | 12-2 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St)
Free & Open to all Boilermakers
Join AAARCC and NAECC for our annual Friendsgiving Lunch!
- Celebrate the harvests from AAARCC Roots Garden and NAECC Three Sisters Garden
- Express appreciation for friendships and collaborations in the campus community
- Share and discuss Asian/American and Indigenous ways of gathering and gratitude
Destress Week
Monday, December 7 – Friday, December 11
915 5th Street (Click to see the map)
Finish strong and wrap up the end of the fall semester with the AAARCC, various student organizations, and other campus units co-hosting Destress Week! Each day of Destress Week features different cultures sharing activities and snacks to unwind and enjoy during the quiet period.
More information about session activities and times to be announced
Liason Hours Series
On-Campus Writing Lab (OWL)
Tuesdays | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St.)
Stop by for support from the On-Campus Writing Lab to begin a project, review a draft, or improve your organization and writing skills! Visit the AAARCC on Tuesdays from 3-5pm to chat with OWL Writing Consultants. Walk-ins are welcome.
Appointments are encouraged, so sign-up below!
Sign up at owl.purdue.eduThousands of Purdue students, especially the good writers, come to the OWL because they know it's useful to talk about what they're writing and to get feedback. Writers bring in papers from courses in biology, engineering, political science, technology, communications, and many other courses besides English. They also come in to work on resumes and job applications, internship and co-op reports, or any other writing task they're working on, including papers for graduate seminars. We help Purdue students, faculty, staff, and even those learning English as a second language.
CCO & Pre-Professional Liason hours and workshops
Select Tuesdays 2-3PM | AAARCC (915 5th St.)
Get expert guidance on your career path, resume, and professional school applications right here at the AAARCC.
Click Here to See General Flyer
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY | Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center | Center for Career Opportunities
SPRING 2026 CCO/PPA LIAISON HOURS
TUESDAYS | 2-3PM | AAARCC (915 5TH ST)
FREE & OPEN TO ALL BOILERMAKERS, NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
CAREER SERVICES ADVISING
Shihling Chui-Dwyer
she/her/hers
Career Services Consultant
International Student Specialist
Review your resume or cover letter, prepare for interviews, and chat about job opportunities.
- January 20
- February 3, 17
- March 10, 31
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING
Cristy Gosney, MFA
she/her/hers
Senior Pre-Professional Advisor
Chat about programs in healthcare and law. Ask about recommended courses and exams. Discuss strategies for writing your personal statement or preparing your application.
- January 20
- February 17
- March 31
Stop by to review your resume or cover letter, prepare for interviews, and chat about job opportunities.
Fall Dates:TBD
Shihling Chui-Dwyer
Career Services Consultant and International Student Specialist
Shihling provides specialized support for all students, with particular expertise in helping international students navigate the U.S. job market and career planning process.
Chat about programs in healthcare and law, ask about recommended exams and courses, and discuss strategies for personal statements.
Spring Dates: TBD
Cristy Gosney
Senior Pre-Professional Advisor
Cristy helps students navigate the complex journey to professional schools in law and healthcare, offering strategic advice on applications and professional readiness.
TBD
Location: Young Hall Lobby (155 S Grant Street)
Join the AAARCC on a tour of the CCO and PPA offices to learn about their services, including the Career Closet. Free and open to all Boilermakers.
- 1:45 PM: Meet at the lobby of Young Hall
- 1:50-2:10 PM: Tour of CCO/PPA Office Area and Career Closet
- 2:10-2:20 PM: Center for Career Opportunities Overview
- 2:20-2:35 PM: Pre-Professional Advising Overview
- 2:35-2:45 PM: Q&A
Click Here to View Tour Flyer
Flyer Transcription:
PURDUE UNIVERSITY | Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center | Center for Career Opportunities
CCO/PPA SERVICES TOUR
TUESDAY | 1:45-2:45PM | APRIL 7, 2026
YOUNG HALL | 155 S GRANT STREET
Join the AAARCC on a tour of the Center for Career Opportunities and Pre-Professional Advising offices to learn about their services
FREE & OPEN TO ALL BOILERMAKERS
TOUR SCHEDULE
- 1:45 PM: Meet at the lobby of Young Hall
- 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM: Tour of CCO/PPA Office Area and the Career Closet
- 2:10 PM - 2:20 PM: Center for Career Opportunities Services Overview
- 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM: Pre-Professional Advising Services Overview
- 2:35 PM - 2:45 PM: Q&A
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY, MARCH 30, 5PM
aaarcc.short.gy/ccotour
(QR code provided for RSVP)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Liaison Hours & Workshops
Wednesdays | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St.)
Stop by for an informal chat to check in on how your semester is going and learn how Counseling and Psychological Services can support your student success! No prior appointment is necessary.
Visit the AAARCC on Wednesdays to chat with our dedicated CAPS Liaisons. They provide support in multiple languages and are here to help you navigate mental health resources.
Manasi Deshmukh (M.A., MSW, LCSW)
Pronouns: She/Her | Languages: English, Hindi, & Marathi
Manasi is a staff therapist at Counseling and Psychological Services. Manasi collaborates with students to recognize their emotion and thought patterns and how it impacts their daily life. She strives to integrate different forms of art into therapeutic settings. She specializes in Anxiety, Depression, emotional regulation, multicultural adjustment difficulties for international students, neurodivergence, coping with stress and interpersonal boundaries. Outside of work, Manasi likes to hike, travel, and getting to know people from different cultures!
Yuzhu Lu (M.S. Ed., LMHC)
Pronouns: She/Her | Languages: English & Mandarin Chinese
Yuzhu is a staff therapist at Counseling and Psychological Services. Yuzhu works collaboratively with clients to explore emotional patterns, identity concerns, and the impact of past experiences while also developing practical strategies for day-to-day challenges. Yuzhu’s clinical interests are depression and anxiety, international student adjustment, spiritual identity and emotional functioning, and trauma-related concerns. Outside of work, Yuzhu enjoys singing, being in nature, and spending time with her cat, ZhenZhen.
More information about CAPS workshops to be announced.
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Liaison Hours & Workshops
Wednesdays | 4-5pm | AAARCC (915 5th St.)
Free & Open to all Boilermakers | No prior appointment necessary
Stop by for an informal chat to check in on how your semester is going and learn how Counseling and Psychological Services can support your student success!
Meet Your Liaisons:
Manasi Deshmukh, MA, MSW, LCSW (She/Her)
Staff therapist at CAPS. Offers counseling in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
Yuzhu Lu, M.S. Ed., LMHC (She/Her)
Staff therapist at CAPS. Offers counseling in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Center for Advocacy, Response and Education (CARE) Chat & Workshops
Select Wednesdays | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St.)
Join our CARE Advocate and Peer Educational Ambassador to chat about different aspects of healthy relationships while learning a craft each month:
Sept 2: RedZone
- Topic: Consent/Alcohol Safety/Bystander Intervention
- Craft: Aloe Planting & Pot Painting
October 7: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Topic: Recognizing power and control and how to have healthy relationships (romantic, platonic, family, student/faculty, etc.)
- Craft: Fall Season Garland Making
November 4: Men’s Engagement Month
- Topic: Healthy boundaries in relationships
- Craft: Beginner Crochet Pattern
Meet Your Advocate
Lily Peck (she/her/hers) is a Prevention Programming Specialist with the Center for Advocacy, Response, & Education (CARE). Lily grew up in Shelbyville, IN and is a first-generation Boilermaker. She graduated in 2023 with bachelor’s degrees in Genetics and Classical Studies, as well as a minor in Chemistry. In 2025, she earned her Master of Public Health (MPH). Lily is driven by a passion for continuous growth, lifelong learning, and promoting equity in health. In her free time, Lily enjoys any and all outdoor adventures, reading, music, traveling, and is a proud cat mom.
Flyer Transcription
An event promotional flyer for the AAARCC Fall 2026 "CARE CHATS" series, presented by Purdue University's Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC) and the Center for Advocacy, Response & Education (CARE).
- Header: Features the Purdue University logo, the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center logo, and the Center for Advocacy, Response & Education logo. Text reads: "FALL 2026 CARE CHATS".
- Schedule & Location:
- Day & Time: Wednesdays | 3–4 PM
- Location: AAARCC (915 5th St)
- Access: Free and open to all Boilermakers.
- Overview: "Join our CARE Advocate and Peer Educational Ambassador to chat about different aspects of healthy relationships while learning a craft each month"
- Monthly Schedule (With Photos):
- September 2: RedZone
- Photo: Small aloe vera plants in black seedling trays on a railing.
- Topics/Craft: Consent, Alcohol Safety, Bystander Intervention / Aloe Planting & Pot Painting
- October 7: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Photo: Decorative autumn arrangement with colorful Indian corn, a mini pumpkin, and fall leaves.
- Topics/Craft: Recognizing Power and Control in Relationships / Fall Season Garland Making
- November 4: Men's Engagement Month
- Photo: Hands actively working with colorful yarn for a craft project.
- Topics/Craft: Healthy Boundary Setting in Relationships / Beginner Crochet Patterns
- September 2: RedZone
- Speaker Profile (Meet Your Advocate):
- Advocate: Lily Peck (Prevention Programming Specialist, Center for Advocacy, Response, & Education (CARE))
- Photo: Headshot of Lily smiling outdoors against a natural backdrop.
- Bio: "Lily (she/her/hers) grew up in Shelbyville, IN and is a first-generation Boilermaker. She graduated in 2023 with bachelor’s degrees in Genetics and Classical Studies, as well as a minor in Chemistry. In 2025, she earned her Master of Public Health (MPH). Lily is driven by a passion for continuous growth, lifelong learning, and promoting equity in health. In her free time, Lily enjoys any and all outdoor adventures, reading, music, traveling, and is a proud cat mom."
Routine Student Organization Events
GRAD TEA: Weekly Grad Students Hours
TBD | 2nd Floor, AAARCC (915 5th St)Hosted by: Asian American and Asian Graduate Student Association (AAAGraSA)
Click Here to See The Flyer
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AAAGRASA
SPRING 2026
Grad Tea Hour
MONDAY 10 AM - 12 PM
LOCATION: AAARCC (915 5th St)
Open to all graduate students
Stop by the AAARCC from 10 am - 12 pm on Monday for free tea/coffee, conversations, or talk about your academic goals and progress in grad school!
Instagram icon: aaagrasa_purdue
Routine AAARCC Initiatives
Language and Conversation Practice
Wednesdays & Fridays | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St)
All Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a native speaker, language learner, or beginner, this program is open to all Boilermakers. No experience required!
Languages offered: Mandarin, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Korean (Friday only), Tagalog (Friday only)
Program Activities
- Speaking: Improve communication skills through role play in common dialogues, situations, and scenarios
- Writing: Practice writing characters, learn vocabulary, and pronunciation of Asian languages
- Activities: Watch iconic movies and sing karaoke by your favorite artists!
- Food: Enjoy free snacks and beverages
Get Involved!
Interested in sharing your knowledge? Sign-up to volunteer as a language partner!
Flyer Transcription
An promotional flyer for the AAARCC Fall 2026 "Language & Conversation Practice" program, presented by Purdue University's Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center.
- Header Image: A wide photo showing a group of students gathered indoors, sitting on couches and chairs, conversing and engaging with laptops and papers. A poster in the background reads "AMPLIFY ASIAN VOICES."
- Header Text:
- Title: FALL 2026 LANGUAGE & CONVERSATION PRACTICE
- Schedule & Location: Wednesday & Friday | 3–4PM | AAARCC (915 5th St)
- Left Side (Photo Gallery): A vertical stack of four square photographs showing program activities:
- Students gathered around a table with trays of food during a cooking or meal session.
- Students chatting together at small tables in an office/lounge space.
- A speaker/instructor leading a group activity at a table.
- A group of students smiling and posing together while making finger-heart gestures.
- Right Side (Program Highlights & Details):
- Program Highlights:
- Languages Offered: Mandarin, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Korean, and Tagalog (Fridays only)
- Speaking Practice: Build confidence through interactive conversation and role-play with fluent speakers
- Writing: Learn character writing in Mandarin, Korean, and other languages
- Activities: Enjoy fun cultural experiences such as karaoke, movies, cooking, and games
- Food: Free snacks provided at each session
- Opportunities for Learning: "Whether you are a native speaker, fluent speaker, or beginner language learner, this program is free and open to all Boilermakers. No experience required!"
- Get Involved: Features a QR code alongside the text: "Interested in sharing your knowledge? Sign-up to volunteer as a language partner! aaarcc.short.gy/volunteer"
- Program Highlights:
- Footer:
- Logos: Purdue University logo and Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center logo.
- Social Media: "Follow Us! @purdueaaarcc" featuring icons for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Creative Multimedia Team
Fridays | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
915 5th Street (Click to see the map)
Are you interested in photography, videography, or visual storytelling? Join the AAARCC Creative Multimedia Team to build your portfolio, learn new digital tools, and collaborate on dynamic community projects. We welcome student creators of all skill levels!
Building
Learn photography, videography, & storytelling workflow at a beginner-friendly place.
Developing
Share your creative knowledge and learn how to utilize unique tools from peers to grow your skill set.
Leading
Collaborate and learn to lead a team of student volunteers during exhibition and AAARCC events.
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center
CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA TEAM
Fridays, 4-5 PM at AAARCC (915 5th St.)
- BUILDING: Learn photography, videography, & storytelling workflow at a beginner-friendly place.
- DEVELOPING: Share your creative knowledge and learn how to utilize unique tools from peers to grow your skill set.
- LEADING: Collaborate and learn to lead a team of student volunteers during exhibition and AAARCC events.
Join the Team: aaarcc.short.gy/volunteer
See Our Work: Photos on SmugMug (purdueculturalcenters.smugmug.com/AAARCC/)
Vegetable Pop-up & Roots Garden Harvest
Tuesdays 12:00 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St)
Stop by to pick up free vegetables harvested from our Roots Garden in partnership with Purdue Student Farm. Available while supplies last starting Tuesdays from 12:00 PM.
Announcements will be made on @purdueaaarcc social media when vegetables are gone for the day.
Flyer Transcription
An event promotional flyer for the Fall 2026 "VEGETABLE POP-UP" program, presented by Purdue University's Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC).
- Header: Features the Purdue University logo alongside the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center logo. Text reads: "FALL 2026".
- Header Image: A row of three side-by-side color photographs showing community agriculture and fresh produce:
- A person working in a garden, tending to green plant leaves in a raised planter.
- A vibrant platter filled with freshly harvested produce, including red apples, yellow and red bell peppers, and fresh herbs.
- Two smiling students indoors behind a table loaded with fresh vegetables, including large purple eggplants, yellow squash, and corn.
- Title & Schedule:
- Title: VEGETABLE POP-UP
- Schedule: TUESDAYS STARTING 12PM
- Location: AAARCC (915 5TH ST)
- Event Details:
- "Stop by to pickup free vegetables harvested from our Roots Garden in partnership with Purdue Student Farm"
- Availability: FREE AND OPEN TO ALL BOILERMAKERS / AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
- Footer Notice: "Announcements will be made on @purdueaaarcc social media when vegetables are gone for the day"
Food Pantry Pop-up
Fridays 2:00 PM | AAARCC (915 5th St)
Stop by to pick up dry pantry items in partnership with Ace Campus Food Pantry. Restocked on Fridays 2:00 PM and available while supplies last.
Announcements will be made on @purdueaaarcc social media when pantry items are gone for the day.
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An event promotional flyer for the Fall 2026 "BREAD POP-UP" program, presented by Purdue University's Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC).
- Header: Features the Purdue University logo alongside the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center logo. Text reads: "FALL 2026".
- Header Image: A photo of various packaged breads, bagels, and baked goods wrapped in plastic bags. A logo in the lower right corner of the photo reads: "ACE CAMPUS FOOD PANTRY".
- Title & Schedule:
- Title: BREAD POP-UP
- Schedule: MONDAYS STARTING 11AM
- Location: AAARCC (915 5TH ST)
- Event Details:
- "Stop by to pick up free Panera bread in partnership with Ace Campus Food Pantry"
- Availability: FREE AND OPEN TO ALL BOILERMAKERS / AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
- Footer Notice: "Announcements will be made on @purdueaaarcc social media when bread is gone for the day"
How to Support AAARCC Programs
AAARCC programs are free and open to all Boilermakers. Here are ways to support our programming initiatives:
1) Attend and promote AAARCC programs within your networks, classrooms, and listservs by downloading our flyers from our website.
2) If you are a class instructor, assign our events as part of required or extra-credit activities for your class. If your whole class is interested in attending AAARCC events or volunteering for a class assignment, please email us at aaarcc@purdue.edu and we’d be happy to help coordinate this learning opportunity.
3) Partner with us in co-planning events or provide co-sponsorship. If your department or organization is interested in partnering with AAARCC for an event or activity, please email us at aaarcc@purdue.edu. We believe that by working together, we can create even more enriching experiences and make a broader impact on campus life.
4) Give to support our initiatives and encourage others to make financial gifts to the AAARCC. If you are interested in financially supporting AAARCC programs, please use this link: bit.ly/givetotheaaarcc
All AAARCC programs are free and open to all Boilermakers. These gatherings provide valuable opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to engage in meaningful dialogue and build connections within our vibrant community. In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. See Purdue's Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance at vpec@purdue.edu or 765-494-5830.
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
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM