This organization’s purpose is to instill and maintain a community among Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Asian Americans at Missouri State University and the surrounding community. AAPIO shall arrive to promote these various cultures and encourage understanding between Asians, Pacific Islanders, and Asian Americans and people of other ethnic origins. Membership is open to any person at MSU and the surrounding community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University.
Some of the things we have accomplished in the past years is our Annual Banquet to celebrate Asian American Heritage month in May. Our banquet involves a delicious dinner, fantastic performances, and a fashion show. We also have the winter ball which unite international and domestic diversity. Other smaller events include cultural nights where we showcase one or multiple cultures, bringing over YouTube artists to talk about diversity, and working together in collaboration to support other organizations’ events.