The Pan-Asian American Community House is a hub of academic, personal, and professional growth for University of Pennsylvania students interested in Asian American culture and the Asian American Diaspora. Through advising, leadership development, advocacy, social and cultural programming we expand student access to the University’s resources.

The Pan-Asian American Community House opened in the fall of 2000 in response to students’ calls for a cultural resource center at the University of Pennsylvania where South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander cultures could be celebrated. PAACH is a community center that develops and implements innovative programs for leadership development and community service in close collaboration with Asian American student and community groups.

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Much of PAACH’s student support efforts depend on contributions from university donors like you. No amount is too small, and each new donation helps us demonstrate just how important PAACH is to the Penn student and alumni communities.

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PAACH Newsletter Submissions

The PAACH newsletter is sent out each Tuesday during the academic year. If you would like to include an event or opportunity in the PAACH Newsletter, please complete the form as accurately as possible and submit by Sunday at 11:59pm EST (any submissions submitted after will be included in the following week).

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PAACH Highlights

Filipino Language And Culture

Started in 1996, Penn’s Filipino language program is populated with students looking to connect with their culture and converse with their families. Eight thousand miles

‘We Bloom Together’

The mural in the ARCH building lobby represents and celebrates the diversity of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Vicky Aquino, Associate Director and the artist

The Lions try to train pairs of dancers together when possible, as seamless choreography adds power to the visual illusion of one animal, rather than a head and a tail powered by two people.

Penn Lions In The Year Of The Tiger

Dripping rain falls through barren branches along Locust Walk late on a Thursday night. Students hurry past, unwilling to linger in the unhospitable February weather.