{"id":19642,"date":"2023-03-01T10:31:20","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T18:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/?p=19642"},"modified":"2023-03-01T12:46:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T20:46:24","slug":"western-now-has-its-own-studnet-run-filipino-american-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/western-now-has-its-own-studnet-run-filipino-american-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Western now has its own student-run Filipino American Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written by: Mirella Barrera-Betancourt<\/span><\/p>\n

Western is home to over 70 clubs and organizations. One of the newest clubs on campus is the Filipino American Association at Western Oregon University. Established in Nov. 2022, FAAWOU is Western\u2019s first and only student-run Filipino American organization.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first meeting of the club was originally scheduled for Feb. 23. However, due to adverse weather conditions, the meeting was postponed to Feb. 28.<\/span><\/p>\n

The agenda of the first meeting was to provide students the opportunity to meet the executive committee and learn more about the future and aspirations of the association. <\/span><\/p>\n

According to Presence, FAAWOU\u2019s purpose is to encourage the learning of the customs and culture of the Philippines among Filipinos and advocates, as well as promote friendship and coalition amongst Filipinos and Filipino Americans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carl Joseph Garon, senior interdisciplinary studies major, is president of FAAWOU. When asked why the establishment of the club was important, Garon said, \u201cI think we, Western, have a diverse community and we often don\u2019t see that enough \u2026 Oregon (specifically), is not known to have a lot of Filipino Americans, and not a lot of the Filipino Americans get to see themselves out there, so having this association makes them feel like they’re welcome.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

FAAWOU provides Filipinos and Filipino Americans with a \u201cshoulder to lean on.\u201d The club\u2019s contact information can be readily accessed via Presence or Instagram, which is a great service for students to utilize in the situation where they could use support.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Garon, FAAWOU\u2019s \u201cKonseho\u201d \u2014 executive committee \u2014 largely consists of upperclassmen. The executive members are willing to help fellow Filipino Americans \u2014 who may not have the support to find nor access certain services at Western \u2014 by pointing them in the right direction. <\/span><\/p>\n

The biggest month for FAAWOU is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, to which they are currently in discussion with the Residential Housing Association regarding future events. <\/span><\/p>\n

FAAWOU has made it clear that everyone is welcome to join their meetings, regardless of race or ethnicity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Junior criminal justice major and Vice President of FAAWOU, Marione Corpus said,<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not limited to Filipino Americans, not limited to minority groups, not limited to anyone at all. I really want anyone who is interested in learning about our culture or heritage to join us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Garon added, \u201cFilipinos are welcoming people. We\u2019re known to welcome everyone. We\u2019re known to, like, be able to make friendships with everyone. So anyone who’s wanting to join \u2026 they\u2019re welcome to join our small little family here (at) Western.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Because the association is still in its development stage, the organization\u2019s recurring meeting dates and location are yet to be announced. However, according to Garon, Tuesdays operate as the agreed and available arrangement for committee members involved. <\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, and to stay updated on future developments regarding FAAWOU, follow their Instagram at @faa.wou or check out their organization on Presence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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