Culture/Identity Based

Description

ASU is an organization dedicated to advancing awareness of the Asian identity at Iowa State University through community building, promoting personal and group wellness, civic engagement, and building a strong foundation of leaders within the Asian community.

Affiliations

This organization has no affiliations.

Constitution / Tier

File AsianStudentUnionConstitution.docx
Tier Student Organization - Registered

Membership Information

Student Members 41
ISU Members 2
Non-ISU Members 0
Allowed Members Anyone
Allowed Officers Official member (paid dues)
Membership Qualifications Anyone is able to join ASU! Come attend meetings, hang out with members, get involved at events, and help spread the word about Asian American diversity and culture!
Membership Restrictions none
Elections/Selection Elections will occur at the last general meeting of each semester. Generally each cabinet position has a year-long term, however if a cabinet member is graduating or under other circumstances there will be an election at the end of the Fall semester to fill the position.
Meetings The first meeting of the 2025 - 2026 academic year will be on Friday, September 19th, at the SIC from 6:30 - 7:30! After that, we will have bi-weekly meetings every Thursday! Follow us on Instagram @asu_iastate for more info and updates!

Description of Regular Meetings/Activities

ASU meets bi-weekly to bring our members together for various events, from fun social events, professional events, cultural celebrations, and more! Our goal through these events is to build and foster a strong community at Iowa State University with Asian identity, culture, and appreciation as the foundation of our connection between members. We often also partner with Iowa State University's Vietnamese Student Association, fostering an even larger and strong community between Asian students and non-Asian students on campus!

Description of Special Events

Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU) Conference — each spring, ASU supports and encourages members to attend this weekend-long event. [maasu.org]
InnovAsian — The InnovAsian: APIDA Culture Show is a vibrant celebration of Asia, featuring both traditional and modern performances, as well as a fashion show to highlight the different cultures. This event brings together communities to experience the beauty of Asian heritage, fostering appreciation and understanding of its traditions, history, and contemporary contributions.