Asian American Association

Our Purpose Promote greater recognition of Asian cultures, history, and heritage to The College of New Jersey communityPromote greater recognition of Asian cultures, history, and heritage to The College of New Jersey community Support and focus on the needs of Asian students, faculty, and staffSupport and focus on the needs of Asian students, faculty, and staff Through educational, cultural, and social programs, activities, and projectsThrough educational, cultural, and social programs, activities, and projects

Our History AAA was founded in 1989 by a group of student leaders interested in having an organization for Asian studentsAAA was founded in 1989 by a group of student leaders interested in having an organization for Asian students AAA began with ten people working toward the goals of promoting Asian AwarenessAAA began with ten people working toward the goals of promoting Asian Awareness Over the years, the Asian American Association grew considerably ( members)Over the years, the Asian American Association grew considerably ( members) Programs were social as well as educationalPrograms were social as well as educational –Done in conjunction with CUB and Trenton State College

Now… Semi-Formal Activities Philanthropy Newsletter

Activities Organize, advertise, and attend social activities New York (Chinatown) Trips Ice Skating Bubble Tea Movie Nights Paint Ball AAA BBQ Dinner at Penang Arts and Crafts

Philanthropy Organize, advertise, and attend community service projects Baking For Humanity UNICEF Light the Night Relay For Life Habitat for Humanity Park Clean-up

Semi-Formal Establish date, location, & theme Fall Semi-Formal Spring Semi-Formal

Newsletter Incorporates topics addressing the Asian college community on the TCNJ campus, advertisements of events, reviews of programs, and insights about the organizations and college issuesIncorporates topics addressing the Asian college community on the TCNJ campus, advertisements of events, reviews of programs, and insights about the organizations and college issues Organizes a staff of writers and delegate responsibilities in regard to the publication of the newsletterOrganizes a staff of writers and delegate responsibilities in regard to the publication of the newsletter –Layout and formatting, features, current events, advertisements, copy editing

Mystique of the East "Mystique" was born in 1992 as a one-night only showcase of Asian dances, songs, poetry, and martial arts"Mystique" was born in 1992 as a one-night only showcase of Asian dances, songs, poetry, and martial arts Through the years, it has grown to be the hottest ticket on campus, annually packing in more than 700 spectators in Kendall Hall every springThrough the years, it has grown to be the hottest ticket on campus, annually packing in more than 700 spectators in Kendall Hall every spring This is the biggest, most colorful, most beautiful production from AAAThis is the biggest, most colorful, most beautiful production from AAA A show that makes AAA what it is now, a show that binds the members, and a show that is always memorable for the performers as well as the audienceA show that makes AAA what it is now, a show that binds the members, and a show that is always memorable for the performers as well as the audience

Experience Asia Asian American Awareness Month Opening Ceremonies Fantasia Keynote Speaker Baking for Humanity Multicultural Buffet Comedian