{"id":2117,"date":"2026-07-14T16:57:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/aapaan\/?p=2117"},"modified":"2026-07-14T16:57:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:57:54","slug":"upcoming-events-join-the-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/2026\/07\/14\/upcoming-events-join-the-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Events: Join the Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #232d4b\">Impact Committee Kickoff<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2119\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/impact-committee-kickoff-221x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/impact-committee-kickoff-221x300.webp 221w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/impact-committee-kickoff-753x1024.webp 753w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/impact-committee-kickoff-768x1044.webp 768w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/impact-committee-kickoff.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/>July 17, 2026<\/em><br \/>\n<em>8298 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>APAN is excited to introduce our new Impact Committee, dedicated to hosting community and cultural gatherings, preserving Asian cultural history at UVA, and supporting research and initiatives that amplify Asian and Asian American voices in university decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll introduce the committee at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hifitexmexbbq.com\/\">Hi\/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ<\/a> in Fairfax on July 17.<\/p>\n<p>There will be plenty of food, drinks, and games, along with a presentation for us to talk more about the Impact Committee&#8217;s vision and goals for the future.<\/p>\n<p>Dress Code: Smart casual, but preferably UVA colors! Wahoowa!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn btn-orange\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evite.com\/event\/004DIIAE4SKDAAM7OEPROU5Y45Y7MQ?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&amp;utm_source=evitelink&amp;utm_medium=sharable_invite\">RSVP Today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to <strong>Sanjeev Kumar (<abbr title=\"McIntire School of Commerce\">Com<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201923, <abbr title=\"College of Arts &amp; Sciences\">Col<\/abbr> <span class=\"visually-hidden\">class of <\/span>\u201923)<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:sanjeev0417@gmail.com\">sanjeev0417@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #232d4b\">DMV Summer Picnic<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.blackthorn.io\/en\/8c1ksMv7\/apan-summer-picnic-2026-3a8YhSQQj\/overview\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/APAN-Summer-Picnic-2026-EP-Header-Image.webp\" alt=\"APAN Summer Picnic Registration\" width=\"820\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/APAN-Summer-Picnic-2026-EP-Header-Image.webp 820w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/APAN-Summer-Picnic-2026-EP-Header-Image-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/APAN-Summer-Picnic-2026-EP-Header-Image-768x384.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>August 2, 2026, 11:00 am &#8211; 4:00 pm<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Glencarlyn Park, Arlington, Virginia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>UVA alumni, students, families and friends are all invited for some summer fun with APAN! Enjoy the beautiful park\u2014in the shade of the park shelter or in the sun\u2014make new friends, and bring a side dish or dessert that represents your culture. We&#8217;ll be giving out prizes for the best dish!<\/p>\n<p>In lieu of a registration fee, we are encouraging attendees to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/campaigns\/19967\/donations\/new\">make a contribution<\/a> to APAN to continue support our work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn btn-orange\" href=\"https:\/\/events.blackthorn.io\/en\/8c1ksMv7\/apan-summer-picnic-2026-3a8YhSQQj\/overview\">Register Today!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #232d4b\">Fall Garden Party<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>October 17, 2026<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Charlottesville, venue TBD<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Save the date for our annual fall garden party! Last year&#8217;s event was a success, and we&#8217;re excited to see old and new faces alike. Registration info is forthcoming.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1892\" src=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/yarden-picnic-photo-strep.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/yarden-picnic-photo-strep.png 1200w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/yarden-picnic-photo-strep-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/yarden-picnic-photo-strep-1024x213.png 1024w, https:\/\/aig.uvaalumni.org\/apan\/files\/yarden-picnic-photo-strep-768x160.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Impact Committee Kickoff July 17, 2026 8298 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA APAN is excited to introduce our new Impact Committee, dedicated to hosting community and cultural gatherings, preserving Asian cultural history at UVA, and supporting research and initiatives that amplify Asian and Asian American voices in university decision-making. 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