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EASSU

Official page for the University of Toronto's East Asian Studies Students' Union

The East Asian Studies Students’ Union (EASSU) is an active student body dedicated to the undergraduate students of the East Asian Department. We are not only a liaison between students and the department, but we are here to make your learning experience more enjoyable and fulfilling. Throughout the year, we hold both academic and social events that relate to the East Asian cultures. If you are in

terested in helping out with events or would like to participate in an event, please contact us. Get INVOLVED and make your university experience the best it can be!

2021-2022 Executive committee members:

Rebecca To - President
Tif Fan - Vice-President
Jared Ren - Secretary
Jimmy Qiu - treasurer
Erica Chan - Social Coordinator
Ben Sangmuah- Cultural Coordinator

Our Office:
Robarts Library, Room 14299
130 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3H

Office Hours (2016 Fall semester):
M 10am-12pm, 1:30pm-2pm
T 1:30pm-3pm
W 9:30am-10am, 12pm-4pm
R 9:30am-10am, 11am-3pm
F 9am-10am
For the summer semester, please email [email protected]

05/16/2026

The East Asian Studies Student Union is recruiting ~6 undergraduate editors for it’s undergraduate journal OnEast! We are looking for committed students seeking to gain valuable academic experience and wish to be part of a dedicated team. We expect most work to be done over the summer months (June - August), with a time commitment of around 10 hours a month. All applicants will be contacted and interviewed. Applicants can be students from any undergraduate program. The deadline for applications will be June 5. For more information, check our website, https://eassu.sa.utoronto.ca/openings/. To apply, submit your resume and a writing sample to www.forms.gle/Hzd2XhXzQLptbxM18.

05/04/2026

Looking to publish your work and strengthen your academic portfolio? The East Asian Studies Student Union is relaunching its undergraduate journal, OnEast, for the 2026–2027 academic year. Get published in a student-led academic journal, earn publication credit, and showcase your work through a rigorous independent peer review process. The EASSU is aiming to publish 8-12 submissions by late August/late September. If you are unable to make a submission in our Summer publishing cycle, we are planning to open another call to submissions in the beginning of the 2026 Fall semester.

04/28/2026

EASSU promotes: Uncover a new perspective on North Korean history through a fascinating book talk with journalist and author Jonathan Cheng.

Join us for a special conversation with Jonathan Cheng, China Bureau Chief for The Wall Street Journal, as he discusses Korean Messiah: Kim Il Sung and the Christian Roots of North Korea’s Personality Cult — a compelling historical narrative exploring the surprising Christian roots behind North Korea’s political mythology.

🗓 May 9, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Community Room, Toronto Public Library – Danforth/Coxwell
1675 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 5P2

Hear from the author, join the Q&A, and engage in thought-provoking discussion on Korean history, religion, and politics.

📚 Featured in The New York Times — don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the author in person.

🎟 Free event, RSVP required
🔗 Register now via the QR code!

04/16/2026

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with us at the museum!

Join APPM for a special evening of Talking History featuring author Catherine Little, as she shares the powerful story behind Endgame: The Secret Force 136 — uncovering the overlooked history of Chinese men who served behind enemy lines during WWII.

🗓 April 30, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum | 1775 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2X7

Enjoy an inspiring talk, meaningful conversations about identity and history, and a chance to connect with the community. Signed books will also be available to purchase!

🎟 Students: FREE | Adults: $25
🔗 Register now via the QR code!

04/02/2026

Here are the results of our EASSU 2026-27 Execs Election! Thank you to everyone who participated in the election and joined us at the Revival Party. We appreciate your support and look forward to an exciting year ahead!

P/S: we are still recruiting for these positions: Treasurer, Chinese culture coordinator, Japanese culture coordinator, and Journal assisstant. These roles are going to reopen in September!

03/23/2026

Hi everyone! EASSU is hosting an execs election and revival party on March 27 in the EAS Lounge located on the 14th floor of Robarts Library. Come meet fellow students, connect and enjoy free food & drinks!

EASSU Executive Nominations form are still open until March 27, so don’t miss the opportunity to apply through the link in our bio and be part of the team! We hope to see you there!

03/15/2026

Hi everyone! EASSU is back and we’re looking for the next generation of leaders. Executive nominations are now open from March 13 - 27, don’t miss your chance to get involved. Apply now through the link in our bio.

03/13/2026

Hi everyone! Sorry for the last-minute notice, we'll be having our EASSU General Meeting!!
This will be an opportunity to make suggestions and alterations to the EASSU Constitution. If you have opinions on the role of EASSU, the roles in EASSU, or any of the other intricacies of this course union, this is your chance to make changes! EAS program members and students taking at least one EAS course this school year are welcome to attend.

🕰️ When: Friday, March 13th, 2-3 pm
📌 Where: EASSU Office, 14th floor Robarts, Room 14-299
(After exiting the elevators, take the hallway to the right)

03/03/2026

This Thursday at 5PM in the EAS Lounge, EASSU is making its comeback.

Register at the link in our bio and join us for some fun open conversation with professors and classmates.

Snacks and drinks will be provided :)

03/25/2022

We are beyond excited to announce EASSU's end-of-semester social🎉🎉Come join us for an evening of friendship and celebration of the end of the semester... with some #1 Korean fried chicken🥳

If you are a fan of K-drama, you will not be unfamiliar with bb.q chicken due to its presence in a bunch of popular K-dramas! For example, you will probably notice the yummy presence of bb.q chicken in Crash Landing On You 사랑의 불시착🛬, The King: Eternal Monarch 더킹: 영원의 군주🤴, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God/ The Goblin 도깨비🗡🧝, etc.!

What is more exciting: there will be free food items and discounts... I mean, who doesn't love free food!🤤

Want to know the magic of bb.q chicken's famous fried chicken? Come to our social on April 2nd, from 6-8 PM!! Sign up via the RSVP form! The event will be capped at 20 attendees and the sign-ups after the 20th will be added to the waitlist.

We look forward to seeing you there

Address

130 St. George Street
Toronto, ON
M5S1A5

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 2pm
Tuesday	4pm - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 10am
	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 11am
	3pm - 7pm
Friday	10:30am - 2pm

Website

http://eassu.sa.utoronto.ca/

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