The Asian and Pacific Islander Forum will be held this coming Monday, May 1, 2017 from 12:00-1:30 pm in rooms 224-228 of the College Center.

In honor of Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May), the NOCCCD Asian & Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Association, FC Ethnic Studies Department and the Cadena Cultural Center invite the district community to the 6th Annual Fullerton College Asian & Pacific Islander Forum.

2017 Keynote Speaker Aida Cuenza-Uvas, Director, ARISE Program Mt. San Antonio College

Keynote Theme: Talk Story: Sharing the life experiences of Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) students.

***Small group discussions will follow Ms. Cuenza-Uvas’ address and will cover what Fullerton College can do to better serve AAPI students. Let your voice be heard!***

Refreshments will be served.

The 2016-2017 APIA Scholarship is due Friday, May 5th, 2017. The scholarship is open to currently enrolled students at NOCCCD campuses. Asian Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association (APIA) seeks to recognize outstanding students who exemplify the spirit of APIA by achieving academic excellence and demonstrating personal commitment and dedicated service to their community. The application form is at Application form.

General application info is at: Application info

Specific eligibility criteria are:

•  Be a currently enrolled student at a North Orange County Community College District campus
• Plan to be enrolled at least half-time at an accredited college or university in the Fall 2017 term OR continuing at a NOCCCD college in Fall 2017


• Demonstrate community involvement or volunteer work


• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00

The APIA Spring 2017 scholarship of $200 will be awarded to one currently enrolled student in any field.  The student must submit (1) a personal essay (maximum 500 words) of goals and accomplishments including his or her community involvement; (2) a transcript of grades (a printout of the unofficial transcript from MyGateway is acceptable); (3) a letter of recommendation; (4) and the application form. Applications can be picked up at the Fullerton College Library or the Cadena Cultural Center.