FUEL 2013
Mission Statement
FUEL: Invisible Issues is an opportunity for students to learn and discuss APIA issues that are not commonly talked about in a safe and interactive environment. By gaining a deeper understanding of issues such as mental health, immigration, domestic violence, LGBTQ APIA, and racism, students will be empowered to become strong leaders in the community. This year, F.U.E.L. fosters support and brings visibility to pervasive issues in the community that have been ignored for too long.
ABOUT
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F.U.E.L. is an acronym that stands for Forging, Understanding, Empowering, and Leading. ​
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Every fall, the Asian American Student Union at the University of Maryland, College Park holds this leadership conference for the community. ​
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The purpose of F.U.E.L. is to educate the community about APA issues through workshops, select speakers, and entertainment.
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F.U.E.L. has a special theme every year designed to engage the community about specific APA issues. Past themes include FUEL the Movement (in memory of Vincent Chin) and FUEL the Pride (LGBTQ/APA Intersections and Collaborations).
Co-Directors and Programmers
James Shen
VP of Programming
James Shen is a junior, Finance and Accounting double major, and on the eBoard for the Taiwanese American Student Association and Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He enjoys meeting new people so definitely feel free to say hi.
Ashley Zhan
FUEL Co-Director
Ashley is a senior, Physiology and Neurobiology major and a sister of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. This is her second year planning FUEL, and she hopes that FUEL: Invisible Issues will be a safe space for people to share their stories and feel closer to the community. You can usually find her drinking bubble tea and looking at pictures of cats on the internet.
Joanne Liu
FUEL Co-Director
Joanne is a senior and sister of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc. She has served on the Asian American Student Union Executive Board in the past as VP of Advocacy.
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