Asian American Faculty and Staff Association

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The Asian American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFASA) is dedicated to celebrating and supporting the rich cultures of the Asian continent. In addition to being a voice for the needs and concerns of Asian American students at Fresno City College, we work hard to share our cultures with the community, assist various organizations campus-wide, and recognize their educational success. Our work includes supporting and promoting projects such as the Yokuts Plaza, Asians in the City, AsianFest, and Asian American Month celebrations; providing scholarships for outstanding students; and organizing the now annual Asian Pacific Islander Celebration of Success (APICS).

Meetings & Membership

Membership is open to all Fresno City College/State Center Community College District part-time and full-time Certificated, Classified Professionals, and retirees. Annual membership dues can be paid by completing the employee voluntary payroll deduction form.

Meetings are scheduled the second Tuesday of the month. Contact one of the Executive Board members for questions.

2024-25 Executive Board

Position Name Email Phone
President Sue Yang sue.yang@fresnocitycollege.edu (559) 489-2201
Vice President Linda Vang linda.vang.3@fresnocitycollege.edu (559) 442-8263
Treasurer Jim Yang jim.yang@fresnocitycollege.edu ext. 8027
Secretary Lorraine Doria lorraine.doria@fresnocitycollege.edu ext. 8365
Web Content Assistant Linda Kobashigawa linda.kobashigawa@fresnocitycollege.edu ext. 8919

AsianFest

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AsianFest is one of the largest Asian Festivals in the Central Valley and brings 3,500+ people to Fresno City College. In conjunction with the celebration of Asian American Month, AsianFest is traditionally held the last Saturday of April. The event is free and includes food vendors, cultural performances, merchant vendors, and much more!

April 25-26, 2025

AsianFest

USEAA Program

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The United Southeast Asian-American Academic (USEAA) Program assists students in the transfer process and increases the number of Southeast Asian-American students transferring to four-year universities.

Learn more about the USEAA Program at FCC

APICS

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The Asian Pacific Islander Celebration of Success (APICS) celebrates Asian Pacific Islander students who are graduating with a certificate, Associate’s Degree (A.A. A.S. AD-T), or transfer.

Celebrate your success in the APICS

Asian American Month

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Celebrate Asian American Month at FCC in April!

Asian American Month Celebrations

Asians in the City

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Asians in the City (AITC) is a joint venture composed of faculty and students in the Asian American Club. There are three projects sponsored by Asians in the City: the Conference, the Booklet, and the Student Film Festival.

Learn more about AITC