Join APASA at UCSF in celebrating the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders throughout May 2026!
As we move into May, we’re excited to come together as a community to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month alongside Jewish American Heritage Month. We’ve been intentional about curating a mix of high-impact, community-centered events that create space for connection, storytelling, learning, and well-being—reflecting our shared commitment to fostering belonging and visibility across campus.
Whether you join us for one or several events, we look forward to sharing many joyful moments together!!
Here are a few ways to get involved and make the most of the month:
- Download and use the AANHPI Heritage Month Zoom backgrounds to show your support
- Check out and share our latest newsletter and AANHPI Event Flyers with friends
- Register and attend events throughout May (AND invite colleagues and friends to join you!)
We hope you’ll take part in making this month meaningful and memorable. For questions or to get involved as a volunteer, reach out to [email protected]; we’d love to hear from you.
AANHPI Heritage Month 2026
Please check here for updates and additions throughout May!
Yoga & Sound Bath led by Soluna Yoga and Wellness
Tuesday, May 12th, 8 - 9 am (In Person)
Multicultural Resource Center, UCSF Parnassus Campus
Community Voices, Call for Storytellers and Audience Members
Tuesday, May 19th, 12 - 1 pm (In Person)
Valley Vision Center Topaz B, 490 Illinois, UCSF Mission Bay
Register Here
Please use the above link to register for the event (as a storyteller or audience member). We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and ethnicities to participate. While this event is rooted in AANHPI Heritage Month, we recognize that immigration touches many communities in different and meaningful ways, and we value the diversity of perspectives that each participant brings. Whether your story reflects resilience, transition, family legacy, or personal growth, your voice matters.
AANHPI Zoom Trivia with APASA featuring
Dr. Melissa Calica, PGY-1, Family & Community Medicine
Tuesday, May 19th, 6 - 7 pm (Zoom)
AI for Work and Play with APASA's Peter Weber
Wednesday, May 27th, 12 - 1 pm (Zoom)
Register Here
Status of AANHPI at UCSF, Sponsored by the AANHPI Coalition
Friday, May 29, 12 - 1 pm (Zoom)
Register here! or at https://tiny.ucsf.edu/YQWc6S
Join the UCSF Patient Experience team (Rupal Shah, Danielle Morrison, Luciana Moura Morgan, Heather Nichols) and panelists (Alyes Wong, Elizabeth Sin, Leah Karliner) for a data-driven discussion of UCSF's Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander patients.
APASA at UCSF welcomes all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. APASA is a registered campus organization at UCSF. However, the views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of The Regents of the University of California, UCSF, UCSF Health, or any entities or units thereof.
The UCSF Osher Center Center's Honoring Origins of Mindfulness (HOME) Multilingual Videos for Mind–Body Health series, led by Dr. Selena Chan, are now available. This 26-video series features brief (5–20 minute), culturally rooted mind–body practices guided by trusted Chinese-American and Latine-American voices in San Francisco — including bilingual clinicians, sound healers, chefs, herbalists, yoga teachers, and community leaders.
Watch HOME: Honoring Origins of Mindfulness on UCTV:
English: https://uctv.tv/
Spanish: https://uctv.tv/spanish
Cantonese: https://uctv.tv/cantonese
Download HOME Multilingual Flyers