Asian-Pacific Student Association promotes Asian and Pacific Islander culture on Feature Phoenix

Hear from Cece Ebora ’27, president of Elon University’s Asian-Pacific Student Association, an organization that encourages the celebration and recognition of Asian and Pacific Islander culture within the Elon University community.

The president of the Asian-Pacific Student Association shares insights about the way her club fosters a welcoming space for Elon University students in the latest episode of a video series produced by the Division of Inclusive Excellence and the Office of University Communications.

Episode 19 of “Feature Phoenix” introduces Cece Ebora ’27, a political science & public policy major from Philadelphia. Ebora describes the opportunities for anyone at Elon University interested in exploring and learning about the rich cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Founded in 2019, Asian-Pacific Student Association is a student lead organization that provides educational and social programs that uplift Asian and Pacific Islander communities. The organization operates as an extension of the Center for Race, Ethnicity, & Diversity Education and is popular among students who identify as Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander.

“Our primary goal of APSA is to make sure that all Asian and Pacific Islander students feel represented and included,” Ebora said. “I want to be able to make sure they feel at home here on campus while we build community within the API student body.”

Social media, officers, documents and more are available on Phoenix Connect. Asian-Pacific Student Association also posts about upcoming events, meetings and more on it’s Instagram account.

Feature Phoenix is a bimonthly video feature of clubs and organizations of different sizes that bring together Elon University students around a range of topics. Find the newest video on the Inclusive Excellence website and visit the Elon University YouTube page for past episodes.