FASA Fall 2025
FASA Fall 2025
Who we are
The Filipino-American Student Association (FASA) at Duquesne University was founded in 2018 to create a welcoming and supportive community for Filipino-American students while sharing the richness of Filipino culture with the broader campus community. We aim to celebrate Filipino heritage through exciting events, educational programs, and community outreach that highlight our traditions, customs, and culinary legacy. By doing so, FASA fosters a strong sense of identity, unity, and pride among Filipino-American students while promoting cultural awareness throughout the Duquesne community.
Why are we fundraising?
Keeping in line with our mission to enrich the Duquesne community with our culture, FASA is actively seeking funding to support the procuration of necessary materials, such as bamboo sticks for tinikling and filipino snacks for each subsequent events. The contribution provided will defray the expenses associated with the acquisition of props and equipment, enabling FASA to sustain its efforts in disseminating the richness and variety of Filipino culture to the Duquesne University community.
FASA enhances student life by creating a lively community that celebrates Filipino culture, values, and traditions. We share every facet of our culture with signature Filipino friendliness. Our club aims to create leadership opportunities while encouraging collaboration. Through our events, we provide a supportive space where members can build friendships, develop confidence, and find a sense of belonging. It gives Filipino students an outlet to express their pride for being Filipino. Even for students who aren’t Filipino, they’re able to learn about the beautiful culture of the Philippines.
FASA brings Filipino culture to life through engaging, hands-on events that highlight unique
aspects of our heritage. Each event is designed to showcase a distinct tradition—from tinikling, a lively and rhythmic bamboo dance, to parol making, where participants craft traditional star?shaped lanterns. FASA’s mission to enrich campus life also reflects the university’s broader commitment to serving the underserved. We strive to make a positive impact not only within our campus community but also in our home country of the Philippines. Last year, through our fundraising efforts, we raised nearly $900 to support a local elementary school in the Visayan region. These funds provided ceiling fans for every classroom and contributed to rebuilding infrastructure damaged by a typhoon, directly improving the learning environment for underserved students
Stay in contact!
FASA is currently known for their engagingly creative and hilarious videos on their Instagram, @fasa.duq. So, make sure to check us out!
$10
Student Event Fees
A gift of $10 would cover the cost for one student to participate and attend our Boodle Fight event.
$20
Event Supplies
A gift of $20 would enable us to purchase supplies for our annual philanthropy fundraiser, with all funds would be donated to a underserved, local school in the Philippines
$35
Event Refreshments
A gift of $35 would help fund traditional Filipino refreshments, decorations, and other items to allow us to host educational/social events on campus
$45
Costume and Prop Fees
A gift of $45 would cover the cost for costumes and/or props that are necessary for traditional Filipino dance and festival events
$50
Event Necessities
A gift of $50 would help fund cookware materials for the food stall, game materials for our outdoor games event, and banana leaves and stalk for our cultural festivals
