A3C Speaker Series Presents:

Figuring Out Freshman Summer

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

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.

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.

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.

The A³C Speaker Series presents:

A PANACEA FOR PROCRASTINATION

When: THURSDAY, October 20th, Noon – 1:00PM

Where: A³C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

As fall quarter starts, so does the work. Then the procrastination starts, and the late nights follow. Before you know it, the due date is right around the corner and the work is piled high. Come hear advice from Adina Glickman, Associate Director for Academic Support at the Center for Teaching and Learning, about how you can avoid those last-minute assignments and all-nighters.

THE ASIAN AMERICAN ACTIVITIES CENTER SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS…

“Making Asian Americans More Visible in the Media” – Knight Fellow Phuong Ly

Thursday, March 3, Noon-1PM
*FREE LUNCH PROVIDED*
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom
2nd floor of Old Union Clubhouse

Speaker Series Thursday 02/24/11 @NOON

THE ASIAN AMERICAN ACTIVITIES CENTER SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS…

What do you do when you want to pursue a different field of interest apart from your major? Come listen to Lance Choy, Director of the Career Development Center, as he shares advice on how to best articulate the skills learned in your major when applying for jobs and internships.

The Speaker Series, sponsored by the Asian American Activities Center (A3C), is your opportunity to meet faculty and staff in an informal setting.  All sessions are from noon-1PM at the A3C, located on the 2nd floor of the Old Union Clubhouse.

A free lunch is provided.

Bring your friend or roommate - everyone is welcome!  For more information, contact Speaker Series coordinators,
Jeff Chen at jhjchen@stanford.edu or Chia Xiong at cxiong09@stanford.edu

The Asian American Activities Center is a University Department under the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs.
http://a3c.stanford.edu

THE ASIAN AMERICAN ACTIVITIES CENTER SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS…

“Asian American Asexuality”

Thursday, January 27th, Noon-1PM
*FREE LUNCH PROVIDED*
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom

2nd floor of Old Union Clubhouse

What is the perception of sexuality in Asian America?  Why are Asian American women often portrayed as hypersexual in Western media and Asian American men seen as asexual?  Come join Professor Celine Shimizu, a Visiting Faculty Fellow from UC Santa Barbara, as she discusses sexuality in Asian American culture and its representation in the media.

The Speaker Series, sponsored by the Asian American Activities Center (A3C),
is your opportunity to meet faculty and staff in an informal setting.
All sessions are from noon-1PM at the A3C,
located on the 2nd floor of the Old Union Clubhouse.

A free lunch is provided.

Bring your friend or roommate - everyone is welcome!  For more information, contact Speaker Series coordinators,
Jeff Chen at jhjchen@stanford.edu or Chia Xiong at cxiong09@stanford.edu

Thursday, March 4, 2010

12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM

A3C Couchroom (2nd Floor of Old Union Clubhouse)

People always wonder what it feels like to be in the shoes of a practicing doctor, but there are many long years of medical school training before that goal is reached.  Hear about the day-to-day lives of current medical students from the Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA), and learn what you can expect on your path to becoming an M.D.