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Performers in traditional Polynesian attire dance in front of a “Night Market” banner on the CSUDH campus, with tents and trees in the background. — Credit: Camila Chavarria, The Bulletin

Annual API Night Market lights up campus

by csudhbulletin May 13, 2025May 14, 2025

CSUDH caps month-long heritage celebration with food, art, and community. By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter Although Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is commemorated across the United States in May, Cal State Dominguez Hills wrapped up its campus tribute early—closing out April with the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of the Asian & Pasifika […]

Students gather in a classroom for a Korean Culture Club event, seated at tables doing activities while K-pop videos play on the projector screen. — Credit: Camila Chavarria, The Bulletin

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‘Taste of Korea’ educates Toros on language, cultural traditions

by csudhbulletin April 30, 2025May 1, 2025

Korean Culture Club event celebrated as part of API Heritage Month. By Camila Chavarria, Staff Reporter Authentic Korean snacks, language lessons, and a chance to have their names written in the Hangul script drew students to the “Taste of Korea” workshop on Apr. 21. As part of CSUDH’s celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage […]

Danny Kim takes a selfie with a group of students in front of a projected screen during his guest artist talk, with several people making peace signs and smiling. — Credit: Photo courtesy of Dong Hyun Danny Kim

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API film screenings examine environmentalism, life in diaspora

by csudhbulletin April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Documentaries “Zero Waste” and “The Empathizer” offer insights on resilience, sustainability, and experiences of Asian communities. By Jesus Cortez, Staff Reporter Two documentaries screened at CSUDH this month explored the ties between environment, heritage, and survival—offering reflections on Asian identity and the lived experiences of diaspora communities. The screenings on Apr. 21 and Apr. 23 […]

Seven speakers stand in a row against a wood-paneled wall at a Vietnamese American event, smiling after a panel discussion on migration, memory, and community resilience.

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Fall of Saigon at 50: panel talks survival, cultural preservation

by csudhbulletin April 30, 2025May 1, 2025

Vietnamese American scholars, artists, and organizers reflect on migration, memory, and the future of their community. By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor The Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the end of the Vietnam War and sparked a mass exodus of Vietnamese refugees. Many fled by boat or on foot, risking their lives […]

Two students smile on stage during an event, one speaking into a mic while the other holds a raffle box in front of a blue floral backdrop — Credit: Mark Pedraza, The Bulletin

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Toros let their talents shine at A.P.IDOL

by csudhbulletin April 16, 2025April 17, 2025

Student performance competition hosted by the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center as part of API Heritage Month. By Viri Garcia Gallardo, Executive Editor Asian & Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month kicked off at CSUDH with a series of campus events, including the second annual “A.P.IDOL Talent Night”—a student performance competition hosted by the Asian & […]