The group will strive to disperse stereotypes regarding Asian Americans through workshops and cultural events in hope of creating an Asian voice on campus. We will work together and unite with other minority student organizations in promoting cultural diversity. We hope to achieve these goals through active campus and community involvement.
Current Events
R.I.C.E. Conference
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 9am-6pm
Location: Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Campus
R.I.C.E. is a formal conference that provides an opportunity for members of the local community, alumni, professors, and college and high school students to become further educated on issues facing the Asian society today. The event includes breakfast and coffee, a panel, 3 workshops with discussion, the keynote speech, and closing ceremonies (including the introduction of next year's executive board members). As the second largest annual event by Asian Student Union, R.I.C.E. serves to promote Asian awareness and an understanding of true diversity of other cultures
2010-2011 Events
R.I.C.E. Conference
Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011
Time: 9am-6pm
Location: DeVos Center, Pew Campus
R.I.C.E. (Realizing and addressing Issues in our Culture and Education) is a formal conference, hosted annually by the Asian Student Union of Grand Valley State University, that provides an opportunity for members of the local community, college and high school students to become further educated on issues facing the Asian society today. Our goal is to promote Asian awareness and an understanding of true diversity of other cultures.
Asian New Year Festival
Date: Thursday, February 03, 2010
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Kirkhof's Grand River Room 2250
Come celebrate with us at our annual Asian New Year Festival. This free event is sponsored by Asian Student Union and Office Multicultural Affairs. This festival consists of extranodiary singing, cultural and modern dances, and martial arts performances from all kinds of ethnicities/cultures. You also don't want to miss out on the traditional lion dance. Asian New Year Festival provides a chance to taste Asian cuisine as well. Get out and enjoy yourself at Asian New Year Festival!
2009-2010 Events
R.I.C.E. Conference
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time: 8am-5:30pm
Location: Pew Campus, Loosemoore Auditorium, Buildings C&D
If you are planning on attending R.I.C.E., please don't forget to register online!
For more information visit our R.I.C.E. website
ASIAN NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2010
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time: 6pm-9pm
Location: Kirkhof's Grand River Room 2250
Join us to celebrate the year of the tiger in ASU's Asian New Year Festival at Grand Valley. This festival consists of many wonderful performances such as singing and dancing from different ethnicities. Don't miss out on martial arts demostrations and the traditional lion dance. Don't worry about hunger, free Asian food will be provided to everyone. It will be a great night that you do not want to miss out on!
2008-2009 Events
2009 R.I.C.E. CONFERENCE
[Realizing and Addressing Issues in our Culture and Education]
Saturday, March 28th, 2009
10am-5pm
Pew Campus, Loosemoore Auditorium, Buildings C&D
R.I.C.E. is a formal conference, hosted annually by the Asian Student Union of Grand Valley State University, that provides an opportunity for members of the local community, college and high school students to become further educated on issues facing the Asian society today. Our goal is to promote Asian awareness and an understanding of true diversity of other cultures.
For more information, click here for the RICE website.
Our keynote this year is Magdalen Hsu-Li, a preformer from California. For more information please go to the RICE website.
ASIAN NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2009
Tuesday, February 10th 6-9 p.m.
FREE! ALL AGES FRIENDLY!
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center
This festival consists of a presentation of the different festivals around the world, some singing and dancing from different ethnicities, a fashion show, free food and much more. Comedian Dan Gabriel will be performing during the show.
For questions or comments, feel free to email us at asu@mail.gvsu.edu.