KU to host next Asian-American conference

Monday, March 26, 2007

The University of Kansas was selected to hold the Midwest Asian-American Student Union conference for the first time in March 2008.

After planning a budget and guest accommodations, students in the Asian-American student union presented a proposal to a panel for judging.

The University was chosen from 12 other universities as the conference site. The events brings in more than 700 students to learn about Asian-American social and political issues.

“We worked hard to put our bid proposal together,” said Grant Huang, St. Louis junior and president of the AASU. “We’re really excited. No one really comes to Kansas for events like this.”

Meagan Cheung, internal vice president and Iola junior, said she was excited that it was the first year the University could be the host.

Cheung and her fellow AASU members are working on finding sponsors within the Lawrence community to fund the event. Cheung said this year’s conference was well-researched and planned, and she hoped to bring the same organization to MAASU 2008.

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It was inspirational. It showed us how we could make a difference by being more active in the Asian-American community.

-Susan Noh, external vice president of AASU

“I was impressed by the conference because it was students who did everything, all while juggling school,” said Cheung.

Susan Noh, external vice president of AASU and Overland Park junior, said this year’s conference was the best she had seen, and she hoped to hold one even better next year.

“It was inspirational,” said Noh. “It showed us how we could make a difference by being more active in the Asian-American community.”

The conference, held from March 9 to 11 at the University of Illinois, began with a variety show. Saturday’s events included 16 workshops, a career fair and a closing banquet where the following year’s location was announced.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Student Senate provided funding for 32 students to attend this year’s conference at the University of Illinois, whereas only 16 students were able to go last year.

Kansan staff writer Katy Blair can be contacted at kblair@kansan.com.

— Edited by Katie Sullivan

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