CASSU - Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union

CASSU - Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union The Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union is the undergraduate course union for the Contemporary Asian Studies program at the University of Toronto.

Formerly known as the Pan-Asia Student Society, CASSU was founded in 2010 by students in the Dr. David Chu Asia Pacific Studies program. The group strives to strengthen students’ understanding towards contemporary Asia from a global perspective in a non-classroom setting. Through organizing social, cultural, academic and professional events related to Asia, CASSU sets to enhance students’ interest

s for the region. For information specific to the Contemporary Asian Studies program, contact [email protected]

We are pleased to announce the results of the CASSU 2022 Elections! President: Jennifer HanVice-President: Chan-Min RohD...
04/24/2022

We are pleased to announce the results of the CASSU 2022 Elections!

President: Jennifer Han
Vice-President: Chan-Min Roh
Director of Marketing: Thomas Yue
Director of Public Relations: Hannah Wu
Treasurer: Angeli Almonte
Junior Representative: Hannah Yin

Thank you to all of our candidates, and voters! Congratulations to our incoming executive members of the CASSU for the 2022-2023 academic school year!

Voting for CASSU Spring 2022 Elections is now open!Please visit voting.utoronto.ca to cast your vote.A reminder that all...
04/16/2022

Voting for CASSU Spring 2022 Elections is now open!

Please visit voting.utoronto.ca to cast your vote.

A reminder that all students enrolled in a CAS Major/Minor, or have taken 0.5 FCE of CAS courses are eligible to vote. 📥

It has been our pleasure serving and representing you for the past academic school year, and now it is time to elect you...
03/21/2022

It has been our pleasure serving and representing you for the past academic school year, and now it is time to elect your new executive team for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year! The current listing of positions is as follows: President (1); Vice President (1); Treasurer (1); Director of Public Relations (1); Director of Marketing (1); and Junior Representative (2).

If you would like to run for any of these open positions, please email [email protected] by Friday, April 8th, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST. Please provide your name and the position you are running for in the subject line and include a candidate statement of 900 characters max including spaces (around 200 words).

The campaign period, during which you will be able to promote your candidacy, will begin on Saturday, April 9th and will end on Thursday, April 14th at 11:59 PM EST. The voting period will begin on Friday, April 15th at 12:00 AM EST and end on Friday, April 22nd at 11:59 PM EST. Elected candidates will be contacted via email and announced on CASSU’s social media platforms.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to read the attached document for detailed information regarding the open positions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oNky6fBIdBiwJybXOG7rndbdFkh4_CCEVORLaLvF-bY/edit?usp=sharing

Whether you are returning or new to CASSU, we hope that you will consider joining our team!

Date: April 1st, 2022 | 3:00-5:00pm EDTWhen a campus community is faced with discriminatory rhetoric that seeks to under...
03/14/2022

Date: April 1st, 2022 | 3:00-5:00pm EDT

When a campus community is faced with discriminatory rhetoric that seeks to undermine one’s safety and dignity, what follows from the University must not be silence, but solidarity-driven action.

Join us in-person or online for an interactive group discussion with students, faculty members, and administrative representatives for a collaborative and productive discourse on the issue of anti-Asian racism at the University of Toronto. Through listening to insights from student and faculty members, as well as participating in small discussion groups with diverse staff, faculty and students, participants will have the opportunity to engage in an open discourse and voice their concerns. Centred around the core aim of creating a secure and productive platform of dialogue open to all, the two-hour event seeks to bring together concerned members of the UofT community to share individual testimonies, listen to the experiences of others, and ideate ways in which the University can better uphold its mandate to preserve a safe learning environment for all.

Registration link to attend virtually: https://bit.ly/antiracismwebinar
If you would like to attend in person, please email Dasha at [email protected]

Hosted by:
Asian Institute, University of Toronto

Co-presented by:
Student Organising Committee (Abena Somiah, Chan-Min Roh, Christal Cheng, Wan Li)
Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union
UofT History Students' Association

The Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union, in collaboration with the Asian Institute, is pleased to present our flags...
02/09/2022

The Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union, in collaboration with the Asian Institute, is pleased to present our flagship event of the year – our Global Careers through Asia Conference! The Conference will take place on Friday, March 4th, 2022, and will be held as a hybrid event.

For details on our amazing line up of speakers, including industry experts and alumni, and to register for an in-person space, please visit https://globalcareersasia2022.eventbrite.ca. Please note that in person space is limited, so please register early to reserve your spot.

If you plan to join us virtually, please register for the Zoom webinar link here: https://munkschool-utoronto-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fbgHQE49RDurM2mR24TooQ.

We look forward to welcoming you in-person, and online! ☺️

10/28/2021

Synergy: The Journal of Contemporary Asian Studies is currently recruiting for the 2021-22 year!

We are looking for passionate U of T students from all academic backgrounds to fill the roles of:

Copy-editors (East Asia, 1; South Asia, 2)
Contributors (Southeast Asia, 1; South Asia, 1)

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/r5MHMBejVbFs4QPE9

Review information on positions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tMJTuGcnyJc7Z4BTLMJ6zXZfRnLNmfEMVsqTb5GTaGg/edit?usp=sharing

Applications will close on Friday, November 5th at 11:59 PM ET, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Are you thinking about applying to graduate school? Whether you don't know where to start or you’ve already completed th...
10/27/2021

Are you thinking about applying to graduate school? Whether you don't know where to start or you’ve already completed three drafts of your application, this virtual session is for you!

Join us on Friday, November 5, 1:00-2:00PM for a relaxed chat in which you’ll learn some best practices for applying to grad school. You’ll have the opportunity to pose your questions to friendly faculty and peers with expertise in navigating grad school applications.

The session is primarily oriented to undergraduate students, but all are welcome!

Live, automatically generated transcription will be available in the Zoom meeting. Please note the meeting will be recorded.

Speakers:

Dr. Joseph McQuade
Richard Charles Lee Postdoctoral Fellow, Asian Institute

Rory McKeown
Admissions and International Student Advisor, School of Graduate Studies

Atif Khan
MVS Curatorial Student, Daniels Faculty
CAS and SAS Collaborative Master's Specialization Alum

Hosted by:
Richard Charles Lee Asian Pathways Research Lab (RCL-APRL)

Co-presented by:
Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union (CASSU)
Synergy Journal

Please register for the Zoom Meeting here:
https://munkschool-utoronto-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodeytrD8vHdLsfLHRxb4ODRpNXSD1Iuhh

The Arts & Science Students' Union's Fifth Annual Arts and Science Undergraduate Research Conference application for Abs...
10/19/2021

The Arts & Science Students' Union's Fifth Annual Arts and Science Undergraduate Research Conference application for Abstract Submissions has opened up. We invite undergraduate students from all disciplines within the Faculty of Arts & Science to present their research to an audience of fellow students, professors and faculty for our 5th annual Undergraduate Research Conference. The conference will be held in-person in Sidney Smith. Research does not have to be published; we are just looking for excellent work produced by Arts & Science students. Work can come from past courses, including but NOT limited to: Independent Studies, Research Participation Courses, NSERC, ROPs, SURP, Research Excursion Programs, Research from Outside Institutions, Undergraduate Research Funds, etc. All full-time Arts & Science undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

Applications are due Oct 25, 11:59 PM EST. Students can submit their abstract for an opportunity to present either as an oral/powerpoint presenter or a poster board presenter. The conference takes place late January, exact date to be announced.

The form to submit abstracts is provided here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvPoRGSSDNMnvbjivzLy5JgLZGy2mRi2IeHy3YQsAJIF1g5w/viewform

Any questions and inquiries regarding the conference can be directed to [email protected]

The Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union is hiring!  We are looking for: - Treasurer (1) - Junior Representatives (2...
10/13/2021

The Contemporary Asian Studies Student Union is hiring!

We are looking for:
- Treasurer (1)
- Junior Representatives (2)

Any students who are currently enrolled in or have taken at least 0.5 FCE in CAS courses in the past are eligible. The Treasurer position can be filled by students in any year of study; however, the Junior Representative positions are restricted to students who are currently in their first or second year of study for the 2021-2 academic school year. We hope that you will consider joining and growing with our team!

Please submit your application via the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIweLLGHASgylz6-gr87Z-9SY3qgLN17WOqAFICwxfNOeWRg/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Applications are due: Monday, October 25th, 2021, at 23:59 (EST).

Hello CAS Students! The social science course unions are joining forces to bring you a virtual games night! Come join th...
10/01/2021

Hello CAS Students!

The social science course unions are joining forces to bring you a virtual games night! Come join the social science course unions and associations (there will be seven of us) for a night full of games during which you'll get the chance to make new friends and have lots of fun!

The event will take place on Thursday, October 14th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM (EST).

Please register with the link below, and a ZOOM link will be sent closer to the date!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNvLl5RZwP_BRl2mE5dh0_x82bJLwR6fGksHfUE2cth6W7VA/viewform

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