Undergraduate Student Groups

General East-Asia/Asian-American    
China/Hong Kong/Taiwan
Japan    
Korea  
Southeast Asia

 

General East-Asia/Asian-American

Asian American Alliance (AAA)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/aaa/
Functions as an umbrella group for Asian organizations on campus and serves as a major sponsor of Asian American activities on campus. Events include Culture Shock.
Contact: aaa@columbia.edu

Asian Pacific Affairs Council (APAC)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/weai/apac.html
Although it is a graduate student organization, APAC serves the entire university community. Undergraduates are welcome to participate in many APAC events at activities.
Contact: apaclist@gmail.com

Asian Pacific American Awareness Month (APAAM)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/apaam/
An annual month of social, political, and cultural activities, lectures, and panels related to Asian-American heritage.

Chinese Adopted Siblings Program for Youth (CASPY)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/tasa/caspy/
Brings together families with adopted Chinese children and Chinese American college students for a day of fun and learning.

Columbia East Asia Review
http://www.eastasiareview.org
Publishes an annual online and print journal for undergraduate research on East Asia.

New York City Asian American Student Conference (NYCAASC)
The New York City Asian American Student Conference is an annual gathering dedicated to promoting awareness of Asian-Pacific American issues and history among college students. This conference is put together by planning boards all around the New York area such as Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, Hunter College, and more.
Contact: Marilla Li, ml2573@barnard.edu

Oscar lee Symposium for Undergraduate East Asian Studies
http://www.eastasiasymposium.org
Organizes an annual conference for undergraduate research on East Asia.
Contact: Katie Rooney, kr2263@barnard.edu

The Tablet
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/tablet/
Formerly known as “Asian Journal,” The Tablet is a multicultural literary and art magazine, which is published each semester.

WUC
WUC, the Weatherhead Undergraduate Council, facilitates the study and discussion of East Asia and keeps students informed of East Asian career, volunteer, study abroad, and other opportunities.  WUC arranges lectures and panels with renowned scholars, volunteer and career open-houses, and other events.  The group also publishes the Weatherhead East Asian Institute’s undergraduate newsletter, SOUNDINGS: East Asia Monthly.
Contact: weaiundergrads@columbia.edu

 

China/Hong Kong/Taiwan :

Chinese Students’ Club (CSC)
http://www.columbia-csc.org/
Sponsors cultural activities both on and off campus, with events such as the Lunar Gala, Night Market, movie nights, and The Rice Bowl (sports tournament). CSC also runs an English Tutoring Program for Chinese immigrants and the CSC Connect student mentorship program.
Contact: csc@columbia.edu

Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CUCSSA)
http://www.cucssa.org
Sponsors talks and seminars on current Chinese political, economic, and cultural affairs as well as on life in New York and the US. The group also organizes the annual Columbia University Chinese New Year Party.
Contact: Kai Xu, kx2102@columbia.edu

Columbia China Law and Business Association (CCLBA)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ccba/
Promotes knowledge of China’s economic growth and legal developments.
Contact: Su Zhu, sz2164@columbia.edu

The Greater China Initiative
Promotes interaction and connection among students who are interested in the economy, politics, business, and media of the Greater China region and serves as a resource center for students who are planning to work, live, travel, or learn more about the region.
Contact: gci.sipa@gmail.com

Hong Kong Students and Scholars Society (HKSSS)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/hksss/
Promotes Hong Kong culture on campus. Sponsors game nights, movie nights, and discussion panels, as well as the annual Big 2 (a Chinese card game) Tournament.
Contact: HKSSS@columbia.edu

Sounds of China
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/soc/
Offers a weekly radio program on 89.9FM and annual events, such as the Mahjong Madness Tournament and Dumpling Dinner Karaoke Night.
Contact: soc@columbia.edu

Taiwanese American Student Association (TASA)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/tasa/
Attempts to build a community for those of Taiwanese heritage and foster awareness of Taiwan’s culture, history and current affairs. Events include an annual Poker Tournament and the TASA Semiformal.
Contact: tasa@columbia.edu

Zhongwen Lutan/ China Forum
Runs a Chinese Language Table, lecture series, and social gatherings such as parties, movie nights and culture-related field trips.

 

Japan

Anime Club
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/anime/
Offers weekly screenings and other events related to Japanese animation. To join the club’s mailing list, send an email to majordomo@columbia.edu with the text “subscribe anime-list” as the only line in the email.
Contact: Mia Lewis, mel2148@columbia.edu

Friends of Japan (Teacher’s College)
http://www.tc.columbia.edu/students/foj/
This group affiliated with Teacher’s College holds a weekly language exchange open to all for studying and practicing conversational English and Japanese.
Contact: foj-tc@yahoogroups.com

Columbia Japan Society (CJS)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/japansociety/
Sponsors events like Origami Night and Matsuri to educate the community about both traditional and modern Japanese culture. In addition, the club offers information regarding Japanese career opportunities.
Contact: japansociety@columbia.edu

 

Korea

HoHeup
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/hoheup
HoHeup provides resources and information about Korean culture, art and music through poongmul music and dance. HoHeup welcomes the participation of any students, faculty and, alumni of Columbia University.
Contact: Richard Shin, rhs2027@columbia.edu

Korean Students Association (KSA)
Sponsors Korean cultural, political, social, and community service events. Events include political forums, The Korean Culture Show, and study breaks.
Contact: ksa@columbia.edu

 

Southeast Asian

Burma 88 Coalition
Advocates on behalf of human rights in Burma.
Contact: Geoff Aung, gra2001@columbia.edu

Singapore Students Association (SSA)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ssa/ssa.html
Shares and supports Singaporean culture through various events, such as movie nights and dinners.

Southeast Asia Students’ Initiative (SEASI)
Promotes awareness of the Southeast Asian region through brown bag lectures, film nights, dinner outings, as well as the annual Southeast Asia Cultural Night held each spring.

South East Asian League (SEAL)
(http://www.thecambodiaproject.org/)
The Cambodia Project at Columbia University supports The Cambodia Project as a nonprofit organization that provides high quality education to children in rural Cambodia.  The Cambodia Project provides a holistic and inclusive model for education that incorporates comprehensive healthcare, green technology impact in engineering and energy, as well as economic sustainability.
Contact: Sean McMorris (sem2153@columbia.edu), club President

Thai Student Association
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/thai/
Promotes an appreciation of Thai culture on campus and provides a network for Thai students.
Contact: Sirinya Jirapongphan, sj2160@columbia.edu

Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/vsa/
Promotes awareness of issues affecting the Vietnamese-American community by organizing cultural and educational activities. Events include Pho Night and Curry in a Hurry.
Contact: vsa@columbia.edu