Asian and Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU)

Fall Term 2025

We warmly welcome YOU, our new and continuing Lane Asian American and Pacific Islander Titans, to Lane Community College 2025-2026 academic year! We look forward to brainstorming with you for fresh ideas, positive energy and collaboration with fellow students and staff for the many campus and student engagements and learning opportunities this term and throughout all through the upcoming terms during this academic year.

From weekly student activities, leadership development workshops plus student-led culture-based campus engagements, we warmly invite you to the many shared learning opportunities just by being part of APISU at Lane.

 Schedule of Events and Activities

APISU Weekly Meetings: Fall Term 2025

APISU Membership and Leadership Planning Meetings. Please contact APISU advisor at raesi@lanecc.edu for more information and Zoom link.

Week 1: Welcome to APISU at Lane (Sept 29 to Oct 3)

Sep 30 (Tue): APISU All-Members + Planning Meeting, 3-4pm (Multicultural Center 1/206). APISU welcomes all current and prospective members! Come stop by and join the conversation circle, meet new friends on-campus, find out what APISUʻs got going this term and help plan for the rest of the academic year. This meeting is on-going every Tuesday this term.

Week 2: Explore Success Strategies for the Term (Oct 6 to 10)

Oct 7 (Tue): APISU All-Members + Planning Meeting, 3-4pm (Multicultural Center 1/206). How was your first week? Letʻs talk success strategies this week. Participation in APISU is inclusive and open to all Lane students! Welcoming all current and prospective members. Come stop by and join the conversation circle, meet new friends on-campus, find out what APISUʻs got going this term and help plan for the rest of the academic year. This meeting is on-going every Tuesday this term.

Week 3: Benefits of Participation (Tue) & Pasifika in the Media, 4-Part Series (Wed) (Oct 13-17)

Oct 14 (Tue): APISU All-Members + Planning Meeting, 3-4pm (Multicultural Center 1/206). Did you know that participation in student organizations like APISU can benefit you when applying for scholarships? Letʻs talk success strategies this week. Participation in APISU is inclusive and open to all Lane students! Welcoming all current and prospective members. Come stop by and join the conversation circle, meet new friends on-campus, find out what APISUʻs got going this term and help plan for the rest of the academic year. This meeting is on-going every Tuesday this term.

Oct 15 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Nānā Ka Maka Series (Session 1): Media and Indigenous Pasifika Perspectives," from 3-4:30pm, Longhouse (Bldg 31, Great Room). Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as we explore current media from video clips, film, published works, music or podcasts centering indigenous Pacific and Oceania voices. Come join in the conversation!

Week 4: (Oct 20-24)

Oct 21 (Tue): APISU All-Members + Planning Meeting, 3-4pm (Multicultural Center 1/206). APISU welcomes all current and prospective members! Come stop by and join the conversation circle, meet new friends on-campus, find out what APISUʻs got going this term and help plan for the rest of the academic year. This meeting is on-going every Tuesday this term.

Oct 22 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Nānā Ka Maka Series (Session 2): Media and Indigenous Pasifika Perspectives," from 3-4:30pm Longhouse (Bldg 31, Great Room). Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as we explore current media from video clips, film, published works, music or podcasts centering indigenous Pacific and Oceania voices. Come join in the conversation!

Week 5: (Oct 27-31)

Oct 28 (Tue): APISU All-Members + Planning Meeting, 3-4pm (Multicultural Center 1/206). APISU welcomes all current and prospective members! Come stop by and join the conversation circle, meet new friends on-campus, find out what APISUʻs got going this term and help plan for the rest of the academic year. This meeting is on-going every Tuesday this term.

Oct 29 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Nānā Ka Maka Series (Session 3): Media and Indigenous Pasifika Perspectives," from 3-4:30pm, Longhouse (Bldg 31, Great Room). Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as we explore current media from video clips, film, published works, music or podcasts centering indigenous Pacific and Oceania voices. Come join in the conversation!

Week 6: Daylight Saving Time Week (Nov 3-7)

Nov 4 (Tue): APISU All-Members + Planning Meeting, 3-4pm (Multicultural Center 1/206). APISU welcomes all current and prospective members! Come stop by and join the conversation circle, meet new friends on-campus, find out what APISUʻs got going this term and help plan for the rest of the academic year. This meeting is on-going every Tuesday this term.

Nov 5 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Nānā Ka Maka Series (Session 4): Media and Indigenous Pasifika Perspectives," from 3-4:30pm, Longhouse (Bldg 31, Great Room). Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as we explore current media from video clips, film, published works, music or podcasts centering indigenous Pacific and Oceania voices. Come join in the conversation!

Week 7: (Nov 10-14)

Nov 11 (Tue): APISU All-Members + Planning Meeting, 3-4pm (Multicultural Center 1/206). APISU welcomes all current and prospective members! Come stop by and join the conversation circle, meet new friends on-campus, find out what APISUʻs got going this term and help plan for the rest of the academic year. This meeting is on-going every Tuesday this term.

Nov 12 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Roots and Routes Walaʻau Series (Session 1): Indigenous Conversations in the Diaspora," from 3-4:30pm, Longhouse (Bldg 31, Great Room). Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and meaningful conversation on a variety of topics focusing on Asian and Indigenous Pasifika lived experiences in the diaspora.

Week 8: (Nov 17-21)

Nov 18 (Tue): APISU All-Members + Planning Meeting, 3-4pm (Multicultural Center 1/206). APISU welcomes all current and prospective members! Come stop by and join the conversation circle, meet new friends on-campus, find out what APISUʻs got going this term and help plan for the rest of the academic year. This meeting is on-going every Tuesday this term.

Nov 19 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Roots and Routes Walaʻau Series (Session 2): Indigenous Conversations in the Diaspora," from 3-4:30pm, Longhouse (Bldg 31, Great Room). Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and meaningful conversation on a variety of topics focusing on Asian and Indigenous Pasifika lived experiences in the diaspora.

Week 9: (Nov 24-28)

Nov 25 (Tue): APISU All-Members + Planning Meeting, 3-4pm (Multicultural Center 1/206). APISU welcomes all current and prospective members! Come stop by and join the conversation circle, meet new friends on-campus, find out what APISUʻs got going this term and help plan for the rest of the academic year. This meeting is on-going every Tuesday this term.

Nov 26 (Wed): Asian and Pacific Islander Programs presents "Roots and Routes Walaʻau Series (Session 2): Indigenous Conversations in the Diaspora," from 3-4:30pm, Longhouse (Bldg 31, Great Room). Come on over to the Multicultural Center, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and meaningful conversation on a variety of topics focusing on Asian and Indigenous Pasifika lived experiences in the diaspora.

Week 10: Pre-Finals Week (Dec 1-5)

Dec 3 (Wed): APISU Self-Care Strategies," from 3-4:30pm, Multicultural Center 1/206. Engage in mindfulness-based self-care strategies to support your pre-finals goals.

Week 11: Finals Week (Dec 8-12)

Wishing you all the best on your finals and congratulations on completing this term!

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APISU Student Organization Leadership

APISU is looking for motivated students committed to learning, developing and practicing their leadership skills in synergistic lead/supportive roles at the Asian and Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU) campus student organization. All currently enrolled and registered students are invited and encouraged to apply. Commitment requirements are flexible at per term or per academic year. Please send a letter of interest by email to Kumu Iwalani Raes at raesi@lanecc.edu.

APISU Leadership Roster (2025-2026)

Alison Morris, APISU Student Leadership Chair and Interim Treasurer
Degree/Certificate Program: Health Information Management

Open Position: APISU Student Leadership Co-Chair/Treasurer 

Open Position: APISU Student Leadership Co-Chair/Outreach and Marketing

General Membership: Open to any and ALL currently enrolled Lane student attending in-person or online courses.