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Asian American
Student Alliance (AASA)
The purpose of the Asian American
Student Alliance (AASA) is to increase awareness of Asian American/Pacific
Islander issues. Activism on campus includes the focus of
current political issues affecting the API community in the Claremont
Colleges and the surrounding cities. All students, staff,
faculty, and administrators of the Claremont Colleges who are interesting
in Asian American/ Pacific Islander issues are welcome to come and
participate in activities and planning. AASA follows a non-hierarchical
format in order to encourage equal participation in the organization
and to ensure that the voices of all members of the organization
are heard (FMI: ngarlapati@pomona.edu)
Asian. Asian
American Student Union (A.AASU)
The Asian.Asian American Student
Union is an organization comprised of students that provide opportunities
or all Scripps students to expand and enrich their awareness and
understanding of the Asian and Asian American community at the Claremont
Colleges, specifically Scripps. We work in conjunction with
other student organizations in recognition of shared issues and
experiences, as well as to create cross-cultural coalitions.
Students participating in A.AASU have the opportunity to express
leadership and responsibility. Through A.AASU, a group of
7 A.AASU Sponsors provide first years with support during their
transition to the Scripps Community. Go
to the A.AASU website. Visit
the A.AASU Library. Read
the Latest on the A.AASU Coordinator Struggle. (FMI: A.AASU
x72980)
Tayong Kapatid
The purpose of Tayong Kapatid
is to promote awareness of Pilipino/Pilipino American culture by
educating those who are interested in learning more about Pilipino
cultural heritage and history. We provide support for anyone
who wishes to become involved in the Pilipino/Pilipino American
community. Some of our club’s activities include: going
to concerts, celebrating holidays, eating and making Pilipino food,
learning dances and songs, etc. Tayong Kapatid is open to
any member of the Claremont Colleges, faculty, students, and members
of the surrounding community. (FMI: Iris Pablo ipablo@scrippscol.edu)
Vietnamese
American Student Association (VASA)
The Vietnamese American student
association of the Claremont colleges is dedicated to fostering
an understanding and appreciation of Vietnamese culture both on
campus and within the Los Angeles area. The intent of our
organization is to address issues pertaining to the Vietnamese community
and to raise awareness of Vietnamese Americans among the Claremont
College community. (FMI: Christine Nguyen, cnguyen@scrippscol.edu)
Nikkei Student
Union (NSU)
The Nikkei Student Union’s mission
is to promote at the 5-C’s the awareness and understanding of Japanese
American culture. The education and social events which the
Nikkei Student Union sponsors are open to all who are interested.
NSU also actively participates in the efforts of the Intercollegiate
Nikkei Council (INC) to promote discourse and activism among Japanese
American youth in Southern California through youth conferences,
volunteerism, and social activities. (FMI: Rosalyn Kawahira,
rkawahir@scrippscol.edu)
Korean Student
Association (KSA)
The five college Korean Student
Association focuses on awareness of Korean American issues affecting
the political and cultural identities of Korean American students
as well as the general community seeking education and cultural
awareness at the Claremont Colleges. KSA also strives to work
in connection with the greater Korean American community in the
Los Angeles metropolitan area. WE also work to raise general
cultural awareness of historical and contemporary Korea and issues
affecting the Korean American population as a whole. (FMI: Carole
Shin, cshin@scrippscol.edu)
Hui Laule'a
Hui Laule’a, the Hawai’i Club
of the Claremont Colleges, is a 5 College organization open to all
interested students, staff, and faculty members of the Claremont
Colleges. The club strives to enrich the cultural and educational
experiences of the Claremont Colleges, exposing the Claremont community
to the Hawaiian subculture through events such as the Asian Pacific
American Heritage Month, and the annual lu’au. Our annual
lu’au is our biggest events, attracting 400-600 people for a night
of ono food, hula, dancing, music, and a great Hawaiian atmosphere.
This event usually takes place in April. We also have other
major events, such as Hawaiian barbecues, a trip to Disneyland,
Halona Cabin, Hawaiian music concerts, and trips to other colleges
lu’aus (including USC, UCLA, LMU, and UCSD). For more information,
contact Regan Tamura (x76895) or Mika Izutsu (x75320).
Hapas United
Hapas United is intended to help
students of multi-racial backgrounds at the Claremont Colleges to
find a group of peers who embrace and support their unique cultural
diversity while encouraging friendships between races. We
are a new club and are actively seeking new members of all racial
backgrounds. This year we are going to have many activities
such as study breaks, dinners, a hapa hip-hop party, discussion
groups, a speaker series, and field trips. (FMI: Marisa
Reardon, mreardon@scrippscol.edu)
Chinese Student
Association (CSA)
We welcome all people interested
in Chinese culture to attend our events and join us on our outings.
This is a great way for you to bond with others who share your interests
in learning about Chinese culture. Besides, we eat plenty
of good food and play fun games. You know you want us.
(FMI: Chris Day, cday@pomona.edu)
Association
of Southeast Asian Students (ASAS)
The Association of South Asian
Students is a 5-College organization which celebrates the cultures
of South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and
Bangladesh, through its activities and events. In the past, ASAS
has sponsored a Diwali dinner, a beach party, classical Indian dance
performances, and study breaks featuring Indian movies. The group
also participates in the International Festival and Asian Pacific
Islander Heritage Week. (FMI: Niti Gupta, x72875)
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