"The Chinese American Students Association welcomes new students to the Rensselaer community and helps them adjust to life at Rensselaer."
[03.15.10] Join CASA at this year’s Asian Awareness Weekend (AAW)! AAW is a weekend-long event that showcases the multiple Asian cultures at RPI. The AAW Night Market will be taking place on Friday, March 26, 2010, at 6:00 PM in the McNeil Room, and the AAW Night Show is the following night, Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:00 PM in West Hall. Tickets to the show will be on sale the week of AAW.
Hope to see you there!
[02.15.10] Happy Chinese New Year! To celebrate the new year, CASA is hosting our annual Chinese New Year’s Formal, on Saturday, February, 27th, 7:00 PM, Heffner Alumni House, filled with a full-course meal, dancing, and amazing raffle prizes! This year, the theme of the formal is Masquerade Ball, so each guest will be given a mask to decorate before the event, with the theme of course, Chinese New Year.
Tickets will be on sale between 02.16.10-02.26.10 in the Union 15th Street Lobby. Members: $15 | Non-Members: $20
[02.07.10] Join CASA and Pi Delta Psi for our annual Dumpling Workshop! Learn the art of folding dumplings, cook and enjoy! You’ll also have the opportunity to learn the history behind the dumpling, fun facts about dumplings, and recipes! The event will be taking place on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 6 PM in Mother’s, Union.
Hope to see you there!
[01.31.10] Join CASA at this year’s 2010 Fire and Ice Winter Carnival hosted by the President of Rensselaer and supported by a variety of RPI student organizations. CASA will be hosting a Hot Bubble Tea Booth at the Carnival, so stop for some fun carnival games and food!
Fire and Ice Winter Carnival
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 1-5PM
East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV)!
[01.25.10] Welcome back to RPI! We hope you had a terrific winter break! CASA’s first event of the semester will be our 2nd General Body Meeting & Games Night, this Thursday, January 28th, 7:00 PM, Union 3606 [Shelnutt Gallery]. Come join the CASA E-Board and learn about CASA’s upcoming events and socialize with fellow CASA members!
We hope to see you there!
[12.17.09] CASA wishes you a wonderful holiday season and safe, happy winter break. We’ll see you in January! 
A few reminders: CASA will be hosting our annual Chinese New Year’s Formal on February 27th – stay tuned for additional information!
[12.06.09] Join CASA for an end-of-semester Movie Night! We’ll be showing “The Founding of a Republic”, which presents a historical perspective on the rise of the People’s Republic of China. Snacks will be provided!
Date: Friday, December 11th
Location: CII 4050
Time: 5:00 PM
[11.27.09] Join CASA and TSA for a Hot Pot Night at the Union! Enjoy your favorite meats, fresh vegetables, and hot pot sauce in an all-you-can-eat hot pot extravaganza, while the food lasts! The cost is $3 for members who pre-register, $5 for non-members who pre-register, and $6-flat fee, at the door, which will cover the cost of food.
To pre-register, click HERE! Hope to see you there!
[11.12.09] Take a break, relax, and enhance your inner qi at CASA’s annual Feng Shui Workshop, Tuesday, November 17, 7 – 8:30 PM in Union 3606. Decorate yin yang sugar cookies, learn Chinese calligraphy, make dream stones, and learn about traditional Feng Shui superstitions!
[10.28.09] When Halloween comes around, CASA knows how to have some fun! Meet the Panda and Wolf, CASA’s proud mascots. On Halloween, the Panda and the Wolf walk around campus and hand out candy to RPI’s students. Look out for the Panda and Wolf on Thursday, October 29th for some pre-Halloween candy! : )
[10.14.09] Join CASA at the Rensselaer Union’s Annual International Festival during Family Weekend ~ Saturday, October 24, 2009 ~ from 11 am to 2 pm in the McNeil Room! CASA will be selling delicioius Chinese food – menu to be determined!
[10.06.09] CASA and Alianza Latina (AL) are coming together for the third annual rice tournament ~ Rice Event III: The Finale ~ Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 PM in Union 3606 (Shelnutt Gallery). Join us and learn about the impact of rice on both the Chinese and Latin American cultures while sampling delicious rice dishes prepared by CASA and AL! This is a tournament-style competition ~ Each club will cook 3 dishes, one in each category. YOU get to vote and choose which dish is your favorite for each round. Best 2 out of 3 wins the final event, the tournament series, and will be named the Rice Champion!
[09.24.09] Join us for CASA’s Annual Harvest Moon Festival ~ Tuesday, September 29th, from 7 – 9 PM in Mother’s at the Union. Learn about the stories behind the Harvest Moon Festival while enjoying a variety of delicious refreshments. We’ll be serving samples of mooncake (several flavors!), bubble tea, mini egg tarts, and almond tofu punch! You’ll also have the opportunity to play traditional Chinese board games, such as Chinese chess and Mahjong, or try your luck at a few new games we’re having! [Hint: one involves goldfish!]
You can also purchase mini mooncakes at our festival [$2.00 each]. Available flavors: White Lotus Seed, Red Bean Paste, Green Tea, Date, Longan, and Pineapple!
Sponsored by: Capital IQ
[09.21.09] CASA will be hosting a Navigating the Career Fair Workshop on Wednesday, September 23rd, from 7:30 – 9:30 PM in Union 3602. All are welcome to attend! The workshop will be moderated by Professor Frank Wright, Lally School of Management. Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of presenting yourself, just in time for the NSBE/SHPE Career Fair [October 2 - 3, 2009].
[09.10.09] The Asian Awareness Weekend Welcome Back BBQ will be taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2009, 12:00 noon, behind Commons. Join us for some delicious food and socialize with members from RPI’s Asian organizations. Participating clubs: CSSA, CASA, ISA, JCA, RBC, PAL, PakSA, Pi Delta Psi, and TSA. Hope to see you there!
[09.03.09] CASA’s 1st General Body Meeting will be Tuesday, September 8th at 7 PM in Union 3606 (Shelnutt Gallery). Come learn about CASA, our upcoming events, and meet CASA members and our new E-Board! Refreshments will be provided!
[09.01.09] It’s a new school year for CASA. New students, new Executive Board, new website, and most importantly, lots of new events. Come check us out at the Activities Fair this Thursday (9/3) in the Houston Field House from 6 – 9 pm! Sign up to be CASA Member and you’ll receive a FREE cup of Passion Fruit Bubble Tea : ]
