Mission

The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC) serves as a center for Asian American and Pacific Islanders at The University of Iowa to have a space to interact with other minority students and to enhance their educational experience at The University of Iowa.

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Vision

The vision of the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center is to foster a space for affirming and healing student identities affiliated with the center and to create a space for fellowship and community building.  

History

The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC) was established in 2003 to serve as a center for Asian American and Pacific Islanders at The University of Iowa to have a space to interact with other students and to enhance their educational experience at The University of Iowa. The APACC provides a supportive and inclusive environment while providing programs that empower students, faculty, staff and community members to excel in their endeavors, stretch themselves to experience diversity, engage in activism, make positive choices, and serve their community

Amenities

The APACC resource center is available for programming and as a venue for University of Iowa student organizations’ events. It is equipped with: a fully-stocked kitchen, a living and dining room, game and study rooms, a library, wireless internet (Netflix, Pandora) computer and printers for our patrons to use, TVs, DVD players, various board games, and a karaoke machine. The APACC resource center has anything you need to host a program, make a meal, study, or simply relax and socialize with friends!

Staff

Location

223 Lucon Drive, Iowa City, Iowa

Hours

  • Monday - Thursday: 12:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Note: We will close during University holidays and academic breaks.

Contact APACC

Phone: 319-335-2719

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Upcoming Events

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Hawks of Color with Greg Geffrard

Friday, March 31, 2023 11:30am to 1:00pm
Virtual
Hawks of Color is a place of welcome and community building while celebrating excellence! Formerly Faculty and Staff of Color, Hawks of Color is a re-envisioned community space to support and promote conversations among historically underrepresented, global majority, and/or marginalized faculty, staff, postdocs, and students at the University of Iowa. In addition to uplifting our voices and brilliance, attendees will have an opportunity to gather with others. Individuals with disabilities are...
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APACC's APAHM Concert

Friday, March 31, 2023 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The APACC will be hosting it's first concert, On March 31 at the James Theater. This is a free entry event! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Special artists include ELI, Mars Hojilla, Pictoria Vark, and Justin Park!
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APACC's Alumni Brunch

Saturday, April 1, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
Asian Pacific American Cultural Center
APACC will be providing a Brunch for students and alumni before the Alumni Panel. This is open to everybody that is interested in getting to know our alumni!
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Paper Artisan Talk and Q&A

Thursday, April 13, 2023 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building
Join the UI Center for the Book and UI International Programs in welcoming Masami Igarashi and Hideaki Taki to the university. Both artisans will be discussing the types of papers they make in their respective studios, as well as their personal background with the craft. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A and an opportunity to handle and purchase paper from both mills.
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Local Libraries LIT: Esmé Weijun Wang

Thursday, April 13, 2023 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Virtual
Local Libraries LIT (Listen, Initiate, Talk), a collaboration between Johnson County public and academic libraries, will welcome author Esmé Weijun Wang on Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. for a virtual conversation and reading.
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