Register for MAASU Spring Conference ‘08 today!

Join hundreds of fellow Midwest Asian Americans at University of Kansas-Lawrence.
March 28-30, 2008
Speakers/performers include Los Angeles-based band Ken Oak Band, comedian Danny Cho, actor Parry Shen, and Rich Kiamco!

Regular Registration Deadline:
February 23-March 14
Member Schools: $50
Non-Member Schools: $60

Late Registration Deadline:
March 14-March 28
Member Schools: $60
Non-Member Schools: $70

For more info and online registration: http://www.oma.ku.edu/maasu/

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Wednesday, September 21, 2005
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Campus News + Events

Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) APIA U: Leadership 101

Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) APIA U: Leadership 101 will be hosted by the University of Missouri - Columbia. On October 28-29, 2006, Asian Pacific Islander American college students will engage in an interactive college leadership program focused on self-awareness, team-building, and direct action organizing. The training is free and includes breakfast, lunch, and a light reception on Saturday. College students around the Midwest region are invited. University of Missouri will house those who need lodging. Register here: http://www.formsite.com/leadership/form720860119/index.html

For more information please visit http://www.ocanatl.org or contact Douglas Lee at dlee@ocanatl.org

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November 12 at Washington University in St. Louis
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Organization of Chinese Americans APIA-U

November 12-13 at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Friday, October 15, 2004
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Thursday, July 1, 2004
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