PAACH Signature Programs
PAACH’s signature programs reflect our commitment to fostering community, cultivating leadership, and uplifting the diverse stories of Asian Pacific Islander (API) students at Penn. Whether through dialogue, mentorship, shared reflection, or creative expression, these programs create meaningful spaces for connection and growth. Together, they highlight the many ways our students, alumni, staff, and partners contribute to a vibrant and evolving API community on campus.
If you’re interested in partnering with us as a speaker, facilitator, or collaborator, we warmly invite you to reach out to the PAACH team member listed as the contact for each program to start a conversation.
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PAACH API Leadership Series
Cultivating leadership across generations through dialogue and mentorship
Made possible by a generous gift from alumnus Chris Davies, the PAACH API Leadership Series connects students with industry pioneers. Through a fall fireside chat with a distinguished alumnus and a spring panel featuring API leaders from diverse fields, the series fosters inspiration, mentorship, and the growth of the next generation of API leaders.
For more info, please contact: Mei Long, PAACH Director at longxiu@upenn.edu
Explore. Reflect. Become. Series
The Explore. Reflect. Become. Lunch Series creates space for the Penn community to pause, share a meal, and engage in meaningful conversation about their backgrounds, experiences, and growth. Each session invites participants to explore new perspectives, reflect intentionally, and consider how their stories shape who they are becoming.
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM | ARCH 108
- Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM | ARCH 108
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM | ARCH 108
For more info, please contact: Daniel Hoddinott, PAACH Associate Director at danielnh@upenn.edu
Annual PAACH Mural
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, PAACH hosts the unveiling of the PAACH mural, which is a collaborative community art created to reflect the stories, identities, and shared experiences of the Asian Pacific American community at Penn. The celebration brings together students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community partners. The past community murals are displayed in the PAACH Lounge, which serve as a visual archive of the creativity, connection, and shared values that have shaped our community over the years.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 12:00-1:00 PM | ARCH Main Lobby
For more info, please contact: Vicky Aquino, PAACH Associate Director at vaquino@upenn.edu
AsianTalks
AsianTalks provides space for students to share their stories, insights, and experiences related to Asian Pacific Islander identity and culture. Each conversation encourages dialogue, fosters understanding, and inspires reflection on how personal and collective experiences shape our communities.
For more info, please contact: Daniel Hoddinott, PAACH Associate Director at danielnh@upenn.edu