{"id":364,"date":"2008-07-24T13:26:07","date_gmt":"2008-07-24T17:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/?p=364"},"modified":"2008-09-05T13:12:37","modified_gmt":"2008-09-05T17:12:37","slug":"student-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/?p=364","title":{"rendered":"STUDENT ASSOCIATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"410\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 0pt 0pt; color: #009900\" valign=\"top\" width=\"135\">New York University<\/td>\n<td width=\"20\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px dotted #cccccc; padding: 10px 0px 3px; font-size: 10px; text-align: left\">SALSA was formed in 1994 in order to&#8230;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 3px 0pt 0pt; color: #009900\" valign=\"top\">Columbia University<\/td>\n<td width=\"20\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px dotted #cccccc; padding: 3px 0px; font-size: 10px; text-align: left\">Asian American Alliance is a student&#8230;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 3px 0pt 0pt; color: #009900\" valign=\"top\">Baruch College<\/td>\n<td width=\"20\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px dotted #cccccc; padding: 3px 0px 0pt 0pt; font-size: 10px; text-align: left\">The ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION&#8217;s&#8230;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--noteaser--><!--more--><strong>Columbia University<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaacolumbia.org\">www.aaacolumbia.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Asian American Alliance is a student organization that strives to promote understanding, foster dialogue and create a sense of awareness within the APA community at Columbia University. Here on this site you can find information about all of our events, campaigns and initiatives. We invite you to meet our board, watch the videos and learn more about our organization!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baruch College<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.baruch.cuny.edu\/studentaffairs\/StudentLife\/clubs\/descrip1.htm#ASIANSA\">www.baruch.cuny.edu\/studentaffairs\/StudentLife<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION&#8217;s purpose is to promote awareness of the Asian culture, while keeping in mind the affects of American culture. The nature of ASA is a friendly, social environment for all students. We aim to allow students a place to meet other colleagues through various activities held in or near school. Academic excellence is a supported goal for members of ASA.<\/p>\n<p>ASIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE is a club where an eclectic number of Asian cultures &#8211; Japanese, Chinese, Indian, and many more &#8211; come together to show their pride in their race and ethnicity. Within this club, we hope to culturally converge to help those who are in the Asian minority &#8211; in this society &#8211; in hopes to gain a brighter future. We hope to make more people aware of their own culture and those cultures around to expand their knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Polytechnic University<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/acm.poly.edu\/~sasa\/\">acm.poly.edu\/~sasa\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Polytechnic University&#8217;s South Asian Student Association (SASA).  SASA embraces the culture of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and other neighboring countries.  We celebrate the South Asian Culture through music, holiday festivities, and literature.  It was established to expose South Asian and South Asian American culture to the Polytechnic community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hofstra University<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hofstrasasa.blogspot.com\">www.hofstrasasa.blogspot.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>SASA, the South Asian Students Association at Hofstra is a unique organization that strives to achieve unity among students of South Asian descent. We embrace the cultures of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, The Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the West Indies. We welcome students who would like to share in the appreciation of the wonderful culture that stems from this region of the world. SASA aims to educate the community about issues of culture, heritage, as well as political issues that impact and affect both Americans and those of South Asian descent. We hope to achieve a greater sense of awareness of our culture, religions and our stands on fundamental issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The New School<\/strong> &#8211; Imagining Global Asia<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.newschool.edu\/studentservices\/development\/organizations.aspx?s=1:1\">http:\/\/www.newschool.edu\/studentservices\/development<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This organization is dedicated to connecting with people through the medium of media\u2014to foster a dialogue and understanding through discussions, conferences, lecture series, film series, design, photo and art exhibitions, etc. in person as well as through an online web-portal to bring together scholarly research and expertise along with personal experiences to enhance cultural and global understanding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IONA College<\/strong> &#8211; Asian Students Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.iona.edu\/studentlife\/studentdevelopment\/clubs\/multicultural\/asa.cfm\">http:\/\/www.iona.edu\/studentlife\/studentdevelopment\/clubs\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Asian student Association is a new organization to IONA College. It started in Fall of 2007 and is dedicated to spreading knowledge about Asian Culture through the Iona Community. The mission of the Asian Student Association is to increase awareness and educate the Iona community about Asian cultures. We try to create an anchor point for Asian students at Iona College, especially for incoming students to integrate into the new environment with support and ease. ASA is devoted to preserve and promote the various Asian cultures. We plan to increase awareness of our diverse language, culture, and history through hosting social events, educational events, cultural events, and community service.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><strong>Manhattan School of Music<\/strong> &#8211; Korean Students\u2019 Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.msmnyc.edu\/orgs\/\">http:\/\/www.msmnyc.edu\/orgs\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Korean Students\u2019 Association exists to support Korean students studying at Manhattan School of Music and to host activities and events which celebrate Korean culture and tradition. All students interested in sharing or learning more about the Korean culture and tradition are welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Molloy College<\/strong> &#8211; Asian Students Union<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.molloy.edu\/student\/clubs.asp\">http:\/\/www.molloy.edu\/student\/clubs.asp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The purpose of ASU is to welcome Asian as well as non-Asian students to participate in various educational, cultural and social events while achieving a better understanding of Asian heritage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pace University<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/webpage.pace.edu\/ucsa\/\">webpage.pace.edu\/ucsa<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>United Chinese Student Association: UCSA&#8217;s mission is to form a more solid foundation for a better communicative, liberal oriented society among students, to encourage student participation in social and academic life, to promote friendship, understanding and to stimulate leadership. Membership to UCSA is FREE. Some of the events we&#8217;re having this fall semester are Karaoke Night, Sports Night and Moon Cake Day. Join us and rest of the Pace community to enjoy these exciting activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University The Cooper Union for the advancement of Science and Art<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Filipino Student Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooper.edu\/admin\/activities\/org\/fsa.shtml\">http:\/\/www.cooper.edu\/admin\/activities\/org\/fsa.shtml<\/a><br \/>\nThe Filipino student organization at Cooper Union. Its purpose is to promote awareness of the Filipino culture in the Cooper Community. The club organizes potluck dinners, Filipino movies and food events as well as outings to Filipino restaurants. The club also participates in the annual culture show with native dances.<\/li>\n<li>Chinese Students Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooper.edu\/organizations\/ethnic\/csa\/csa.html\">http:\/\/www.cooper.edu\/organizations\/ethnic\/csa\/csa.html<\/a><br \/>\nThe goals of CSA are to introduce Chinese culture and provide an organization for people to gather together and interact with each other. One does not have to be Chinese to be in the CSA, for it is CSA&#8217;s policy to leave its doors open to all.<\/li>\n<li>Korean Association of Cooper Union<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooper.edu\/organizations\/ethnic\/kacu\/index.html\">http:\/\/www.cooper.edu\/organizations\/ethnic\/kacu\/index.html<\/a><br \/>\nWe the members of the Korean Association of Cooper Union(KACU) acknowledge that the primary purpose of this institution is to proliferate the appreciation of Korean culture.  It is imperative that we value the American culture, but one should never neglect the tradition and history of one&#8217;s heritage.<\/li>\n<li>South Asian Society Cooper Union<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/cusouthasian.tripod.com\/index1.html\">http:\/\/cusouthasian.tripod.com\/index1.html<\/a><br \/>\nThe Cooper Union South Asian Society hosts two major events during the year, the Diwali Party and the annual Culture Show. The Culture Show gives students from all backgrounds an opportunity to display their talents in various areas of the arts and also bring the entire school together for a fun filled night of diverse performances. As an organization the South Asian Society aspires to unite the Cooper Union South Asian community and allow others to learn more about the culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--nextpage--><strong>New York University<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>South Asian Law Students Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.law.nyu.edu\/studentorgs\/salsa\">www.law.nyu.edu\/studentorgs\/salsa<\/a><br \/>\nSALSA was formed in 1994 in order to address the needs of students of South Asian origin at NYU School of Law. SALSA seeks to provide a forum for the discussion of South Asian activism, minority issues, career pathways, and community outreach. We also celebrate our South Asian heritage through dinners and cultural functions. Additionally, every year we organize a fall Diwali party well attended by the entire NYU School of Law community.<\/li>\n<li>Asian Cultural Union<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.acunyu.com\/\">http:\/\/www.acunyu.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nEstablished in 1972 as one of the largest and most prominent clubs on campus, our mission is to celebrate and promote Asian cultures through cultural, social, and community service events. Because of our diverse membership, ACU seeks to promote an open environment for learning about individual heritages, as well as creating unity among students of all nationalities. Through networking with professionals and various organizations, ACU also provides its members with extensive resources and connections beyond the NYU community. ACU represents a place for students to voice their opinions, develop community, and explore ideas that are especially relevant in an increasingly diverse world.<\/li>\n<li>Chinese Mei Society<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/clubs\/cms\/\">http:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/clubs\/cms\/<\/a><br \/>\nWe are a multi-cultural club, bringing together an amazing bunch of people for fun events throughout the year and for our annual Yuan show, which showcases everything from fashion to dance to singing to comedy. We function like a big family, and it doesn&#8217;t hurt that our events are free. Fun things going on all year round!<\/li>\n<li>Chinese Student Society<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/clubs\/css\">http:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/clubs\/css<\/a><br \/>\nThe main focus and objective of CSS is to promote Asian heritage, Asian- American ideals, and interactions among all ethnic backgrounds within our NYU community. CSS has been bringing people together for over 55 years to promote Asian heritage and ideals, while embracing the exchange with other cultural backgrounds. By creating an atmosphere that promotes social interaction, CSS acts as a vehicle to bring together unique people with similar interests. CSS encourages people of all ethnic backgrounds who are interested in Asian American heritage to become a CSS member.<\/li>\n<li>Taiwanese American Student Society<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/clubs\/tass\/\">http:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/clubs\/tass\/<\/a><br \/>\nThe Taiwanese American Student Society at New York University is an organization that encourages the exploration of the dynamic and unique history, language, politics, and culture that Taiwan offers. Through various cultural and social activities, TASS strives to unify students of every background with an interest in celebrating Taiwanese culture.<\/li>\n<li>The Korean Alumni Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/alumni.nyu.edu\/groups\/regional.shtml\">http:\/\/alumni.nyu.edu\/groups\/regional.shtml<\/a><br \/>\nThe Korean Alumni Association represents over 1,000 active NYU alumni that currently reside in Korea, and provides various opportunities for alumni in the area to stay connected with their peers and the University community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--nextpage--><strong>Reenselaer Polytechnic Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chinese American Students Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/casa.union.rpi.edu\">http:\/\/casa.union.rpi.edu<\/a><br \/>\nThe Chinese American Students Association is a group of students from various geographical areas gathering to advance friendship and pride amongst the members. This organization brings out all aspects and presents the Chinese culture to the Rensselaer community through various events which include Chinese Cultural festivals, movies, and social gatherings. The Chinese American Students Association welcomes new students to the Rensselaer community and helps them adjust to life at Rensselaer.<\/li>\n<li>Chinese Students and Scholars Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/csa.union.rpi.edu\/cssa\/index.htm\">http:\/\/csa.union.rpi.edu\/cssa\/index.htm<\/a><br \/>\nThe Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) is dedicated to promote the communications and friendships among Chinese community and between Chinese community and other cultural groups. CSSA help new members from China to adapt the lifestyle and culture in the local community, and provide opportunities for current members to get further involved in the local community. CSSA introduces traditional Chinese culture toward the local community, and welcome others to exchange their culture and lifestyle with us.<\/li>\n<li>Hong Kong Students Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/hksa.union.rpi.edu\">http:\/\/hksa.union.rpi.edu<\/a><br \/>\nThe Hong Kong Students Association (HKSA) is a student organization that is dedicated to present the Hong Kong culture to the Rensselaer Community. We welcome all who are interested in the Hong Kong culture and its people. To strengthen our bond as a group, we have events celebrating Hong Kong festivals, movie shows, Karaoke nights, barbeques, and other social gatherings.<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Students Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/jsa.union.rpi.edu\/\">http:\/\/jsa.union.rpi.edu\/<\/a><br \/>\nWelcome to Japanese Student Association (JSA). JSA&#8217;s mission is to support new members to get used to RPI, to become a center of current and graduated members, and to introduce Japanese Culture to the RPI community and have fun! Any Japanese student, professor, exchange student, and any student who has something to do with &#8220;Japan&#8221; are welcome.<\/li>\n<li>Korean Students Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rpi.edu\/dept\/union\/ksa\/homepage\/\">http:\/\/www.rpi.edu\/dept\/union\/ksa\/homepage\/<\/a><br \/>\nWe are a union-funded organization at Rensselaer Polytechnic Instute, which has the purpose of making aware the Korean culture and community on campus.<\/li>\n<li>Taiwanese Students Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tsa.union.rpi.edu\/\">http:\/\/tsa.union.rpi.edu\/<\/a><br \/>\nTaiwanese students organization in Reenselaer Polytechnic Institute<\/li>\n<li>Vietnamese Students Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/vsa.union.rpi.edu\">http:\/\/vsa.union.rpi.edu<\/a><br \/>\nThe Vietnamese Students Association is a group of students with the common interest of the further development of Vietnamese culture at RPI. The goals of VSA are to provide a social and cultural environment which gives the Vietnamese a sense of identity and to enhance the RPI community with the diversity of the Vietnamese culture through social and cultural events. The Vietnamese Students Association welcomes new members from every ethnicity who share the common interest of learning more about the Vietnamese culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--nextpage--><br \/>\n<strong>Rochester Institute of Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chinese Student Scholar Association<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/campuslife.rit.edu\/main\/\">http:\/\/campuslife.rit.edu\/main\/<\/a><br \/>\nThe RIT Chinese Student Scholar Association is working towards bringing more Chinese culture awareness to campus. It is hoped that by introducing traditional aspects of Chinese culture, the gap between Chinese international students and American students will gradually lesson over time. So as a means of fostering diversity and understanding, it is encouraged that you interact and further expose yourself to a culture apart from your own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>St John Fisher College<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asian Student Union<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjfc.edu\/campres\/stdorg.asp\">http:\/\/www.sjfc.edu\/campres\/stdorg.asp<\/a><br \/>\nThe Asian Student Union encourages Asian students to be more active in campus activities and to enrich the SJFC community with different aspects of Asian culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York University &nbsp; SALSA was formed in 1994 in order to&#8230; Columbia University &nbsp; Asian American Alliance is a student&#8230; Baruch College &nbsp; The ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION&#8217;s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-364","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exclusive-asian-networking-connection-opportunities"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/364","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=364"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/364\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=364"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}