Asian American Student Union University of Wisconsin-Madison 716 Langdon St Madison, WI 53706 608-262-5169 www.sit.wisc.edu/~aasu aasu@stdorg.wisc.edu About / History: The Madison Asian Union was established in 1970 as part of the National Asian American Movement in response to the Vietnam War, the Black Power Moevement, and an increasing awareness of racism against Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Later in the 1970s, as Madison's Asian American Population grew, the name changed to what it is known as today, the Asian American Student Union. Now in its twenty-eighth year, the Asian American Student Union addresses the needs of the Asian American students in Madison through support and guidance. AASU is involved in the perpetuation of Asian American identity and interest through cultural, social, and political events. Organization: AASU is divided up into subcommittees, contact the following heads for more information on how to get involved. Executive Social/Fundraising Public Relations Asian American month The Paradox - Asian American Magazine AASU also has a dedicated paid staff for administrative support: Office Manager - Soo Jung Kong Public Relations - Jungie Chong Co Editor The Paradox - Hsindy Chen Co-Editor The Paradox - Tim Hong Web/Graphic Design - Daniel Kaneshiro Board 2/1/01 3/14/01 3/28/01 Text Word AA Month 1/27/01 2/17/01 3/19/01 3/26/01 Text .txt .txt .txt Word .doc Asian American Month 2001 Calendar Week of 3/26/01 Mon, 3/26 AA month meeting MSC lounge Red Gym 6:00pm Tue, 3/27 Wed, 3/28 AASU Board Meeting 7:30pm, Red Gym Thur, 3/29 Fri, 3/30 Sat, 3/31 Sun, 4/1 APAC Council meeting