announcements - sp 2012 wk 1

*** Events listed begin Monday, Week 2. Events before that are not included ***

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WINTER QUARTER GBM EVALUATIONS

Please fill out this questionnaire regarding APSA Winter GBMs so we know what to improve on for this quarter/the future!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFExSVZUVzV5NzFjalQ2OXBPVk5CaXc6MQ

GBMS

Tuesdays, always and forever

6:30PM-9PM
Cross Cultural Center Comunidad (2nd Floor PC, Directly Above Burger King)
 

Week 1: April 3rd | Topic: Reintroduction to APSA Four Aspects | Involves: SAM WOO FOOD RUN

Week 2: April 10th | Topic: APIs in the Media

Week 4: April 24th | Topic: TBD | Involves: GBMer of the Month, Newsletter

***WEEK 5: May 1st | SPECIAL ELECTIONS ODD WEEK GBM| ELECTED POSITIONS WILL PRESENT***

Week 6: May 8th | Topic: TBD | Involves: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Week 8: May 22nd | Topic: Senior and Alumni Panel (tentative) | Involves: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, GBMer of the Month

Week 10: June 5th | Topic: De-stresser | Involves: Quarter & Year Recaps, Summer opportunities <3

OPEN BOARD MEEETINGS

Mondays | Beginning 6:30PM | Cross Cultural Center Conference Room

Board meetings are open to all. You can see how board operates and volunteer for tasks & help plan :) <3

APSA Learning and Empowerment Academic Program Meetings

Coordinator: Maggie
Meetings TBD
Will be planning Shadow Day for Crawford Educational Complex this quarter!

A.S. Elections 2012

Monday - Friday | April 9th-13th | on tritonlink

Details:

We encourage you to be informed and exercise your political right as a tuition&fees-paying student to elect our student representatives. Play an active role in researching candidates and campaigns for yourself, and get on to vote!
https://www.facebook.com/events/262461913845015/ 

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is API HM! APSA will be hosting some events. Everything will be announced in the future!

In the meantime, watch this video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V63Z76eNzV0

BIGGIE EVENT: GRADUATION BANQUET

Sunday | May 27th | TIME TBA | LOCATION TBA

Coordinators: Anna and Lilianne

Intern: TBD

Senior Liaisons: TBD

Details:

Fundraise furiously. Taking Donations!
Start making senior videos! Restrictions TBA!
Looking for intern! Contact Co-cos!

Planning Meetings:

Thursdays | 6PM-9PM | Locations change every week

#1: Week 2 | April 12th | Earl Warren College Room (3rd Floor PC Directly above Subway) | Facebook
#2: Week 3 | April 19th | TBA
#3: Week 4 | April 26th | TBA
#4: Week 5 | May 3rd | TBA
#5: Week 6 | May 10th | TBA
#6: Week 7 | May 17th | TBA
#7: Week 8 | May 24th | TBA
Work Parties: TBA
Debrief Meeting: TBA 

IM  Sports: Volleyball

Tuesdays | 10PM-11PM | Rimac

Captain: Lien

First Game:

April 10

https://www.facebook.com/events/338548352868482/

APPLY FOR BOARD 2012-2013!

Deadline: Friday | April 27th | Turn in to APSA Office

Coordinator: Allan

Details:

Leadership opportunity! Contribute to APSA! Grow with APSA! ETC ETC! Apply for APSA Board for the 2012-2013 school year!
Hard copies of applications & position descriptions available outside of APSA Office (3rd Floor PC directly above Bombay Coast). Turn in to the folder labeled “BOARD APPLICATIONS” outside APSA Office.
FB Event coming soon. Digital copies of applications coming soon.

SPORTS DAY & BBQs of the WORLD

Monday | May 28th | TBA

Details:

Traditional event right after Grad Banquet on Memorial Day Monday. Battle in BBQS OF THE WORLD and in Sports activities AGAINST ALUMNI GRRRRR

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APSA EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & ETC.

APSAlute Source Newsletter

Submit to Newsletter Editor Mindy (mtlam010@gmail.com)

APSASSINS

It’s still happening >:P Hurry up!

APIA Wellness Mixer

Thursday | April 12th | 6PM-8PM | Dolores Huerta Room (beneath the LGBT Resource Center across from Porter’s Pub)

Coordinator: Linda C.

Details:

Let’s Support one another as students and student organizers. We will get to know one another by “speed dating” and there will be FREE FOOD and DESSERT!

https://www.facebook.com/events/350194991682976/ 

RELAY FOR LIFE

Saturday-Sunday | April 14th-15th | 10AM - 10AM | Rimac Field

Team Captain: Danny

Details:

Team name: Carpe Diem
 Sign up or donate: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=40079&team_id=1087930
https://www.facebook.com/events/361753990525187/

(Re)Discover Asia America Bingo Night

Tuesday | April 17th | Porter’s Pub | Time TBA

Coordinator: Linda C.

Details:

TBA

SDSU APSA’S FASHION TALENT SHOW

Friday | April 20th | 5PM-10PM | SDSU

Details:

UCSD APSA will be attending SDSU APSA’S FTS. We have 30 seats reserved. This event is free. Looking for drivers.
FTS EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/328021597236267
UCSD APSA ATTENDS Event (sign ups):
forthcoming 

BOARD MIXER

Saturday | April 21st | 1PM-3PM | Doyle Park, rides provided, accessible by bus
Coordinator: Allan
Details:
People interested in Board Positions, Old Board members, and Alumni recommended to come. Everyone welcome!!!!!
Want to learn more about being a part of APSA Board? Want to share your opinion on the future of APSA? Do you just want to hangout with APSA folks? Then come out to APSA’s Board mixer.
https://www.facebook.com/events/304810759587061/

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SALE @ SPRING VENDOR FAIR

Thursday | May 3rd | SALE 11:30PM-2:00PM | Grassy Area in front of PC Fountain Steps, Library Walk
Coordinators: Maggie (until 12:20PM), Hee-Jung (after 12:30PM)
SALE INFORMATION
$5 for Lemongrass Chicken, Rice, Salad, and Drink!!!!!! Getchur Lunch! :P
FB event forthcoming 

*VOLUNTEER TO SELL (help fundraise!)
Day-of work: 10:30AM - 2:30PM
Fill out doodle for day-of: http://www.doodle.com/nnc9gzvwwxmr56vx
 *HELP PREPARE CHICKEN

Wednesday, May 2nd | Time and Location TBD

SPRING CAMPING RETREAT

Saturday-Sunday | May 5th-6th | Sat 12PM - Sun 3PM | Meet at Croutons, Camping at Cuyamaca

Coordinator: Maggie

Details:

Overnight event. Free. Open to everyone, but priority given to APSA GBMers. 40 guaranteed spots. First come; first serve. Must fill out tracking form (here) to secure spots. Need 8 guaranteed drivers. APSA is providing tents, participants must provide their own sleeping bags and blankets. Details to come. SUPER FUN.

https://www.facebook.com/events/338445266214250/

APIA U (Asian Pacific Islander American University): Leadership 101

Saturday | May 19th | TBA | UCI, carpools to be organized

Coordinator: Maggie

Details:

Leadership training with a focus on Asian & Pacific-Islander organizing. Assess your leadership temperament, learn new skills, and meet new people!

All other information will be announced Week 3. 

VOLUNTEER & FUNDRAISE @ RIDICULOUS OBSTACLE COURSE RACE

Sunday | May 20th | 7AM-1PM | Del Mar Fairgrounds (need drivers)

Coordinators: Anna and Lilianne

Details:

APSA needs to fundraise for Grad Banquet. If we get 30 volunteers to go, we can get $500!!!!!!!! Volunteer and benefit APSA simultaneously!
https://www.facebook.com/events/147356968724308/

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COMMUNITY BULLETINS

Rally and Speak-out Against Racism and Islamophobia (Hijabs and Hoodies Pt. 2)

Wednesday | April 11th | 12PM-1:30PM | UCSD Library Walk

Posted by: Howard

Details:

This event is to address three recent occurrences, of thousands that occur throughout our country and across time, fueled by racism, Islamophobia, and hatred.
https://www.facebook.com/events/360869230618671/ 

Course: LTCS 198: Korean American Studies

Tuesdays | 5PM | Women’s Center

Posted by: Susie

Details:
Directed group study class on korean american studies. Initiated by Susie because of the inaccessibility of histories within and outside the academy as well as the underrepresentation of korean american bodies within people of color spaces at ucsd. 
FB: LTCS 198: Korean American Studies 

Campus Climate Council Meeting

Thursdays | 2PM | TBA
Let Admin know how you feel about Campus Climate and demand change to make UCSD a more welcoming place to your community. It is important to attend because there is consistently a low percentage of API student representation at these meetings. Have your voice be heard! 

KP CORE: Encore High School Retreat

Friday-Saturday | April 13th-14th | Fri 8AM-Sun 5PM | UCSD

Posted by: Maggie

Details:

Looking for on-campus hosts to host high school students overnight and volunteers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/145867708868581/ 

STEREOTYPES Project

Project from the office of the AS AVP Diversity
Submit a list of stereotypes to as diversity@ucsd.edu
The office of AS Diversity will be making a video to express that people of certain identities are more than the stereotypes placed on their communities!  Video will be released Week 6.

San Diego Asian Film Foundation Spring Showcase

April 19th-26th

Watch and support amazing films that feature Asians in film work!

http://www.sdaff.org/

RIDICULOUS OBSTACLE COURSE RACE

May 19-20

Posted by: Lien

http://rocrace.com/index.html

Team name: Carpe Diem

There is a fee to join

This is an independent community event that APSA members will be participating in. APSA as an org will also be volunteering at this event.

2nd Annual POWWOW

May 19-20
Sponsored by the UCSD Native American Student Alliance

https://www.facebook.com/events/228222560601785/

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OPPORTUNITIES

Campus Centers Hiring (Cross Cultural Center, Women’s Center, LGBT Resource Center)

Due Monday | April 9th | 4PM | Respective Centers

These centers are hiring interns for the next academic year!

Here is a flyer with info. Click to enlarge. Check their respective sites for details!

UCSD Student Promoted Access Center for Education and Service (SPACES): CYCLE VI STAFF APPLICATION!

EVENT

Due Monday | April 16th | 4PM | Frida’s Desk in SPACES

Posted by: Maggie

Details:

http://spaces.ucsd.edu/?p=2538
Info nights:
Tuesday (4/10): 1-2pm @ SPACES Friday (4/13): 2-3pm @ SPACES
32 Student Staff Positions
Descriptions and Application:
http://spaces.ucsd.edu/?page_id=359
Interviews: April 21-22
Brief list of some positions:

• 2 APSA Interns: Retention & Access (Contact current interns Linda C. and Maggie for details)
• 2 Campus Diversity Engagement (Alternative Tours) Coordinators
• 2 Practicum Coordinators (Contact one current Practicum Coordinator/APSA Member Thieny N.)
• 2 The Collective Voice (Newsletter) Co-Editor-in-Chiefs
• Graphic Design Coordinator
• Web Design & Marketing Coordinator
• Transfer Access Coordinator
• Transfer Retention Coordinator (Contact current Transfer Retention intern/APSA Member Michael N.)
• 2 ASP Resource Coordinators (Booklending)
• 4 Co-Director Positions
• 2 ASP Co-coordinators
• 2 SIAPS Co-coordinators (Contact current SIAPS Co-cos/APSA Members Joanna H. and Howard L.)

Student Sustainability Collective: Staff Positions

Due Tuesday | April 17th | 5PM

Posted by: Annie L.

Details:

Info sessions:
1) Tuesday April 10th from 7-8pm
2) Friday April 13th from 12-1pm

Get involved with social and environmental justice action and apply!

The open positions are:
(2) Grassroots Outreach Coordinators, (2) Intersectionality Coordinators, Administrative Coordinator, Director of Food, Director of Energy & Waste, Director of Urban Development & Transportation, Director of Corporate Accountability, and Director of Public Health

http://studentsustainability.ucsd.edu/apply-for-the-ssc/2402/

UCSD Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Wellness Peer Educator

Due Friday | April 20th | 12PM | Online

Posted by: Irving

Details:

Info night: April 16th 6-7PM @ Revelle Formal Lounge
http://caps.ucsd.edu/peer_ed_web/peer_ed_be_a_peer_ed.html

Hai Bà Trưng School for Organizing, 2012

Due: Friday | April 27th | 5PM | online to hbt.organize@gmail.com

Posted by: Annie L.

Details:

Training in organizing for progressive Vietnamese Americans. 18-25 years old.
Details posted:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2202620557/10150924926530558/ 

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MEDIA (to read, watch, etc.)

Is There Privilege in Being Asian American?

Posted by Susie, recommends to read comments as well

Description (by Maggie, disclaimer: this view is solely Maggie’s and does not reflect the views of APSA as an organization): Article that reflects on Asian American community’s position respective of the recent hate&racist-fueled murders of people of color. Article implies that Asian Americans are privileged to never be considered “a threat” as Trayvon Martin was, and more often than not will be given a pass that Trayvon Martin did not get. Implies that Model Minority Myth is beneficial to Asian American community. (further discussion by Maggie: ajdfjdkfndsflsdfjdkf author internalizes model minority myth. brings up some cases where asian americans HAVE been targeted, yet tries to stray away from the fact that although Asian Americans aren’t the usual targets to be seen as “threats” (arguable in my opinion because southeast asian communities are often profiled!!!!!!!!!), that Asian Americans remain, like all bodies of people of color in America, disposable bodies!!!!!!)
Anyway, here’s the link:
Is There Privilege in Being Asian American?
and if you want to continue a discussion with APSA:
Here’s the post in APSA

Poem by GBMer Irving

http://theveryangrypanda.blogspot.com/2012/03/high-maitenance.html

Daily Show Clip of Tucson’s Banning of Mexican-American Studies

Posted by Lucy
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-april-2-2012/tucson-s-mexican-american-studies-ban

Model Minority Myth & How to deal with it

Posted by Lucy

http://cmhc.utexas.edu/modelminority.html
http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu/?page_id=223 

On Walmart’s initiative to open in poor communities and its effects on these communities of color (specific focus on LA Chinatown)

Posted by Thieny

http://www.alhambrasource.org/stories/wal-mart-threat-chinese-american-heritage-—-even-if-we-live-ethnoburbs

Khmericans Video

Posted by Lucy

Features UCSD Cambodian Student Association Alumnus Darlene

Story of Khmericans, a forum for Khmer Americans to share their stories

http://www.indiegogo.com/Khmerican-Where-Khmer-America-Begins

The Collective Voice

UCSD Student Voices, Articles, Poetry

Winter 2012 Issue: Theme: Litany for Survival

Archive: http://spaces.ucsd.edu/?page_id=379

RECLAIM UCSD

Stay in touch with news on the RECLAIM UCSD movement that helped Reclaim CLICS Library (but then the admin took over and destroyed it while we were on break — read more at link), and more progressive student action.
http://reclaimucsd.wordpress.com/

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APSA Fall Quarter 2011 Week 3!

Hey UCSD APSA! Midterms are around the corner, so ya’ll better be studying! Anyways, here’s some upcoming APSA events that you might want to check out! 

IM DODGEBALL! 
Want to learn dodgeball, but never got the chance? Missing your favorite elementary school sport? Watched the movie Dodgeball and thought it was awesome?! Then come out to APSA IM Dodgeball! APSA members will be putting their game face on and playing some awesome dodgeball on Sunday nights, 8 PM - 9 PM! No experience necessary, just motivation to have lots of fun! Come out and support UCSD APSA!

High School Conference Planning Meeting #2! 

Missed out on the first planning meeting? No problem! APSA is planning our annual High School Conference, this Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, in the CCC Comunidad Small! (PC Second Floor, Above Burger King!)APSA’s High School Conference is an all-day event where UCSD Students organize activities, workshops, and more to empower underpresentend and under-resourced high school students to pursue a higher education.  Come out and join a committee, learn a dance, and more!  

For more information, check out the facebook event!: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201626453243160

APSA Board Applications!

Looking for a leadership experience that will not only give you the experience of a lifetime, but also make long-lasting friendships? APSA Board applications are out! Pick up an application from our GBMs or stop by the APSA Office (3rd Floor, Price Center, near the SAAC lounge)! Applications are due at the APSA Office, Friday of Week 5! 

APSA Mentor/Mentee Applications! 

Do you find yourself getting lost on campus, or need advice for your major? Need someone supportive and encouraging, someone who will motivate you to do your very best? Want to make a friend for your entire college career? APSA Mentor/Mentee Applications are out! UCSD APSA’s Mentor/Mentee program has been around since 1996, and has been growing ever since! Applications can be picked up at the APSA Office (3rd Floor, Price Center) or at any GBM! Applications are due Week 6, on November 4th! Apply for a mentor/mentee today!

For more info, check out our facebook event!:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=238384679543838

SDAFF! (San Diego Asian Film Festival) 

SDAFF is San Diego’s 12th Annual Asian Film Festival! As a tradition, APSA is going to attend a movie as a group, and get discounted tickets as well! Come on October 23rd and see an awesome API movie with UCSD APSA (: Come to Week 4 GBM to sign up for carpool rides as well, and to find out what movie we are going to see. Hope to see you all there!

APSAlute Source Newsletter! 

Have a hilarious story youw ant to share? Did you go on adventures during summer vacation? Email your stories, poems, etc to Maggie Quan at ucsdapsa@gmail.com, and they may be PUBLISHED in the next APSAlute Source Newsletter! (: 

APSA T-shirt Design Contest!

Want to express your creativity through a visual arts medium? Here’s your chance at designing this year’s APSA T-shirts! Designs are due Week 4 Monday @ 5 PM! The best part is…the winning designer will get THEIR designed shirt for FREE! Email designs to ucsdapsa@gmail.com. Good luck everyone! 

Week 4 GBM!

Come to UCSD APSA’s Week 4 GBM, on Tuesday, October 18th from 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM at the Cross-Cultural Center’s Comunidad Room (2nd Floor, Price Center- Above Burger King!) Details will be revealed on Facebook! 

Fellowships and Grants for Women of Color

ucsdcrossculturalcenter:

www.aauw.org

New friends!

http://clockfreckles.tumblr.com/, http://lilianneee.tumblr.com/,  http://huatheff.tumblr.com/ thanks for following UCSD APSA @ Tumblr! :) 

APSA Fall Quarter 2011 Announcements Week 0!

Hey APSA! It’s Welcome Week again, and you know what that means! That’s right! Fall Quarter events are coming fast, so check us out and see what we’re all about! :) 

• APSA Tabling! 

UCSD APSA will be tabling and flyering on library walk on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 3 PM! Come stop by and pick up a flyer, or help table and mingle with APSA Board! (: 

• APSA Ice Cream Social GBM/ Sam Woo Run! 

APSA’s first GBM is on Tuesday, September 27th (Week 1 GBM) from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM! Come to the Cross-Cultural Center’s Comunidad Room (2nd Floor, Price Center- Above Burger King!) and mingle with new and returning GBMers, meet APSA Board, play games, and eat free ice cream! (: Afterwards, bring extra cash for a Sam Woo dinner run on Convoy! Also, this is a perfect time to get to know upcoming events and how to get involved!

• APSA Beginning of the Year (Bond)Fire! 

WHOAAAA APSA! Beginning of the Year Bondfire is on Friday, September 30th from 5 PM to 10 PM! Carpools are from 5:00-6:00 at SunGod Lawn! Join UCSD APSA for an evening of free BBQ, Smores, bonfire, games, and activities! 

Hope to see ya’ll at the first GBM!

-UCSD APSA

Need books for Fall Quarter?!

Hello APSA! As ya’ll may or may not know, textbooks can be very expensive at the school bookstore. Looking to borrow textbooks instead? Well look no further! ASP, the Academic Success Program, at UCSD has their applications out online for the ASP Booklending Program! Apply and save some money on your textbooks! The Application is due Friday, September 23rd (: 

Note: On the part where it says “where did you hear about this program” select “SAAC Org” and type in “APSA” ;)

Application site: http://aspbooklending.ucsd.edu/
How to apply: http://spaces.ucsd.edu/?page_id=621
FAQs: http://spaces.ucsd.edu/?page_id=1334#q1