About ASAP

AAPI Graduation
ASO
ASAP Students

The Asian Student Achievement Program is a part of Laker Connections from the Office of Multicultural Affairs at GVSU. Other Laker Connections programs include Laker Familia, Black Excellence, Black Male Scholars, and Mno'chigewin.

 

ASAP year-long program aimed at fostering an environment where students can reach their full potential at GVSU while being their authentic selves. This program offers year-round opportunities, including Ignition Week, Taste of Asia, Lunar New Year celebrations, AAPIDA Heritage Month, and more!


Participants

There are no requirements, no expenses, and no expectations if you join ASAP.

All events and programming during the school year are free, and you can attend as many or as few as you wish--you are always welcome. If you would like to sign up for our Blackboard Organization and receive weekly announcements (job opportunities, events, volunteering, etc.), please email Anna Miller (contact below)

Location

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Kirkhof Center, RM 1240


Highlights from Last Year

Asian Student Achievement Program Welcome, '24

ASAP Welcomed 22 new students to Grand Valley!

ASO Student group picture
Student printing from a block carving
Blockprinting events

Asian Block-Printing Workshop

Students learned about the history behind block-printing artwork in Asia, then made their own stamps to print!

Holi with the Indian Student Association

ASAP and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute collaborated with the Indian Student Association to celebrate Holi! Colorful powder was thrown while students danced, laughed, and threw water.

Students throw powder to celebrate Holi
Students throw colorful powder to celebrate Holi
Asian Night Market Stall
Asian Night Market crowd

Asian Night Market

The GVSU Campus came out to support our Asian Student Organizations, and enjoy Asian dishes prepared by the board members!

Asian Graduation Celebration

  

Asian Graduates
Asian Graduation Celebration

Contact Information

Portrait of ASAP Coordinator

Assistant Director: Anna Miller 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (616) 331-8596

Office Hours: Fall '25, TBD

 



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