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Guide for Asian American Students | Volume 10 | Fall 2015

Editors Note
Friends of AAA,
Thank you for picking up a copy of this years Perspective!
We hope you had a great summer before stepping onto Mizzous campus, whether this is your first year here or your fourth. It is our hope
that this year will be a great one for you, and wed love to help be a part
of that. We want to be able to provide you all with a year of involvement, friend-making and memories.
For members old and new, we feel getting involved on campus is one
of the ways we can help make your year fantastic. Please browse
through these pages with an open mind to learn, engage and reach out
to other organizations within AAA and in the region.
Asian Americans only make up around two percent of students on
campus, and its easy to let that part of your identity melt away. But
we want to encourage those who have Asian heritage to embrace it,
and those who dont to actively learn about our cultures and take the
steps to learn more about your identities.
Let us be the first to welcome you to our AAA Family!

Andrew Pham

Huong Truong

Daphne Yu

Writer

Photo Editor | Writer

Executive Editor | Writer

Hometown: Kansas City

Major: Biochemistry
Year: Senior

Hometown: Oklahoma City

Major: Photo Journalism
Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Columbia
Major: Journalism & Political Science
Year: Junior

Table of Contents
Editors Note

Table of Contents

Why get Involved?

3-4

Meet The Orgs

5-12

Asian American Association

Asian Christian Fellowship

Alpha Phi Gamma Sorority

Filipino American Student Association

OFFICIAL Dance Crew

10

Kappa Phi Beta Fraternity

11

South Asian Student Association

12

Midwest Asian American Students Union

A Glance at History

13-14

A Visual Guide

15-16

Resources on Campus

17-18

Mizzou Traditions

19-20

Kick-Off Events

21-22

A Closer Look at AAA

23-24

Why Get Involved?

The risk of initiating a possibly awkward conversation just isnt worth it

either to try to make conversation with somebody you might never see again.

- Andrew Pham

By: Andrew Pham

Coming to a big campus like Mizzou and having the safety of
your dorm room makes becoming a hermit the easiest thing as a
freshman.
A routine schedule of walking down to Plaza 900 for breakfast (because they have the best eggs), going to class in the afternoon, then heading back to your dorm for video games or Netflix
will slowly creep up on you as the semester goes on.
You no longer talk with your classmates like in high school
because youll be too focused on getting in and getting out.
The risk of initiating a possibly awkward conversation just
isnt worth it either to try to make conversation with somebody
you might never see again.
All these reasons bring focus onto why getting involved in a
school organization is important.
While I still believe in the glory of achieving all you can during
solitary time, reaching out and finding the right organization
will exponentially improve your time at a university. Youve
heard of the reasons before, get involved in something for networking and leadership skills, but its more than that.
Get involved to make friends. How else are you going to find
someone to go use those buy 1 get 1 free Steak N Shake with?
Get involved to build upon the character you are. This is the beginning of your story, your heros journey and the call to adventure.
The Asian American Association may not be the right organization for you, and thats fine with me. You may not even find the
right organization inside this magazine. My only hope for you this
time, as you read this, is that you find the fire to get involved in
something on campus.
To give you different perspectives, we asked two AAA members what theyve gained from being involved on campus.

Phillip Nguyen
Senior
Member since 2011
Member of the charter class that brought
Kappa Pi Beta to Mizzou

1. professionalism- networking, business

etiquette, connecting
2. deal with homesickness
3. make new friends and maybe new boy/
girlfriend
4. gain potential homework help
5. make new emergency contacts
6. help the community and better self
7. leadership potential
8. resume builder

1. To build leadership and professional skills (by networking, working with

others, etc)
2. For personal development (such as learning time management, how to
open/speak up, learning & experiencing new things, etc)
3. To meet people & build relationships (professional, intimate, & casual)

Diana Tu |

Member since 2012

4. To participate in community service (if it is something they enjoy doing or

have never done before)

Senior
5. To learn/try something new (like a new hobby/interest)
Past AAA Executive Board member
Current Alpha Phi Gamma member
6. For fun (just because)

What does AAA offer?

Eric Trapp | Junior

Member Perspective

AAA Member since 2014

Q: How would you describe AAA?

Q: Has joining AAA

changed the way you
perceive yourself as
an Asian-American?

An organization in the sense with what we do with our

general body meetings and our advocacy and what we
promote. We try to educate our peers on what were
all about and things they dont know. But really, when
youre with the group, it feels more like a family or a
big group of friends in its own way. So you kind of get
the best of both worlds, from the org perspective and
the social perspective.

I feel like Im much more aware of myself as an AsianAmerican. Not just Asian sometimes and American
sometimes, but both all the time. I think Im just
more aware of who I am and what that means and how
I feel about it. Im more acute to social behaviors.

Q: What is something youre excited about

with AAA for this upcoming semester?
I have recently been given the honor of fulfilling the
social chair position on the Executive Board and Im
extremely excited for that...Making fun events so
people can meet each other to get to know each
other and make memories within the organization,

Q: What impact has AAA had on your college

life?
AAA has had a huge, huge impact on my college life. Its
the first school organization/club/anything alike that Ive
actually gotten involved in. Its made me more of an outgoing, social person and encouraged me to become
more of a leader. To be a little bit more outspoken in
the communities Im in. Its carried onto much more than
just within AAA, so I have AAA to thank for that.

Q: How would you describe AAA?

Kelilah Liu | Sophomore

AAA Member since 2014

Q: Has joining AAA

changed the way you
perceive yourself as
an Asian-American?
Its given me a little sense of pride. Theres this ongoing self hatred that I see in Asian American communities (and I want to address as well, possibly in a GBM)
from those who grow up between two cultures but
struggle to fit into a society that refuses to accept them culturally. It was a little like that for me
because the Asian Americans in my school werent
concerned about their identity and generally worked
on doing their best to fit in.

To me, it is an organization that brings together AsianAmericans and people interested in Asian American
culture that creates lasting friendships and discusses minority issues and other social justice
topics. It provides a safe and understanding place for
certain topics and promotes healthy change at a collegiate level. Which is really important because were all
growing and were going to be in charge of this country

Q: What impact has AAA had on your college

life?
I have been able to make a group of incredibly great
friends who understand me in ways that certain other
people cant. Its given me more of a sense of belonging and identity. Sometimes when I feel alone I know
that there are people I can reach out and hang out
with and talk to. Its also made me more aware of
certain APIA issues around me and has increased my
desire to take action.

Meet the Orgs

Asian American Association

Presidents Perspective
Zach Morrison
Year: Senior
Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: West Plains,
MO
Member of AAA since
2012

Q: What impact has AAA had on your college

life?
AAA has had a really big impact on my college experience.
Really, the only extra curricular activity that Im constantly
involved in, that Im active in every semester has been
AAA. I dont know, all the other clubs that Ive joined, Ive
always theres just something about AAA that always had
me coming back. AAA has definitely had a huge impact on
my college career, Ive definitely grown a lot because of it.
Met a lot of interesting people.

How Asian am I? Could I really go to Asia? Do I speak

any Asian languages? From
there I realized, I wasnt as
knowledgeable about Asian
issues or Asian-American issues as I thought I was.

Q: Was the education aspect of AAA

something that interested you?
Yeah that was definitely something that interested
me, especially coming into college. When I came to
college, I really didnt think about my identity as an
Asian-American. I always thought of myself as Asian.
After coming to one of the general body meetings,
the one with the Asian and the American scale.
Where we had to put where we thought we were. I
remember thinking how, in that one moment, How
Asian am I? Could I really go to Asia? Do I speak any
Asian languages? From there I realized, I wasnt
as knowledgeable about Asian issues or AsianAmerican issues as I thought I was. The educational
aspect was definitely an interesting draw for me.

What made you want to become a leader in AAA?

I stepped up to become Treasurer because I didnt see
anyone else going for that position. I thought itd be good
for me because it was my sophomore year. Freshman year
I was in the dorms, I would get involved with other things
because I was next to campus. Sophomore year, not living
in the dorms, AAA was the only thing I was involved in. After
that year, I just decided, Hey I want to get more involved
with AAA.
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Q: If you had to pick, what kitchen appliance would you want to be?
The stove. Its the one I use the most. Very reliable
for me. A kitchen stove. I use it every morning to
make my tea, its how I start my day.

Asian Christian Fellowship

Leaders Perspective

Q: How would you describe ACF?

In a nutshell, were one big family. Were not afraid to ask

hard questions. Were really personable with each other
and would ask hard questions like checking up on how
were doing or how were doing in our faith. Those questions can get really emotional and it takes a lot of vulnerability [to answer them]. Its a really nice feeling to have
to be able to trust someone with your personal struggles
and being able to ask to just pray for them.

Jared Tu
Year: Senior
Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Kansas City,
MO
Member of ACF since
2013

Q: Who is allowed to join?

Even though were a Christian fellowship, were welcome to all backgrounds. Whether youre Christian
or not, Jewish, Catholic, Hinduist, Buddhist, it does
not matter. What religious background or background in general, culture or race, we are welcome
to anyone. We would love to be as universal as possible and share what our organization can be like,
regardless of background.

Q: How did you grow to like ACF?

At first I wasnt too fond of ACF. In short of how I became
a frequent member, I really liked how the community was
really welcoming. I would say that the goals of how ACF
tries to make you a better person, thats something I really
liked. They taught me its ok to not to be perfect, ways to
make myself a better person. Either its being personal
with others or reflecting and using the Bible as a guide to
help yourself. I grew up in a Catholic household, so religion
wasnt new to me, but it wasnt something I took serious
before..

Whether youre Christian

or not, Jewish, Catholic,
Hinduist, Buddhist, it does
not matter. What religious
background or background in
general, culture or race, we
are welcome to anyone.

Q: What is it about ACF that keeps you

coming back?
ACF has been a huge part of my life. The fact that
there will always be people who come to college
and want to see what type of person they are. If we
could get ourselves out there, its worth putting the
effort in to reach out to those people. Its how I was
when I first joined ACF. Thats definitely something
that keeps me coming back The community aspect.
Everything Ive gained from ACF in general. ask to
just pray for them.

Meet the Orgs

Alpha Phi Gamma (APhiG)

Vice Presidents Perspective

Q: How would you describe APhiG?

Alpha Phi Gamma is all about sisterhood bonds AND growth
development. APhiG boasts itself as having one of the
closest sisterhoods all around the nation. The best way to
understand our sisterhood level is by becoming an official
sister of course! In terms of growth development, Alpha
Phi Gamma really helped me grow as a person both personally and professionally. I am more confident in myself now
and I know that Im able to handle a lot more than I think. I
have learned to manage my time better and improved in my
leadership skills tremendously.

Kim Nguyen
Year: Senior
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Kansas City,
MO
Member of APhiG since
2014

Q: What is it about APhiG that keeps you coming back?

I got involved with Alpha Phi Gamma by going to their Rush/
Recruitment Week, which is held at the beginning of every
semester. I attended events such as info night, sisterhood
night, philanthropy night, and other great events! Through
these events I was able to get to know the Active sisters
and learn how AMAZING all the girls were. They were all fun
and I felt really comfortable with each of them. Eventually, I crossed into Alpha Phi Gamma, which was one of the
proudest moments of my life.

Alpha Phi Gamma is all

about sisterhood bonds
AND growth development. APhiG boasts itself
as having one of the closest sisterhoods all around
the nation.

Q: Favorite part about APhiG?

My favorite part about Alpha Phi Gamma is

the sisterhood! My sisters are the ones that I
can talk to about anything that is on my mind.
Everyone is comfortable with one another so
we are always goofing around and cracking up at
everything. No matter how far we are from each
other, I know that nothing will change between
any of us! Not only do I have sisters from Missouri, but there are APhiG sisters from all the
around nation including Nevada, Arizona, Illinois,
Michigan, Minnesota, and North Carolina! Lastly,
being a part of the Greek family means that I get
to meet other Greeks from other sororities/fraternities from all over the world. Everyone in the
Greek fam is supportive of one another so its a
great family to be a part of!

Filipino American
Student Association
Q: How would you describe FASA and who is allowed to join?
Id describe FASA as a group of people with a common interest, the Filipino culture. Anyone can join. Anyone with a positive attitude and an interest in learning about the Filipino
culture.

Presidents Perspective
Emily Miranda
Year: Senior
Major: Interdisciplinary
BA
Hometown: Blue
Springs, MO

Q: What is it about FASA that keeps you coming

back each year?.
I get to learn more about my culture as well as having fun at
the same time. Kind of like sitting through your grandparents
lecture about how things were in the home country but you
get to hear it from your friend and get to have fun doing it as
well.

Q: How did you grow to like FASA?

I grew to like FASA because it felt like a family. A lot of the
people were really fun and silly and great to be around. It made
me feel very welcome. Felt like a family. Really fun and friendly.
Made me feel very welcome.

Q: What are you most excited about

this semester?
Im really excited to work with a new executive board. We have an entire new executive
board so its like having a pair of fresh eyes.
I also cant wait to see how FASA is going to
grow and see all the new members.

A lot of the people were

really fun and silly and
great to be around. It made
me feel very welcome.
Felt like a family. Really
fun and friendly.

Meet the Orgs

OFFICIAL Dance Crew

Q: How would you describe OFFICIAL, and
how do you make it so its not just a bunch of
strangers together?

Very family oriented. We try our hardest to get to know

every single membber on the team and try to create
that fellowship bond between everyone so its not
a bunch of strangers in a studio. Our first practice is
always an icebreaker. We try to do one big event outside
from practices and performance. Going out to dinner,
bowling, potluck where everyone brings their favorite
dish. We definitely try to create social interactions outside of the studio.

Presidents Perspective
Christina Arreola
Year: Junior
Major: InterdisciplinaryBA

What is it about OFFICIAL that keeps you

coming back each year?
The excitement. Its not a good word for it but I like
being busy. Having something to do throughout the
week, thats not school or work, is a big reason for
me to stay involved. For my sanity I need something
thats fun. Other than the people and dancing, its
having something thats not something stressinducing.

Q: Are people with previous experience in

dancing only allowed to join?
Not at all, actually a majority of team members have 0 to
a year of dance experience. A lot of it are people who are
interested with TV shows with dancers or viral videos
and they want to learn how to do that. We are by no
means that good, but people with the smallest interest
come in and end up liking it.

Actually a majority of team

members have 0 to a year of

dance experience. A lot of it
are people who are interested
with TV shows with dancers or
viral videos and they want to
learn how to do that.

Q: What are you most excited about with

OFFICIAL this upcoming semester?
Competing. Weve done a couple competition last
year but it was very new to us. One of them we have
never done before so it was a lot of introduction to
the crews in the midwest. This year we know what
were getting into we know how much time we need
to take to prepare for certain stuff.

Kappa Pi Beta (KPiB)

Mizzous KPiB began less than two years
ago, and is the first Asian-interest fraternity
in Missouri.

Presidents Perspective
Chuan Li
Year: Senior
Major: Biological Sciences

Q: How would you describe KPiB?

Its a local organization we are group of very
close friends that share a lot of common interests and like-minded goals. Nationally its like
a network of mentors. Older generations have
more insight into the types of things that youre
doing while youre in school, its another form of
support of mentorship.

Hometown: Maryland
Heights

Q: What sparked your interest to join

KPiB?
The people, the bros that were in it already. Their
behavior and the way they upheld themselves
were really inspiring to me. [I went to] the info
session after that, rest is history.

Im excited about rush.

Excited to meet the
younger students who
are coming in, ready to
share with them the special brotherhood we have.

Q: Favorite part about the community within KPiB?

The life-long friendships. I feel like I have made bonds here
that will last. I wasnt super close with anybody and I kind of
just knew their names. In the month that it took to become a
brother, it really helped with building bonds and develop close
relationships and friendships.

Q: What are you most excited about

with KPiB this upcoming semester?
Really excited for the banquet at the beginning
of the year, the KPiB Mizzou Colony Alpha class
banquet. Im excited about rush. Excited to
meet the younger students who are coming in,
ready to share with them the special brotherhood we have.

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Meet the Orgs

South Asian
Student Association
Presidents Perspective
Sumidha Katti
Year: Junior
Major: Biological Sciences
Hometown: Columbia, MO
Member of SASA snce
2013

Q: How would you describe SASA?

Q: Favorite part about the Q: What is it about SASA

community within SASA? that keeps you coming
back each year?

We love to collaborate with other

minority organizations on campus,
so that brings a really diverse
group of people to our meetings
and events!

Q: What is Mizzou Masti?

Mizzou Masti is a Bollywood dance
group that performs twice a year
at India Nite (fall) and International
Night (spring) and any other campus events.

Every year is different with

new people, new events, and
its really hard to get bored of
being involved. The exec board
is refreshed with at least 3-4
new faces each year, so were
always switching things up to
keep things interesting!

The events that SASA held

taught me so much about

different identities that
can intersect with my
own and how theres so
much diversity within the
South Asian community.

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Its an organization that promotes awareness and knowledge about South Asia
and South Asian issues, including current
events and history.

Q: How did you grow to like SASA?

I was looking for an organization at Mizzou
that would allow me to embrace and express my South Asian identity, and I found
a great group of people that welcomed me
with open arms. The events that SASA held
taught me so much about different identities that can intersect with my own and
how theres so much diversity within the
South Asian community.

Midwest Asian American

Students Union
Q: What is MAASU?

MAASU is a regional organization, also known as

the Midwest Asian American Students Union. It
was created with the hope of increasing the collaboration, interaction and education of APIA student organizations across the region. Each semester, MAASU hosts a conference at a member
school for students to meet and participate in
workshops, build leadership, network and more.
The Fall Leadership Summit usually has around
200 attendees, while the Spring Conference has
around 1,000 students. The organization is run
by student leaders in the Executive Coordinating Committee (ECC), made up of students from
different campuses.

Q: What does MAASU Q: What does MAASU

have to do with Mizzou? offer?
Mizzou is one of the twentysome member schools in
MAASU. Mizzou has consistently brought students to the
MAASU Fall Leadership Summit and Spring Conference
each year. We have also had
many of our leaders in AAA go
on to join the ECC of MAASU.

MAASU as an organization provides many resources, including social media engagement

and educational opportunities,
MAASU Mixers, MAASU Alumni
Association and other programming initiatives besides
the Fall leadership summit and
Spring Conference.

MAASU Fall
Leadership Retreat:

Purdue University
Nov. 20 -21, 2016

MAASU Spring
Conference

University of Minnesota,
April 15-16, 2016
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A Glance at APIA History.

...in the U.S

Chinese Miners begin to

arrive in the U.S. after
gold is discovered in
California
Court case People
v. Hall rules that
Chinese people
are not allowed
to give testimony
against whites in
court

1924 Immigration Act

makes it so Filipinos are
not Americans or Foreigners, but colonized people.

Immigration and Nationality Act continued national origin quotas, limiting

number of immigrants and creating a
preference system that determined
eligibility of immigration by skill sets
and family relations already in U.S.

More than 100,000 Japanese

and people of other East
Asian descent were viewed
as wartime threats and put in
concentration camps.

1924

1848 1854

Because of space constraints, this timelin eis not a comprehensive representation of Asian American
Pacific Islander history. This is only a very small part. For more history, please visit www.us-immigration.
com/asian-american-history-timeline

1945

Hiram Fong
from Hawaii is
the first Asian
American to run
for President.

1952

1964

70 years

...at Mizzou

1957
Cultural Association of India
founded

If you dont know history, then you dont

know anything. You are a leaf that doesnt
know it is part of a tree.
- Michael Crichton

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fatally att
in Michiga
Chin for th
in the U.S
with the J
is the beg
American

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...

What does APIA stand for and why is it important?

APIA stands for Asian Pacific Islander American. It is racial and ethnic identity
that encompasses people of Asian and Pacific Islander (like those from Hawaii)
born in America. APIA history is very complicated - Aisa is such a big continent
with so many different countries, and the experiences of those who come to
the U.S. differ greatly.

Chin, a Chinese American, is

tacked by two white males
an. The white males blamed
he declining auto industry
S. as a result of competition
Japanese auto industry. It
ginning of pan-ethnic Asian
n movements.

Norman Mineta becomes the first Asian

American appointed
to the U.S. Cabinet.

Jim Yong Kim is appointed as President of

Dartmouth College and
becomes the first Asian
American president of an
Ivy League School

2000

82
1989
Asian Students
in America
(ASIA) begins

1996 1998 2000

Sanga, now
known as South
Asian Student
Association
(SASA) begins

ASIA changes name

to Asian American
Association (AAA)

2009
2006
2004
2005

Mizzou hosts
the MAASU
Fall Leadership
Retreat for the
first time

Alpha Phi Gamma,

first Asian American
sorority in Missouri is
founded

Asians become the

biggest immigrant
group in the U.S. after
surpassing Hispanics

2012

2008 2011

2014
2015

Mizzou hosts its

second MAASU
Fall Leadership
Retreat
AAA expands
AAA holds first
AAA Week into
UnificAsian
the first Asian
American
OFFICIAL Dance Awareness
Crew begins
Month
Asian Christian
Fellowship (ACF) is
founded

Asian American Student Journalist Association (AAJA) begins

Filipino American
Student Association
(FASA) beings

Kappa Pi Beta
is founded
Mizzou hosts
the MAASU
Fall Leadership
Retreat for the
third time

WE ARE HERE
What history will you
create?

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Ellis Library
Memorial Union

Need a place to grab some coffee to start your

morning off or to keep you going for a long night
of studying? Head to Memorial Union, where Starbucks accepts EZ Charge.
Also located inside Memorial Union is the Asan
Affairs Center and International Center.

Ninth Street

Just follow night street and youll find food, MiniWalmart and cozy downtown shops.
Popular places include Chipotle, Noodles and
Company, Sparkys ice cream (known for their
funky flavors!), vintage clothing shops and more.

Jesse Hall

Performances, finances and more! Keep and eye

out for performances, speakers and other entertainment the univestity books for its students
throughout the year.
Also located in Jesse Hall is the Office of Financial Aid and the Chancellors Diversity Initiative.

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tudy in social places

Ellis Library stays
dying needs, includce. Scanning and
easily accessible

MU Student Center

This is where AAA meets every other week for its

General Body Meetings in room 2205 A&B.
Other Resources that are available here are the
Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, RSVP Center,
Womens Center and Wellness and Resource
Center, all located in the basement.

Stankowski Field

Like being active? Then get a group

of people together for a game of flag
football or ultimate frisbee. The sandvolleyball courts and fields are free to the
public. But make sure to check out its
availability since it is also used as the
practice and competition grounds for rec
sports.

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Resources For you

Its important for all students to feel safe and supported on campus. While AAA may not be able to provide all
the resourses youll need in college, here are some of the centers on campus that are experts in what they do.
Feel free to reach out to any of them!

Counseling Center
The Counseling Center at Mizzou offers many
services geared toward cultivating the success and
growth of individuals. They work to foster personal,
intellectual and psychological well-being. Programs
they offer include mental health assessment online
screenings, crisis emergency services, individual
counseling, group counseling, and holding workshops throughout the year.

MU International Center
Want to explore different cultures while still getting credits? That sounds like the perfect set-up
to study abroad. We encourage students to get
outside their comfort zone and visit places outside
the U.S. The MU International Center has many resources to help you pick out a trip that works with
your major, schedule and finances. They also work
to support MUs international community.

Student Success Center

LGBTQ Center
MUs LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) Resource Center is a safe place that
works to educate, support, and advocate for sexual and gender minorities at Mizzou. The center
holds many events and programs, like Pride Prom,
Transgender Awareness Week and InsideOUT,
which educate and help promote a strong LGBTQ
community on campus.

Multicultural Center
The MCC promotes and supports domestic
ethnic, religious, and sexual orientation minority
students and organizations. Its home to AAA and
many other organizations, such as Diversity Peer
Educations and Association of Latina/o American
Students. The center serves as a comfortable,
safe space for students of all backgrounds and
identities to come and explore many cultures.

The Womens Center

The Student Success Center offers so many different types of services, from Academic Exploration
and Advising and MU Career Center to help you find
a major, to the Learning Center to help you excell
in classes. The Learning Center has a list of tutoring sessions and exam reviews, the Writing Center
will help look over papers and essays before your
turn them in, and the Career Services Offices and
HireMizzouTigers can help hone your resume and be
more effective with job-searching.

Open to everyone, the Womens Center is a great

place that provides many opportunities for learning, support, and service helping further ones
understanding of social justice. The center is
a wonderful place to crash on the couch to do
homework, grab a book to read, or attend the
great programs hosted there. MU Womens Center
welcomes everyone regardless of gender identity.
Stop by to visit, see how comfy the couches are
and how kind everyone is!

RSVP Center

Wellness Resource Center

The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention

Center commits to decreasing the prevalence
of rape, sexual assault, relationship violence and
stalking by creating a campus culture that does
not tolerate violence. RSVP provides basic crisis
intervention and advocacy services for survivors of
violence. The center is home to Green Dot Mizzou
and holds many educational programs and events
throughout the year.
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The Wellness Resource Center provides students

with programs and services that aid them with
stress relief, alcohol 101, drug abuse prevention
and off-campus housing. Beginning over summer
orientation, the center strives to help students
with campus wide, year-long wellness in which
each month is focused on a different issue, like
problem gambling and nutrition.

Study Tips and Other Tricks

So youre in college...should you have a vibrant social life and bad grades, or become a recluse
and get those As? Here are some study tips to help you do both!

Tip #1: Go to class

Some classes youll love, but others may have nothing to do with your major and youll feel like you dont need to go. Dont give
into that temptation. Going to class is important - you (or someone) is paying for your to go. Not only will it help immerse you in
a learning environment (no, watching tegrity in your room with the TV on doesnt make a good learning environment), youll be
sure to hear in-class announcements about events, extra credit and assignment changes and more.

Tip #2: Review your notes

Its one thing to take notes, its another to go back through and actually read them. Read through your notes. Make flashcards. If something doesnt make sense when youre reading through them, thats a red flag for your to go ask questions
before its too late.

Tip #3: Find YOUR study spot

Some people study better with music on. Some people study better in total silence. Some like dark spots, others like lighted
areas with people all around. Your study spot doesnt have to be your room or wherever your friends like to study. Branch out
and find somewhere that works for you!

Tip #4: Manage your time

You can have your cake and eat it too. If you budget in ample time to study, you can know how much time you have to enjoy the social
aspect of college. Plan ahead, and dont be afraid to say no to events if you know you have a test coming up. (Go ahead and write
down all your test dates, and invest in a planner!)

Tip #5: Ask for help

If you dont understand something when youre in class or reviewing your notes, chances are you wont understand it when
it pops up on a test. Dont be afraid to set up appointments with professors or Teaching Assistants and get your questions
answered!

AAA Big/Little Program

Every semester, AAA works to pair incoming students or underclassmen with a Big, usually an
upperclassman. The hope is for the Littles to gain mentorship, guidance and friendship from their
bigs. Be on the lookout for applications!

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Lets Talk Traditions

The University of Missouri holds their traditions in high respect. In fact, the campus even has a place named Traditions Plaza. Here at Mizzou,
there are official traditions that are highly endorsed by the university such as the freshmen Tiger Walk and volunteering to paint the M in
Faurot Field. However, there is a student unofficial, official to-do traditions list that should be checked off before one graduates as an MU Tiger
Whether you seek to accomplish this list or not, it is vital that you know the list to be a part of the fun Tiger family.

Disclaimer: Asian American Association does not

encourage the perpetration
of these acts. This story
is purely for entertainment
purposes.

1. Kiss Faurot Fields 50-yard Line

Pucker up for some MU football! Faurot Field is where the magic happens on Saturdays during football season. To gain access to the field for free, attend Free Flick On Faurot: Remember the Titans
on September 4th at 8:30 with gates opening at 7:30! Kiss the 50-yard line without breaking laws
that night. Of course, the alternative is to find a way onto Faurot Field without getting caught for
trespassing by MUPD.

2. Yell I love Mizzou! in Speakers Circle

Speakers Circle, the place where your freedom of speech is protected to its full extent and
you can say whatever you want as loud as you want. Take your black and gold pride there and
express your die-hard love for MU at the top of your lungs. You may look like a fool but at least
you got Mizzou pride!
3. Swim in Brady Fountain
Brady Fountain sits between the MU Student Center, Stickland Hall, Hulston Hall, and the Arts &
Science Building. The circular fountain recently got a nice paint job and cleaned tiling making it
look extra appealing to jump into! Bring your swimming apparel or just dive in full clothed to take a
nice dip. If caught by MU Police, you will probably be escorted out and maybe charged for trespassing (this rarely happens). Do this soon for when it gets colder in the fall, the fountain will be
shut off moving your next chance to cross this off the list until next spring!
4. Ride the Tiger
The giant 11-foot-tall bronze tiger in Tiger Plaza is not just for show. Hop on it and take it for
a ride! Although it is not highly encouraged by MU Campus Police, they will not arrest you for
riding the tiger unless you are vandalizing the bronze beast. Be careful getting up there and do
not forget to take a photo. Riding the tiger makes a wonderful profile picture!
5. Streak the Quad
X-rated and best done with no cameras, campus police, or older spectators in sight, take a quick
run in your birthday suit across The Quad. Nothing like feeling the beautiful Quads grass beneath
your feet as you bare it all for Jesse Hall to see! This task takes great courage, no shame, and
a trusted friend with clothes on the other side to accomplish. Be careful, streaking is a crime in
general.
6. Climb the dome of Jesse Hall
Are you ready to test your upper body strength? Climbing to the top of the dome is not at all
easy. You can try scaling the building with the potential of falling and injuring yourself. Maybe you
can befriend a staff member that works in Jesse Hall and sneak up there together. Or you can
admire the dome from a safe distance, afar. If you manage to get up there, you are trespassing
with a chance of expulsion and you might as well make the best of it by casting a silhouette of
yourself in the sky in front of the spotlight singing NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA (INSERT YOUR
NAME HERE)!
7. Explore the Tunnels
Below campus sits an underground system of tunnels that are blocked off from students. One of two sets of tunnels goes from
the power plant to Schlundt Hall and the Chemistry Building. The other set runs into Jesse Hall and down into the basement of
Switzler Hall, MUs oldest classroom building. The tunnels are armed with alarms and cameras making it very hard to get into. If
you get down there, it is considered trespassing and you may get expelled! Tread lightly on this one and good luck finding a way
down!

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Myths & Customs

Journalism Archway
As legend has it many years ago, two
students were walking underneath
the Journalism Archway discussing
about how they both successfully
cheated on their exam. The Journalism school dean overheard the
conversation and failed them both. To
avoid this terrible fate, students tend
to whisper as they pass under the
archway or, for further security, simply
do not cheat on all exams!

Memorial Union Archway

Built in memory of soldiers who fell while
fighting for the United States, the Memorial Archway was completed in 1926. To
the honor the fallen, students, faculty
and staff take off their caps and speak
in hush tones when passing through the
archway.

Switzler Hall Bell Tower

The bell on top of Switzler Hall used to be
rang before each class signaling the beginning of classes. Now, the bell only rings
on three occasions: Tap Day, following a
death of a member in the MU family or to
honor the Mizzou 39, which 39 outstanding seniors are recognized by the Mizzou
Alumni Association.

Rub David R. Franciss Nose

A bust of David R. Francis, the
governor who was important to the
rebuilding of the university after the
fire that destroyed Academic Hall,
watches over the Quad. Take a quick
detour on your way to an exam to rub
his nose and it is rumored you will get
an A on the exam. However, it never
hurts to study!

Homecoming
The University of Missouri hosted the
very first Homecoming ceremony in
1891 for the rivalry football game between Missouri and Kansas. Then football coach Chester L. Brewer invited all
the MU alumni to come back home
for the Border Wars. Now, Mizzou is
said to have the biggest Homecoming
celebration in America, which includes
a parade, a blood drive, tailgating and a
week filled with fun activities.
Engineering Shamrock
It is said that if you stand on the
Engineering Shamrock, you are
destined to marry an engineer. If
you are single, consider taking a
detour to stand on the Shamrock
just in case.

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Monday

Sunday

Tuesday

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UnificAsian AAA Kick-Off BBQ

11-3 p.m. @ Memorial
Union North Stotler
Lounge

5-7 p.m. @ the

Volleyball Courts

Wednesday
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FASA Kickball
6 p.m. @ Francis Quadrangle

ACF Volleyball

SASA H

5 p.m. @ Stankowski Field

2-4 p.m.

KPiB Informational
7 p.m. @ MCC

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APHiG Info Night
6:30 p.m. @ Memorial
Union N232

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OFFICIAL: Fall Fest Greek Bow
6:30 p
Performance
APHiG Sisterhood

6:30 p.m. @ Kim & Dianas

KPiB Informational
7 p.m. @ MCC

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OFFICIAL: Auditions
8:30-10:50 p.m. @ Rec
Center Studio A

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FASA 1st Meeting OFFICIAL: Auditions APHiG Philanthropy
Time: TBD

APHiG Info Night

9-10:50 p.m. @ Rec

Center Studio A

6:30 p.m. @ Memorial

Union Front

6:30 p.m. @ Memorial

Union N302

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FASA Dinner
Time: TBD @ Heidelberg

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7:30 p.m
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tion Kick-Off Events
in touch

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Friday

Saturday
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Email: aaa.mizzou@gmail.com

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mizzouaaa

Email: mizzouacf@gmail.com

Henna Tats

KPiB Game Night

. @ Student
Center

Twitter: @APhiGMizzou

7 p.m. @ MCC

Facebook: https://
www.facebook.com/
events/1651800498401641/

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wling Social APHiG Philanthropy OFFICIAL: Auditions

p.m. @ Lazer
Lanes

6:30 p.m. @ Memorial

Union Front

Asian

Facebook: https:// Christian

www.facebook.com/ Fellowship
groups/377437352346208/

12:30-3 p.m. @ Rec

Center Studio A

Email: mizzoufasau@gmail.com

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mizfasa?fref=ts

KPiB Dinner
5 p.m. @ Heidelburg

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1st GBM

m. @ 2205
dent Center

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APHiG Interviews
6:30 p.m. @ Student
Center Room 1209 B

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APHiG Invitational
Brunch

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mizzou.kpib.13/
timeline

TBD

HiG Social

Email: OfficialDanceMU@gmail.

TBD

Facebook: https://
www.facebook.com/
OfficialDanceCrew?fref=ts

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Email: mizzousasau@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mizzousasa/timeline

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Coming to you month

We change these events from year to year to keep
it fresh, so keep an eye out for Facebook events and
emails updates to these types of events!

Programming

Our advocacy and educational portion of

AAA, meeting every 2 weeks

Bigger events around the

holidays like Lunar New Year

DANakaDAN Hip Hop performance

Spring Banquet

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GBMs

Lunar New Year

Social Events

Simple get-togethers for social

purposes.

h by month

Be on the
Lookout:
Keep your eyes and ears opened for these big annual
events coming up next semester!

A month for Our Heritage

Service Events

Serving the community is

important to us too.

AAA hosts Asian American Awareness Month (AAA Month) every

April to highlight the culture, identities and issues in the Asian
American community.
Each umbrella organization contributes events in addition to
the ones AAA puts on. Some annual events around AAA Month
include Asian Night Market, AAA Variety Show, Spring Banquet
and attending the Midwest Asian American Students Unions
Spring Conference.

Bringing the Zou to MAASU

The Midwest Asian American Students Union hosts a spring

conference every year in April to bring together 700 to 1,000
students from across the midwest.
The conference features workshops, small groups and more for
attendees to share their stories, develop their identities and
learn about issues. Mizzou traditionally brings a group of 20-30
attendees. This year, the conference will be held at the University
of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

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