AARO Lore
AARO is funded by the AANAPISI grant from the Department of Education. What does AANAPISI stand for?
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions!
Which staff can identify the type of fruit tree by just looking at it?
Panyo
When Karen was at UMB, she graduated with a degree in Philosophy. What was Karen's previous major?
A) Psychology
B) Business
C) Nursing
D) Trick question! She never changed her major!
C) Nursing
She studied Nursing for 3 years!
When Helen was at UMB, they changed their major a few times. What was NOT a major they did?
A) Sociology
B) Psychology
C) Asian American Studies
D) Criminal Justice
A) Sociology
When Panyo was at UMB, he graduated with a degree in Art with a program of study in Asian American Studies. What was Panyo's previous major?
A) IT
B) Anthropology
C) Sociology
D) Trick question! He never changed his major!
A) IT
In what year did UMass Boston get the AANAPISI grant in order to create AARO?
2010
Which staff holds a pageant title at UMass Boston?
Helen
They were named Mrs. UMass Boston in 2013!
Karen has dyed her hair many times in the past. What is NOT a color that she did?
A) Blonde
B) Dark blue
C) Red
D) Silver
B) Dark blue
True or false?
Helen has donated over 20 inches of hair in their lifetime.
True!
They had a pixie cut twice!
True or False?
Panyo can ride a bike with no hands!
True!
Panyo can ride a bike with no hands! Such good balance!
Since at UMass Boston, AARO wasn't always called AARO. What was AARO's previously know as?
A) Asian American Success Office
B) Asian American Student Office
C) Asian American Student Success Program
D) Asian American Success Program
C) Asian American Student Success Program
Which staff played tennis for 3 years?
Karen
True or False?
Karen went to coding camp when she was younger.
False!
She went to orchestra summer camp!
While Helen is also an advisor to a few student clubs, they were pretty active themselves during cpllege! What were they a part of?
A) ASC, VSA, KCA, Hip Hop Dance Club, and UMB Lion Dance
B) ASC, VSA, KCA, Hoy Pinoy
C) Hip Hop Dance Club, ASC, Queer Student Center, and KCA
D) ASC, VSA, Hoy Pinoy, UMB Lion Dance, Queer Student Center
A) ASC, VSA, KCA, Hip Hop Dance Club, and UMB Lion Dance
They also participated with other clubs like Casa Lantinx and the Black Student Center!
What is Panyo's ideal weather temp?
A) 68
B) 72
C) 55
D) 58
A) 68
How many staff members (past and present) has the AARO office had?
A) 9
B) 12
C) 10
D) 11
B) 12
Which staff has a fake tooth due to a tennis injury?
Helen
What animal does Karen's family raise?
A) Chickens
B) Pigeons
C) Foster dogs
D) Ferrets
A) Chickens
If Helen didn't have to worry about income, what would they be doing?
A) a teacher
B) An astronaut
C) A barista in a coffee shop
D) A community organizer in the community
C) A barista in a coffee shop
How many years has Panyo been doing photography?
A) 13
B) 15
C) 20
D) 9
A) 13
AARO wasn't always in the McCormack Building. What other location was the office in before?
Campus Center!
Oh no! A student is drowning by the pool? Which staff(s) will be going in to save them?
A) Karen
B) Helen
C) Panyo
D) None. Unlucky (staff will be calling for help/911)
C) Panyo
In high school, what did Karen participated in?
A) Math Club
B) Debate team
C) Musical theater
D) Asian Club
C) Musical theater
What is Helen's ult bias?
A) RM from BTS
B) Chiikawa
C) Pompompurin
D) Strike Freedom Gundam
B) Chiikawa
Panyo LOVES lights! How many lights does he own?
A) 6
B) 36
C) 24
D) 12
D) 12
Some include flashlights, camping lights, and emergency lights!