ADVOCACY IN AASU
Since its founding in 1993, AASU has served as a collective body to represent the interests and demands of Asian American students at the University of Florida. Through initiatives focused on belonging, legacy, and outreach, our Department of Advocacy elevates the voices of our community on UF campus and beyond.
The Advocacy Committee on Unity
The Advocacy Committee on Unity (ACU) formed in Fall 2024 in response to FL Senate Bill 266’s impacts on the UF Asian American community, with the purpose of bringing together representatives from sub-orgs and affiliates to work on advocacy projects and to keep everyone in the loop about ongoing changes on campus. Applications to join the ACU are released at the beginning of every semester — keep an eye out here and on our Instagram (@ufaasu) for more information!
BELONGING
The ACU's Belonging subcommittee revitalizes the former space of the APIDSE with fun events, as well as pushing for the establishment of an APID Institute.
LEGACY
The ACU's Legacy subcommittee preserves and uplifts APIDA history at UF through the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program.
OUTREACH
The ACU's Outreach subcommittee amplifies student voices and community issues through partnerships and through the Tea Time with AASU podcast.
LATEST PODCAST EPISODES
A Conversation With AASU Presidents
December 16, 2025
What Is AASU Advocacy?
November 13, 2025
ep. 1: tea time with AASU
March 14, 2025
LATEST POSTS & REELS
Media Literacy (Reel)
February 14, 2026
Join the ACU (Reel)
January 17, 2026
Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation
October 30, 2025
Gainesville Advocacy Field Guide
October 17, 2025
Breaking Down the Big Beautiful Bill
October 2, 2025
Your Voice, Your Vote
September 12, 2025
What Is SG Roots?
September 4, 2025
So... What Happened Last Year?
September 1, 2025
Meet the 2025-26 Advocacy Team (Reel)
July 31, 2025
A Statement on the Closure of CIME & APIDSE
October 28, 2024