Otter Cross Cultural Center

Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Guide

  • Contact Student Engagement & Leadership Development for student organization information at studentengagment@csumb.edu or 831-582-4686. A full list of CSUMB Inter-Club Council Clubs can be found at the Inter-Club Council Club Directory Check out the Sports Club Council Club Directory to see a current list of all Sports Clubs on campus. The Greek Organization Directory is also great to be involved in Greek Life.

    Anime​ ​Club​

    The CSUMB Anime Club seeks to share the Japanese culture and language through the viewing of Anime (Japanese animation). In addition, day trips to Japan Town in San Francisco and various other cultural sites and events in the Monterey Bay area are organized throughout the school year.

    Contact: animeclub@csumb.edu

    Adviser: David Bennett, 831-582-4151, dbennett@csumb.edu

    For more information, please see their website.

    Asian​ ​Pacific​ ​Islander​ ​Association​ ​(APIA)​

    The Asian Pacific Islander Association is a student-run organization at CSUMB that seeks to celebrate and educate others on Asian Pacific Islander cultures and traditions. We intend to raise awareness about past and current issues facing Asian Pacific Islander groups all over the world. By collaborating with organizations and community partners, we hope to reach multiple demographics by providing workshops, performances, and showcases.

    Contact: apia@csumb.edu

    Adviser: Purvi Shah, pshah@csumb.edu

    For more information, please see their Instagram.

    Associated Students

    Make a difference and have a voice on campus! Gain leadership and professional experiences. Network with campus administrators and other student organizational leaders. Be an advocate in representing student concerns on university committees, as well as, local and statewide legislative bodies. Compensation includes a monthly stipend. Apply for an elected position with Associated Students (AS), your student government.

    Contact: president@ascsumb.org

    For more information, please see their website and visit their Facebook

    Chinese​ ​Lion​ ​Dance​ ​Club​

    The purpose of the Chinese Lion Dance Club is to spread the cultural dance throughout the school and community. Club members strive to bring the dance of the lion to life with music played by a gong, drum, and cymbals along with creative, cultural, and artistic dance.

    President: Cable Bronte, chineseliondance@csumb.edu

    Adviser: Gus Leonard, gleonard@csumb.edu

    For more information, please see their Instagram.

    International Club

    The purpose of the CSUMB International Club is to create a community for international students and CSUMB students to interact and have more opportunities to meet one another. We want to better the experience of international students at CSUMB and foster more cultural awareness for CSUMB students.

    Contact: internationalclub@csumb.edu

    Adviser: Julio Castro, jcastro@csumb.edu, (831) 582-4752

    Japan​ ​Club​

    The Japan Club’s purpose is to spread knowledge about the Japanese culture through movies, games and traditional practices such as sushi making and tea ceremonies. This club will also hold fun events open to the CSUMB community, which will educate students about Japanese Culture outside of a classroom.

    Contact: japanclubotters@csumb.edu

    Adviser: Shigeko Sekine, 831-582-4308, ssekine@csumb.edu

    For more information, please see their Facebook.

  • Make sure to check the class schedule, catalog, or academic advisor to make sure the classes are available.

    Chinese Courses- List of courses

    Japanese Language & Culture B.A. - Required classes

    Japanese Culture & History Minor - Required classes

    Japanese Language & Culture Minor - Required classes

    HCOM 369: Asian American History

    HCOM 451: Transnational Migrations

    SBS 364: The Japanese Internment Camps

  • Asian, Pacific Islander American Businesses in Monterey County

    Aikido of Monterey

    1155 Noche Buena St.

    Seaside, CA 93955

    For more information, please see their website.

    Cha-ya Japanese Tea & Things

    118 Webster St.

    Monterey, CA 93940

    For more information, please see their website.

    India Fashion Trends

    266-O Reservation Rd.

    Marina, CA 93933

    831-384-0720

    The Monterey Ukulele Club

    738 Lighthouse Ave.

    Monterey, CA 93940

    For more information, please see their website.

    Salinas Kendo Dojo

    @Salinas Buddhist Temple: Monday 7:00pm/Thursday 6:00pm

    14 California St., Salinas, CA 93901

    @Monterey YMCA: Wednesday 7pm Friday 6pm

    600 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940

    For more information, please see their website.

    Shinsho-Mugen Daiko (Taiko Drumming)

    800 Cass St.

    Monterey, CA 93940

    For more information, please see their website and Facebook.

    Yosokan Dojo Martial Arts Center

    2150 Garden Rd. #A-4

    Monterey, CA 93940

    For more information, please see their website.

    Markets

    Asian Market

    3056 Del Monte Blvd. #156, Marina, CA 93933

    Hrs: Daily 9am-9pm

    831-384-3000

    Asian Filipino Market

    330 Reservation Rd., Marina, CA 93933

    Hrs: Daily 8am-8pm

    831-884-0101

    For more information, please see their website.

    Chon’s Market

    265 Carmel Ave., Marina, CA 93933

    Hours: Daily 8:00am-8:30pm

    831-384-2031

    Filipino Indian Supermarket

    1914 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955

    Hours: Daily 10 am-8 pm

    831-393-9175

    Filipinas Market

    1760 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs: Daily 10:30am-7:30pm Closed:Sunday

    831-393-1383

    Han Kook Market

    1872 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs: Daily 9am-8pm Closed: Sunday

    831-393-1448

    Hong’s Market

    302 Carmel Ave., Marina, CA 93933

    Hrs: 9:30am-6pm Closed: Sunday

    831-384-6343

    Kim’s Market

    218 Reindollar Ave., Marina, CA 93933

    Hrs: 8am-7pm Closed: Sunday

    831-384-4765

    Kim’s Oriental Market

    777 Broadway Ave., Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs: Daily 9:30am-7pm Closed: Sunday

    831-393-8989

    Mabuhay Filipino Oriental Market

    631 E. Alvin Dr., Ste. B, Salinas, CA 93906

    Hrs: Daily 9am-6pm

    831-444-0211

    Magat Asian Grocery

    1026 Davis Rd., Salinas, CA 93907

    Hrs: Daily, 8am-7:30pm

    831-758-9088

    Steve’s Filipino Indian Market

    3056 Del Monte Blvd., Marina, CA 93933

    Hrs: Daily 8am-8pm

    831-883-2100

    Steve’s Filipino Asian Market

    1268 N Main St., Salinas, CA 93906

    Hrs: Daily, 9am-7pm

    831-751-9381

    Tokyo Oriental Foods & Gifts

    20 San Miguel Ave., Salinas, CA 93901

    Hrs: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm

    831-424-1175

  • Asian​ ​Art​ ​Society​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Monterey​ ​Bay

    AsianArt@redshift.com

    P.O. Box 1336, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 831-204-0899

    Asian Cultural Experience- Salinas Chinatown

    For more information, please visit their Facebook and website.

    Buddhist​ ​Temple​ ​Salinas​ ​

    14 California St., Salinas, CA 93901

    831-424-4105, btsalinas@gmail.com

    For more information, please visit their website.

    Chinese​ ​Christian​ ​Church​ ​Salinas

    701 S. Main St., Salinas, CA 93901

    831-422-4373

    For more information, please see their Facebook and website.

    Filipino​ ​American​ ​Community​ ​Club​ ​of​ ​Monterey​ ​Peninsula

    192 Paddon Pl., Marina, CA 93933

    831-384-5383

    Filipino​ ​American​ ​National​ ​History​ ​Society​ ​(FANHS),​ ​Monterey​ ​Chapter

    For more information, please see their local website and national website.

    Filipino​ ​Community​ ​Organization​ ​of​ ​Monterey​ ​Peninsula

    629 Pearl St., Monterey, CA 93940

    831-372-9443

    For more information, please see their Facebook and website.

    Filipino​ ​Community​ ​of​ ​Salinas​ ​Valley,​ ​Inc.​ ​&​ ​Hall

    250 Calle Cebu, Salinas, CA 93901

    831-422-0830

    Japanese​ ​American​ ​Citizens​ ​League​ ​of Monterey Peninsula

    424 Adams St., Monterey, CA 93940

    831-648-8830

    For more information, please see their website.

    Ke​ ​Kai​ ​O’Uhane​ ​Outrigger​ ​Canoe​ ​Center​ ​Club​ ​&​ ​Hula​ ​Dance

    PO Box 337, Pebble Beach, CA 93953

    831-298-0693

    For more information, please see their website and Facebook.

    Korean​ ​American​ ​Community​ ​Association ​of​ ​Monterey​ ​County

    1201 Echo Ave., Seaside, CA 93955

    831-899-2500

    Korean​ ​Buddhist​ ​Temple​ ​Sambosa​

    28110 Robinson Canyon Rd., Carmel-by-the-sea, CA 93923

    831-624-3686

    For more information, please see their Facebook and website.

    Korean First Presbyterian Church of Monterey

    285B Carmel Ave., Marina, CA 93933

    831-384-4894

    For more information, please see their website.

    Monterey​ Bay Chinese​ ​Association

    For more information, please see their website.

    Monterey Peninsula​ ​Buddhist​ ​Temple

    1155 Noche Buena St. Seaside, CA 93955

    831-394-0119

    For more information, please see their Facebook.

    Salinas​ ​Korean​ ​Presbyterian​ ​Church

    1201 Garner Ave., Salinas, CA 93905

    831-422-4588

    Yamamoto​ ​Hula​ ​Ohana

    For more information, please see their Facebook.

    Korean Young​ ​Kwang​ ​Presbyterian​ ​Church

    1119 N Main St., Salinas, CA 93906

    831-422-7157

    For more information, please visit their website.

References to non-CSUMB products, services, or organizations are for information purposes only and do not imply any endorsement by Otter Cross Cultural Center or California State University, Monterey Bay.

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