This statement was originally released on UNAVSA’s social media account on Friday March 19. As of March 25, 2021, various regional organizations signed onto our statement. Instagram CW: Harm, Murder, Oppression, Violence We are grieving and deeply mourning with the communities and families of the workers who were murdered on Tuesday March 16 across multiple…
Dear community members, We are writing to you in acknowledgment and deep regret for UNAVSA’s actions outlined in the open letter written by our former staff member, Michelle Dao. UNAVSA has failed to provide a safe environment for our constituents and a sense of urgency and action toward matters of community safety. We deeply regret…
Dear community members, In light of recent events regarding sexual assault within our communities, UNAVSA would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our commitment to prioritize and maintain a safe environment. Staff and volunteers of UNAVSA, when accepting to participate in UNAVSA’s initiatives or accepting a role within our organization, agree to abide by…
Dear community members, In the last few months, COVID-19—commonly referred to as the “novel coronavirus”—has exacerbated public health and economic crises, shuttered small businesses and public institutions, and is now labeled by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as an international pandemic. Since the outbreak, we have also seen an increase in anti-Asian racist…
At UNAVSA, we understand that education is most powerful when applied, and are ecstatic to announce the launch of our Alumni Mentorship Program (AMP) for 2018. This program is geared towards current students or young adults who are looking to take the next step in their professional careers. Mentees will be paired with UNAVSA alumni…
Dear Friends & Family, The start of the holiday season is upon us! We here at UNAVSA hope our members are able to spend quality time with loved ones this Thanksgiving. Our organization is immensely thankful for our members’ limitless efforts in strengthening and progressing the Vietnamese community. With obligations to personal and professional commitments,…
Together, Let’s Fly Announcing our 11th Annual UNAVSA Leadership Conference theme In October 2013, the Union of North American Vietnamese Student Associations (UNAVSA) gathered extraordinary individuals to take on the 11th Annual UNAVSA Leadership Conference. Throughout the following months, the team of two executive directors and eleven conference directors grew to a family of approximately…
Chúc Mừng Năm Mới UNAVSA wishes you great fortune in the Year of the Horse! The Union of North American Vietnamese Student Associations would like to wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year! May all of our members, staff, partners, sponsors, supporters, friends and family enjoy a prosperous and enriching Year of the Horse! Here…