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| 5 Animals Kung Fu President: Robert Putman rputman2@uiuc.edu Purpose: To Practice the Southern Chinese Art of Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Asian Business Society President: KwonSeok Son kson2@uiuc.edu Purpose: To foster an understanding of Asian Business issues and cultures among students. Buddhists for World Peace President: Che Lin clin@uiuc.edu Purpose: Based on Nichiren Buddhism (Soka Gakkai International), we promote world peace through education, culture, dialogue, and friendship. Buddhist Club President: Cheng Sze Lem lem2@uiuc.edu Purpose: 1) To clear misconceptions in Buddhism 2) To educate the teaching of true Buddhism 3) To provide the environment for the buddhist to practice and enhance their understanding of Buddhism Chinese Heritage Association President: Xiaohong Wang xhwang@uiuc.edu Purpose: Chinese language learning and culture exchange Chinese Students and Scholars Association President: Yejing Ge ge2@uiuc.edu Purpose: A community of students and scholars at UIUC to build interest in Chinese culture. Chinese Undergraduate Student Association President: Mengyao Liang mliang1@uiuc.edu Purpose: To promote Chinese culture among undergraduate students East Asian Calligraphy Club President: Zhe Wen zhewen2@uiuc.edu Purpose: To promote cultural awareness of East Asian calligraphy on the UIUC campus, and to engage students in the history, art, and practice of East Asian calligraphy. Hong Kong Student Association President: Carolyn Tsai cytsai2@uiuc.edu Purpose: As a social and cultural student organization, HKSA promotes Hong Kong culture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Japan Intercultural Network President: Jarrod Yamanaka jyamanak@uiuc.edu Purpose: Intercultural exchange; provide students with opportunities to share and exchange ideas, experiences, and interests related to Japan. Japanese Animation Club President: Amanda Fowler afowler2@uiuc.edu Purpose: To promote Japanese culture through the showing of Japanese animation. Jayou Initiative President: Daniel Han dhan8@uiuc.edu Purpose: Jayou, which means freedom in Korean is the foundation of our club. As we try to further educate others and ourselves about the human rights abuses occurring in North Korea, we also strive to raise funds for organizations such as LiNK(www.linkglobal.org), and to support other organizations and churches already involved in addressing the human rights issue in North Korea, especially in the immediate campus area. Korean Law Students Association President: Douglas Kim djkim2@uiuc.edu Purpose: The Korean Law Students Association (KLSA) strives to create a community of support by meeting the social, academic, culture, and career related needs of the Korean law community and anyone with an interest in Korean culture. Korean Students Association President: Sungbae Jeon sjeon2@uiuc.edu Purpose: Promote networking among Korean communities in Urbana-Champaign and to promote Korean culture on campus. Korea-US Economic Association President: Kijun Jang kjang2@uiuc.edu Purpose: We will research in the academic, government, and corporate sectors that share interests in economic relations between the U.S and Korea and other East Asian countries and also the interrelationships between those countries. Kuk Sool Won at the University of Illinois President: Brandon Beamer bbeamer@uiuc.edu Purpose: To promote and practice Korean traditional martial arts. Liberty in North Korea President: Mary Lee mlee25@uiuc.edu Purpose: To educate the world about North America and to advocate for human rights, political and relgious freedom and humanitarian aid for North Korea. Malaysian Students Association (MASA) President: Nur Atikah Paimin npaimin2@uiuc.edu Purpose: To foster a sense of fellowship and to promote awareness of Malaysia at the University and C-U area. Midwest Asian American Students Union - UIUC President: Josephine Chang jchang21@uiuc.edu Purpose: The Midwest Asian American Students Union (MAASU) was started in response to a need for political unity among Asian American students in the Midwest. By 1990, there were more than 20 universities in the Midwest that had formed APA organizations. Some had been around for years; some were in their infancy. Students felt there needed to be an organization that would support the growth of these organizations and organize APA and other interested students in the Midwest for political activism. Oriental Culture Club President: BIN WANG wangbin@uiuc.edu Purpose: To promote oriental culture and promote cross-culture interactions Philippine Student Association President: Alison Saulog asaulo2@uiuc.edu Purpose: To foster and support relationships, through the education and promotion of Filipino culture and Asian American awareness, as well as to encourage the continuous development of academic and leadership skills of our members and university community. Shinkendo at UIUC President: Raheem Syed rasyed@uiuc.edu Purpose: Teach students the martial art of Shinkendo which focuses on the art of Japanese swordsmanship. Taiwan Intercultural Association President: Alice Chang achang7@uiuc.edu Purpose: To provide students a place to make friends and experience the Taiwanese culture. We provide resources and help students adjust to the new school environment. Taiwanese Students Association President: Chung-Hao Yu cyu24@uiuc.edu Purpose: To increase the interaction among students on campus and promoting Taiwanese Culture Taiwanese Women Studies Group President: Chichun Fang cfang@uiuc.edu Purpose: To provide forum and support for people who conduct research or practice on Taiwanese or Asian women. Thai Students Association President: Eakkachai Pengwang epengwa2@uiuc.edu Purpose: To promote Thai tradition and culture to the University of Illinois and Champaign-Urbana and to be a central resource for members and the community. UMNO of Malaysia Club President: Mohd Saat mohdsaat@uiuc.edu Purpose: This is an interest group and the supporter of the governing democratic political party in Malaysia. Our goal is to be the liaison between Malaysian government and university community in providing information about government policies and the country in general. We plan to work with Malaysian Student Association on campus to look after the general welfare of Malaysian students. Vietnamese Student Association President: Hiep Do hiepdo2@uiuc.edu Purpose: To offer many opportunities for students to learn about the Vietnamese culture, traditions, and customs on campus. In addition, creating the opportunity for members to get involved in the community. Vietnamese Student Community President: Thu (Sue) Pham thupham@uiuc.edu Purpose: to provide cultural and social opportunities for the UIUC campus population to understand Vietnamese culture, to assist new Vietnamese students to acclimate to the learning and living environment in UIUC |
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The Center for East Asian and
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