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Asian, Desi, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and North African Center
About
Us
As a newly developed center, we acknowledge that the term “Middle Eastern” is a Eurocentric concept rooted in colonialism, which centers Europe on the world map. To decolonize our language, we will henceforth use the term “Southwest Asian.”
Center Hours + Information
Fall 2026 Hours*: Mon to Friday from 9 to 6 PM
Weekly Meetings: Fri from 4 to 5 PM
Center Office: Nelson Hall East 215 + 216
Coordinator Office: Nelson Hall East 212
Phone: (707) 826-5570
Email: adpimena@humboldt.edu
* The center will be closed for a staff meeting every Fri from 12 to 1 PM.
(Updated on August 26, 2026)
What
We Do
ADPI+MENA Center has been hosting hundreds of social, educational, and cultural programs open to students, staff, faculty, and community members, providing them a break from their daily routines and learning about Asian cultural heritage through history, holiday celebrations, cuisines, traditional dance, and more. ADPI+MENA Center is committed to providing student academic support and contributing to the diversity of our campus indefinitely.
Services
- Faculty Fellow Advisor
- Academic Peer Coach
- Academic Resources + Supplies
- Social + Study Space
- Cultural Events
- Professional Development
- ADPI+MENA Graduation Celebration
- Free Printing (10-page daily limit)
- Basic need + Teas + snacks
- Campus resources referral
The History + Symbolism of Our Logo
The ADPI+MENA Center logo was designed by former student Heng Yam in 2025 and was later adapted and finalized by the university in 2026. Each pattern represents the geographical diversity of the Asian diaspora, while the infinite knot at the center symbolizes our connectedness.
