Hope's Asian Perspective Association - HAPA

Or was it LSO?

Hello Everyone!

This Wednesday, April 11, 2018, we will be sponsoring a bubble tea fundraiser for $3 at the Cook Hall Lounge. The profits from the fundraiser will go towards the school of Coram-Deo Bible Ashram in India. The funds will be used to provide school supplies its students, daily meals to feed its students, and torch lights for students to study during the night.

We hope everyone can come to support our fundraiser and enjoy some delicious bubble tea!

Hello everyone! Next Saturday, we will be hosting our annual Chicago Trip! Come and enjoy lunch at China Cafe, explore Chinatown, shop at the Mitsuwa Japanese Market, discover exhibits at the Asian Heritage Art Museum, and have some fun at Navy Pier! Sign up and pay $7 at the CDI Office in the Bultman Student Center by Thursday, April 5th at 4 PM to reserve your spot on the trip.

Here's a breakdown of the awesome things we've got planned for you in Chicago (all times are in EST):
7:00am: Depart from MMC
10:30am-12:15pm: Explore Mitsuwa Marketplace
12:15pm-1:00pm: Drive to Lunch
1:00-2:15pm: Lunch
2:15pm-3:15pm: Asian Heritage Museum
3:15pm-4:00pm: Explore Chinatown
4:00-4:30: Drive to Navy Pier
4:30-6:00: Explore Navy Pier
6:30: Depart from Chicago

Chinese New Year celebration

Asian Heritage Celebration is starting in 6 minutes! Come and enjoy some Chinese, Japanese and Indian food and other cultural activities!

Hello everyone! TODAY, on Sunday, March 11, 2018, we will host our annual Asian Heritage Celebration!

Location: Maas Conference Center
Time: 6PM-8PM
Charity donations will go towards CORAM-DEO BIBLE ASHRAM at the Balangir District in the State of Orissa, India.

We will have FREE, delicious Asian-inspired cuisines provided at the event such as Chinese, Japanese, and Indian food. Join us on fun cultural activities like henna, caligraphy, and so much more. Looking forward to see all of our members there! :)

Hello everyone! In the spirit of the Lunar New Year, we will be hosting two exciting events!

Our first event will take place tomorrow, Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 6-8PM. The event will take place at the Kruizenga Art Museum where we will explore different contemporary forms of Asian art, such as paper print decorations for the Lunar New Year, through a tour of the art exhibition. Snacks and refreshments will be provided for the event as well.

Our second event will take place on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 7PM-9PM. The event will take place in the first floor rotunda of the Martha Miller Center. In this event, we will facilitate various cultural activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Delicious food will be provided at this event.

Hope to see everyone join us on both of these fun events and celebrate the year of the dog!

Hello everyone! This Wednesday on January 24, 2018, we will be hosting a board game night from 7-8PM at the Cook Hall Lounge. We will have various board games like Mahjong and Go for a fun night! Looking forward to see our general members there!

Hello everyone! TONIGHT from 7pm-8pm in the Cook Hall Lounge, we will have our bubble tea discussion and social to discuss about the experiences Asian-Americans face within the American society.

Hello everyone! TONIGHT from 7pm-8pm at the Maas Conference Center, we will be hosting out Mid-Autumn Festival by tasting delicious mooncakes, learning more about the mid-Autumn Festival, and engaging in a caligraphy session with Dr. Fu! Looking forward for everyone to join the fun tonight!