About the ASC: Asian Student Commission

The Asian Student Commission was founded in 1985 as an organization that would serve to promote Asian cultural awareness on the University of Washinton campus, for all students. The Commission is a representative of the voices and issues surrounding the University’s Asian community which as accounts for over 30% of the student population (both undergraduate and graduate levels). Throughout the academic school year, the ASC is involved in fostering social, political, as well as community activities.

The commission also serves as the overseeing umbrella organization, helping unite the many diverse Asian associations on campus. Bi-weekly meetings are organized by the commission director designed to facilitate dialouge between the associations of the ASC. These meetings encourage coordination, information, transperancy, growth, and kinship between Asians on campus.

Each year ASC creates programs for both the University and community at large to enjoy, embrace, and celebrate Asian cultures. These range from events such as:

• Interorganizational Mixers
• Fried Rice Fair
• ASC Talent Show
• Bite of Asia Food Festival
• ASC Sports Day
• Movie Screenings
• API Heritage Month
• Professional Nights
• Art Displays
• Drama Productions
• High School Outreach
• Diversity Speakers
• Volunteer Opportunities

...among a growing list of other events as well as co-sponsored events with the constituents of ASC.