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Diwali- Celebration of Light

On Friday, October 17th, more than 150 people attended the Diwali Celebration held at the Porter Drive Cafe. This was one of ASF's largest event yet. Manju Smith, ASF's Accountant continues to spearhead the celebration once again with the support of her department in co-sponsoring and hosting Diwali for the staff community at Stanford. We learned about the importance of Diwali, an ancient Hindu festival celebrated every fall and its traditions. A short video was shown depicting this colorful and festive celebration, which was evident in the bright clothing worn by many in attendance.

About ASF

Mission Statement and Goals

The mission of Stanford Asian Staff Forum (ASF) is to promote the interests of the Asian/Pacific/Indian sub-continent employees at Stanford University, Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC), and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC); and to serve as a vehicle for representing and supporting these employees

The goals of ASF are:

  • To support and fund activities which support the mission of the organization.
  • To present the concerns of the membership to appropriate parties and to encourage their resolution.
  • To develop a supportive network of Asian Americans in the Stanford community.
  • To participate in the development of a multicultural community at Stanford.
  • To promote the development of each member's career, self-imaging and self-marketing.