Augsburg Asian Student Association

Students affiliated with Augsburg Asian Student Association (AASA) are strongly encouraged to realize their full potential as individuals and scholars by participating in campus co-curricular activities.

AASA’s Mission Statement:

The Augsburg Asian Student Association recognizes, engages, and supports the Asian American community through culturally inclusive programs guided by the Augsburg University mission.

The Augsburg Asian Student Association(AASA) organization is closely affiliated with the PASS program. AASA helps build a network of friendship and support for Asian/Asian American students and their peers through various activities. AASA also provides opportunities to practice leadership skills through service on its executive and special committees. Membership in AASA is voluntary and open to any Augsburg University Students.

AASA’s Annual Activities:

General Meetings, Welcome event, Oyate Retreat, Student-Staff-Faculty Reception, Winter Revival Retreat, Pan Asian Week, Asian Celebration Show, and trips to conferences like MAASU (Midwest Asian American Student Union). Along with many other individual events that occur through collaboration with other student organizations.

Meet the aasa board [2023 – 2024]

Tenzen Khemchung- President

Tenzen Khemchung – President

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Major:

Year: 2nd

I ran for AASA CORE because I understand that underrepresentation in communities, such as my own, can be damaging. I am a Tibetan American who often feels that my country isn’t well seen in the media, and my mission is to make sure we give space and opportunities to other such countries in Asia who deserve recognition. During my years at Augsburg, I’ve learned about other communities and now, as President, I hope I’m able to bring forth voices for those who need them, as well as connect with other organizations. I hope to make AASA a memorable learning experience for our members and for the Augsburg community.

Hobbies: Crocheting, Knitting, watching shows/movies, listening to music.

Jennifer Vo – Vice President

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Major: Business Management

Year: 2nd

I decided to run for AASA CORE because I wanted to be able to make some kind of impact on Augsburg while getting my college degree here. I realized that as an Asian American woman, I wanted to hold myself to higher standards and achieve greater things in life. Therefore, being AASA’s vice president will help me experience what it’s like to be in a position where I can gain new skills and display my potential. I also hope that through AASA’s events, Augsburg students can find a sense of community and make their college experience more memorable.

Hobbies: Cleaning, cooking, spending time with friends and family, watching movies, listening to kpop

Moo-May Way – Treasurer

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Major: Biology

Year: 2nd

I joined AASA because I wanted to provide a community where everyone feels safe and welcome, just as AASA had done for me. I ran for the position of Treasurer because I saw this opportunity as a way to give back but also improve myself at the same time. Through being part of AASA I hope I can provide another great year for everyone.

Hobbies: Drawing, reading, listening to all types of music, learning new skills.

Minh-Thu Duong – Secretary

Pronouns: None/Any

Major: English (Creative Writing)

Year: 2nd

Yeepheng Xiong – Marketing

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Major: Marketing

Year: 3rd

To learn more about AASA or to be involved, please contact aasa@augsburg.edu or like us on Facebook!