RSO FEATURE OF THE WEEK: Vietnamese Student Association

“In our renowned mission to preserve the pride and nationalism of a colorful heritage, we are the bridge uniting two worlds and two generations at the University of Washington. At the same time, we strive to reach out towards our community by embracing its diversity and keeping our own doors open. We celebrate our awareness of: delectable pho fit for kings, angelic women in ravishing ao dai’s, non la’s that serve as a symbol of not only agriculture but an important aspect of grace and tradition, hit musical entertainment by “Paris by Night” that brings the whole family together, and the significance of the most important holiday called Tet. We are Vietnamese Americans. We are students. We are an association. We are the Vietnamese Student Association at UW. We are VSAUW.”
The Vietnamese Student Association at the University of Washington has unanimously voted to set forth the following principles and path to which it will adhere in order to carry out its duties and also to honor its past legacy.
1. To uphold and promote the Vietnamese culture and tradition.
2. To build a strong and thriving VSA at the University of Washington.
3. To lead and to help students at UW adapt to college life.
4. To participate in those activities, within the surrounding communities, that are related to the Vietnamese roots and heritage.

Annual Events

Thanksgiving Dinner – Every year, around Thanksgiving time, VSA UW collaborates with other VSAs from the region, notably Western Washington and Seattle University, to hold a Thanksgiving Dinner. Before the dinner, we also have a Turkey Bowl, a friendly competition of flag football.

Hoa Khoi Lien Truong Cultural Pageant – A biennial event that is about creating leaders in the community. It is a show that boasts the beautiful collegiate Vietnamese women of Washington. It showcases various talents from the VSA throughout the state of Washington community. It also allows participants to be more involved in the community in our projects, intertwining older generations with our generation. We will also incorporate other cultrual performances in the overall program.

Pho King – Every other year that Hoa Khoi is not held, we hold instead a male pageant show.

Website – http://students.washington.edu/vsauw/index.php

Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/groups/239621685909/ and https://www.facebook.com/VSAUWSeattle

Fun Fact: You don’t have to be Vietnamese to be a part of this RSO! In fact, one of our officers is Korean.