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More of Asianfest 2026 ~
04/28/2026

More of Asianfest 2026 ~

The incredible energy, joy, and sense of community that Asianfest 2026 brought to Bloomington is still fresh in our mind...
04/28/2026

The incredible energy, joy, and sense of community that Asianfest 2026 brought to Bloomington is still fresh in our minds and hearts!

It was amazing to have families, students, and neighbors gather on April 11th at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, as we explored this year’s theme “Mosaic Traditions: Piecing a Common Ground” via cultural performances, videos, and cultural tables.

A heartfelt thank you to partners at IU and Bloomington: , , , and . Your presence encouraged us to explore and learn more from AAPI stories and experiences.

We are so grateful to:

- our performers: , , , , , , .iub . Your infectious energy kept the audience captivated from start to finish!

- the and .iub for your video contributions that shared deeply meaningful perspectives on the AAPI experience.

- student organizations whose creativity kept the visitors engaged and informed: , , and .iu .

As we carry this spirit forward through the rest of AAPI Heritage Month and beyond, Asianfest serves as a powerful reminder: while our personal subjectivities are unique, our shared joy creates an expansive and inclusive common ground. 

None of this would have been possible without the vision and tireless spirit of our volunteers, the ACC staff and family, and the Asianfest 2026 Committee. It was a true joy to celebrate their collective efforts at our End-of-the-Year Banquet last week.

Until next Asianfest!

|| Mandatory 2025-2026 ACC Family Photos || At the heart of the ACC is our founding director Melanie Castillo-Cullather,...
04/24/2026

|| Mandatory 2025-2026 ACC Family Photos ||

At the heart of the ACC is our founding director Melanie Castillo-Cullather, who after 27.5 years of leadership, is in her own words: “rewiring”. Melanie’s vision and advocacy for students and staff has shaped the ACC. Her legacy of unwavering commitment and care will continue to inspire all of us. 💜

And to our amazing ACC staff who are graduating this year: in case you need a reminder, you are amazing. We are so incredibly proud of you, and wish you the best for what life brings next! For however long you may have been here, your support and presence is what made this little house a home. Thank you! 💜✨

The ACC’s End-of-the-Year Banquet is one of our most cherished traditions. Thank you to everyone who attended. 💜✨Last We...
04/24/2026

The ACC’s End-of-the-Year Banquet is one of our most cherished traditions. Thank you to everyone who attended. 💜✨

Last Wednesday, we:
🌟Honored our graduating seniors and wish them the very best on the journeys ahead. 🎓🎉

🌟Thanked our volunteers and friends (both from IU and our Bloomington community partners) whose support makes our events possible. 🤗🙌

🌟Celebrated student leaders and organizations whose service and active engagement with the ACC have built a stronger sense of community at IU and beyond. 👏✨

We are grateful to our guest speaker, . This was a memorable evening with delicious food, music, friendship, and festive vibes.

Special thanks to the wonderful staff at the !

Join us for a guided tour of the Mulyana: Vital Ecosystems exhibition, followed by a reception hosted by IU Asian Cultur...
04/14/2026

Join us for a guided tour of the Mulyana: Vital Ecosystems exhibition, followed by a reception hosted by IU Asian Culture Center, Asian Pacific American Faculty and Staff Council, and Eskenazi Museum of Art.

🗓️: Thursday, April 16
📍: Eskenazi Museum of Art
⏰: 3:30–4 p.m.

Inspired by Indonesia’s spectacular coral reefs, acclaimed fiber artist Mulyana (b. 1984, Bandung, Indonesia) has created an immersive, handcrafted seascape where art and ecology meet. Explore colorful coral reefs, playful fish, and fantastical sea creatures (all meticulously hand-knit and crocheted), while learning how human wellness is interconnected with the well-being of our oceans.

The Myanmar Student Association at IU, with support from the Asian Culture Center and the IU Funding Board, welcomes you...
04/14/2026

The Myanmar Student Association at IU, with support from the Asian Culture Center and the IU Funding Board, welcomes you to the Thingyan Water Festival!

🗓️: April 17, 2026
⏰: 5:00–8:00 PM
📍: Showalter Fountain Area

Inspired by AAPI Heritage Month’s theme, “Mosaic Traditions: Piecing a Common Ground,” Thingyan brings one of Myanmar’s most cherished festivals to IU. Enjoy traditional Burmese food, music, and a festive water celebration as we share culture and build community. Everyone is welcome!

TODAY!The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design, in collaboration with the Art Therapy Program at the Sidney and...
04/14/2026

TODAY!

The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design, in collaboration with the Art Therapy Program at the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, invites you to a creative gathering of collage-making and conversation in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Using simple collage materials, participants will respond to the prompt “Who/What/Where/Why do you come from?” reflecting on background, culture, memory, and legacy.

Through making and small-group dialogue, attendees can share the stories and imagery that shape their experiences while exploring both shared and unique cultural connections.

No artistic experience is necessary. Open to all. Light refreshments will be provided.

TOMORROW!!!Come join us for Asianfest 2026, tomorrow at Buskirk-Chumley Theater .Join us for a journey across time and s...
04/10/2026

TOMORROW!!!

Come join us for Asianfest 2026, tomorrow at Buskirk-Chumley Theater .

Join us for a journey across time and space as we celebrate the enduring legacy of AAPI culture and diversity.

We thank City of Bloomington for their support!

Join us along with students from Purdue University, the University of Minnesota, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champ...
04/06/2026

Join us along with students from Purdue University, the University of Minnesota, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Illinois Chicago for a thought-provoking virtual discussion of Fetishized by Kaila Yu.

🗓️:  April 9, 2026
⏰: 5:30-7:00 PM
💻: go.uic.edu/FETISHIZED

Kaila Yu (the author) will join us for a Q&A to share insights about her writing and the cultural conversations that inspired the book. The e-book version of this book is available at IUCAT.

In Fetishized, Kaila Yu explores the intersections of race, gender, and media representation through deeply personal reflections on being an Asian American woman in today’s world. A New York Times review praised Yu’s writing as “searingly honest and culturally resonant,” noting that her book “pushes readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the persistence of fetishization and the power of self-narration.”

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