APIA Scholars Monthly Newsletter
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Message from the President
APIA Scholars – Response and Resources for Maui Wildfires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–Washington, DC (August 14, 2023) APIA Scholars expresses our heartfelt condolences for the devastating wildfires that swept through Hawaiʻi. Amid this disaster, we are working on a layered approach including aid to individual Scholars as well as aid…
The Asian Community and the Perpetuation of Racism
As I watched the Chancellor of Purdue University NW, Thomas Keon, mock the Asian community at a commencement speech last week I had two reactions. First, I was struck by how easily this came to him, and how easily most…
SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM APIA SCHOLARS
As holiday cheer fills the air, I want to take the time to reflect on all of the support APIA Scholars received from our donors, alumni, partners and staff this holiday season. Every donation, act of volunteerism, sign-on support signature,…
2021-2022 APIA Scholars Annual Letter from the President
Dear Scholars and Friends, The past year was marked by changes that at times were progress and at other times were setbacks. We saw students returning to campus and staff transitioning back to the office, and we saw health restrictions…
Taking a Holistic Approach to Work and Life
Many of you may have heard about or read Tim Ferris’ “The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich”. The book, which sold millions of copies, made it onto the New York Times Best Seller list,…
A Back to School Message from our President
As we head into those last days of summer that many of us associate with returning “back to school”, we at APIA Scholars have been preparing for this time since spring and it is truly one of our favorite times…
On Leadership
I went for my regular early morning walk and listened (again!) to the soundtrack of Hamilton. It helped me to reflect, especially as we come away from another 4th of July weekend, about the toil, challenge, and fortitude it took…
A Prideful Reflection
APIA Scholars is proud to celebrate the LGTBQ+ community this June. More than 19% of our scholars identify as being part of the LGTBQ+ community and we strive to provide a safe and creative space for them to share and…
A Reflection on Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This letter is dedicated to the APIA Scholars Staff and Board who are tireless advocates, passionate humans, and people with whom I am lucky to learn and grow from on a regular basis. APIA Scholars was proud to participate in…
The Impact of Women
As I take time to reflect on the impact of women in history during the month of March, Ruth Bader Ginsburg immediately came to mind. When Justice Ginsburg passed, our family drove downtown and stood in line to pay our…
Black History Month
As I write this letter, I am literally changing my email “signature” from “Happy New Year” to “Black History Month 2022”. Time continues to fly, but I am bolstered by the fact that at APIA Scholars we are committed to…
New Year 2022
It’s a New Year – and with it, the opportunity for new beginnings and a fresh start. Many of us use the opportunity to set new year’s resolutions which have become synonymous with creating new intentions — or recommitting to…
