The Albanian American Student Organization (

AASO Global The Albanian American Student Organization ( AASO Global) ( sq, Organizata e Studentëve Shqiptaro-Amerikan) is a non-profit organization established by Albanian-American students in Detroit, Michigan. Misson AASO Global is dedicated to foster ...

) ( sq, Organizata e Studentëve Shqiptaro-Amerikan) is a non-profit organization established by Albanian-American students in Detroit, Michigan.

Misson

AASO Global is dedicated to foster among the members a sense of comradery and support, promote cultural awareness and appreciation, and serve the community while promoting higher education. The organization hosts social events, fundraising efforts, volunteering events, leadership seminars, and networking opportunities.

History

AASO Global was founded in Detroit, Michigan in 1998. The organization was initiated by Albanian-American students at Wayne State University. Their main objective was to promote fellowship among the Albanian-American students, along with other students around campus and to promote the preservation of Albanian heritage. Following the success of this chapter, other universities soon began to establish new chapters at their own college campuses.

Gjergj Kastrioti Scholarship (GKS) Fund

The Gjergj Kastrioti Scholarship (GKS) Fund was founded in 1999 as an extension of the Albanian American Student Organization (AASO Global). The goal is to provide scholarship support to Albanian-American youth that demonstrate a need and/or has maintained a history of superior academic achievement. Gjergj Kastrioti Scholars must attend four-year Michigan colleges and universities.

Mother Teresa Service Day

On September 26, 2009, the Albanian American Student Organization (AASO Global) organized the first annual Mother Teresa Service Day (MTSD) to honor Mother Teresa. MTSD is a day dedicated to community service in the Metro-Detroit area, honoring the Albanian Roman Catholic nun's legacy. The event occurs annually and has gathered hundreds of student volunteers from around the state of Michigan.

Chapters

Connecticut * University of Connecticut (ASA) Texas * North American Collegehttp://www.assohtx.org (

AASOHTX The Albanian American Student Organization of Houston Texas (AASOHTX) ( sq, Organizata e Studetëve Shqiptaro-Amerikan e Houston Teksasit) is a non-profit organization that is established by Albanian students in the United States as part of th ...

) * University of Houston (

) New York * Iona College (New York) (AAS/AASO) Pennsylvania *

Drexel University Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Drexel's undergraduate school was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a financier and philanthropist. Founded as Drexel Institute of Art, S ...

(ASO) Michigan * Wayne State University (AASO) * University of Michigan –

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Michigan State University Michigan State University (Michigan State, MSU) is a public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in East Lansing, Michigan. It was founded in 1855 as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, the fi ...

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Oakland University Oakland University is a public research university in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, Michigan. Founded in 1957 through a donation of Matilda Dodge Wilson, it was initially known as Michigan State University-Oakland, operating under the Mi ...

(AASO) * University of Michigan –

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Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University (GVSU, GV, or Grand Valley) is a public university in Allendale, Michigan. It was established in 1960 as Grand Valley State College. Its main campus is situated on approximately west of Grand Rapids. The universit ...

(AASO) * University of Detroit Mercy (AASO) Canada * University of Toronto (ASU) Australia * Australian Albanian University Students Association (AAUSA)

Notable alumni

* Erion Veliaj – Albanian politician, who is currently serving as the 42nd Mayor of Tirana, Albania. * Suzanna Shkreli – Deputy Legal Counsel to Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer. Former United States Congressional Candidate and Macomb County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. * Elizabeth Ivezaj – Miss Michigan 2014.

Other

Albanian Americans Albanian Americans ( sq, shqiptaro-amerikanët) are Americans of full or partial Albanian ancestry and heritage in the United States. They trace their ancestry to the territories with a large Albanian population in the Balkans among others to A ...

* History of the Albanian Americans in Metro Detroit *

List of Albanian Americans This is a list of notable Albanian Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. Politics * Sal Albanese – politician * Richard Caliguiri – American politician * Joe DioGuard ...

References

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