See APAHM Calendar and Events page.

Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) students make up 16.3% (5,566) of Mason’s total student population (2016-2017), with One-Year Persistence Rate of 91.3% (2015) and Six-Year Graduation Rate of 73.7% (2010). There are over sixteen Asian cultural student organizations at Mason. APIDA students and other students who are interested in cross-cultural learning can get involved.  As a voice for the APA student population, Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) works with other APIDA student cultural organizations to promote APIDA perspectives, raise cultural awareness towards APIDA issues, and network and collaborate with other progressive political voices on campus

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Though May is the national Heritage Month, the month of April is designated Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American Heritage Month for the George Mason University community. During this month, Mason students, faculty, and staff will celebrate the cultural significance of Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi Americans as well as focus on issues of defining the Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American identity, including other identities members of the community hold.  Events throughout the month celebrate Asian cultural heritages, acknowledge contributions and achievements, as well as provide an in-depth exploration of the roles of Asian, Pacific Islanders and Desi Americans in American society.

Proposals for an event to be included on the APAHM 2019 calendar are open until Friday, March 8 at 5 pm.

We serve as the primary support system for all George Mason students who identify themselves as African, Black, African-American or being of any national/ethnic heritage within the continent of Africa or within the African Diaspora. We engage Black/African heritage students through individual advising, services, and programs that foster an inclusive community, intellectual exploration and holistic development.

By working with our office and utilizing the resources, we hope students will have an enriched collegiate experience that will enable personal and professional development.

Hispanic Latinx Leadership Alliance (HLLA)

Formed in 2010, the Hispanic Latinx Leadership Alliance (HLLA) is a planning committee of dedicated e-board members from ten recognized student organizations at George Mason University.  HLLA, in collaboration with ODIME, plan the annual Hispanic Heritage Month events, and key community programs throughout the academic year.  Our goals are to empower, educate, and advocate within our diverse Mason community through the sharing of our cultural virtues, enthusiasm and engagement in civic leadership, and meaningful connections.

Our success in building a familia at Mason is dependent upon our own unity, standing on common ground towards a higher vision of true collaboration, compassionate leadership and inclusive community practices.