Dear Hornet Community,
Storytelling is one of the most important cultural practices. It connects us over multiple generations to times that shaped our present, and it teaches us lessons to leverage as we co-create a preferred future.
Sac State is a proud Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is on a mission to become an antiracism and inclusive campus that uplifts the histories, stories, experiences, contributions, and aspirations of our diverse campus community. The University has committed to the ongoing process of self-reflection, self-examination, critique, and self-actualization as we learn from and about the rich traditions, beliefs, experiences, and practices of others.
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, a California state-recognized holiday, is one of those traditions. Lunar New Year is celebrated in multiple countries such as Brunei, China, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and the United States. It is a time to welcome the beginning of spring, reunite with family and friends, wear red to symbolize success and prosperity, and extend good luck and well wishes to all.
This year marks the year of the Wood Dragon, one of the five elements and 12 animals that represent the lunar calendar. The dragon represents ambition, charisma, intelligence, and peace. Whereas, the wood represents the beginning of spring, expansion, and increased strength.
As Sac State expands its services and strengthens its ability to serve multiple communities, we are proud to have been chosen to be the home of the first-ever California State University Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Center. This center will serve the entire CSU in addressing the intersectional needs of our AANHPI communities and will leverage high-impact practices across participating campuses.
In February, numerous events are planned at Sac State and the local community. We encourage everyone to join the festivities, experience the beauty of the diversity within our Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) traditions, and learn more about the shared, distinct, and intersectional experiences of our APIDA communities.
At noon Monday, Feb. 12, in the University Union Ballroom, we will host our first Green and Gold Speaker Series event of the spring semester, featuring Dr. Anthony Ocampo, who will focus on APIDA belonging. Don’t miss this grand opportunity to learn about the diverse APIDA communities’ multiple stories, experiences, and perspectives.
In partnership,
Dr. Mia Settles-Tidwell
Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and University Diversity Officer