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Asian Student Association

The Asian Student Association at Iona College is a great place to learn new things about the various cultures of Asia.  ASA strives to bring edifying events to campus in fun and unique ways.  Through our events, we express a strong commitment to diversity and service. 

ASA is open to all members of the Iona Community, regardless of race and ethnicity. 

 

Reasons YOU Should Join ASA

1. Gain new and interesting knowledge about distinct cultures

2. Be a part of meaningful and unique events both on and off campus

3. Meet lots of new people and build lifelong relationships

4. Opportunities for campus involvement and leadership positions

 

Recent ASA Events Include:

  • Kitchen Inv-Asian, our themed cooking workshop and dinner
  • Movie Nights featuring "The Kite Runner,"  "CJ7," and Bollywood films
  • The Halloween Carnival at Blythedale Children's Hospital
  • Henna Designing & Bracelet Making
  • Literacy Fundraiser celebrating National Libraries Week


The Asian Student Association
Executive Board for Fall 2009

President: Amanda Govinda
V. President: Stacey Mangroo
Secretary: Karrnegie Labadie
Treasurer: AMitter1@iona.edu


For more information on joining ASA and Fall Semester meeting times, please contact Amanda at agovinda1@iona.edu or Stacey at smangroo1@iona.edu

*FACT*  Asia is home to both the world's highest point, Mt. Everest in Nepal and China (29,035 feet above sea level) and the world's lowest point, the Dead Sea (1,286 feet below sea level).