Come learn and practice Mahjong, a game popularized by films such as Crazy Rich Asians and played widely in countries such as Japan (riichi), China (Shanghai), Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Learn to play Kla Klouk, Tiến lên, and more!

Asian Game Night is co-sponsored by the East Asia Program, Southeast Asia Program, and the Asian and Asian American Center as part of the APIDA Heritage Month Celebration.

Snacks will be provided.

Please register here.

APIDA Heritage Month

In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, the Asian & Asian American Center collaborates with academic departments, Cornell Health, student organizations, Cornell Dining and other campus partners to host a series of events in April.

Celebrated nationally in May, APIDA Heritage Month honors Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans who have enriched U.S. history and are key to its future success. The month consists of programs and events that educate all members of the Cornell University community about the histories, cultural diversity, contributions, and often underreported challenges of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans.

View the full list of APIDA Heritage Month events here.

Bartels World Affairs Lecture

In this year’s Bartels lecture, Ambassador Samantha Power examines the causes and consequences of dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). While reductions in United States foreign assistance have inflicted harm on millions of people, the principal beneficiaries of the cuts, Power contends, are the People’s Republic of China and other governments that prefer to operate without scrutiny or accountability.

Join us as Power outlines a strategy for revitalizing a broad bipartisan coalition to support foreign assistance. To succeed in building resilient aid structures, politicians and stakeholders will need to demonstrate the effectiveness of aid programs to the public. U.S. resources should be used as leverage to secure new commitments from partner countries and mobilize additional investments from allied governments, the private sector, philanthropy, and members of the diaspora.

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Speaker

Ambassador Samantha Power served in the Biden-Harris administration as the administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the world’s premier international development agency. She was the 28th U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during the Obama-Biden administration. Her first book, "A Problem from Hell": America and the Age of Genocide, won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction.

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About the Bartels World Affairs Lecture

The Bartels World Affairs Lecture is a signature event of the Einaudi Center for International Studies. This flagship event brings distinguished international figures to campus each academic year to speak on global topics and meet with Cornell faculty and students, particularly undergraduates. The lecture and related events are made possible by the generosity of Henry E. Bartels ’48 and Nancy Horton Bartels ’48.

Hi everyone!

The Indonesian Association at Cornell (IAC) invites you to Indonesian Night 2026!

Clark Atrium will be transformed into a vibrant Pasar Malem (Indonesian night market) where you can experience Indonesia’s culture through interactive booths, performances, traditional games, regional clothing, music, and more.

Enjoy Indonesian food, Indonesian specialty coffee, and sambal tasting — ALL IS FREE!

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Registration starts: 6:30 PM

Event time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: Clark Atrium, Physical Sciences Building

Link: https://cornell.campusgroups.com/IndonAssoc/rsvp_boot?id=2300855

Bring your friends and come experience the vibrant culture of Indonesia with us! See you there!

Join PMA for Ladies of Manila Sound Presented by PMA 1183 FWS: Hip-Hop’s Global Vibrations (NYC, LA, Southeast Asia). This event will take place on Zoom on Monday, March 9, from 11:40 am - 12:55 pm. There will be a short DJ turntablist performance, followed by a Q&A session.

Join on Zoom: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/97871338956?pwd=jkVtNRwYV9DOw8MtoeQ9Sf5vYgyLQ…

DJ COLLECTIVE MANILA SOUND:

DJ Wee Jay, Thatflypinay, and January are Los Angeles based DJs who each bring their own eclectic style and unique perspective to the Manila Sound. Together, they create a harmonious blend of sound that reflects both individuality and unity. At the heart of their sets is the mission of Manila Sound: amplifying Filipino and Philippine diaspora music and artistry. Their music is rooted in cultural learning and intention, inviting the community to come together in celebration. Whether it is your Tita finding songs she grew up with or the community joining in chorus, their sets are a reminder that culture and community belong at the center of every dance floor.