2023 - 2024 ASAP Events
October
Taste of Asia - Hosted by Asian Student Union & ASAP
Friday October 6 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Niemeyer Multipurpose Area
The Taste of Asia fundraiser features a variety of Asian food from all over the continent and proceeds benefit Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Foundation. Attendees can purchase a one-way train ride ticket which gets them one plate to fill with whatever food they desire or can enter the Spicy Ramen Challenge. ASU welcomes all students to come out and hang with them while enjoying plenty of games, music, and great company.
RSVP through the QR code on the flyer by October 4th for a discounted ticket.
Fear Factor - Hosted by Vietnamese Student Association
Tuesday October 17th | 6:30pm | KC 2263
More information coming soon!
Candle Making - Hosted by Delta Phi Lambda and Filipinx American Student Association
October 26 | 7:00PM | Niemeyer Multi-Purpose Room
More information coming soon!
November
Bibimbar Fundraiser - Hosted by Asian Student Union
Friday November 3rd | Niemeyer Multipurpose Area | 6:00P - 8:00P
A build-your-own bibimbap bar made by the ASU eboard! For a small price come experience traditional Korean cuisine and support ASU! [email protected] for more information! RSVP by 11/1
MGC Thrift Event - Hosted by Delta Phi Lambda
Thursday November 9th | 12:00P - 2:00P | Kirkhof Center
More information coming soon!
Pho Night - Hosted by Vietnamese Student Association
Friday, November 17th
More information coming soon!
Sip & Serve Boba Social - Hosted by ASAP and Delta Phi Lambda
Monday November 20th | 5:00p - 7:00p | KC 2263
Come drink Boba Tea with us while decorating bags to benefit Kid's Food Basket. Meet other ASAP members and learn more about Delta Phi Lambda GVSU's Asian Interest Sorority.
Bake Sale - Hosted by Delta Phi Lambda
Tuesday November 28 | Kirkhof Center
Proceeds benefit American Bone Health
December
Pickleball Social - Hosted by ASAP and Asian Faculty & Staff Association
Friday December 8th | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Fieldhouse & Rec Center
Join ASAP and AFSA as we celebrate the end of the semester with food, fun, and fellowship.
January
Welcome Back Social Night - Hosted by ASAP
Friday January 19th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Kirkhof Center Grand River Room
Join us for an evening of delighting in snacks and playing boardgames!
Heritage Celebration Film Event - Hosted by ASAP
Wednesday January 24th | 8:30pm | Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette Room
Join as we watch Bad Axe - a documentary film that follows a closely knit Asian-American family's fight to keep their restaurant and American Dream alive.
February
Asian New Year Festival - Hosted by ASAP and Asian Student Union
Saturday February 17th | 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Kirkhof Center Grand River Room
Enjoy a spectacular festival that showcases the traditional Asian New Year celebration. The event highlights the richness and diversity of Asia by featuring an assortment of Asian ethnic cuisine and traditional performances including a lion dance, cultural fashion show and a variety of Asian ethnic dances.
Asian Authors/Topics Reception - Hosted by Asian Faculty & Staff Association & East Asian Studies Program
Thursday February 29th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Kirkhof Center Room 2266
This event will provide a platform to recognize and honor the publications and creative works of Asian faculty and staff, as well as publications with Asian related topics and themes. There will be a group of six presenters who will share their interesting research ranging from "Medieval Chinese literature to understanding how exercise can affect those with Parkinson's Disease to Reevaluating gender dynamics in transnational marriages...."
March
April
AAPI Graduation Celebration
Monday April 15th | 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Kirkhof Center
More information coming soon
Laker Connections Shared Programming
Study tables
Located in Allendale Knowledge Market in the Mary Idema Pew Library from 6-8PM
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6
Conversations of Color
Performative Diversity - Wednesday, September 13th | 12-1PM | Kirkhof Center, Room 2266
Banned Books - Wednesday, October 4th | 12-1PM | Kirkhof Center, Room 2266
Health Disparities in POC Communities - Wednesday, November 15th | 12-1PM | Kirkhof Center, Room 2266
End-of-Semester Celebration
Monday December 4th | 5:00p-7:00p
If you are a December 2023 Graduate or just want to celebrate the end-of-year, come join ASAP and the other Laker Connections programs in our End-of-Semester Celebration. We will be recognizing all December 2023 Grads and celebrating with all members of the Laker Connections Programs. Holiday treats and a hot chocolate bar will be provided
Etiquette Luncheon
Friday, January 26 | 11:30a - 1:00p | Kirkhof Grand River Room 2250
Our Laker Connections Etiquette Luncheon is sponsored and hosted in partnership with the GVSU Career Center. The recommended attire for this event is business casual attire. If you are in need of this specific type of clothing you may email [email protected] for assistance.
There are only 50 spots available so RSVP Now
Additional Events
Career Fair Prep Session: September 25, 2023 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Pere Marquette, KC 2204
Etiquette Luncheon hosted by Career Center: January 26, 2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Grand River Room, KC 2250
