UCLA-APA Events & Announcements 3/17/05
3/17/05
1) APA UCLA’s Quarterly Mixer at Oiwake's – 3/24
2) APA UCLA’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Dinner
3) The Alumni Academy: Volunteer Development Program Class of 2005-2006
4) Run/Walk for APWC on April 10, 2005 at Griffith Park
5) AAJA-LA Workshop
6) IS & Assoc.Asian American Studies Conference - LA - April 20-24
7) APALC presents: The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders In California -3/23
8) Southeast Asian Community Alliance invites you to a Photo Exhibit & Benefit -3/18
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Bruins, don’t get pinched! Also don’t forget to cheer on the Bruins in tonight’s tournament basketball game against Texas Tech.
1) APA UCLA’s Quarterly Mixer at Oiwake's – 3/24
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Please join UCLA APA at our next quarterly mixer. Reunite with old friend and make some new ones!
We'll kick off the festivities from 6pm - 9pm but you can stay as long as you want!
Bruins reconnect with your roots and non-Bruins make some new friends. All friends are welcome.
Come by and have a drink, grab some free food, mingle with great people, and most importantly just have a blast! Oiwake's offers karaoke too!
Thursday, March 24,
6:00PM
Oiwake's
22 Japanese Village Plaza Mall,
Los Angeles, CA
213-628-2678
To view the Evite please visit: www.evite.com/ucla_apa@hotmail.com/05marchmixer
2) UCLA APA Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Dinner – 4/22
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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and ring in the Year of the Rooster with the Asian Pacific Alumni Association of UCLA!
Join us for an evening of fun & festivities with APA Bruins and friends. Besides special guests and exciting entertainment, your dinner includes a sumptuous spread of delectable Chinese cuisine, complimentary beverages and goodies to take home.
UCLA James West Alumni Center
Friday, April 22
6.30pm Cocktail Reception
7.00pm Dinner & Entertainment
Attire: Business Casual
RSVP:
$20 before Wednesday, April 20
$25 after Wednesday, April 20
For RSVP & Payment: Please go to he Evite by visiting this link: www.evite.com/ucla_apa@hotmail.com/apahmdinner
If you would like, you can mail a check (payable to APA-UCLA) to:
Monica Lee
Grant Associates
5670 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #1590
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Please note: Checks need to arrive by Wednesday, April 20th to save your space. Your payment is your reservation for this event.
Special thanks to our sponsors - PacifiCare, Wahoo's Fish Taco and Phoenix Bakery!
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please e-mail us at ucla_apa@hotmail.com.
3) The Alumni Academy: Volunteer Development Program Class of 2005-2006
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The Alumni Association’s volunteer development program. Conceived by the Association’s volunteer leadership, the Academy seeks to develop a pool of informed UCLA volunteers who are educated about the priorities and programs of the Alumni Association and University and are prepared to take the next steps in their volunteer involvement.
The Academy is an 8-month program comprised of monthly educational meetings, exposure to volunteer opportunities and small group activities. Please see the attached fact sheet for more details about the program.
By the conclusion of the 8-month program, graduates have gained a complete overview of Association and University priorities, programs and involvement opportunities. Ideal candidates will have some prior exposure or involvement with Association programs. Applicants must be UCLA degree holders and current Association members.
Please download the application from http://www.uclalumni.net/Involvement/Opportunities/AlumniAcademy/home.cfm
Applications are due Friday, May 20, 2005 and should be submitted to:
UCLA Alumni Association
Attn: Judy Ismaili
James West Alumni Center
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397
Fax: 310-825-8678
You will receive a confirmation that we have received your application. If you do not receive a confirmation within a week of submission, please call Judy Ismaili at 310-206-8962 or 800-UCLAlumni. Applicants will be notified of their selection to the Class of 2006 by the end of June 2005.
Important Dates
Application Available: March 2005
Applications due: Friday, May 20, 2005
Applicants notified: June 2005
Program begins: September 2005
Program concludes: April 2006
4) Run/Walk for APWC on April 10, 2005 at Griffith Park
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On Sunday, April 10, 2005 the Los Angeles Mayor's Office and the City Attorney's Office are sponsoring a 5k-run/walk "Run For Victims' Rights" event at Griffith Park followed by a victims' rights fair to commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
This event is unique in that the City will provide the infrastructure for the run/walk and will allow victim advocacy organizations/service providers from throughout the City and County to make this into a fundraising event for their organization. Each participating non-profit will be responsible for recruiting their race participants and will keep 100% of the money they
receive through fundraising.
APWC has signed up as one of participating agencies. Enclosed please find the registration form for this event. So, please invite your friends to sign up this race directly via APWC. Then, they can ask their friends to donate toward their run/walk. The donation will be payable to APWC directly. Top 3 faster runners and Top 3 agencies who raised more fund will be awarded by
the City.
For more details, please call APWC's volunteer coordinator, Kelly Nguyen, at 213-250-2977.
Chun-Yen H. Chen
Executive Director
Asian Pacific Women's Center, Inc.
1145 Wilshire Blvd.,1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-250-2977
213-250-2949 fax
5) AAJA-LA Workshop
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The Los Angeles chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA-L.A.) will hold a free workshop at Orange County Asian and Pacific Community Alliance (OCAPICA) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. The workshop, held in conjunction with OCAPICA, will help APA community nonprofits improve their public relations skills by learning how media discover, choose and report news stories. The workshop also will help members of the media learn about needs of the community and help build positive and productive relationships. Community leaders and members of the print, radio, and television media will be in attendance.
DATE/TIME:
Saurday, March 26, 2005
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Please be on time as we would like to start right at 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION:
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance OCAPICA
12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 240A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
PARKING:
Free Parking
For more information or to RSVP, contact Jason Lacsamana at (714) 636-9095 or jjlacs@ocapica.org.
6) IS & Assoc.Asian American Studies Conference - LA - 4/20 - 4/24
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Please plan on attending the Wednesday night April 20th "Free" Reception being jointly sponsored by the Asian / Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) with local API Museums and Historical Societies (ie. JANM, Chinese American Museum, Korean American Museum,...etc.) It is planned to be at the Downtown Los Angeles Public Library 5pm. There is also being scheduled a API Community Tour Bus earlier that same day to make stops at JANM, Chinese American Museum, Filipino American Library (where-ever it moves to), etc. This bus is being hosted by Sarah Park's (AAS MA Class of 2004) family... and Sarah will be in a panel too (T 3.7)*
*See the AAAS conference schedule at:
http://aaastudies.org/schedule.tpl
You can register now on-line for a pre-reg discount!!!!
7) APALC presents: The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders In California -3/23
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The Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California, in conjunction with the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, the Asian Law Caucus, and the National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium, proudly presents:
You are cordially invited to the launch of two new demographic profiles on Asians and Pacific Islanders in the Golden State and in Orange County. Join a panel of experts as we explore issues facing the state's fastest growing major racial group.
The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders in California
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2005
THE BOWERS MUSEUM
2002 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706**
2:00 p.m. Registration and hors d'oeuvres
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Program and Panel Discussion
<>4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Community Discussions
Admission is free, but reservations are required. Please RSVP by Friday, March 18th to abae@ocapica.org or 714-636-9095 and indicate which community discussion you wish to attend.* Each attendee of the launch event will receive a complimentary copy of The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders in California.
*COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS
The Community Discussions provide an opportunity for APALC, OCAPICA and community leaders to explore areas of greatest need for Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County. We invite all guests to stay and participate in one of four separate discussions focused on the following key topics: anti-Asian hate violence; health and welfare access; immigration/immigrant rights; and legal services.
**The Bowers Museum is located at the corner of 20th & Main Streets in Santa Ana - one minute from the 5 freeway, (Main St. South exit) and just minutes from the 57, 55, and 22 freeways. Public parking is available directly south of the museum for $3.00 per car. Nearby metered and free timed street parking is also available. Visit www.bowers.org for more location details.
8) The Southeast Asian Community Alliance invites you to a Photo Exhibit & Benefit featuring the work of the SEACA Youth - 3/18
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Friday, March 18, 2005
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
Includes Service Auction*
Light refreshments available
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1145 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90017
RSVP to Mark Yoshida
213/977-7500 ext 247
myoshida@apalc.org
*Sample auction offerings: individual portrait session, private tai chi lesson, professionally baked and designed cake, and more!
---------------------------------------------------------
UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni
Additional Community Events & Information: To see additional APA, UCLA, and Asian community events and information please visit: www.apaucla.blogspot.com or www.uclalumni.net/apa
Please send information on community events, announcements, job postings, or internships to APA at apaucla@yahoo.com or Mark at mark@uclalumni.net .
GO BRUINS!
1) APA UCLA’s Quarterly Mixer at Oiwake's – 3/24
2) APA UCLA’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Dinner
3) The Alumni Academy: Volunteer Development Program Class of 2005-2006
4) Run/Walk for APWC on April 10, 2005 at Griffith Park
5) AAJA-LA Workshop
6) IS & Assoc.Asian American Studies Conference - LA - April 20-24
7) APALC presents: The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders In California -3/23
8) Southeast Asian Community Alliance invites you to a Photo Exhibit & Benefit -3/18
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Bruins, don’t get pinched! Also don’t forget to cheer on the Bruins in tonight’s tournament basketball game against Texas Tech.
1) APA UCLA’s Quarterly Mixer at Oiwake's – 3/24
---------------------------------------------------------
Please join UCLA APA at our next quarterly mixer. Reunite with old friend and make some new ones!
We'll kick off the festivities from 6pm - 9pm but you can stay as long as you want!
Bruins reconnect with your roots and non-Bruins make some new friends. All friends are welcome.
Come by and have a drink, grab some free food, mingle with great people, and most importantly just have a blast! Oiwake's offers karaoke too!
Thursday, March 24,
6:00PM
Oiwake's
22 Japanese Village Plaza Mall,
Los Angeles, CA
213-628-2678
To view the Evite please visit: www.evite.com/ucla_apa@hotmail.com/05marchmixer
2) UCLA APA Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Dinner – 4/22
---------------------------------------------------------
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and ring in the Year of the Rooster with the Asian Pacific Alumni Association of UCLA!
Join us for an evening of fun & festivities with APA Bruins and friends. Besides special guests and exciting entertainment, your dinner includes a sumptuous spread of delectable Chinese cuisine, complimentary beverages and goodies to take home.
UCLA James West Alumni Center
Friday, April 22
6.30pm Cocktail Reception
7.00pm Dinner & Entertainment
Attire: Business Casual
RSVP:
$20 before Wednesday, April 20
$25 after Wednesday, April 20
For RSVP & Payment: Please go to he Evite by visiting this link: www.evite.com/ucla_apa@hotmail.com/apahmdinner
If you would like, you can mail a check (payable to APA-UCLA) to:
Monica Lee
Grant Associates
5670 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #1590
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Please note: Checks need to arrive by Wednesday, April 20th to save your space. Your payment is your reservation for this event.
Special thanks to our sponsors - PacifiCare, Wahoo's Fish Taco and Phoenix Bakery!
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please e-mail us at ucla_apa@hotmail.com.
3) The Alumni Academy: Volunteer Development Program Class of 2005-2006
---------------------------------------------------------
The Alumni Association’s volunteer development program. Conceived by the Association’s volunteer leadership, the Academy seeks to develop a pool of informed UCLA volunteers who are educated about the priorities and programs of the Alumni Association and University and are prepared to take the next steps in their volunteer involvement.
The Academy is an 8-month program comprised of monthly educational meetings, exposure to volunteer opportunities and small group activities. Please see the attached fact sheet for more details about the program.
By the conclusion of the 8-month program, graduates have gained a complete overview of Association and University priorities, programs and involvement opportunities. Ideal candidates will have some prior exposure or involvement with Association programs. Applicants must be UCLA degree holders and current Association members.
Please download the application from http://www.uclalumni.net/Involvement/Opportunities/AlumniAcademy/home.cfm
Applications are due Friday, May 20, 2005 and should be submitted to:
UCLA Alumni Association
Attn: Judy Ismaili
James West Alumni Center
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397
Fax: 310-825-8678
You will receive a confirmation that we have received your application. If you do not receive a confirmation within a week of submission, please call Judy Ismaili at 310-206-8962 or 800-UCLAlumni. Applicants will be notified of their selection to the Class of 2006 by the end of June 2005.
Important Dates
Application Available: March 2005
Applications due: Friday, May 20, 2005
Applicants notified: June 2005
Program begins: September 2005
Program concludes: April 2006
4) Run/Walk for APWC on April 10, 2005 at Griffith Park
---------------------------------------------------------
On Sunday, April 10, 2005 the Los Angeles Mayor's Office and the City Attorney's Office are sponsoring a 5k-run/walk "Run For Victims' Rights" event at Griffith Park followed by a victims' rights fair to commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
This event is unique in that the City will provide the infrastructure for the run/walk and will allow victim advocacy organizations/service providers from throughout the City and County to make this into a fundraising event for their organization. Each participating non-profit will be responsible for recruiting their race participants and will keep 100% of the money they
receive through fundraising.
APWC has signed up as one of participating agencies. Enclosed please find the registration form for this event. So, please invite your friends to sign up this race directly via APWC. Then, they can ask their friends to donate toward their run/walk. The donation will be payable to APWC directly. Top 3 faster runners and Top 3 agencies who raised more fund will be awarded by
the City.
For more details, please call APWC's volunteer coordinator, Kelly Nguyen, at 213-250-2977.
Chun-Yen H. Chen
Executive Director
Asian Pacific Women's Center, Inc.
1145 Wilshire Blvd.,1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-250-2977
213-250-2949 fax
5) AAJA-LA Workshop
---------------------------------------------------------
The Los Angeles chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA-L.A.) will hold a free workshop at Orange County Asian and Pacific Community Alliance (OCAPICA) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. The workshop, held in conjunction with OCAPICA, will help APA community nonprofits improve their public relations skills by learning how media discover, choose and report news stories. The workshop also will help members of the media learn about needs of the community and help build positive and productive relationships. Community leaders and members of the print, radio, and television media will be in attendance.
DATE/TIME:
Saurday, March 26, 2005
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Please be on time as we would like to start right at 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION:
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance OCAPICA
12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 240A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
PARKING:
Free Parking
For more information or to RSVP, contact Jason Lacsamana at (714) 636-9095 or jjlacs@ocapica.org.
6) IS & Assoc.Asian American Studies Conference - LA - 4/20 - 4/24
---------------------------------------------------------
Please plan on attending the Wednesday night April 20th "Free" Reception being jointly sponsored by the Asian / Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) with local API Museums and Historical Societies (ie. JANM, Chinese American Museum, Korean American Museum,...etc.) It is planned to be at the Downtown Los Angeles Public Library 5pm. There is also being scheduled a API Community Tour Bus earlier that same day to make stops at JANM, Chinese American Museum, Filipino American Library (where-ever it moves to), etc. This bus is being hosted by Sarah Park's (AAS MA Class of 2004) family... and Sarah will be in a panel too (T 3.7)*
*See the AAAS conference schedule at:
http://aaastudies.org/schedule.tpl
You can register now on-line for a pre-reg discount!!!!
7) APALC presents: The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders In California -3/23
---------------------------------------------------------
The Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California, in conjunction with the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, the Asian Law Caucus, and the National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium, proudly presents:
You are cordially invited to the launch of two new demographic profiles on Asians and Pacific Islanders in the Golden State and in Orange County. Join a panel of experts as we explore issues facing the state's fastest growing major racial group.
The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders in California
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2005
THE BOWERS MUSEUM
2002 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706**
2:00 p.m. Registration and hors d'oeuvres
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Program and Panel Discussion
<>4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Community Discussions
Admission is free, but reservations are required. Please RSVP by Friday, March 18th to abae@ocapica.org or 714-636-9095 and indicate which community discussion you wish to attend.* Each attendee of the launch event will receive a complimentary copy of The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders in California.
*COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS
The Community Discussions provide an opportunity for APALC, OCAPICA and community leaders to explore areas of greatest need for Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County. We invite all guests to stay and participate in one of four separate discussions focused on the following key topics: anti-Asian hate violence; health and welfare access; immigration/immigrant rights; and legal services.
**The Bowers Museum is located at the corner of 20th & Main Streets in Santa Ana - one minute from the 5 freeway, (Main St. South exit) and just minutes from the 57, 55, and 22 freeways. Public parking is available directly south of the museum for $3.00 per car. Nearby metered and free timed street parking is also available. Visit www.bowers.org for more location details.
8) The Southeast Asian Community Alliance invites you to a Photo Exhibit & Benefit featuring the work of the SEACA Youth - 3/18
---------------------------------------------------------
Friday, March 18, 2005
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
Includes Service Auction*
Light refreshments available
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1145 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90017
RSVP to Mark Yoshida
213/977-7500 ext 247
myoshida@apalc.org
*Sample auction offerings: individual portrait session, private tai chi lesson, professionally baked and designed cake, and more!
---------------------------------------------------------
UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni
Additional Community Events & Information: To see additional APA, UCLA, and Asian community events and information please visit: www.apaucla.blogspot.com or www.uclalumni.net/apa
Please send information on community events, announcements, job postings, or internships to APA at apaucla@yahoo.com or Mark at mark@uclalumni.net .
GO BRUINS!
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