About
What is CASA?
For 11 years, the Chinese American Student Association (CASA) at the University of Southern California (USC) has been a hub for social, cultural, and community service events in the Asian American community at USC. Now in it’s 13th year, CASA continues it’s promise to provide quality events for students of all backgrounds.
Mission Statement
To provide new and returning students with social, cultural, and community service oriented events to enrich their college experience. CASA welcomes students from all backgrounds to learn more about Chinese American culture and become part of a strong and lasting family unit.
Why Become a Member?
By becoming a member, you are joining one of the largest and most prominent student associations at USC. Your involvement and support allow us to carry out all the fun and exciting activities we organize throughout the year. Without you, there would be no CASA!
What do I get as a Member?
- A free CASA T-Shirt
- Priority to CASA events
- Rides to CASA events
- Discounted rates to Weekender, Ski Retreat, and Banquets
- Discounts at local businesses and our sponsors
Where do my membership dues go?
Although we constantly fundraise throughout the year, your membership dues are necessary for the general running of CASA. Here is how we are spending some of them money:
- CASA T-Shirts
- Food and refreshments at tailgates, holiday dinners, and other events
- Supplies for posters, photocopies, and flyers
- Intramural sports fees
What are some of the events CASA does?
There are many events that CASA organizes and takes part in; here is just a SMALL list of some of the activities we do:
- Bi-weekly General Meetings
- Beach BBQ
- Annual Trips: Weekender in San Francisco, Ski Retreat at Big Bear, Cabazon
- Annual Culture Show (!)
- Chinatown Food Festival, Dim Sun, Chinese Heritage Festival
- Holiday Dinners (Thanksgiving potluck, Christmas dinner)
- Poker Tournaments, Scavenger Hunts, Tournaments
- Karaoke Nights
- …and the list goes on…
