The TCNJ Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition (AAAPIC, pronounced short as “Aypick”) is an employee network, resource, and awareness group. Employees who self-identify as being of East Asian, South Asian, South-East Asian, West Asian, Central Asian, and Pacific Islander heritage are welcome to join. Faculty and Staff whose research, teaching, and personal interests relate to Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander culture and history are welcome to join too!
AAAPIC aims to achieve the following goals:
- To form a safe environment for members of Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAAPI) heritage to share their thoughts and experiences;
- To provide resources and support for members of AAAPI heritage;
- To amplify voices of AAAPI employees and increase their presence and sense of belonging on campus;
- To raise awareness about AAAPI history and contributions;
- To showcase and celebrate AAAPI cultural diversity;
- To connect with and support students of AAAPI heritage.
AAAPIC collaborates with campus partners on initiatives related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Anti-Racism. AAAPIC recognizes the importance of allyship and welcomes all employees with varied cultural identities to join this group.
Upcoming Events
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Perspectives on AAAPI Advocacy: Building Inclusive Futures in New Jersey |
A dynamic exploration of the forces shaping the AAPI experience—from internal identity and mental health to grassroots advocacy and legislative action. We are honored to welcome Professor Anne Anlin Cheng (Princeton University) for a keynote address titled “Asian Pessimism.” In this provocative talk, Professor Cheng interrogates how Asians and Asian Americans are treated in higher education, how “Asian American excellence” can become a source of negativity, and how the stories we tell ourselves to thrive can, in fact, hurt us. This talk explores the multiple tensions—the affirmations and the negations—afforded by the identity category “Asian American.” Following the keynote, our three speakers, Professor Anne Anlin Cheng (Princeton University), Dr. Kani Ilangovan (Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist; Board Member, The E Pluribus Unum Project), and Hon. Balvir Singh ‘07 (Assemblyman, New Jersey Legislature) will convene for a panel discussion. Together, they will move from this critical internal reflection to the practical, grassroots, and systemic work of building a truly inclusive future for the AAPI community in New Jersey. |
May 5, 2026, 12:30-2pm, Intercultural Center, Roscoe West 201. Seats are limited, lunch is provided! RSVP by May 1 |
Past Events
Contact Us
Please reach out to AAAPIC via email or the Google Group
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