University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Hong Kong Student Association- Joey Chan, Ivy Ivgan, David Siu, Betty Lok, Franklin Wong, Hurean Cultural Association-Front row: Jimmy Chang, Jennifer Lo, Kelly Huang, Shelb Andy Chan, Janice Yeung, Kenneth Chan. Kelvin Wong Wong Row 2: Robert Cheng. Chia Pai, Marvin Eng, Daniel Chui activities At the ITASA, members of TASA stand aside the van which brought them to Northwestern University. The conference united TASA chapters across the country. layout by Kristin Long 228 + Organizations

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For these founders of Diversity Days, a bus trip parks smiles as well as bright ideas. The students were participants in Leadershape. where the foundation for the multicultural week was besun. At a brain storming session, the muses behind Diversity Days dis- cuss their idea for a week celebrat- ing multiculturalism at the Univer- sity. Diversity Days were held fromFeb m ' ' photo courtesy of Diversity Days photo courtesy of Diversity Days Joshua Grwnberg chijjan Journal of Political Science-Front row: Ethan Handelman. Preya Sharma, Rob Diversity Days Front row: Karen Roos, Jennifer Darmanin. Adam Schlifke. Hong Pham.Amit fton. Lesley Kagan Row 2: Kara Chessman. Edna Yang. Chris McVety, Jenni Wong. Ju- Vaidya Row 2: Jennifer Bucholz. Starra Pollard. Shantha Rau. Deepak D ' Souza, Sarah Tail, un Song Row 3: Joseph Heckendorn, Michael Elkon. Andrew Mathews. Jeff Clune, Keri Bourasaw. Aarti Raheja. Jill Manske i athan Blavin. Amy J. Pung Organizations 227

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J uerto Rican Association-Front row: Ilka Vazquez, Ana Sued. Tanus Saad, Marinette jonzalez, Odalys Kuang, Maria Figueroa Row 2:Bianca Almendros, Vivianu Aguilar. Nicole 3esii, Ana Rodriguez, Angelique Vivoni, Alejandro Badilto. Roberto Pando, Justo Mendez Row 2:Jose Salgado, Glorimar Medina, Isabel Gutierrez. Linda Acevedo. Antonio Sosa- ' ascuallmar Mansilla-Rivera. Jose Perales Row 4:Josc Benitez. Samuel Lopez deVictoria, licardo Rodriguez. Jose Rojas. Rodrigo Murua, Ricardo Guzman, Delfin Lorenzo, Jose jignoret. David delToro, Roberto Ledesma. Pedro Cox . Taiwanese American Student Association-Front row: Joyce Yen, Jenny Chen, Alice Lin, Peggy Liao Row 2: Amy Wu, Wei-Shin Lai, Connie Young, Bea Chen, Celia Chen, Isabel Chi Row 3: Tom Young, Johnny Su, Bryant Wu, Andy Chen I 1 Hong Kong Student Association The Hong Kong Student Association pro vided a place for students to come together to plan events and enjoy themselves in a setting that offered diversity and understanding. With over two hundred members, there was a wide range of activities and interests that developed. In order to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the association organized a dinner-Karaoke party at the Great Lakes Restaurant. The event proved to be a success with its stellar turnout. Aside from the formal cultural events, students joined together for fun in the athletic sphere. They organized a three on three basketball tournament, as well as a winter soccer tourna- ment. ,., | XT | Walt Nekrosius Puerto Rican Association The purpose of the Puerto Rican Associa- tion (PRA) was to educate and support Puerto Rican faculty, students and the Ann Arbor community about the Puerto Rican cul- [ture. The target group for PRAwas the incom- ing first-year students. A primary concern of PRA was to help these students feel comfort- able. They began the school year with a lun- cheon in which faculty, students and family gathered to eat, have fun and meet others. The Puerto Rican Heritage Week held in November 1996 was considered a suc- cess. Members of the community attended an educational week complete with the cuisine of Puerto Rico. Speakers, cultural performers and social events were featured. Tamarah Moss Hurean Cultural Assocaition The goal of the Hurean Culture Association (HCA) was to promote Chinese, Taiwan- ese and Japanese cultures through a cultural show held in February which displayed differ- ent aspects of their ethnical background. Danny Chui, the Head Coordinator for the show, said, This was the best show ever be- cause of the dedicated preparation. Unlike previous years, all acts, except for the martial arts performance, were practiced and rehearsed under a month ' s time. This proved a challeng- ing accomplishment for all involved. Feed- back from the show was positive. Those who participated said it was hard work, but well worth it- -Tamarah Moss Taiwanese American Student Association Taiwanese Students of the University were connected with the help of the Taiwanese American Students Association (TASA). Tom Young, TASA President and LSA senior, said TASA exists to foster networks between fel- low Taiwanese American students on campus and in the community. Members organized workshops and special programs to promote the awareness of their culture. They aimed to preserve their roots through such events as Taste of Taiwan and Din Sum. And what Uni- versity experience would be complete without a road trip? In November, members traveled to Northwestern University for the ITASA Con- ference and shared their ideas with TASA groups abroad. Kristin Long photo courlcsv TASA Organizations 229