Purpose
To expand the understanding of Asian Cultures to the communities of Truman State University and Kirksville through active participation.
Weekly Meetings
Spring 2010 meetings are every Tuesday from 8:00-9:00pm in Baldwin Hall 346. Come join us in exploring Asian cultures!
Upcoming Events
--------------------------[Monday, Feb.8 - Saturday, Feb.13]
Valentine's Day Rose Sales!
SSAS members with some of the flowers prepared for the 2009 Rose Sale
**This year, SSAS will be sharing the love by donating 10% of proceeds to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Program.**
Dates: Feb. 8th - Feb. 11th
Feb.12th and Feb.13th on-table rose sale (until supplies last)
Time: 10am-4 pm
Place: SUB Mainstreet Market
Limited Roses
Click here to pre-order yours today!| PRICING | ||
| Order | Red Roses | Color Roses |
| SINGLE (1) | $2.50 | $2 |
| HALF DOZEN (6) | $15 | $10 |
| DOZEN (12) (w/ FREE vase) | $25 | $20 |
| MISC. | ||
| $1 Delivery on Feb. 12th or 13th (available for on-campus delivery only) | $1 Origami Rose | $3 Vase |
For any questions regarding your order or the rose sale, email ahn6581@truman.edu
Other Events--------------------------
[Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010]
Peace Corps in China!
Time: 7pm-8pm
Place: SUB Alumni 2105
Tiffany Nelson is a fellow Truman graduate (c/o 2006), with a major in English, Pre-MAE and a French minor.
After graduating, Tiffany joined the Peace Corps and went over to China to teach ESL at Chengdu University in Chengdu, Sichuan. After a couple years, she then went to Meishi International School to teach K-5 ESL to Chinese nationals until presently.
Tiffany is a former member of Truman Society of Dance Arts (TSODA) and is shown here wearing her TSODA shirt at the Great Wall of China.
Tiffany with her 3rd grade students.
Now that she's back for a visit, she has kindly offered to share her experience with us! Please join us in the wonderful opportunity to learn about it. She will discuss the Peace Corps' role in China, the Sichuan earthquake, the Olympics, cultural differences she faced, and is open to answering questions anyone may have regarding how to join the Peace Corps, working in China, studying in China..etc.
Don't miss out, and hope to see you there!
Tiffany also choreographed and co-directed the musical "Pirates of Penzance" with the English musical club at Chengdu University.
*If you can't make it to the informational meeting on Tuesday, don't fret! The Career Center will be hosting a Peace Corps representative for the Peace Corps Presentation the following Thursday, Feb. 11th
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Place: SUB Alumni
To Pre-Register: http://pdi.truman.edu
For more information: career.truman.edu
Other Events--------------------------
[Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010]
2010 Lunar New Year Festival!
Tickets on sale for $10 Feb.15-Feb.19th!
Tickets sell out quick, so hurry and purchase your tickets and don't miss out on the 2010 festivities!
2009 Celebration was a full house with tickets sold quick!
Other Events
Recent Events
Monday: Kimbap (Korean "Sushi" Rolls)
Tuesday: Dumplings/Wontons on a Stick
Wednesday: Red Bean Soup (sweet)
Thursday: Dukbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cake)
Friday: Vietnamese Spring Rolls
...and of course, Bubble Tea everyday!
Stop by everyday for authentic Asian food.
Come early or we might sell out!
SSAS News
SSAS won the 2009 Excellence in Diversity Organization Award at the Annual Leadership Recognition Program!
It's the perfect award to acknowledge all the hard work our members have put in this year. Here's to many more awards in the future!
Thousand Hills State Park.
