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INFO INFO INFO! MAASUForChange MAASUForChange MAASUForChange MAASUstories The Midwest Asian American Students Union is a 501(c)(3) non-for profit organization that was started in response to a need for political unity among Asian American students in the Midwest. MAASU works to recognize the needs of the APIA community by assisting schools with the establishment of APIA student organizations, promoting leadership among students, addressing educational needs and rights of the APIA community, and developing a channel of communication among APIA student organizations in the Midwest. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Fall Leadership retreat will be held at the University of Missouri in Columbia this year! The dates are, November 14 & 15! Information regarding registration will be released soon! We hope to see you there! University of Missouri - Coloumbia Quick Facts! Nicknamed: Mizzou Established: 1839 - First University West of Mississippi River Mascot & Colors: Benegal Tiger Black and Gold Spring Conference 2015 will be held at the University of Wisconsin - Madison this year! The dates are April 3rd & 4th! University of Wisconsin - Madison Quick Facts! Established: 1848 Mascot & Colors: Badger Cardinal and White