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PSU Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Center

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PSU Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Center

In December 2015, PSU students gathered to voice their concerns over campus climate and demand more All students are welcome.

The Pacific Islander, Asian and Asian American (PIAAA) Student Center at Portland State University offers an engaging and accepting space to address the diverse and changing needs of our Asian and Pacific Islander student communities. PIAAA strengthens the identity of API students through accessible programming, inter-cultural community building, and social justice education. Hours:
Monday - Frida

y from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center
SMSU Room 235
503-725-9391
[email protected]

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09/09/2026

A brand new space, incredible vibes, and free food? Say less. 🌺✨
We’re so excited to celebrate the APID Connect x PIAAA Grand Reopening! Come check out our refreshed space, connect with PSU API clubs and resources, and catch sets by DJ Guafi. Plus, we’ll have prizes and plenty of delicious food to go around.

Event Details:
📅 Date: September 29th, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Locations: PIAAA (SMSU 229) & the Cultural Resource Centers (Smith 2nd Floor)

Bring a friend, check out the new setup, and come celebrate with us—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 Tag who you’re bringing in the comments! 👇

06/03/2026

PI WEEK Recap is here!! ✨️

Thank you to all who came and celebrated with us during our week long celebrations of PI heritage through activities, foods, and community building.

We hope you had fun and we can't wait to see you at our events later this Fall!! 🩵

05/11/2026

Graduation is coming up and we’d like to invite you all to our APID Graduation Celebration!!🎉 🎉🎉

The graduation celebration is going to be on Friday June 12th at 5 - 8 PM in the ballroom at the Smith Memorial Student Union.🎓🎓🎓

If you’re apart of PSU’s class of 2026, feel free to register.

Make our ancestors proud and our communities louder!! 🥳🥳🥳

05/06/2026

‼️🎉1 DAY COUNTDOWN TO PIAAA PALOOZA🎉‼️

Want a chance to win a Hirono blind box or a lego set? Join our raffle by visiting our check-in table to be entered!

Featuring our menu highlight, we are excited to announce that Island Nectar Shave Ice will be keeping us cool with their delicious shaved ice! 😎Be sure to show up early because the first 100 people eat free! 😋

We will also be having Best Baguette, huge thanks to MBSA for contributing! It will be first come first serve, so show up early for that as well to get one! 🙌

We are looking forward to seeing you all there! 🎉

For more information, please refer to our original flyer posted on our page 🩵

04/28/2026

Omg we can’t believe it’s happening!!! We will be closing next week to prepare for the renovations of our space ☺️🥹 A huge shoutout to the community for your advocacy and support in this exciting time. 💐

We will still be hosting events and make sure to still come to hang out with our staff at the other Cultural Centers in the meantime for updates and info!

Also stay tuned for updates and our fall grand reopening. (Even if you graduate you are invited to celebrate our new space with us 💕💕)

04/17/2026

WE ARE HIRING! 🚨💼
Want to join the coolest team on campus? The PIAAA Center is looking for new student leaders 💐
If you’re:
🔥 Energetic
🔥 Hardworking
🔥 Ready to learn..then we want YOU! 🫵

Check the link in our bio to see open positions and grab your spot. Let’s get to work! ⚡️✨

04/15/2026

Hello friends and community! Mark your calendars because tomorrow is the BIG day...

That's right, PSU Day of Giving is here!! April 15-16 🗓

This year, we are expanding the PIAAA Center, and we are being intentional about how the space will feel. Our goal is not simply to furnish a room, but to create an environment that communicates belonging the moment students and community members walk through the door. 🩵

We appreciate all your support, and your contributions will create a significant impact on the future of our center and students.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to donate and share! 🔗

04/06/2026

What, like it’s hard?” 💅✨
Join us for Legally PIAAA, a lawyers panel featuring Pacific Islander, Asian, and Asian American attorneys! Come hear about their journeys to law school and their incredible careers in the legal field. Bend and snap your way over to SMSU 229!

Address

1825 SW Broadway, Suite 235 (SMSU 235)
Portland, OR
97201

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15037259391

Website

http://www.pdx.edu/cultural-resource-centers/pacific-islander-asian-asian-american-student-center

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