Stanford Asian American Awards: Call for Nominations
Welcome to the A³C Website
The Asian American Activities Center, or A³C, is a department under the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and serves as Stanford's primary resource for Asian American student affairs and community development. The A³C contributes to the academic mission of the university through its partnerships and collaborative work with faculty, departments and academic programs. Through programming and advising, the center contributes to the multicultural education of all students and to the development of leaders able to negotiate an increasingly diverse and complex workplace and global environment.
Upcoming Events
After Dark, But Still Here For You
After Dark, But Still Here For You
Wednesday, February 15
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom
(second floor of Old Union Clubhouse)
If your friend suffered from bronchitis, you’d encouraged him or her to get treated.
If your friend had depression or experienced suicidal thoughts, would you do the same?
Would you know how?
Come to our last After Dark Series event of the quarter to learn from trained professional staff about where to seek help and how to approach friends in need.
Featuring CAPS psychologist Dr. Kathy Lee
Dinner will be provided.
Please RSVP by 11 PM on Sunday, February 12 at
http://a3cservices.stanford.edu/afterdark
Questions? Contact Jenny Nguyen at jenguyen@stanford.edu
Speaker Series: Marketing Yourself
A3C Speaker Series Presents:
Marketing Yourself
February 9th, 2012
Noon – 1:00 PM
Asian American Activities Center (2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse)
LUNCH IS PROVIDED
Have you ever struggled to write a cover letter or to answer the interview question “why should we pick you?” Come and listen as Lance Choy, Director of the Career Development Center, gives advice on how to approach application and interview questions in a way that best markets your strengths.
Speaker Series: Figuring Out Freshman Summer
A3C Speaker Series Presents:
Figuring Out Freshman Summer
February 2nd, 2012
Noon – 1:00 PM
Asian American Activities Center (2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse)
LUNCH IS PROVIDED
Now is the perfect time to think about summer plans to make sure you don’t miss a great opportunity. Our panel of students will talk about how they secured internships and research positions in various fields including public service, health, computer science.
A3C Speaker Series Presents: Overseas Seminars: What to Expect
A3C Speaker Series Presents:
Overseas Seminars: What to Expect
January 19th, 2012
Noon – 1:00 PM
Asian American Activities Center (2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse)
LUNCH IS PROVIDED
Interested in studying abroad but can’t spare a whole semester during the year? Looking for an in-depth way to connect with faculty while traveling overseas? Come hear from Professor Christine Min Wotipka, Professor Thomas Hansen, and Naoko Sakata, External Programs Coordinator for the Bing Overseas Studies Program (BOSP), as they talk about overseas seminars and what faculty look for in students and applications, as well as what they hope students take away from their experiences overseas.
After Dark: Love Got You Down?
Love got you down?
Wednesday, January 18
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom
(second floor of Old Union Clubhouse)
Do you struggle to balance spending time with a significant other while also maintaining your friendships with others?
Does your significant other expect you to spend less time with other friends and devote all your time to him/her?
Are your friends angry that you have less time for them as you are focus on building a romantic relationship?
Come to our first After Dark Series event of the quarter to find answers to these questions and more in a discussion led by professional staff about how to build and maintain healthy social relationships and how to handle common relationship problems.
Featuring Donnovan Somera Yisrael ‘89, MA ‘90, Health Promotion Services at Vaden Health Center
Dinner will be provided.
Please RSVP by 11 PM on Sunday, January 15 at
http://a3cservices.stanford.edu/afterdark
Questions? Contact Jenny Nguyen at jenguyen@stanford.edu
For more information about the A3C, please visit our website at a3c.stanford.edu
Speaker Series: Holiday Homecoming: Using the Break to Prepare for the Quarters Ahead
When: Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 12:00 NOON
Where: A3C Couchroom, Old Union Clubhouse, 2nd Floor
FREE LUNCH PROVIDED
After a long quarter filled with unforgettable experiences and new friendships, as well as endless assignments and tough midterms, where do you go from here? What steps can you take during your break to relax and get ready for Winter Quarter? Come and hear from Sally Mentzer, an Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Advising and Research (UAR), as she helps put your quarter in perspective and advises you on ways to use your experience as a stepping stone to discovering yourself at Stanford.
Speaker Series: Don’t Let it Control You: Control Your Stress
When: THURSDAY, November 3rd, Noon – 1:00PM
Where: A3C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse
LUNCH IS PROVIDED
Whether you’re a freshman transitioning into college or an upperclassman on the verge of taking MCATs and GREs, life’s challenges create a lot of stress. The best thing you can do in these times is to relax and defuse, but how? Come join us as we hear Oliver Lin, Staff Psychologist at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), describe a variety of ways to cope with different forms of stress.
Grad Life: Academics and Stress
Grad Life: Academics and Stress
Date: Thursday, November 3rd
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM (Dinner Provided)
Location: A3C Couch Room (Top floor of Old Union Clubhouse)
Featuring:
Oliver Lin ‘93, Staff Psychologist
Counseling and Psychological Services
Please RSVP by 10 PM on Mon. October 31 at http://a3cservices.stanford.edu/gradlife
After Dark: Dealing with Financial Pressures
Do you feel pressure by your parents to choose a high-paying career to support your family after graduation?
Do you have friends who can’t afford to go on ski trip or work long hours to earn extra money?
The Asian American Activities Center (A3C) After Dark Series presents:
Dealing with Financial Pressures
Wednesday, November 9
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom
(top floor of Old Union Clubhouse)
Come to our last After Dark Series event of the quarter to hear how Timmy Lu ‘05 confronted financial pressures during his time at Stanford.
Learn about how to deal with the struggle to fit in when coming from a low-income background and how to balance personal and academic interests with financial commitments.
Dinner will be provided.
Please RSVP by 11 PM on Saturday, November 5 at http://a3cservices.stanford.edu/afterdark
Questions? Contact Jenny Nguyen at jenguyen@stanford.edu
For more information about the A3C, please visit our website at a3c.stanford.edu
