Spotlight: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
TASC has grown since it initially started in the spring of 1992. Originally, it started when five Taiwanese American students formed a group to discuss various issues concerning their identity. Eventually, their concerns and interests attracted many others and TASC grew to a membership of over 100 students. TASC has responded to the intimidating large group setting by forming smaller “families” where individuals are better able to share intimately with one another.
Our goal is to develop a family-like community that emphasizes openness to discussing topics such as Asian American identity, topics concerning Taiwan, multiculturalism, and relevant APIA issues.
Any big events that happen throughout the year? Recent/upcoming events?
TASC Night Market on October 21st! It's our biggest event of the year with an expected 2,000 attendees coming!
What do you wish to accomplish on your campus/What influence or effect would you like to have on people at your school?
TASC-UIUC not only hopes to provide a space for Taiwanese Americans to explore and develop their identity, but also to celebrate and share Taiwanese culture amongst the Champaign-Urbana community and UIUC students outside of the AAPI circles.
What are some of your favorite things about Taiwan/Taiwanese culture?
TAIWANESE HISTORY. FOOD. CONNECTION TO AFOREMENTIONED TAIWANESE HISTORY. A FEELING OF HOME EVEN THOUGH YOU'RE NOT from TAIWAN
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