2026 APIDA/ Arab American Heritage Month
Note: Arab American Heritage Month is nationally recognized in April, and APIDA Heritage Month is celebrated in May. Our programming takes place throughout April to honor both communities and to ensure students have the opportunity to engage in these meaningful celebrations during the academic semester.
April
4/6 - Book Giveaway: Dragonwings (APIDA Heritage Month)
Students are invited to stop by and pick up a free book—available while supplies last!
Location(s): CSUSB & PDC Library
Contact: Evelyn Camargo (evelyn.camargo@csusb.edu)
4/7 - Pasifika Culture Night (APIDA Heritage Month)
Pasifika Culture Night serves as a powerful space for cultural celebration, identity affirmation, and community-building. Through performances, storytelling, and shared traditions, we aim to honor and celebrate the richness of Pasifika cultures while empowering students in their academic and personal journeys.
Location: SMSU North Conference Centers (A-E)
Time: 4:30PM - 8:30PM
Contact: Lucy Li (Lucy.Li@csusb.edu)
4/8 - Food for Thought: Shawarma/Pastor (Arab American Heritage Month)
Join the APIDA and Latinx Resource Center for our last Food For Thought workshop of this semester! We will explore the history, significance, and correlation of Al Pastor and Shawarma.
This will be our last Food For Thought of this semester, but there is more to come in the fall! ***Due to high attendance at our last two workshops, we’ve updated our location!
Location: SMSU North Leadership Lab
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm
Contact: Taraneh Tabatabai (Taraneh.Tabatabai@csusb.edu)
4/15 - Thai, Lao, Cambodian New Year (APIDA Heritage Month)
Celebrate TLC New Year! Learn about the rich culture and various ways the New Year is celebrated!
Location: APIDA Center
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm
Contact: Taraneh Tabatabai (Taraneh.Tabatabai@csusb.edu)
4/21 - Home Runs & Heritage (APIDA Heritage Month)
Unpack the history and significance of baseball, “America’s pastime,” in Latinx and APIDA communities.
Location: SMSU North Conference Centers
Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm
Contact: Taraneh Tabatabai (Taraneh.Tabatabai@csusb.edu)
4/23 - Shake the Date (Arab American Heritage Month)
Location: PDC RMSC Lounge - RG 115
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
4/27 - Book Giveaway: As Long as the Lemon Tree Grows (Arab American Heritage Month)
Students are invited to stop by and pick up a free book—available while supplies last!
Location(s): CSUSB & PDC Library
Contact: Evelyn Camargo (evelyn.camargo@csusb.edu)
4/27 - 4/29: Arab Tent (Arab American Heritage Month)
Join us for the Arab Tent, a vibrant celebration of Arab American Heritage Month from April 27–29. Enjoy a cultural tent experience featuring educational materials, traditional tea and coffee, and a selection of Arabic sweets.
Everyone is welcome to learn!
Location: Coyote Walk
Contact: Lorena Marquez (Lorena.Marquez@csusb.edu)
Contact: Lorena Marquez (Lorena.Marquez@csusb.edu)
4/29: Arab Heritage Month Celebration (Arab American Heritage Month)
Join the APIDA center as we bring together the Arab/SWANA community to celebrate Arab Heritage Month with a night filled with food, community and music.
Location: SMSU North Conference Centers
Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm
Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm
Contact: Taraneh Tabatabai (Taraneh.Tabatabai@csusb.edu)