The APIDA Staff Affinity Group (ASAG) is an affinity space open to all Northwestern staff member who self-identify as part of the APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) community –which is inclusive of, but not limited to, East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander diasporic identities, as well as multiracial and multiethnic APIDA identities. ASAG was formed in January 2018 as a way to support APIDA staff members on campus and start a conversation about APIDA representation within institutional diversity initiatives. Our goals are:
- to build a sense of community and belonging among APIDA staff
- to support institutional racial and social justice initiatives by ensuring APIDA perspectives are represented
- to provide personal and professional development opportunities for APIDA staff
We do this through community gatherings and discussions, cultural outings, and sharing resources and opportunities.