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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.
The Asian Centennial Committee is seeking nominations for the Asian Centennial Alumni Awards, in order to recognize ten W&M alumni who have made a lasting impact on Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern/South West Asian communities! We encourage alumni to self-nominate, as well as nominate alumni peers who contribute widely and deeply on themes such as (but not limited to) diversity, equity, anti-racism, justice, and inclusion. Please send questions and nomination letters to asiancentennial@wm.edu by December 30, 2021.
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
From Foundations to Fronteirs: Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric of America
Originally aired on December 8, 2021
Ray Zeng, director of programs and key initiatives of the Committee of 100, presented From Foundations to Frontiers: Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric of America, an Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report that has been commissioned by the Committee of 100. The Committee of 100 has turned the report into a series of campus discussions giving the highlights of the content, and then 'opening the floor' for a discussion on how the Chinese American and AAPI community can move forward.
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!
Combating the Invisibility of Middle Eastern and North African Identities in American Health Care
Originally aired on September 29, 2021
Elyas Bakhtiari, assistant professor of sociology at William & Mary, presented on how to incorporate Middle Eastern and North African Americans into health disparities research. Professor Bakhtiari discussed the implications of population categorization, defining races and ethnicities, how the 9/11 terrorist attacks have impacted the way that Middle Eastern and North African Americans are categorized, and the effects of institutionalized racism.
Upcoming Events
Stay connected and in the know about upcoming events.
Tune in for an interactive presentation about Goddard Space Flight Center.
Register for this EventJoin a workshop to contribute your square to the Communal Quilt Project. Create your own quilt square with fabric, scissors, and glue to share your story in the context of community. All are welcome and no quilting or art experience is necessary.
Register for this EventConnect with fellow members of the W&M community from all over the world to share your expertise and build your professional network!
Register for this EventMACE (My Active Career Exploration) Series is returning for the Spring 2022 semester!
RSVP for this EventStrollin’: A history of Black Greek letter organizations at William & Mary, examines the arrival of African American fraternities and sororities to campus.
More InformationJoin Vivian E. Hamilton director of the William & Mary Center for Racial & Social Justice, and Robert Rose, executive director of the Institute for Integrative Conservation for a presentation on the lasting impact of 20th-Century redlining
Register for this EventAs part of the One Book, One Community program, the Williamsburg Regional Library is hosting a panel discussion moderated by WHRO's Barbara Hamm Lee.
More InformationThe Women's Network invites employees (faculty, staff, professionals/professional faculty) to discuss books, podcasts, and articles.Emily Hein is leading a discussion of the book Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok on February 3, 2022, at 12 noon.
Register for this EventAfricana Studies Fall Speaker Series featuring Dean Benjamin Spencer, Dean of the Law School & Trustee Professor
Please join the Department of Classical Studies as it celebrates the Asian Centennial at William & Mary with a talk by Professor Georgia Irby on the Greek and Roman knowledge of and interactions with India, China, and Sri Lanka.
More InformationThe Alumni Medallion is the highest and most prestigious award the Alumni Association can bestow on a graduate of William & Mary.
Join us on February 15 at 6:00 p.m. for a Lemon's Legacies Porch Talk with Nicole Brown, an American Studies master's student studying the Bray School in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Register for this EventJoin us for the first conversation of the Daily Work of Justice Climate Change & Water series. Our conversations will focus on human health impacts including sanitation, toxicity, medical conditions, and more.
More InformationEric Klinenberg will be presenting his book, Palaces for the People, which has been selected for the 2022 One Book, One Community program.
More InformationAbdellah Taïa’s Transflilial Myth Making and Unfaithful Realms of MemoryDenis M. Provencher (University of Arizona)
Laura Wherry (BA, W&M Economics, '03; Ph.D. in Public Policy, University of Chicago's Harris School) is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Service at New York University's Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Register for this EventA Tempestby Aimé Césaire.W&M Theatre Mainstage Season 2021-2022
Buy TicketsThe Department of Art & Art History Distinguished Lecturer,Eugene Y. Wang, Professor of Asian Art, Harvard University, “How Was Art Electrified? The Formation of the Global Brain in China”. This lecture contributes to W&M's Asian Centennial celebration.
Register for this EventPianists Magdalena Adamek and Michelle Huang have both enjoyed fulfilling and vibrant careers as soloists, chamber musicians, and educators.
The Asian Centennial and W&M Theatre proudly present Lloyd Suh's award winning play on the life story of Afong Moy, who at 14 was brought to the US from Guanzhou Province in 1834, and was put on display for the American public as "The Chinese Lady."
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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