Asian American Student Union
*Meeting Time – Every other Monday at 7:30pm in the Burge Union
Email – mrac@ku.edu Phone # (785) 864-4350
Asian American Student Union Mission Statement:
AASU was founded to serve the interests and concerns of the Asian American community at The University of Kansas. Its mission is rooted in the three areas:
Cultural:
AASU strives to promote Asian American awareness and education. The organization is culturally diverse, and supports multiculturalism and interaction between different Asian ethnic groups.
Social:
AASU aspires to create a social network for anyone interested in Asian American and Asian culture. Our social activities and community service help our members to get involved in the community as well as to build new friendships.
Political:
AASU will update members on issues concerning the Asian American Community and voice its concerns. We also serve as an intermediary between Asian Americans and the University. Finally, we try to collaborate with other Asian American and minority groups to create a more diverse campus and to better serve all Asian Americans at the University
About AASU
The Asian American Student Union was founded in the fall of 1991; AASU was created by a dedicated group of students wishing to promote the social and political welfare of fellow Asian American students.
AASU Events and Activities
AASU serves to promote awareness and multiculturalism by educating the university on Asian American issues. Organized Activities are:
- Annual Asia Week
- Taste of Asia Festival
- Asian American Student Leadership Conference
Membership
All University of Kansas students are welcome and encouraged to become a member of the AASU family. Undergraduate students, as well as graduate students, make up the general assembly.
07-08 Executive Board Members
President: Susan Noh
External VP: Grant Huang
Internal VP: Maruel Unrien
Secretary: Natalie Nguyen
Treasurer: Laura Kim
Student Senator: Duy Pham
Public Relations: Anthony Nguyen
Public Relations: Samantha Nguyen
Historian/Webmaster: Shirley Sengmany
Social Chair: Lisa Son
Advisor: Rachel Balzer