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

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a Kappa Delta Phi jump in a pile for a stress breaker and fun-filled photograph. In addition to enjoying the numerous sisterhood events, mem- bers volunteered time for Mott ' s Children ' s Hospital and of philanthropies. a Kappa Delta Phi members display signs for their organization. All of the seventeen members contributed to and shared in the experience of sisterhood. photo courtesy of Irene Yuan DESCENDANTS OF THE MONKEY GOD Albert Shih. James Liang, John Urn. Michael Abesamis, Marvin En l.iang. Beatrice Chen. Jin Ijee, Mukesh Agrawal. Shirley lisieh The Descendants of the Monkey God, one of the first Asian American performance arts troupes created in the Midwest, strived to promote multi-cultural awareness in the United States. Formerly known as Point of View, they were created through the UM Asian American Student Coalition to locus on issues regarding race, diversity, identity, stereotypes, and generational differences. They were renamed 1 MG during the Fall of 1995 after the creative, daring, and rebellious Monkey God of popular Chinese folklore. The troupe used dra ma, music, song, and dance to entertain and educate audiences. They performed at various university functions as well as at other schools including New York ( ' diversity. Ohio Slate I nivevsin, Notre Dame, Michigan State, and Kenyon College. Their collecii e goal was to eliminate hatred among people of different cultures and to embrace the colorful diversitv of their community. br Sanmii hi l.iKinski Taiwanese American Students for Awareness was established as a resource for students, particularly Taiwanese Americans, on campus in 199 1 . The aim of the organization was to provide settings in which any interested people, could learn about Taiwanese history, culture, language, or about the Taiwanese American identity. Through cultural workshops and social events, among other activities, they tried to foster a sense a ocmmunity and understanding within Taiwanese Americans on campus and other campuses as well as fellowship with the APA and university community. bvSamanlba Lo.v ' uski 332 Organizations

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J ro! Photo courtesy of Kristi Cowell spective participants, committee members, and the many of the families who benefitted from Dance Marathon joined in for a line dance at their kickoff event. One of the unique aspects of the Dance Marathon philan- thropy was that the par- ticipants got to meet the actual families and see firsthand the reasons why they were giving their time. ICHIGAN 1WENTORSHIP PROGRAM FENCING CLUB U , ' IFavi Kevin tith, Krisli Ste ifl ' Mild . - .: : : i in Pole Thirty active members competed with tlu- IVnntii; I ' luh. in ,1 year in -.vliich thf rnel fierce competition on tin road at such schools as Northwestern, Ohio State, I)dro;i VJi re , , . nt tati and Notre Dame. Commented Christopher NCT .. Fo ofi ; this is our first or sa md u on the team so we are still in the leai ngexperii ce [ostofouropi leni ai irsitylevel o to compi tionis ;reat. Besides con )e [,theti enjoyedma ti i : ., ;a ;; . tii is mo u niglil i .1 pol lui - ' fore I e fitsl I larnei u ., ' inei : si son to o e ir ite theteam ' svari ; accomplishmi i frj . ' .. :; F ' ublic Schools. Uni augmented their education and studci! ' Dance Marathon 331

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romising Beginnings Kappa Delta Phi, also known as KDPhi, was founded in or sisterhood retreat. Their schedule included the various activi- the Fall of 1989 at the University of California, Berkeley. Since ties of baking cookies for the children at Ronald McDonald then, their traditions have spread throughout the nation and house, building homes for Habitat for Humanity, holding self- were embraced by the chapter here at the university. Established defense and breast cancer awareness workshops, and having fun only two years ago in the Fall of 1995, Michigan ' s KDPhi mem- with the children at Mott ' s Children ' s Hospital. Aside from these bership has grown from thirteen to nearly thirty women. The philanthropic activities, they also participated in sisterhood ac- seventeen women active this year continued to pledge their tivities such as taking road trips to other chapters on the East loyalty and love to their organization, as their predecessors had. Coast, West Coast, and Texas, and co-sponsoring events with They each contributed to their purpose to promote sisterhood, other orga nizations on campus. scholarship, leadership, and Asian Pacific American Awareness. In these past few years, Alpha Kappa Delta Phi strove to grow As a sorority, they participated in numerous events through- and prosper on campus and off, laying strength and foundation Photo courtesv of Irene Yuan out the year, whether it was a service project, workshop, road trip, for the future of their sorority. bySamanthaLosinski NTEFLEX STUDENT COUNCIL ALPHA KAPPA DELTA PHI Fnjnl I ' Photo courtesy of Irene Yuan Front Ro Adrii ' iiiu-Oiou.N ' idhilaiou.ClaiidiaSondakh. Emily Harkins Rog 2:. Claudia Sondakh Row. Li-HslngChou,AnnaWu, Irene Yuan, Elaine Lai, MicheUeSu.TridaBagamasbad RovuH.Arc ' ha: Malini Sangha. Mafan fumv;. Jennifer 1 ' ai. Alice Tt-ng, Km: Inteflexwasajointprogramofferedl .htycarintc: pre-medical medical program. Intel i. -udi-nts within thu progni: ' .ulmiimtratii -its for : the main e inckuii irts. Alpha Kappa Delta Phi 333