About MAASU

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 students in the Midwest for political activism.

Chronological History of MAASU

First organized meeting for MAASU | October 21, 1989 | Granville, Ohio

20 people attended this meeting from 6 schools and one community organization. The schools represented were as followed: Miami University, Michigan State University, Oberlin College, Ohio State University, Purdue University, and the University of Michigan. The community organization was the American Citizens for Justice (ACJ). This was a one-day meeting to discuss whether or not there was a need to start an organization to unite Asian American student organizations in the Midwest.

MAASU is incorporated in the state of Ohio | June 27, 1990

Articles of incorporation are submitted on June 26, 1990, and approved the next day, Charles Chang is established as the statutory agent.

Purdue Asian American Students/MAASU Joint Conference | October 1990 | Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

The first group of officers is formed. At this conference, MAASU held two workshops--one on leadership and the other an informational for the organization. 14 schools attended.

Midwest Aisan American Conference | March 1991 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

MAASU held an informational session during which structure and officer positions were discussed. Elections were held and an interim ECC was elected.

MAASU Conference | April 1991 | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

ECC meets to discuss plans for the upcoming year

MAASU ECC Retreat | September 1991 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

During this retreat, a Constitution is established.

MAASU Leadership Retreat | October 1991 | Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

During the first-ever LR, the first roll call is completed. 11 schools attended

MAASU granted tax-exempt status | April 1992

MAASU is granted conditional tax-exempt status. MAASU will be reviewed to finalize tax-exempt status in June 1994. Papers are filed with the IRS in Cincinnati, OH.

MAASU Conference | April 1992 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

This is the first conference that MAASU had equal partnership in creating an agenda for the conference. The ECC met with the Asian American Association of UIUC in January to plan for the event. The first election and transition of the ECC and Director occurs.

MAASU Board of Advisors Meeting | October 1992 | Chicago, IL

Five board members, the Directors, and the ECC Chair attend the first BOA meeting

MAASU Conference | April 1993 | The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

The second generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leadership Retreat | October 29-31, 1993 | Northern Illinois University, Dekab, IL

MAASU Spring Conference | April 8-10, 1994 | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

The first march by MAASU. The third generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leadership Retreat | October 28-30, 1994 | Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

MAASU Spring Conference | March 23-25, 1995 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The fourth generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leadership Retreat | November 17-19, 1995 | Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

MAASU Spring Conference | April 4-7, 1996 | Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

The fifth generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leadership Retreat | November 8-10, 1996 | Washington University, St. Louis, MO

MAASU Spring Conference | April 10-13, 1997 | Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

The sixth generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leadership Retreat | October 31 - November 2, 1997 | The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

MAASU Spring Conference | April 2-5, 1996 | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

The seventh generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Organizational Meeting | April 10, 1999 | The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

The eighth generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Spring Conference | April 6-8, 2000 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

The ninth generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leadership Retreat | October 20-22, 2000 | Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

MAASU Spring Conference | March 22-25, 2001 | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

The tenth generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leadership Retreat | October 10-19, 2001 | Loyola University, Chicago, IL

MAASU Spring Conference | February 15-17, 2002 | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL

The eleventh generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leadership Retreat | November 8-10, 2002 | Ball State University, Muncle, Indiana

MAASU Spring Conference | April 3-6, 2003 | Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

The twelveth generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leadership Retreat | November 7-9, 2003 | Northern Illinois University, Dekab, IL

MAASU Spring Conference | April 1-3, 2004 | University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

The thirteenth generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leaderhip Retreat | November 5-6, 2004 | University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

MAASU Spring Conference | April 1-3, 2005 | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

The fourteenth generation of ECC is elected

MAASU Leadership Retreat | November 4-5, 2005 | Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

MAASU Spring Conference | April 1-3, 2006 | The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

The fifteenth generation of ECC is elected