UR Filipino American Students' Association

Postmarked📍:Sending sunshine from the Philippines, until the next adventure!

Stay updated with our FASA members over summer break🌞

Last but not least…we’re closing out Senior Spotlight with our second Co-President, Earl😎😎

I first joined FASA as a general member back in my freshman year because I wanted to find a community where I could feel a sense of belonging. Being from LA/Historic Filipinotown and growing up surrounded by so much Filipino culture and community, it felt difficult to navigate a new place, new experiences, and new people here in Rochester.

Over the years, I’ve been so lucky and fortunate to witness the growth of the club and the strong sense of community it has fostered. I’ve had so many experiences I never thought I would have during my college years, and I’m so grateful to have been a part of them.

Many of the memories and friendships I’ll cherish after graduation come from this club. From cooking sessions to e-board meetings, and interacting with different members of the campus community to expand our reach, it has all been such a rewarding experience. Everything has come full circle, and I’m so glad I stayed and made the most of it.

First up on Senior Spotlight is our Swagpino Co-Prez Kirya!! 😎😎

Here are a few words from Kirya about what FASA has meant to her:

The college experience is the most beautiful and delicate thing. We make such precious memories during this time and experience such beautiful, ephemeral moments. FASA helped me experience this to the fullest. It became a community of incredibly warm and supportive friends that I never imagined I could have.

These friendships showed me how to grow my self-confidence, how to nurture my interpersonal relationships, and how to give back to my community.
Ultimately, because of the beautiful friendships I made through this organization, I became driven to pay forward this same level of comfort, joy, and unity through leadership. I served as secretary and co-president, contributing my own ideas to the club and helping execute both large-scale events and small GMMs alike. I hope that those who engage with FASA feel excited, welcomed, and accepted in the same way that I did. As I graduate, I feel so proud of those on E-Board and of the future generations to come.

FASA was an integral part of my college experience, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. I hope that more students, regardless of ethnicity, join in the future and share in this beautiful experience :)
—Kirya

EBOARD ELECTIONS ARE THIS FRIDAYY ‼️‼️

come join us in iZone project room A to hear candidates present their platforms for their positions and then vote! you can also vote if you are unable to make it in person! :))

we hope to see you there 🤗🤗🫰

HII! it’s hard to believe that we’re already nearing the end of the semester! 😲😲this friday, we’re having a scrapbooking and decorating session to destress and take a break from studying! 🧘🧘

we hope to see you thereee :))

HIII we’re having our second dine around the world cooking session in collaboration with 😚😚

join us on april 16 from 5-7 to make some traditional Filipino spaghetti and avocado milkshakes for dessert! 👀👀

we hope to see you there! :))

T-1 DAY UNTIL FASA FEST GET HYPEEE 🥹🥹

Thank you so so much to our amazing cosponsors! We really appreciate the support and can’t wait to see all of you tomorrow :))

Thank you to:






bsu

2026
healthorg

HII join us at our FASA Photo Booth Fundraiser where you can capture cute mems and also make a difference :))

for just $4, you’ll get a high-quality photobooth strip drawn on cardstock + a protective sleeve that you can decorate at our craft station with stickers and gems! ✨✨

grab a friend and enjoy a quick 5 minute session filled with fun and interactive “FASA doodle coins!” ✏️🎞️

most importantly, all proceeds will go toward supporting education systems in the Philippines through Save the Children. this organization works to ensure children around the world have access to quality education, resources, and opportunities for a brighter future —> please check the link in our bio for more information !!

we hope to see you there! 🇵🇭🙌🙌

and here is a quick recap from last year’s big event and a sneak peak for what’s to come next Friday!!

come to FASA FEST on March 27 in Hirst Lounge from 4 to 6:30 😎‼️‼️

HIII! we are so excited to announce that next friday, we are having our annual FASA FEST !! 🇵🇭🎊🎊

stop by Hirst Lounge to learn more about Filipino culture, play fun games, see some amazing performances, and get FREE halo-halo 💜

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THEREEE 👯👯