One of the most important events of the year is the organization and celebration of the Asian Heritage Month in April. In 1978, Congress proclaimed the month of May as the Asian/Pacific Heritage Month to honor the contributions of Asian Americans to the United States history and culture.

May was chosen because it marks the anniversary of both the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to America in 1843, and the completion of the Golden Spike in 1869, which highlighted the contributions of Chinese Americans in building this country's transcontinental railroad.

Due to conflict with the academic calendar at Wright State University, which is on a quarter system, the Asian Heritage Month is observed a month prior to its national designation in May. Lectures, exhibitions, and film series reflective of the Asian American experience are offered on campus during the month of April.

Asian Culture Night, the annual event of the Asian Heritage Month, is a night of cultural explorASIAN through the performing arts. For many years, our students have participated in fashion shows, dances, and plays.