Undergraduate Student Organizations

The A³C proudly works with Asian American Volunteer Student Organizations on campus to support and develop the Asian American community at Stanford. Below is a list of student-initiated and student-ran Asian American undergraduate organizations at Stanford.

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Alliance
Alliance is a hip-hop street dance troupe that started off as a part of the Pilipino American Student Association (PASU). Now its own independent organization, Alliance seeks to break down color lines and ease racial tension through the common language of dance. Alliance has performed at events throughout the year, including the AASA Fashion Show and Extravaganza. (website) top

alpha Kappa Delta Phi
The Zeta Chapter of alpha Kappa delta Phi (KDPhi) begain 1993 and is Stanford’s first asian american interest sorority. With over 38 chapters nationwide, KDPhi is the nation’s largest and most establisehd Asian American interest sorority. KDPhi’s national philanthropy is the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. every year KDPhi participates in Race for the cure and hosts a Women’s Conference that helps create a voice for Asian Americna women and ends with a benefit concert featuring Asian American artists. KDPhi also has an impressive alumnae network. Stanford sisters have gone to top graduate schools such as Harvard Law and UCSF Med. Other sisters have successful careersas investment bankers, engineers, and TV news broadcasters. The strength of KDPhi lies in its sisterhood, where members build a “Timeless Friendship Through Sisterhood.” The bonds the sisters build provide love and support during their Stanford years and beyond graduation. (website) top

Alternative Spring Break
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) exposes studetns to social and cultural issues through direct service, experiential learning, discussion, and reflection. Each ASB trip consists of three parts: a Winter Quarter academic component, spring break trip component, and a Spring Quarter reflection. The ASB trip, “Asian American Issues,” fosters awareness of issues in the Asian American community. The ASB trip, “The Challenge of Identity: The Filipino-American in California,” explores the presence and impact of Filipino-Americans in California. (website) top

Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Society
The Asia-Pacific Student Entrepreneurship Society is a global organization that seeks to build networks between students and professionals interested in business and high tech entrepreneurship in the Asia Pacific region. (website) top

Asian American New Student Orientation Committee (AANSOC)
Every year, the Asian American New Student Orientation Committee (AANSOC) provides students with an eye-opening week of incredible fun, meeting new faces, discovering Asian American resources, and learning firsthand why Stanford rocks! AANSOC is brought to you by a hardworking and spirited crew of Orientation Volunteers (OVs). We strive to introduce the campus to new students and to provide an avenue for returning students to relive their awesome orientation experiences. top

Asian American Sib Program
The Asian American Sib Program (AASIB) was established to help incoming freshmen adjust to Stanford life and take advantage of the many opportunities available in the community. The program organizes upperclassmen and freshmen into “Sib families.” Your first year at Stanford will definitely be exciting and fun and, at times, a bit trying and confusing. Your Big Sibs are here to help. Your Big Sibs were once freshmen, too, and are probably all too familiar with the anxiety, confusion, and excitement that you’ll be experiencing your first year here at Stanford. Your Big Sibs are familiar with all the in’s and out’s of campus life, and are eager to share their advice with you. Wondering which classes to take? Where you can grab something to eat off campus? Ask your Sibs. And they’re not just there to give out advice; they’ll take you out to dinners, introduce you to their upperclass friends (the other three-quarters of the student body), set you up with dates for the Screw Your Sib Dance (more on this later), or just be there to hang out. From Korean BBQ nights to study breaks to Screw Your Sib, the Big Sib/Lil’ Sib Program is nothing but fun! (website) top

Asian American Student Association
The Asian American Student Association (AASA) serves the Asian/Pacific Islander (API) community at Stanford through education, organization, service, and action. ASSA promotes consciousness of API cultures, identities, and issues, sponsoring major events such as the annual Listen to the Silence conference, the AASA Fashion Show, the Extravaganza festival, and API Heritage events during the month of May. while serving as a central voice of the API community on campus, AASA strives to develop leadership within its membership to provide the opportunities and resources necessary for individuals to pursue their interests and strengthen our community. As such, AASA welcomes community input and involvement. AASA is also the coordinating umbrella organization for over 30 API studetn groups on campus and is dedicated to fostering open communication and cooperation among these different groups. Furthermore, AASA supports the ongoing API struggle for justice and equality, affirming the importance of interethnic/interracial diversity while standing in solidarity with all communities of color and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender movement. (website) top

Asian American Theater Project
Rich in history and steeped in tradition, the Asian American Theater Project (AATP) was started in 1979 by Tony award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), to encourage and promote talented Asian American artists by providing opportunities for actors, writers, directors, and producers of all experience levels. AATP puts on at least one full-length production every year, and most recently put on a production of Michael Golamco’s “Achievers,” a play about five college graduates who must confront their own pasts in order to proceed on with their futures. AATP also hosts acting and writing workshops for everyone interested. (website) top

Basmati Raas
Basmati Raas began as a subset of Sanskriti and recently branched off as its own organization. The group promotes South Asian culture through performing both Raas and Garba, two folk dances from the state of Gujarat in India. The group was formed to showcase the talents of Stanford students to the intercollegiate realm of Raas-Garba. The team recently placed second in a competition hosted by UC Irvine against numerous Califronia schools as well and other teams from across the nation. The team competes and performs in numerous venues, including the Winter performance, Rhythms. (website) top

Dosti
Project DOSTI provides participants with an opportunity to learn more about India, create connections with local communities, and work with some of India’s foremost social leaders. Volunteers work towards fulfilling a recognized need in a particular community. They play an active role in the implementation and design of Project DOSTI. They will be in unfamiliar circumstances and will develop personal skills to meet challenges. Past projects have included community health education, raising funds for local projects, and designing interactive educational curricula. (website) top

Hindi Film Dance
The award-winning Stanford Hindi Film Dance team incorporates modern dance with dance and music from Bollywood films to compete at regional Hindi Film Dance competitions and to perform on campus at various events (Sanskriti shows, A³C Parents’ Weekend Welcome, AASA Extravaganza, etc.). In just two years, this team has become a staple example of what Stanford South Asian dance talent is all about. top

Hindu Student Association
The Hindu Student Association is open to all members of the Stanford Community. They seek to spread awareness of Hindu philosophy, culture, and values through invited speaker seminars, philosophy discussion groups, and celebrations during Diwali, Holi, etc.
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Hmong Student Union
The Stanford Hmong Student Union was founded in October 2007 by undergraduates interested in building a supportive community for Hmong students contemplating or currently attending Stanford; networking and collaborating with other Hmong groups and organizations; promote awareness of Hmong ethnic identity at Stanford; and educating the greater campus and community about Hmong culture, history, issues and contemporaneous experiences in the United States. (website) top

Hong Kong Students Association
Founded in 1988, the Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA) is a volunteer student organization of Stanford University dedicated to serving the Hong Kong community at STanford and those interested in Hong Kong culture. HKSA performs several activities. Some of them are holding dinners and maintaining an HSKA mailing list. Anyone staying in the Stanford community is welcome to join HKSA. (website) top

Hui o Hawai’i
Hui o Hawai’i, alongside Hawai’i Club, strives to bring Haiwai’in culture to the Stanford community. Reactivated in 2000, Hui o Hawai’i focuses on the Native Hawai’in culture. (website) top

Indonesian Club at Stanford
Established in 1994, the Indonesian Club at Stanford (ICS), is a non-formal organization used as a medium for Indonesian students at Stanford to meet fellow Indonesians. Our missions are to welcome incoming students, support them during their studies, and help them with their first steps after college. Annual events include the INternational Festival, where we introduce Indonesian culture to the public through traditional foods, crafts, and performances, and PORMIKA, a sports competition against other Indonesian organizations from other California universities. (website) top

Kayumanggi Filipino Dance Troupe
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Korean Students Association
The Undergraduate Korean Students Association has traditionally functioned as a social, cultural, political, and community service organization, and has provided the voice for the Korean American community here on campus. Throughout the year, the officer core and members–working together–plan a wide range of events and activities open to the entire campus. We extend a warm welcome to all of you and an invitation to become an active part of the Korean American community here at Stanford. (website) top

Lambda Phi Epsilon
As the first and largest nationally recognized Asian American fraternity in the United States, Lambda Phi Epsilon seeks to promote Asian American awareness, while maintaining a high level of involvement in the larger Stanford community. Based on the ideals of brotherhood, the Theta chapter at Stanford is a close knit group of diverse individuals. Through our many events, including all-campus parties, sorority exchanges, retreats, and service projects, we have built eternal friendships with each other. In addition to our involvement with the Minority Bone Marrow Donor Program and Special Olympics, each member is active in various groups, demonstrating our leadership and commitment to our community. The brothers of Lambda Phi Epsilon are eager to meet each and every one of you and hope to see you at our next party! (website) top

Multiracial Identified Community at Stanford
MICS (pronounced “mix”), the Multiracial Identified Community at Stanford, is a new student group dedicated to fostering a community of mixed/multiracial students on compaus through educational, social, and political activities. By promoting an inclusive environment and awareness, MICS works to educate both its members and the many diverse ethnic and racial communities at Stanford about multiracial people. MICS also strives to advocate for mixed/multiracial people and issues and fight the misappropriation of the mixed/multiracial identity in discussions on race and ethnicity. top

Muslim Student Awareness Network
The Muslim Student Awareness Network (MSAN), a non-religious, cultural student organization, is dedicated to promote awareness and foster dialogue about Muslim issues and increase the Stanford community’s understanding of the Islamic faith and culture. Their primary goal is to shed some much deserved light on the common misunderstandings concerning Islam and Islamic culture. (website) top

Noopur
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Oceanic Tongues
Oceanic Tongues is a community for Asian American students interested in creative writing and student writers interested in issues of Asian American identity. They encourage Asian American presence in writing at Stanford by providing a forum for discussion of Asian American issues in writing, a safe environment for students to help one another grow in their writing through peer feedback, and a means of connecting students to the greater Asian American arts community. (website) top

Outreach to Asian American Immigrant Students (OASIS)
Outreach to Asian American Immigrant Students (OASIS) was formed in 1995 to meet the needs of high-school aged parachute kids in the Bay area. The term parachute kids refer to students who are sent to study abroad, while one or both of their parents remain in their home country. Once here, these students face a variety of difficulties, such as language barriers, culture, shock, and loneliness. We hope to build a network of peer support through our bi-monthly, half-day retreats. We’re really excited about our project and hope to see some of you interested as well! (website) top

Pakistanis at Stanford
Pakistanis at Stanford (PAS) is a student organization consisting of undergraduate and graduate students focused on bringing together people of Pakistani origin and members of the Stanford community interested in Pakistani culture. PAS offers forums to discuss issues concerning Pakistan and life at Stanford. The mission of PAS is to promote culture, language and identity of Pakistan on campus, and to organize and hold recreational, academic and cultural activities. (website) top

Pilipino American Student Union (PASU)
The Pilipino American Student Union (PASU) is a highly visible and dynamic group on campus. Our main goal is to foster a sense of community and family for Pilipino Americans and friends on campus. We also strive to increase Pilipino American enrollment at Stanford by sponsoring the Pilipino Youth Leadership Conference, raising money for a scholarship fund, and promoting Pilipino Awareness Week. Our members enjoy late night runs to Jack-in-the-Box, cozy retreats, dinners in the city, and other fun activities. So come check us out! (website) top

Project AIYME (Asian American Initiative for Youth Motivation and Empowerment)
Project AIYME is a youth mentoring program for Asian American junior high school students from underserved communities in the Bay Area. Both the students and their “big sibs” participate in programs and activities focusing on issues such as pursuing higher education, gang intervention, ethnic identity, and peer pressure. Project AIYME offers a unique combination of service, fun, and friendships that are rewarding for both students and Stanford big sibs. We welcome you to be a part of a program that makes a difference! (website) top

Queer and Questioning Asians and Pacific Islanders (Q&A)
Queer and Questioning Asians and Pacific Islanders provides a space in which to engage with issues of API and Queer Identity, as well as to socialize with like-minded members of the Stanford community, in a comfortable, relaxed setting. (website) top

Raagapella
Stanford’s all-male South Asian a cappella group Raagapella specializes in the fusion of South Asian and Western muscial styles, adding a touch of spice to Stanford’s already hot a cappella scene. Through their own flavor of music, Raagapella hopes to help educate and spread awareness of South Asian culture. Raagapella arranges all of their own music and performs in several shows at Stanford University and functions across the Bay area. (website) top

Reorient
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Saheli
A forum for South Asian women at Stanford, Saheli was developed by Stanford women who felt they needed a place to learn more about their cultureand their role as South Asian women growing up in America. Saheli provides a safe haven for women to discuss issues and form friendships. top

Sanskriti
Founded in 1989, Sanskriti has expanded quickly to become one of the largest cultural groups at Stanford. With over 500 members, Sanskriti functions as a portal that connects the Stanford community to South Asian culture. By exploring history and tradition, addressing issues of sociopolitical importance, presenting a social forum for our members, and promoting our performances and lively arts to the rest of the Stanford community, Sanskriti seeks to strengthen student awareness of South Asian culture. (website) top

Satrang Sikh Student Association
Satrang Sikh Student Association seeks to foster cultural and social awareness about Sikhism to the whole community. Major activities include the Student initiated Sikhism course offered in the Spring, as well as cultural and religious events held throughout the year and open to everyone. top

Sigma Psi Zeta (SYZ)
Newly founded in January of 2004, the Omicron Charter of Sigma Psi Zeta (SYZ) is an Asian American Interest sorority dedicated to the fight against domestic violence. Nationally, Sigma Psi Zeta was founded with the vision of freeing Asian American women from the “double-bind” of being both a minority and a female in a male-dominated society. Here at Stanford SYZ works in collaboration with many other Greek and non-Greek organizations to run and participate in many educational, cultural, and social events. SYZ sisters are strong, unique, multi-talented women brought together by the mutual bonds of trust, loyalty, friendship, and sisterhood. (website) top

Singaporeans at Stanford
Singaporeans at Stanford (S@S) was founded in 1991 to serve the Singaporean community at Stanford University and in the Palo Alto area. S@S helps new Stanford students, both undergraduate and graduate, get the most out of their Stanford experience. S@S also aims to facilitate bonding among Singaporeans at Stanford through organizing get togethers and get-aways. (website) top

Stanford Asian American Activism Committee (SAAAC)
Stanford Asian American Activism Committee (SAAAC) is a pan-ethnic and pan-progressive organization that furthers the cause of social justice and full participation for all Asian Americans through promotion of social and plitical awareness as well as organized action. SAAAC has a vision of inclusion for everyone interested in the struggle for first class citizenship for all Asian Americans. They continue to struggle through issues of educating the public, empowering fellow Asian Americans, and acting to fulfill project goals. (website) top

Stanford Bhangra Team
The Stanford Bhangra Team practices and performs Bhangra, a traditional Punjabi folk dance originating from the Punjab region in Northwestern India. This enables students to continue the Punjabi Bhangra tradition. We also direct and sponsor Stanford’s competitive team, Chardi Jawani, which attends competitions throughout California and around the nation. (website) top

Stanford Dragonboat
Stanford Dragonboat is interested in exploring the culture, history, and art in the ancient Chinese sport of Dragon Boating. They represent Stanford at competitive races against various groups and organizations. (website) top

Stanford Hawai’i Club
The Stanford Hawai’i Club brings together students from both Hawaii and the rest of the world. Our common bond is an appreciation for the unique culture and lifestyle found in the islands. We get together to eat spam musubi, attend Hawaiian music performances, and just hang out. Our main event is the Annual Luau, a showcase for Hawaiian song, dance, and food, held annually in the spring. In preparation for this event, beginning hula classes are held during winter quarter. So, come out and join the fun! (website) top

Stanford Hwimori
Stanford Hwimori is a Korean American cultural activist group that promotes the awareness of diversity and explores the issues facing our community today. We do this through the study and performances of traditional Korean farmer’s music, which focuses on drumming and dance. (website) top

Stanford Khmer Association (SKA)
The Stanford Khmer Association (SKA) was created in 2001 to promote awareness of Cambodian and Cambodian American culture, history and contemporary issues. The SKA serves as a voice for the small yet burgeoning Cambodian American population at Stanford, as well as a cultural resource for the rest of the undergraduate community. (website) top

Stanford Newtype
Stanford Newtype is Stanford’s anime club. They are dedicated to introducing the Stanford community to anime, through screening anime shows and movies, attending anime conventions in the area, and generally having a great time! (website) top

Stanford Taiko
Founded in 1991, Stanford Taiko is a collegiate performing ensemble devoted to bringing the awareness of taiko to the greater community. Composed of fifteen to twenty Stanford students, it is an entirely student run group under the guidance of the Department of Music and faculty advisors Steve Sano and Linda Uyechi. (website) top

Stanford University Nikkei
Stanford University Nikkei is an organization for anyone interested in Japanese and Japanese American cultures, and issues relating to Japanese and Japanese Americans both on campus and in the larger community. As both a social and volunteer oriented organization, SUN attempts to participate in recreational activities within the group and with other groups on campus, while at the same time remaining involved in the community outside of Stanford. SUN’s past activities have included organizing the 1993 Japanese American Reunion event, volunteering at the Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, and participating in the Day of Remembrance event in San Jose. (website) top

Stanford Vietnamese Student Association
Formed in the spring of 1988, Stanford Vietnamese Student Association (SVSA) has served as an on-campus family for all of its members, providing a support network and opportunities to increase ethnic and cultural awareness. The members of SVSA are truly diverse. Yet, we share a warmth, friendship, and closeness that makes belonging to SVSA a truly special experience. As a club, we participate in many campus activities and take an active part in the cultural, social and political life of the Vietnamese community in Northern California. SVSA looks forward to providing Vietnamese American students at Stanford with a chance to learn and grow in a warm, supportive environment. (website) top

Stanford Wushu
The Stanford Wushu Club was started in the fall of 1998. Modern Wushu is a martial art which combines a foundation in the traditional Chinese fighting arts with a modern disposition towards aesthetics, grace, and performance. It emphasizes a combination of strength, speed, and flexibility rarely seen in other martial arts or sports. Along with openhand training, Wushu athletes do extensive training with such weapons as the broadsword, staff, spear, and straight sword. The Stanford Wushu Club holds lessons twice a week, and is open to everyone regardless of experience. (website) top

Taiwanese Culture Society
Taiwanese Culture Society (TCS) is a dedicated group of Stanford students who promote the awareness and preservation of Taiwanese culture. The unique history of Taiwan lends to a dynamic identity. We seek to explore issues related to the island and to ourselves- who are mostly 2nd generation Taiwanese-Americans. (website) top

Team Hepatitis B Virus Stanford University (tHBVSU)
Despite the existence of a safe and effective vaccine, hepatitis B causes one million deaths annually from related liver damage. The overwhelming burden falls upon Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations, in which approximately one in ten are chronically infected. To address this enormous global public health issue, Team HBV: Stanford University was established to mobilize Stanford University’s highly motivated students into fighting against hepatitis B and liver cancer. Through outreach to the Stanford community, the Bay Area, and beyond, Team HBV: Stanford University members are on the front lines of this battle to improve the health and well-being of our communities. top

Thai American Intercultural Society (THAIS)
Sawaddee from the Thai American Intercultural Society (THAIS)! We are a young group run by Thai and Thai-American students who are excited to share with you the intricate qualities of Thai culture, history, religion, language, and of course, Thai food! We invite all who are interested to come and experience the unique taste of Thailand through our weekly banquet gatherings, frequent excursions to nearby Thai Wats (Temples) and other Thai cultural centers, as well as our customary cuisine. (website) top

Undergraduate Chinese American Association
UCAA, the Undergraduate Chinese American Association, emerged in 1988 as a cradle for Chinese culture and a social forum for the Stanford community. Cultural demonstrations complement annual cultural events such as the trip to the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, Culture Night, and Dim Sum outings. Popular social events in the past have included the ski trip and excursions to the beach. So join us, meet new people, and become part of the dynamic Asian American community at Stanford. (website) top

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