Mission

• 1. Q: What is the BSUJAS?
  
  • A: BSUJAS is Ball State University's Japanese Animation Society, hence the title of this page. We meet, we watch anime, we talk about stuff, and just generally make geeks out of ourselves. We also hold general public free anime showings and other events.
• 2. Q: Do you have to be a Ball State student to join?
  
  • A: Not necessarily. We have active members that are far older/slightly younger than college student age. Really, you just have to show up to meetings and (hopefully) pay your dues. Note, however, that if you are underage, you will not be allowed into certain specialty nights (Ex. Hentai night). This is just a protective measure, and it is non-negotiable.
• 3. Q: Are the meetings still on Sundays?
  
  • A: They are again, at 6:00 in SC 305. See the find us page for directions.
  • 4. Q: But I Haven't Seen that much anime/ My Collection is SOOOOO EPIC HUUUJ!
    
    • Problem A: you're coming to club to find new anime! club would be really boring if we only watched stuff everyone had already seen. Don't worry about seeming like a newb, everyone starts somewhere.
    • Problem B: Thanks for sharing- you are going to share it with the club, right? Don't feel you have to prove your Anime Expertise- we just want you to come to club. If you happen to have 5 gajillion anime series to share, so much the better.
  • 5. Q: What about this C-kon thing?
    
    • A: This club put on C-kon in the past, but there are no plans at this time to re-create the convention. If you would like to put in motion a new indiana anime convention, come to the manager's meeting and get your ideas heard.
  • 6. Q: What are Manager's Meetings?
    
    • A: Manager's meetings are held once a week (on fridays at 6, this semester) in the Ball State University Student Center student organization offices ( in the back of the student art gallery). At these meetings we discuss club issues, showings, upcoming events, and fundraising, among other things.
  • 7. Q: Can anyone go to a manager's meeting?
    
    • A: Yes they can, so long as they are somehow affiliated with the JAS. In fact, we encourage you to do so, as it is at these meetings that we decide what we're showing for the semester, and what our features are for the week. So, if you don't like what we've been showing, the only way to change that is to attend the weekly manager's meetings. These are your voice in the club, and if you don't attend, the same 5 people who come to every manager's meeting are the ones who will decide what to watch by virtue of sheer number.
  • 8. Q: How do I get on the mailing list?
    
    • A: Two ways: First, you could email the president at bsujas2@yahoo.com and ask to be put on the list. OR you could go there directly and add yourself.
      
    • A2: alternately, we now have a facebook group, and a livejournal community. The same information should be at all three places, so run a quick search for BSU JAS!
  • 9. Q: I like subtitles better than dubs.
    
    • A: For the love of your deity of choice, drop this argument. No one wants to hear it, and besides, with the advent of DVD's, you can pick the language when you watch it. In club, we've already voted on what to watch how, so if you're unhappy with it, too bad. If you really can't stand it, go outside until the show is over, and borrow it later to watch at home.
  • 10. Q: I want to do an thenography on the club for my english class!
    
    • A: Email the president at bsujas2@yahoo.com and arrange a time to talk with them. The easiest way is to come to a manager's meeting and talk to the officers, then come to a club meeting and ask to pull people out to the back of the room and do your interviews that way. Most clubmembers are eager to talk about their club and hobbies.