Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Welcome to Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at RCC
On behalf of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee, former co-chairs, Professor Martha Rottman and Dr. Liya Li composed the following Haiku in April 2017 and published it in the Journal commemorating Dr. Wood’s legacies during his tenure as President of Rockland Community College from 2004 – 2017. Of the many legacies Dr. Wood has left with us is the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration each year from the second week of April to the first week of May.
The first celebration took place in 2005 under the tutelage of Dr. Wood, who co-chaired the committee with Dr. Liya Li. Ever since then, the committee has been adhering to its mission in promoting diversity at RCC and in celebrating contributions made by RCC staff, faculty, and students of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.
The theme for this year is Embracing Heritages, Celebrating Cultures!
Bamboo shoots in spring
showers. Your legacy blooms
beautiful flowers.
2026 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Events
From the second week of April to the first week of May, come to the cafeteria to enjoy delicious food from a variety of Asian & Pacific Islander cuisines, such as Hawaiian Pineapple Cake, General Tso’s Chicken, and Thai Curry Rice Noodles. You won’t go hungry with the culinary delights prepared by RCC’s chefs. Add this to your calendar ASAP!
Our Past Histories: FREE Documentary Films
2026 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee Co-Chairs
2026 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee Members
Professor Christopher Flatley (Faculty Member)
Ms. Virginia Flatley (Staff Member)
Dr. Lilia Juele (Staff Member)
Dr. Shamika Mitchell (Faculty Member)
Dr. Rebha Sabharwal (Faculty Member)
Ms. Yaritza Santana (Staff Member)
Professor Xin Ye (Faculty Member)