Student Clubs
Asian American Studies Students Association (AASSA)
http://www.freewebs.com/csun_aassa/
Our Mission is to help build the Asian American Studies (AAS) major. Moreover, through working with the AAS department, we seek to develop student activism and community service. AASSA also maintains the Asian American Studies Activities Center (otherwise known as the Asian House), which serves as a central meeting place and resource center for students in Asian American Studies classes and members of Asian American clubs.
Filipino-American Student Assocation (FASA)
The Filipino-American Student Assocation provides activities that promote closer unity among Filipino-Americans and involves Filipino-Americans in the propagation and maintenance of the Filipino cultural and historical heritage.
Japanese Student Association
http://www.geocities.jp/csun_jsa2000/
The Japanese Student Association strives to introduce the Japanese language and cultures, produce internal and external sociable events, mediate informational needs, and compensate contingencies through its efforts.
Korean American Student Association
http://www.geocities.com/csunkasa/
- To be a member oriented organization accommodating the needs and desires of members
- To stand firm as an organization for the members, by the members, of the members
- To work in union with other organizations both of Korean alliance and mainstream American affiliation
- To discover our Korean heritage and build our Korean pride, at the same time finding our place within the dominant American culture
- To extend a helping hand to our school and community
- To join our voices as a group and together make our voice heard
- To join in fellowship to create life-long bonds and friendships
- To find our roots and develop our distinct identity as a Korean American
- To fight against oppression and discrimination stemming from minority-majority race relations
South Asian Club
The South Asian Club cultivates a spirit of appreciation toward to South Asian history, heritage and culture, and creates an organization where South Asians can come together as part of a distinct cultural group.
Dreams to be Heard
Dreams to be Heard strives to provide a support system for AB-540 or any students who are struggling to reach their higher educational goals and to educate students and faculty about the AB-540 legislation.
EOP Student Association
The purpose of this organization is to provide support and programming focusing on the academic achievement, development, and growth of students. They will provide leadership opportunities, event and programs to increase social awareness.
Alpha Psi Rho Fraternity
History
Alpha Psi Rho's Beta Chapter began when 5 members came together seeking to find unity amongst the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in and around California State University Northridge. Already established in the San Diego area, these 5 brothers sought to establish Alpha Psi Rho in their community to present themselves as a premiere organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the Asian American/Pacific Islander (aka API) culture. On September 1st, 2003, Alpha Psi Rho: Beta Chapter was established in California State University Northridge, with the four core beliefs of brotherhood, academics, prosperity, and strength.
Purpose
- To maintain, support, foster, and encourage the importance of academic excellence
- To provide a union whereupon members will be able to look towards each other for Brotherhood, friendship, and support.
- To promote Asian/Pacific Islander awareness and culture throughout the university and surrounding community.
- To instill leadership qualities
Events
- Lotus Festival in Echo Park
- Chinatown New Years Parade
- Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture
- Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV)
- Various Asian American Studies events