Title Sponsors
MAPACC
The Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC) serves as a crucial liaison between the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and the state government. Under the leadership of Governor-appointed Commissioners, MAPAAC is dedicated to addressing the needs and aspirations of its constituents through advocacy, education, and community outreach efforts.
Rising Voices
Rising Voices is a nonprofit organization that seeks to organize and develop the leadership of Asian American women (cis, trans, Gender Non-Conforming and femme-identifying) and young people for power around progressive values and policy in the state of Michigan.
MESA
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) provides support and programming through celebrations, educational offerings, and building social capital through the lens of race and ethnicity. Using the lens of race and ethnicity, MESA engages the campus and transforms the student co-curricular experience through vibrant enrichment and belonging opportunities for all.
Rackham Graduate School
Over 8,300 students are enrolled in Rackham degree programs taught and advised by faculty in graduate programs situated within 18 of the 19 schools and colleges across the Ann Arbor campus. Another 7,000 students are enrolled in graduate and professional degree programs administered separately by individual schools and colleges at U-M.
Diamond Sponsors
SAMI Grant
Student Academic Multicultural Initiatives (SAMI) provides funding for individual students and student organizations that promote projects or events designed to increase self-development and educate the campus community on multicultural issues through an academic lens. We define multiculturalism as groups organized based on cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, gender, social class, sexual orientation, age, and ability differences. Consistent with OAMI’s goals, the SAMI Committee encourages and considers student proposals for projects and activities that educate the campus community on these issues.
International Center
The International Center offers a grant opportunity to help student organizations and University departments recognize the diversity of the international student population through special events and programming. We fund creative programming that will elevate the voices of the international student population at the University of Michigan, provide programming to support international students, and hold events of particular interest to the international student population, at large or subsets of it (cultural, vocational, etc).
Cafely
Cafely exists to empower go-getters with superior coffee and functional beverages that taste incredible while embracing clean, all-natural energy to fuel your day. They combine the intensity of Vietnamese coffee heritage with nature's most powerful ingredients, creating products that fuel your boldest ambitions without compromise. No artificial fillers, no excessive sugar, no shortcuts—just pure, potent energy crafted for those who dare to dream bigger.
Platinum Sponsors
Lang Thang
Bao Nguyen is a co-founder of VIA-1 and was around to help create UVSA Midwest along with Anh Thuc and many others. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2003, and worked as a software developer prior to becoming an entrepreneur in the food and beverage industry. He loves to eat and cook. His interests extend to leveraging technology to enhance restaurant operations. Bao is currently a full-time Partner at Lang Thang Group, overseeing finance and operations. Outside of work, Bao dedicates his leisure to his toddler and family.
Gold Sponsors
Y&B Nail Supply
Y&B Nail Supply is Metro Detroit’s premier wholesale nail and spa distributor! Y&B serves licensed nail or cosmetology professionals. We carry a variety of products from OPI, Essie, Tammy Taylor, Spa Chairs, Tables, 4Star Products, etc.
OCA
Founded in 1973, OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates is a 501(c)(3) national member-driven nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. with 35+ chapters and affiliates across the U.S.
Spectrum Center
Spectrum Center is a campus resource center dedicated to serving and supporting the University of Michigan community, with a focus on gender and sexuality. Our center is a "home away from home," where students can find friends, get support, and learn more about themselves and others.
A/PIA Department
The Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies Program (A/PIA) is staffed by a group of dedicated, accomplished faculty whose instruction and research put issues relevant to Asian American and Pacific Islander American communities in context. Through its Academic Minor in A/PIA Studies as well as timely courses on literary and cultural studies, media representation, cultural performance, and the Civil Rights movement, A/PIA Studies gives all students access to these vital histories and flourishing fields of study.
American Culture
One of the top American Studies departments in the world, the University of Michigan Department of American Culture offers Michigan students a chance to explore a range of topics from American history and literature to ethnic studies and pop culture. American Culture is home to four of the University's ethnic studies programs: Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies, Latina/o Studies, and Native American Studies.
CSEAS
Founded In 1961, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) at the International Institute is one of the oldest centers in the U.S. devoted to the Southeast Asian region. CSEAS seeks to promote a broader and deeper understanding of Southeast Asia, its people, histories, practices, and languages
Silver Sponsors
Kim Nhung Superfoods
Founded in 1999, Kim Nhung Super Foods is a family owned Asian grocery market in Madison Heights. They supply hard to find, high quality products, at affordable prices.
Detroit Pho and Crab
Detroit Pho & Crab is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant/bar located in the metro-Detroit area. They specialize in Vietnamese-seafood in a bag menu, which includes king crab, snow crab, lobster tail, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops, and more. They also offer special Vietnamese-seafood fusion, such as pho crab and crab fried rice, and traditional Vietnamese chè, iced coffee, and smoothies.
Golden World
Golden World Group is a multi-faceted company at the forefront of innovation in respective specialties ranging from real estate, hospitality, philanthropic initiatives, media and entertainment, sustainable technologies, and marketing communications.
SEARAC
SEARAC is a national civil rights organization that builds power with diverse communities from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to create a socially just and equitable society. As representatives of the largest refugee community ever resettled in the United States, SEARAC stands together with other refugee communities, communities of color, and social justice movements in pursuit of social equity.
Bronze Sponsors
CAPA
In Kind Donors
Thom Candles
Thơm means “smells good” or “fragrant” in Vietnamese. The intention behind their candle name is to pay homage to and celebrate our language, culture, and ancestors. Thơm was formed as a passion project as a way to reconnect with home. Our candles are hand poured and packed in small batches from our home base in Oakland, California.
Hello Panda
Soul Cycle
Yeo's
Indomie
Good Time Charley's
