In celebration and recognition of Filipino American History Month, which runs through October, the Office of Multicultural Student Success and the Filipino American Association have scheduled several events throughout the month, beginning with FAAM Reveal on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
The FAHM Kickoff Event, scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. in Thompson Student Union, is an opportunity to meet the members of the Filipino American Association, enjoy cultural food and learn about more events this month.
Other campus events and activities for Filipino American History Month include:
• Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. — The Filipino American Association’s History Month Workshop in Student Union Room 2584.
• Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. — The Filipino American Association’s History Month Workshop in Student Union Room 2584.
• Saturday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. — The Philippine Cultural Night in the Student Union Auditorium.
For updates to events and locations, visit the celebration’s Invonet site.
Filipino American History Month acknowledges the first recorded presence of Filipinos in what is now the United States, which occurred on Oct. 18, 1587, and commemorates the contributions Filipinos have made to American history.
“Filipino American History Month is a time for us to celebrate and commemorate the contributions of Filipino Americans to our country,” said Kyndra Gaines, Program Coordinator in the Office of Multicultural Student Success.
“This month, the Filipino American Association has done an excellent job putting together some great events. The student organization is excited about sharing its culture with the UToledo Campus community and looks forward to celebrating the history of the Filipino culture.”
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.
