James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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asian I ■ student union Discussing the role of Asian Americans in China, a member of ASU shows a Powerpoint presentation at an Asian Student Union meeting. The club was founded in 1971 and pronr JT? multi-cultural awareness, I i Photo by Angela Norcross In 1971, two students of Madison College founded the China Watchers Club due to their interest in China ' s Cultural Revolution. Since then, the name has changed to the Asian Studies Club, Asian-American Association and finally to Asian Student Union. With each name modification, the purpose of the organization has changed and membership increased. ASU ' s purpose was to educate the campus community about Asian cultures and advance awareness ol that area of the world, in addition to providing support for the University ' s Asian- American population. The club was open to all students, not just Asian- Americans, and was sponsored through the Center for Multicultural International Student Services. One of ASU ' s most popular events was the Annual Culture Show held in November. The theme was AmerSians: The Immersion of Two Cultures and the program presented a variety of acts representing different cultures. The culture show aimed to educate the audience while breaking down stereotypes about the Asian and Asian-American culuires Along with the Culture Show, ASU sponsored Lunar New Year activities in January, consisting of workshops and a semiformal. The annual Asia Pop Workshop in November presented Asian pop music and culture to the University and served as a passport event. Lastly, ASU ' s sixth annual basketball tournament in March rounded out the many events this club organized and participated in throughout the year. Senior Secretary Carol Nguyen, explained that the events gave, ' ASU a chance to express what we are about and gets others involved on campus. ' ASU was a community for students with common backgrounds to gather together in comfort. ASU reached out to incoming Asian students. This gave incoming freshman a support network and got them involved within the organization. Michelle Jumillas said ASU, has allowed me to embrace my culture, fight stereotypes and open my mind to new ideas and different cultures, as well as get to know members of other minority organizations on campus. Row One: Sharon Kim, Odyssey A Lopez, Michelle Sadiarin, Michelle Jumilla, Carol Nguyen, Travis 0. Mitchell, Mom Phengsitthy: Row Two: John A. Maresco, Uyen Ta, Angle Wu, Christina Hoang, CJ, Ball, Row Three: Anand Kao, Sharon Warren, Olivia Chang, Lalivanh Chanthapanya, Jian Jing Shen, Max Sinthorntham. Spoiling Asian Student Union shirts, Travis Mitchell and Michelle Jumilla wait for their turn to speak during the icebreaker for their first welcome meeting of the year ASU put on shows such as the Culture Show I Photo by Jenny Yoo I 258 organizations

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alohQ §i§ma alpha Leanne Chambers Through their primary purpose of ittaining social, physical, intellectual and piritual growth, the sisters of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha strove to develop women of poise and purpose and form lilelong bonds of sisterhood through relationships and friendships. The sorority was founded at Longwood College in 1901. Through weekly Sunday meetings, community service and social events, the 140 members of the University ' s chapter worked hard to realize these goals. People definitely walked away from our organization with ifelong friends, said senior President Brianne Carter. After all, there were only 140 of us on a 16,000 person campus so many of the traditions and sister activities kept us involved in each other ' s lives and close to each other. The sisters were encouraged to complete 15 hours of communit)- service activities each semester and were very active in community service by volunteering with Special Olympics, one of their national philanthropies. Their other national philanthropy was the S. lune Smith Center, a private non-profit agency that helped infants ;ind children with develop- mental disabilities by providing early identification, education, training and therapy. The sorority held different fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for their philanthropies. They also volunteered their time at Sunnyside Retirement Home, socializing with the residents and helping to brighten their day. In addition, the girls became mentors in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and assisted at the Harrisonburg Boys and Girls Club. Through the embodiment of their motto to Aspire, Seek, Attain, the sisters of ASA made a great impact not only on the commimitv, but on themselves as well. Carter said, People older and younger than me taught me things about myself 1 never thought possible. Joining ASA was one of the best decisions of my college career. Row One: Katie A, McCarthy, Sharon D, Crane. Mary E. Walder, Emily A. Wyatt, Kendra R. McLean, Drew Davis, Emily E. Lippard, Jaime Tomczyk, Erin Curtin, Lauren Supko. Kelsey Baker, Tiane Vo. Christine Farah, Stephanie Schuhler, Kara George, Veronic Shen. Row Two: Katherine Goodfellow, Erin Dudos, Sarah M Koch, Diane B, Coffey, Kathleen Ferraro, Tracy Hacker, Christina Valenti, Rachel Ingle, Lauren Kalocay, Meaghen Fenton, Palen Roberts, Carson Walker, Kellie Brown, Amanda McKinley, Katherine D. Major, Regina M Mannino, Jessica E. Roth, Ashlyn M, McKeithan, Row Three: Amy L Baker, Lauren M. Flax, Megan E. Patterson, Kate L- Dougherty, Ashley Powers, Amanda Bivins, Amanda Logsdon, Carly Whiteside, Paige Slepsky, Jillian Kelleher, Maria Navarro, Jane Thomas, Caite Rowan, Natalie Piavie , Bnttany C. Moore, Amanda R- Judge, Emily C. LaCivita, Laura Romaniello, Therese M. Muldoon; Row Four: Kelsey A. Langlie, Sandy Lantz, Lindsay Toillings, Katelyn W. Kowalski, Lindsay N. Loewer, Ashley Mercer, Kristin Kupetz, Brooke Thomason, Shannon Lillemoe, Elizabeth landies, Brianne Carter, Whitney Dunning, Stephanie Sappo, Emerson Spicher, Blair Bateman, Danielle T. Bruno, Kristina L. Vazquez, Eileen Little. 257 alpha Sigma alpha

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canter i COPg Row One: Jennifer Edwards (fellowship), Mae Condon, Emily Antanitus (senior warden). Row Two: Laura K. Minnlch-Lockey (chaplain), Lauren Marcum, Scott Gainer (colonel), Maggie Keller (junior warden). Row Three: Christopher Carlson, Jon Nein (treasurer), Scott Cohen (Spiritual Focus). The Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry provided a place for worship and fellowship and an accepting, friendly atmosphere to the community through- out JMU, Bridgewater, and Eastern Mennonite Universit) ' . The ministry supported talent, provided friendship, and promoted spiritual growth and personal well-being. Members met for meetings and social gatherings at the Canterbury house. They met for worship at the Emmanuel Episcopal Members were not onK- dedicated to studying the Bible, but also to reaching out to the community. They participated in weekly Bible studies, praver services and Eucharist on Sundays. However, they also partici- pated in community service projects, including leading their own Alterna- tive Spring Break. Members contin- ued to live out the traditions of their ministry including decorating their house with millions ot lights each year (D O Q E O Q D U Q church, which they were members of at Christmas. circle h nff rnpif J f n -, Row One: Rachel S. Valdez, Heather Forrester, Elizabeth Wenger, Danielle Eisenstat, Row Two: Kathleen McKay, Deanna Rella, Becca Rotz, Megan Cohu, Maureen Codd. Row Three: Megan A. Kremer, Amanda B. Juhas, Sarah Dreist, Sarah R, Kozup, Joanne Rupprecht, Mindi Westhoff. Circle K International provided service, leadership and fellowship to students while serving the Harrisonburg commu- nity. Members engaged in service of all kinds and were able to help the commu- nit} ' in a variety of ways. Circle K helped people of all ages, ranging from working in a soup kitchen and providing pen pals for elementary school children as well as nursing homes to working with children at the Bovs and Girls Club. Members learned the fundamentals of service and leadership through helping out others in need. Circle K began as a national service organization in 1947. By 1964, it was the largest collegiate service organization on American and Canadian college campuses and continued to grow. Members of Circle K gained gratifica- tion by the appreciation they received from the Harrisonburg communir ' . 0) CD o D O o u F - o Q u 259 asian student union