Asian Cultural Society
ACS
About us
- We support and respect everyone. Our primary focus is to provide a safe place anyone interested in the Asian Community at Franklin & Marshall College.
- We do more than get together to watch asian movies, eat asian food and hang out. We are here to support and challenge the perception of Asians in our community.
- We work hard in planning Asian Awareness Month and planning monthly events that celebrates and educate us about the Asian Culture.
Examples of Events
- Moon Festival Celebration
- Mochi-- what is mochi, how is rice cake a common bond in across asian countries
- Rice --not all asians eat rice
- How Asian are you-- exploring Asian stereotypes
- Iron Chef-- Junk food style
- Asian Games
- Difference from Mochi Ice Cream and Traditional Mochi
- Shopping trip to Korean Asian Shopping Plaza in Philadelphia
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Quick Facts
- Asian Cultural Society was called "East Asian Society" until Fall 1997.
- East Asian Society dates back to Fall 1990. EAS had strong support from the Japanese Department and the International Club.
- In Spring 2002, ACS established the Asian Cultural Center in Marshall-Buchanan Residence Hall.
- In Fall 2006, Asian Cultural Center relocated to the Basement of 625 College Ave in Lancaster, PA.
- In Fall 2007, Asian Cultural Center relocated to the 2nd floor Office in 625 College Ave.
- 2008 ACS was recognized by the College for all its hard work in promoting Asian culture at Franklin & Marshall College.
