IMPACT AAPI is a two-year program funded by an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Our goal is to address underrepresented Asian Pacific Islander subgroups historically misunderstood or ignored by the educational system. Our integrated Curriculum, Student Success programs, and Staff Development focus on creating educational experiences that support and challenge our students.

IMPACT AAPI is an acronym that stands for "Initiatives to Maximize Positive academic Achievement and Cultural Thriving focusing on Asian American and Pacific Islander students at De Anza College."

Fall Quarter IMPACT AAPI Events

Hey, you there! Yes, you!

Register for the Winter IMPACT AAPI LinC class:

Honoring Our Stories: From the Bay Area to Southeast Asia and the Pacific

LART 211.02D (10 units) + LART 212.02D (1 unit)

10:00am-12:20pm MTWR, Lab Time: 8:30-9:20am TR

Instructors: Karen Chow and Kristin Skager

Do you identify as one or more of the following: Filipino, Southeast Asian (Vietnamese,
Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian) and/or Pacific Islander (Fijian, Guamanian, Hawaiian,
Samoan, Tongan) American? In this class, we will read, discuss, and write about how
these identities and cultures shape you, the Bay Area and beyond.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

AAPI Open House Luncheon

11am–1pm, Fireside Room, Campus Center

This event is for AAPI students that have participated in our online survey (Noel-Levitz). Meet over 15 of our campus support service programs, student clubs, and community organizations to help foster your academic success at De Anza. Enjoy music, a slideshow, free food, and a chance to win an iPod!

View the original invite, or just RSVP here by Wednesday, November 11th.

For more information, contact our IMPACT AAPI counselors:
Randy Claros: clarosrandy@deanza.edu or (408) 864-5418
Jue Thao: thaojue@deanza.edu or (408) 864-8514

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Veterans Strong Interest Career Workshop

10am–1pm, ATC Computer Lab 102

Are you a veteran who wants to learn more about what career paths might be right for you? Come to this career workshop, where IMPACT AAPI counselors will guide you through the Strong Interest Inventory, a survey designed to match your interests with appropriate career options.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Veterans Open House

11am-3pm, Conference Room B, Hinson Campus Center

Wednesday, November 11 is Veterans Day. We’ve gathered resources and representatives from various student and veterans services groups, including Financial Aid, Tutorial Center, Writing & Resources Lab, Counseling Office, Health, Career Center, and VetsConnect, a community organization that provides free counseling sessions for veterans.

For more info, please contact Mark Fu: fumark@deanza.edu

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

"Veteranos": A Panel, Film Screening, & Discussion on Filipino Veterans, Past & Present

1:30-3:30pm, Conference Room A, Hinson Campus Center

Come learn about Filipino Americans' long tradition of service in the US Armed Forces and the challenges they continue to face.
The panel will include World War II Filipino "Veteranos" who are still fighting for full recognition of their service from the US
Government, as well as De Anza students and staff who are veterans or who currently serve in the military.

For more info, please contact Tom Izu: izutom@fhda.edu

Thursday, October 15, 2009

FREE MONEY!!!

Financial Aid Workshop

1:30-2:30pm, Student & Community Services conference room

College doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Our friendly IMPACT AAPI counselors will help you identify available financial resources, scholarships, and programs, and show you how to get them.

Monday, September 28, 2009Time Management Workshop

Student & Community Services conference room
2:30-3:30pm

Monday, September 21, 2009

New fall class: