First off, a huge thanks to all of you who came out to cultureSHOCK this year. We had an amazing turnout yet again and a lot of positive feedback for the show that was formed from the persistent efforts and unwavering commitment of the entire AAA board and the cultureSHOCK ad hoc committee.
Although our biggest event of the year has passed, AAA still has many exciting events planned for the spring semester, so check our website and facebook page for periodic updates.
This past weekend, four members of AAA traveled down to Durham, North Carolina to attend the 2012 ECAASU Conference at Duke University. You can read about their experiences on our official Twitter and The Blaag. We are also very excited to announce that Columbia has won the bid to host next year's conference, which will undoubtedly be a massive undertaking run by several student groups on campus.
The API Caucus at Columbia's School of Social Work is hosting APIA U: Leadership 101 on Saturday, March 3rd, from 8 AM to 7 PM in Lerner Hall. A description from the website:
Knowing that cultural influences impact how one leads, our mission is to provide Asian/Pacific Islander American student leaders and activists with a unique training opportunity which keeps in mind the viewpoints and experiences of APIAs and students of color. The program focuses on the development of leadership and organizational skills that are relevant to APIA campuses and communities.
What is APIA U: LEADERSHIP 101? The interactive college leadership training program involves hands-on exercises, small group discussions, and presentations led by two qualified APIA facilitators. The one day training assembles 60 students from each region and focuses on self-awareness, team-building, and direct action organizing. Participants will be asked to challenge themselves, share their experiences, and develop leadership tools in order to effectively serve as catalysts for change.
If you are interested, we encourage you to apply at this link: http://www.formsite.com/leadership/APIAURegistration/index.html
The event that you've all been waiting for is finally here! cultureSHOCK is AAA's annual charity performance showcase and fashion show that highlights Asian American talent and art through music, spoken word, dance, and fashion. The theme of this year's show is "evolution," signifying the continuously developing Asian American identity and experience.
If you don't recognize many of the names in our lineup this year, don't worry. The aim of cultureSHOCK is to showcase the talents of up-and-coming Asian American performers and fashion designers, who may not get enough attention in mainstream American media. In addition to student performances by J-Tang & W.I.L.F., Onyx, Melaku, Lambda Phi Epsilon, and CU Generation, our headliners this year are Mitchell Grey, Brownstar Revolution, Aesthetics Crew, Hari Kondabolu, and Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai.
We invite you to join us for an unforgettable night of dinner, performances, and fashion on Saturday, February 4th, from 7 - 10 PM in Roone Arledge Auditorium in Lerner Hall (doors open at 6:45 PM, show starts at 7:30 PM). Tickets are $10 each and can be bought from the AAA table on the Lerner ramps from 12 PM - 5 PM on January 23rd to February 4th or online at this link: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9591145
The first 100 guests to arrive will receive $5 McDonald's gift cards, so get here early! All guests will be treated to a buffet-style dinner in addition to drinks and snacks provided by PopChips, New Leaf, and DreamWater. We will also have some surprise giveaways from our corporate sponsors that you don't want to miss out on!
All the proceeds from cultureSHOCK will be donated to the Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence (CAAAV), which is a community-based grassroots organization that organizes initiatives for justice for Asian Americans in New York City, specifically those from immigrant, working-class, or refugee backgrounds. By attending cultureSHOCK, you are also supporting CAAAV’s initiatives and thus giving back to the Asian American community.
But wait, cultureSHOCK is only the beginning! We invite you to join us for afterSHOCK, the official cultureSHOCK after-party, at M Lounge in Tribeca. Bring your cultureSHOCK ticket stub for discounted pricing, and be prepared for a special night with the members of AAA that worked relentlessly on all the details of the show.
Please RSVP on Facebook for specific details:
cultureSHOCK: http://www.facebook.com/events/167067486732323/
afterSHOCK: http://www.facebook.com/events/155656221211931/
We hope to see you there!
As a precursor to cultureSHOCK, our largest and most anticipated event of the year, we invite you to attend our cultureSHOCK 2012 Hype Event on Saturday, November 12, from 8 PM - 9:30 PM in the Broadway Room in Lerner Hall. We will be serving free homemade food prepared by the AAA board and $1 bubble tea. New Jersey indie band Fish for Bears will be performing live, and we will also be raffling off cultureSHOCK tickets and other goodies! Check out the Facebook event page for additional details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134140426689931
Come support AAA and our fellow campus clubs at the events they're hosting and we're participating in!
Meanwhile: stay excited! We have BIG plans in the making for the month of November!
More information is coming soon, until then: we hope to see you at the events!
October isn't over yet, but it's been a busy month for AAA! Not only have we co-hosted many events from Ethnic Studies Week, to Lucha's Immigration Week and ECAASU's New York City Mixer, we also welcomed 12 OCMs with an exec-board-cooked dinner!
A huge congratulations to our OCMs!
Annie Chen
Darren Chu
Christopher Quan
James Wen
Jaclyn Fu
Jiawen Tang
Jordan Alam
Lauren Zou
Olivier Jin
Samantha Zeller
Tenaya Lee Izu
Weiduo Chen
List of events that have happened in the month of October:
We invite you to join Asian American Alliance for our first general body meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 14 from 9 PM to 10 PM in Lerner 567 (Satow Room). Have some ice cream sundaes and soda floats with the current AAA board and learn more about our organization and what we do on campus, in New York City, and beyond! People of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to attend! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=213157855412713
If you're looking to become an active member of AAA, the best way to do so is to become an Organizational Committee Member (OCM) this semester. Here is an overview of what you can expect to do as an AAA OCM: http://aaacolumbia.org/wiki/OCM Please fill out and submit this OCM Application Form, and we will contact you for an interview! Good luck!
Join me in welcoming AAA's new executive board for 2011-2012!
Chair: Angel Wong
Vice Chair of CC/SEAS/GS: Derion Givens
Vice Chair of Barnard: Margaret Meng
Secretary: Melanie Gao
Treasurer: Gloria Chang
Social Chair: Susan Li & Kristen Lu
Political Chair: Cindy Gao
Service Chair: Angel Chen
Publicity Chair: Michelle See
Historian: Belle Yan
Webmaster: Victor Sheng
Event Advisers: Josh Lin, Lucy Wang
Senior Advisors: Yalan Wu, Ray Rogers, Tina Kit, Sahil Shah
We'll be back in full throttle this fall! Until then, have an AAAwesome summer!
Join Asian American Alliance at Verizon's Asian Pacific American Visionaries conference! We’ll have members attending this amazing event, and you should come with us too!
Conference Time & Location
Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 7-9:30pm
Grand Ballroom at Webster Hall
125 E 11th St
New York, NY 10003-5301
Visionary Speakers
Producer Teddy Zee
TV Correspondent Suchin Pak
Model and actress Jenny Shimizu
Martial artist Cung Lee
Hosted by internet personality Christine Gambito (HappySlip)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VerizonAPAHM
Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/VerizonAPAHM
