APSU – Asian Pacific-Islander Student Union

The Asian and Pacific-Islander Student Union (APSU) fosters community, cultural awareness, and advocacy for Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) students and allies by providing a safe space to promote understanding of APIA identities and address the needs of students of color through inclusive programming and engagement.

Co-Chairs

Sydeny Massoth (She/Her)

Co-Chair
Hi! My name is Sydney, and I am a sophomore studying Psychology and Sociology from Union City, CA. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, playing poker, crafting, watching Studio Ghibli movies, collecting Smiskis, and feeding my boba addiction. My other campus involvements include serving as the Secretary and Historian for the MCC and working for Campus Recreation. I’m really excited to meet everyone, so don’t be afraid to reach out!
smassoth@scu.edu
Adam Ong (He/Him)

Co-Chair
Heyo, I’m Adam, and I’m currently a senior in Computer Science from the Philippines. Some hobbies I have are playing badminton, finding new music to listen to, playing guitar, and video games. I’ve been with APSU since my freshman year, and I can say it has a great community and a lot of cool people and events, so I’m looking forward to seeing and meeting you there!
aong2@scu.edu

APSU Board

MCC Representative

Nathan Jeong

Secretary

Sephina Pajimula

Cultural Awareness Coordinator

Treasurer

Lily Fang

Activity Coordinators

Aidan Kwapisz

Andrew Yu

Public Relations

Skylar On

Senior Advisor

Erin Schmidt

Culture Show Directors

Jason Lam

Matthew Ikeda

Courtney Wong

Historian

Isa Gee

First-Year Representatives

APSU’S Events

Families of Apsu:

The Families of APSU Big/Little program is a mentorship program that connects underclassmen with upperclassmen to foster guidance, support, and lasting friendships within the APIA community. Through meaningful connections and shared experiences, the program helps students find a sense of belonging, build confidence, and grow together in a supportive and culturally affirming space.

Night Market:

Our annual Winter Night Market is a vibrant, collaborative event inspired by traditional Taiwanese night markets, featuring cultural foods, live performances, games, and raffles. With participation from all MCC clubs, it highlights diverse traditions and cuisines, making it one of the largest and most anticipated cultural celebrations of the year!

General Meetings:

General meetings are a welcoming space for students to build community and connect with others through fun activities like crafts, cooking, games, and much more (often with free food)! Members earn points throughout the quarter by participating, which can be used in our end-of-quarter auctions to win prizes. Each quarter, we produce short films featuring APSU members interested in participating that highlight both college life and cultural experience, offering a creative way to express yourself and connect with others.