FSA's bulletin board in the MH from December 2011
The Filipino Student Association (FSA) is one of the largest organizations at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Founded in 1993, this club celebrates the people and culture of the Philippines. As one of the biggest and most diverse FSAs in Texas, they encourage students of all backgrounds and races to become members and even officers. Not only does FSA have their own sports teams, but they also have their own dance teams (hip-hop and cultural), as well as a media team.
Awards/Recognition[]
FSA is known for its modern dance team performing in events such as Fiesta, Roadrunner Live, Isang Mahal, and Goodphil, with the latter two being competitions in Texas created by the FSA chapters.
FSA won Honorable Mention and 3rd Place in the Spring 2011 and Fall 2011 Window Wars competitions, respectively.
FSA member Jalen McKee was a finalist for Mr. UTSA 2015.
FSA modern won 1st place for the first time in Goodphil 2018.
FSA modern won 1st place for Roadrunner Live in 2019.
Goodphil[]
The UTSA FSA chapter participates in the Goodphil competition each year against FSA chapters from other Texas universities. UTSA has won the competition in 1997, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2015, and 2019 and has hosted the event in 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2018. Goodphil 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Festivals[]
| Event | Item | Price | Quant. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Fiesta UTSA | Fried rice | ||
| 2013 Fiesta UTSA | Fried rice | $2 | |
| 2013 Best Fest | Fried rice | $3 | |
| 2014 Fiesta UTSA | Dumplings | $3 | 5 |
| 2014 Best Fest | Dumplings | $3 | 5 |
| 2015 Fiesta UTSA | Pork dumplings | $3 | 5 |
| 2015 Best Fest | Pork dumplings | $3 | 5 |
| 2016 Fiesta UTSA | Pork dumplings | $3 | 5 |
| 2016 Best Fest | Pork dumplings | $3 | 5 |
| 2017 Best Fest | Chicken dumplings | $3 | |
| 2019 Best Fest | Fried rice | $4 |
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Disclaimer[]
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