BLURBIES

The Asian American community at NYU is distinguished by its spectrum of unique and diversified clubs and organizations. These are the voices that speak for each club on campus...

Ambassadors for Christ

APA Studies (NYU Dept.)

Asian American Christian Fellowship (AACF)
"During a weekend in October, more than 30 AACF members and I, as well as hundreds more students from colleges around New Jersey and New York, went on a retreat called "The Big Event" in upstate New York. The retreat center was in a beautiful mountainous area with dense woods surrounding a crystal clear lake. There were so many fun activities to do there including boat rowing, wall climbing, a high ropes course, and so much more. But what made "Big Event" so memorable is the quality time you get to spend meeting people and meeting God. The retreat was simply a time when we could just escape from the stress of college life to a relaxing place to meet other students and truly feel God's presence. This weekend was particularly uplifting for me because I saw God reveal Himself in two of my friends when they emotionally broke down during worship one night. A group of us prayed with them for a while and it is an experience I will not easily forget. The impact "Big Event" had on me still lingers and it has brought those from AACF who attended closer with each other and with God. This awesome retreat is only one of the many events one would experience as a AACF member. Whether you are Christian or not, I encourage you to come and find out more. God Bless."

Asian American Women's Alliance (AAWA)

Asian Cultural Union (ACU)
ACU @ NYU aims to promote awareness and understanding of Asian cultures at New York University and in the New York City community. It functions as an educational and cultural learning instrument for the New York University community, by providing cultural programs and materials, which will promote awareness and appreciation for the various and distinct Asian cultures.

Asian Initiative (AI)
"The Great Halloween Party at Central Park is simply one of the best volunteer events I have attended! The Great Halloween Party is an annual event organized by the City Department of Parks and Recreation for children of all ages. Activities include Haunted House, mask making, arts and crafts, face painting (my favorite), and more! Not to mention a music concert and free candies for everyone. My fellow AI members and I spent the whole afternoon painting spiders, witches, ghosts, vampires, flowers and butterflies on the cheeks of children. We were exhausted by the time the event was over, but we had so much fun. The kids were adorable; their smiles and "thank yous" just made all the hard work worthwhile. I hope you can join us in the fun next year. When else do you have the excuse to act like a big kid again?"

Asian Working Artists (AWA)
Work-Sharing is an event that was developed by AWA last year as a way to present works-in-progress that the Tisch Asian Arts community was involved in. It is a safe place to present work to be viewed and gain feddback on and hopefully to spark discussion and debate. Work-Sharing meets twice a month and you don't have to present work to attend. You can talk about ideas, issues, or just come and participate as part of the audience. If interested in learning more about Work-Sharing or Asian Working Artists, please email Laura at lc7@nyu.edu to be placed on our listserve.

Association for Indian Cultural Exchange (ICE)

* Biracial & Multiracial Student Association --NEW CLUB--
Hapa? Join the Biracial and Multiracial Student Association at NYU! We are a new club in development. We have several meetings per semester where we discuss various topics relating to the biracial and multiracial experience. We also plan to have video screenings and potlucks! If you are interested in future events (including club meetings for the spring 2001 semester) or have any questions about the club, please email Simone at smf226@is9.nyu.edu. {* "hapa" is a term meaning half-Asian.*}

Chinese Culture Club (CCC)
"I'm a Chinese student studying in NYU. I went to the party hosted by CCC for the celebration of the traditional Chinese festival, Mid-Autumn day. I enjoyed delicious Chinese food (moon-cake) for free. I also made many friends and sang my favorite Karaoke songs with them. It was one of the happiest days I had in NYC."

Chinese Mei Society (CMS)
"Early Saturday morning, when most people are sleeping, many unselfish individuals decided to give back to their community. This year, New York Cares decided to help clean up George Ryan Junior High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens. The volunteers threw out boxes and boxes of old textbooks, along with scrapping and painting the rusted gates that surrounded the building. What started out as an insurmountable task was easily tackled by a bunch of dedicated volunteers. Asian Initiative (AI) coordinated this event and brought lots of man and womanpower to help clean the school. Along with AI, six CMS Officers and a few members joined in the mass clean up. I think I can speak for all the volunteers when I say that though we may have had muscle soars, a little sleep deprivation, overall it was well worth it because we did something that was worthwhile. What happened Saturday morning is a clear contradiction to those individuals that claim young people don't care about anything but themselves. CMS is a club dedicated in giving back to the community along with promoting Chinese culture throughout NYU at the same time."

Chinese Student Society (CSS)

Hindu Students Council (HSC)
"swastika - a symbol of auspiciousness and good fortune - literally 'It is well', right-angled arms of this ancient sun sign denote the indirect way that Divinity is apprehended: by intuition and not by intellect." Just one of the interesting things you learn at our meetings…Learn something new.

Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA)

International Filipino Association (IFA)
Alvin Maala & Brian Aningalan, Co-Presidents

Japan International (JIC)

Kappa Delta Phi (KDPhi)
National site: www.akdphi.org

Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority
National site: www.nyukpl.org

Korea Campus Crusade for Christ (KCCC)

Korea Graduate Students Association

Korea International Students' Organization

Korean Christian Fellowship (KCF)

Korean Students Association (KSA)
Korean Student Association is an organization that is focused on creating an environment in school to help strenghten the bonds between Korean American students through cultural and social events. One of our special events this semester was a Charity Auction and Dinner. It was held on Dec. 4th from 7-10 at the Ultra Violet. Officers and club members auctioned a specific service to the highest bidder and half the proceeds will be used to fight hunger in North Korea.

Lambda Phi Epsilon (LFE)
Lambda Phi Epsilon (LFE), founded at the University of California at Los Angeles on February 25, 1981, is the FIRST and ONLY National Asian-Interest Fraternity within the United States, and currently has 32 chapters across the nation. Lambda Phi Epsilon promotes Asian awareness, academic achievement, philanthropy to our university and community, brotherhood, social interaction, and leadership. Living by our motto, "To Be Leaders Among Men," Lambdas at New York University, which is known as the Alpha Beta Chapter, continue to support the Asian American and NYU community through signature events such as our annual Cammy Lee Bone Marrow Drive and our Thanksgiving Charity Dinner Party. This year we are the proud hosts of our annual East Coast Brotherhood Rally that will take place in February. If you are looking for brotherhood, networking opportunities with thousands of brothers across the world, community service, daily brotherhood gatherings, phat parties, mixers with sororities, step shows, road trips to other chapters, or our annual convention in California, then Lambda Phi Epsilon is for you. All interested members are welcome to rush and although Lambda Phi Epsilon is an Asian-Interest Fraternity we do not discriminate anyone who is of non-Asian descent from joining.
National site: www.LambdaPhiEpsilon.com

Malaysian Students Association

Office for African American, Latino and Asian American Student Services (OASIS)

* Origami NYU --NEW CLUB--
Come and join us for our magic! We are gonna make three-dimensional objects from just plain paper! No need scissors, no need glue! Free Japanese Food and Drink! We have Origami papers for you!!

General Meeting Date: Every Monday Time: 12-2pm Place: OSA Bldg., 1st fl. 244 Greene St. (corner of Washington Pl. and Greene St.)

Volunteer at NY Foundling Hospital Date: Every Monday Time: 2:30-3:30 Place: New York Foundling Hospital, 6th Ave (btwn. 16th &17th)

Angels, Santa Clause, Origami Christmas Ornaments!! Free Japanese food and drinks!! We are teaching Origami to children in Hospital. We need help!! If you are interested in our activity, feel free to contact us!!

Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc.

* South Asian Christian Fellowship --NEW CLUB--

South Asian Students Association (Shruti)

Taiwanese Students Association

* Thai Student Association --NEW CLUB--

Tzu Chi Buddhist Compassionate Relief
Tzu Chi @ NYU is a warm group of people who want to help make the community better. We strive to better understand ourselves as we provide happiness to others. Tzu Chi is like the American Red Cross, but *Asian style*. The main goals/missions of the organization include international relief, culture, education, medicine, charity, and more. The Tzu Chi @ NYU group makes regular visits to nursing homes, fundraises, and whatever else we can to help. One of the special activities we starting last year in Tzu Chi, is the translation of songs into sign language (ASL), which breaks language barriers across nations and serves as a method to communicate with the hearing impaired. The members of Tzu Chi ("Tzu Ching") gain an awareness of gratitude while in the process of bettering the community around them, and by doing so realizing why they are fortunate. For more information, please email as633@stern.nyu.edu.