Date: Tue, Oct 11

Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Location: Library, Second Floor

 

Ronald Santiago Recaido is a visual artist, illustrator/graphic designer from San Diego, CA. On social media he posts work under the handle “The Kwento Thesis” and  through his artwork shares observations and insights through the eyes of a first generation Filipino American who came of age in Southern California during the 80s and 90s.  He studies history and believes it is important to document his own stories in order to pass gained knowledge on to future generations. Currently, he serves in the United States Navy and is stationed at Naval Base San Diego.

 

Sponsored by WACC.

 

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A Filipino Handaan of food and dance

 

Date: Tue, Oct 18

Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Location: The Quad

 

Featured a dance performance by Melissa Adao, Instructor, Dance Department, Grossmont College, from 11:00-1:30 am. Sponsored by WACC.

 

Food from Tita's Kitchenette and sponsored by Grossmont College Basic Needs Program.

 

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• Christy Quiogue is a Filipino Educator and Talent Director for Tech San Diego.
• She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Post-Secondary Educational Leadership from San Diego State University. 
• Her career has spanned over 20 years in higher education within career services, campus activities, leadership programs, and diversity & inclusion at SDSU, UC San Diego and CSU San Marcos.

Date: Thu, Oct 27

Time: 12:00-1:00 PM

Location: Hyflex - 60-140 or online

 

Sponsored by Grossmont College Career Services and food sponsored by WACC.

 

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Movie Night "Easter Sunday" starring Filipino American comedian Jo Koy

 

Date: Thu, Oct 27

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Location: Griffin Gate

 

“Easter Sunday” is a feel-good family comedy about sibling rivalry, young love and the complicated dynamics of father-son and mother-son relationships in a Filipino American family. Snacks and drinks provided.

 

Food sponsored by WACC.

 

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Join us for some kid-friendly fun and games. "Squid Games" is based on a children's game in South Korea and the popular TV series.

 

Date: Wednesday, May 4th

Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Location: Main Quad

 

Please RSVP.

• Snacks and bottles of water will be provided.
• There will be prize giveaways.
• Waiver forms are need prior to playing tug-a-war.

 

Dr. Tajii is a 3rd generation Japanese American (Sansei) born and raised in Los Angeles County. He is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in treating depression, anxiety, men’s issues, anger management, grief and loss, relationship issues, sex/porn addiction, behavioral health issues such as insomnia and chronic pain, and specializes in working with male-identified clients that struggle to connect, express emotions, and/or challenge masculinity stereotypes.

 

Dr. Tajii uses he/him/his pronouns.

 

Date: Tuesday, May 10th

Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Location: Zoom

 

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Join us as we celebrate the music and accomplishments of BTS.  Throught a presentation, learn about how they came to be one of the biggest music groups internationally with the most diverse fandom in the world and what impact they have on Asian repressentation in the music industry.

 

Date: Tuesday, May 10th

Time: 12:30-2:00 PM

 

Location: Zoom - Please RSVP.

Location: Griffin Gate - Please RSVP.

 

• Lunch and drinks will be provided.
• Freebies, prizes, and photo ops!
• Army! "We don't need permission to dance!" challenge

 

A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies.

Director: Lulu Wang
Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Zhao Shuzhen, Lu Hong, Jiang Yongbo

 

Date: Thursday, May 12th

Time: 6:00-8:00 PM

Location: Griffin Gate

 

Please RSVP

• Mochi popcorn and drinks provided.
• Come in your comfy pajamas and slippers!  

THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED.

 

• Joseph J. Chargualaf is from Guam.
• He obtained a Bachelor's Degree at Chaminade University in Hawaii and graduated from the Western Credit Union National Association Management School.
• In 1999, Mr. Chargualaf moved to California to pursue his career in financial institutions.

Date: Tuesday, May 17th

Time: 12:00-1:00 PM

Location: Zoom

 

RECORDING

 

E Komo Mai! Spend the day with us as we celebrate the Hawai'ian culture with hula dancing, lei kupe'e making, ukulele performance and lessons, spam musubi demonstration and "ono" Hawaiian kau kau (foods). Aloha!

 

Date: Wednesday, May 18th 

Time: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM

Location: Griffin Gate

 

• 8:00 AM-2:00 PM: Lei kupe'e-making interactive workshop
• 8:00 AM-2:00 PM: Spam musubi-making demonstration with giveaway bags
• 10:00-11:00 AM: Ukulele performance and lessons with Anthony Ka'uka Stanley
• 12:00 PM: Hawaiian food served from Da Kine Catering
• 12:30 PM: Dance & song performance by Melinda Tuminting and Ho'okupu O Hawai'i

Please RSVP.