In celebration of Filipino American History Month through October, UToledo’s Office of Multicultural Student Success (OMSS) and Filipino American Association (FAA) have again partnered to create a diverse schedule of activities that offer an immersive experience into Filipino culture, heritage and traditions.
The on-campus events range from Filipino street games to craft workshops and cultural classes, providing the campus community with various opportunities to engage and learn.
For Filipino American History Month, UToledo’s Office of Multicultural Student Success and Filipino American Association have partnered on a diverse schedule of activities as experiences of Filipino culture, heritage and traditions.
“Being Filipino American and my upbringing in Filipino culture has immensely influenced who I am today and my outlook on life,” said Jillian Micua, a junior majoring in public health and vice-president external of FAA. “Some of my best qualities are my love for music, service, connecting with others and treating others like family. I can confidently say that these qualities are rooted in Fillipino culture.
“I am so proud to be Filipino American and to have an organization on campus where Filipino culture is taught and celebrated,” Micua added. “For this Filipino American History Month, a time for honoring the history, accomplishments and legacy of Filipinos in the United States, I will reflect on the rich history and many accomplishments of my parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents who all moved to the United States in the ’90s and have continually paved a path for my generation to find success.”
The month-long celebration of Filipino American History kicks off with a special event from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the Office of Multicultural Student Success. Students, staff and faculty are invited to meet members of the FAA, enjoy traditional Filipino food and learn more about the exciting lineup of events planned throughout October.
Other campus events and activities for Filipino American History Month include:
• Thursday, Oct. 3, from 7 to 8 p.m.: FAAmlympics and Filipino Street Games in Thompson Student Union Room 2582.
• Thursday, Oct. 10, from 7 to 8 p.m.: Filipino Craft Workshop in Thompson Student Union Room 2582.
• Wednesday, Oct. 16, 3:30 p.m.: Paper Cone Sarimanok Class, hosted by CAP in Thompson Student Union Room 2591.
• Thursday, Oct. 17, from 7 to 8 p.m.: Collaboration with GLSU in Thompson Student Union Room 2582.
• Thursday, Oct. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m.: Tagalog Bingo in Thompson Student Union Room 2582.
• Thursday, Oct. 31, from 7 to 8 p.m.: Halo-Halloween in Thompson Student Union Room 2582. Come dressed in your Halloween costumes.
For updates on events and locations, visit the Filipino American History Month celebrations’ Invonet site.
The Office of Multicultural Student Success also has a list of Filipino American History Month resources online as well as a site devoted to the campus celebrations of Filipino American History Month and all History and Heritage Months.
