Stanford Asian American Activities Center

Asian American New Student Orientation Committee (AANSOC)
2010 EVENT CALENDAR

aansoc community welcome

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 14

Time: 1:45 PM

Location: White Plaza Stage

Kick off NSO at AANSOC’s first event! Learn about the A3C, meet student staff,
and enjoy live performances while sampling refreshments.

okada chillout

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 15

Time: 10:30 PM

Location: Okada Dorm Lounge

we are family

Due to recent reductions in staff hours and vacation, the Asian American Activities Center offices will be closed during the months of July and August, 2010. We will re-open on September 7, 2010.

During this time A³C staff will not be available to assist you or your organization and our facilities will not be available for use.

If you require immediate assistance please contact the Office of the  Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs at (650) 725-6810.

When: Thursday May 20th, 2010, Noon – 1PM

Where: A3C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

Summertime is often a crucial period for prospective business students to gain valuable work experience that will enhance their resumes. How have students, who were once in your shoes, approached and taken advantage of these opportunities? Come and join us as we invite students from the Asian Society at the Stanford Graduate School of Business to give us insight into their success in the world of business.

When: Thursday, May 13th, 2010, Noon – 1PM

Where: A3C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

Stanford alums are everywhere, both near and far. But, have you ever talked to one? Alumni are a great source of Stanford history and wisdom that most students fail to take advantage of. What can an alumnus do to help you as a current Stanford student? Come hear Victor Madrigal from the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA) as he talks about the best way to approach, network with, and learn from Stanford alumni.

A3C Speaker Series Presents:

Summer Service: Getting Involved in Community Health

When: Thursday, May 6th, 2010, Noon-1PM

Where: A3C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

Lunch is provided

It’s never too late to get involved, and summer is a great time to do something productive. Many students have found that some of their most rewarding experiences have come from times they spent volunteering at health clinics. Come hear from representatives from several organizations (including the Asian Liver Center, Arbor Free Clinic, and Pacific Free Clinic) as they present the valuable summer volunteering opportunities they offer students.

A3C Speaker Series Presents:

Demystifying Prestigious Scholarships

When: April 29th, 2010, Noon – 1:00 PM

Where: A3C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

Lunch is Provided

Summer is a time when many students work on applications for research scholarships and fellowships, but there are many prestigious scholarships that many students don’t even think to apply for.  Come hear from John Pearson, Director of the Bechtel International Center, and Dan Shih ‘10, Rhodes Scholar, as they discuss the ins and outs of scholarships like the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships and why students should apply for them.

Asian American Studies Spring Quarter Luncheon
Gender and Sexuality in Asian American Studies w/ Celine Parrenas Shimizu

Apr. 23rd
12:00-1:00pm
A3C Couchroom

RSVP to mto1@stanford.edu

Come join us this Friday to learn about what gender and sexuality has to do with Asian American Studies. Prof. Celine Shimizu from UC Santa Barbara has written books and made films on this very topic.

Learn more about Prof. Shimizu on her website: http://www.asamst.ucsb.edu/people/celine_shimizu/

A3C Speaker Series Presents:

Taking the First Step: First Generation College Students Panel

When: Thursday, April 22nd, Noon-1PM

Where: A3C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

Lunch will be Provided

What does it mean to be the first generation in your family to go to college? What are the extra motivations and responsibilities that first generation college students carry, and what can you learn from them? Come hear from a diverse panel of Stanford undergraduates, comprised of your fellow classmates, as they talk about their lives as first generation college students.

Co-Sponsored by the Black Community Services Center (BCSC), El Centro Chicano, the Native American Cultural Center (NACC), and the Office of Undergraduate Admission & Financial Aid.

Panelists include:

Lan Le, Asian American Activities Center

Rocio Molina, El Centro Chicano

Matthew Miller, Black Community Services Center

Leah Belgarde, Native American Cultural Center

A3C Speaker Series Presents:

Artistic Rewards: Stanford Summer Arts Grant Program

When: Thursday, April 15, Noon-1PM

Where: A3C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

Lunch is Provided

Have you ever wanted to receive funding for being creative?  For all the aspiring artists out there, Stanford offers an opportunity that is not to be missed! Come hear from Jhanvi Shriram, the Arts Grant Representative, and Gina Hernandez, Executive Director, Institute for Diversity in the Arts (IDA), as they talk about the Stanford Summer Arts Grant Program and what resources are provided for students to create all kinds of art, ranging from paintings to choreographed dance.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
5:30-6:30pm
A3C Couchroom

What causes body image stress? How can I approach friends in need?
Do you have friends who feel pressured to conform to the petite Asian woman stereotype?
How can we approach our bodies in more positive ways?

Featuring CAPS Psychologist Dr. Naomi Brown

Dinner will be served.
RSVP at http://a3c.stanford.edu/afterdark
Questions? Contact Gea (geakang@stanford.edu).