Daily Happenings at the ACC

Mahjong Mondays

DateMondays from 4pm to 6pm: Oct. 27th, Nov. 3rd, 10th, 17th
Venue:  IU Asian Culture Center, 807 E. 10th Street.

At the ACC, we offer a casual and informal mahjong experience, perfect for those looking to learn the game, take a break from the digital world, and most importantly, meet new friends in person. You do not need to be an expert to join us—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

Mental Health and Wellness

Date: Wednesdays from 9am to 4pm: Oct. 29th, Nov. 5th, 12th, 19th
Venue:  IU Asian Culture Center, 807 E. 10th Street.

With support from IU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the ACC offers mental health counseling for students from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. You can pop in to meet with staff psychologist Hye Ree Ahn (pronounced: Hay-eh Dee ahn) for routine support and consultations. Students who want to meet for therapy are encouraged to make an appointment by calling CAPS directly at (812) 855-5711. For emergencies or crises, please use the emergency walk-in service at the IU Student Health Center, fourth floor, 600 N. Eagleson Avenue. 

Academic Support Mentor Services

Our volunteer peer mentors provide free basic academic assistance in English conversation and grammar to IU students. Our mentors come from diverse academic backgrounds. Sessions are held at the ACC by appointment only and may accommodate up to three students who register.

To schedule an appointment, please email acc@iu.edu at least three days in advance.

  • Monday: 2:15–3:15 p.m. with Roopa
  • Tuesday: 12–1 p.m. with Annie
  • Wednesday: 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. with Emma

Asian Language Learning Program 

This free tutoring by volunteers focuses on vocabulary, grammar, basic survival phrases, and an introduction to cultural customs and background. Sessions are held in person at the ACC, and walk-ins are welcome. Check with us for any updates. 

  • Mandarin with Shulin—Thursdays, 4–5 p.m. (except November 20) 

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at acc@iu.edu.

Go Game on Fridays 

Date: Fridays from 4pm to 6pm: Oct. 31st, Nov. 7th, 14th, Dec. 5th
Venue:  IU Asian Culture Center, 807 E. 10th Street.

Reintroducing Go Game at ACC! Interested in learning the ancient board game Go? Whether you've never picked up a stone or only know the basics, our Go club is the perfect place to start. With generous help from our volunteer, Tyler Stoner, we welcome players of all ages and backgrounds to explore this fascinating game of territory, tactics, and intuition. No experience is necessary, just curiosity and willingness to learn!

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at acc@iu.edu.

Responding to Incidents of Casual and Everyday Racism

Need a place to talk about feeling discriminated on campus or in the community? Don’t know what to do when someone makes a racial comment about your friends or you? We can help! Please do not hesitate to contact us at the ACC. This service is provided to allow students to share personal experiences of racism and discuss ways of identifying, coping with, and confronting casual and everyday racism in a confidential atmosphere. For appointments and more info, please contact acc@iu.edu.

Connect with us!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! The ACC is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except when events go past 5 p.m. Feel free to stop by! Have questions? Email acc@iu.edu.

Fun Fact

After English and Spanish, the most spoken languages in the U.S. are Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

Source: WorldAtlas.com