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Asian-Pacific Islander-Middle Eastern/Southwest Asian Alumni of William & Mary (APIM)
The W&M APIM Alumni group consists of alumni who self-identify as Asian, Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern/Southwest Asian who are working to foster a greater sense of community at William & Mary.
A team of volunteer leaders from APIM Alumni and other alumni groups convenes throughout the year for Leadership Circles — focused, action-oriented discussions on how to better serve alumni in these communities and encourage engagement, leadership and philanthropy.
Statement of support in the wake of the circumstances in Afghanistan:
"We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
The situation in Afghanistan is heartbreaking, and it has no doubt directly affected W&M alumni and the W&M community more broadly.
The Asian, Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern (APIM) Alumni Leadership Circle recognizes the plight and volatility affecting Afghans right now. We are conscious of the shared feelings that arise from instability at home and with one's identity. Though the APIM Alumni Leadership Circle does not engage directly in advocacy on matters of government action or legislation, we know that individual alumni are involved and advocating vigorously in both their professional and personal capacities.
We are hopeful that the people of Afghanistan, Afghans in the diaspora, and the world community will see that the tides will turn to once again see a safe and prosperous homeland in Afghanistan.
William & Mary is hosting various opportunities where you can speak with policymakers or learn from Professors or others who have been involved in the region through the years.
[Interview] U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan: A Q&A with Rani Mullen
[Interview] All I Am Hoping For Is A Miracle: William & Mary Graduate Sarina Faizy '21 Fears For The Future Of Her Native Afghanistan on WHRO news
[Counseling Centers]
Refugee Behavioral Health - SAMHSA
American Counseling Association: Counseling Refugees: Addressing Trauma, Stress, and Resilience
Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, then press 1, available 24/7
Military Crisis Line Text Option: Text 838255, available 24/7
Exemplary Practices for Counseling Military Populations
Military One Source
Asian Centennial Celebration Events
William & Mary will celebrate the Asian Centennial commemorating the admission of Chen Pu-Kao '23, the first student from Asia, and celebrate the contribution of the preceding generations of students of Asian, Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern descent during the 2021 - 2022 academic year. This auspicious milestone allows us to reflect on the onset of inclusion amidst the overwhelming exclusion of African Americans from matriculating in the university.
Engage Online
Looking to connect with fellow alumni on social media? Be sure to like and follow the W&M APIM Alumni page on Facebook or join the Facebook Group! You will receive updates about upcoming events and have an opportunity to make connections with alumni near and far.
Volunteer
Would you like to raise your hand to provide career advice to current students, serve on panels with fellow alumni or participate in various William & Mary events throughout the year? If so, email us to raise your hand for activities that are of interest to you!
Get Involved with Professional Networks
Does your company or organization have opportunities that would be perfect for William & Mary alumni? Are you willing to give career advice or are you embarking on a new career journey? If so, use William & Mary Alumni Professional Networks to connect with the One Tribe One Network community!
Alumni Admission Resources
William & Mary has a growing network of alumni volunteers who remember their W&M undergraduate experiences fondly and want to help with the college admission process for prospective William & Mary students. Whether you were a first-generation student or a member of a legacy family, we hope you will join us! Have a high-school student of your own? Check out the resources offered by the W&M Alumni Association to help with the college admission process.
On-Demand Webinars
W&M APIM Professionals: Celebrating and Strengthening our Community
Originally aired on June 17, 2021
Presented by Clem Cheng ’86, Clarissa Delgado ’09, Baiyin Murphy ’10, Amandeep Sidhu ’00
W&M alumnus Clem Cheng ’86, SVP of HR at Comcast, moderates a discussion with fellow alumni, Clarissa Delgado ’09, COO and co-founder of Teach for the Philippines, Baiyin Murphy ’10, general partner at Indicator Ventures, and Amandeep Sidhu ’00, partner at Winston & Strawn, on overcoming career challenges and their thoughts on the current environment for the APIM community.
Enjoy a sneak peek of the program!
Upcoming Events
Stay connected and in the know about upcoming events.
W&M is proud to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. Please join the William & Mary community as we celebrate Latinx heritage month. For more information, visit: bit.ly/WMLHM2021
More InformationThrive wherever life takes you with this series of programs designed for Young Guarde alumni (Classes 2011-2021). Join us Sept. 8-30 for a series of virtual and in-person events to help you transition to life after W&M.
Register for this EventArt & Art History's Studio Art 2021 Senior Exhibition "Collective Imagination" NOW ONLINEGraduating Seniors, Abigail Daniel, Leah Moyer, Jorden Solet, Evan Squires and Iris Wu
More InformationMeet remotely to learn about and engage with the effects of historical and present-day education segregation in America. We will read a variety of resources and engage with experts. Opportunities for action and advocacy will also be shared.
Register for this EventDr. Emily Wilcox of the William & Mary Department of Modern Languages and Literatures will present her research on movement, Third World Unity, and decolonization. Please email [[jdcarlson]] for Zoom link.
Women's Law is honored to partner with Here for the Girls (H4TG), a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of young people impacted by breast cancer. On 9/29 at 1pm, join us to hear from the H4TG team and learn more about their mission.
Join Professor Heymann, Prof. Hamilton, and Dean Shepherd for First Generation Student Alliance’s virtual program on the “Hidden Curriculum” of law school.
More InformationJoin Elyas Bakhtiari, assistant professor of sociology at William & Mary, for a presentation about how to incorporate Middle Eastern and North African Americans into health disparities research.
Register for this EventCarlos Rivera Santana & Robin Ellis"Unpacking Indigenous Acknowledgement: A Decolonial Discussion Revolving around the 1723 William & Mary Brafferton 'Indian' School"Also streamed on Zoom
More InformationJoin Dr. Coralis Solomon, clinical assistant professor in the W&M School of Education, for a virtual Healing Circle designed to support the Latinx community at the university.
Register for this EventMeet up with the W&M community in South Hampton Roads!
Register for this EventCSO's annual fall culture show and dinner.
As part of our month-long Oystober celebration, we invite you to attend a special Oyster Tour at VIMS!
Register for this EventYou won't want to miss this opportunity to reconnect with friends and celebrate alma mater.
More InformationStop by the main foyer of the Alumni House to browse and purchase exclusive W&M gifts and gear from the William & Mary Alumni Association! We hope you enjoy wearing, giving and displaying these exclusive items as much as we enjoy bringing them to you.
More Information"Sacred 'Manumissions' and Sanctuaries" title of our Annual Lee Lecture to be given by Professor Elizabeth Meyer , University of Virginia.
Celebrate Homecoming 2021 with the alumni who lived in Reves Hall. Learn about the W&M alumni who are engaged in international careers all around the world.
Register for this EventAsian Centennial Distinguished Theater Arts Fellow and Class of 1939 Visiting Artist Rinabeth Apostol of San Francisco premieres an original solo cabaret exploring the Filipino diaspora in America through song and dance. Directed by Francis Tanglao Aguas.
John Eisele"Perspectives on the Linguistic Sign: Sound Symbolism in English and Arabic"Also streamed on Zoom
More InformationJung Hae Chae is a poet and essayist based in Orange, New Jersey, and originally from Seoul. Her work explores the weight of cultural and family history, as well as the way culture travels across the globe and permeates the everyday.
More InformationFiction writer Michael X. Wang will be visiting W&M via Crowdcast on Nov. 16th at 7pm.
Giving Opportunities:
- Asian Pacific Island Middle Eastern Operating Fund for Alumni Engagement: This fund supports alumni events and programming that promote inclusion of the Asian Pacific Island Middle Eastern alumni community.
For more information:
- Ivana Marshall , Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement and Inclusion Initiatives
- (757) 221-7514
- immarshall@wm.edu