Stanford Asian American Activities Center

A3C Speaker Series Presents:

SERVICE LEARNING IN THE API COMMUNITY

When: Thursday, May 24th, 2012, NOON-1PM

Where: A3C Couchroom, 2nd Floor, Old Union Clubhouse

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

Service learning courses give students the opportunity to directly engage with and provide services for the community.  Come listen as Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks about service learning and how his class “Asian American Culture and Community” examines the history, art, culture, and contemporary experiences of Vietnamese Americans.

A3C Speaker Series Presents:

Taking the First Step: First Generation College Students Panel

When: April 26th, 2012, Noon – 1:00 PM

Where: Asian American Activities Center, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

BRING YOUR PROFROS!

Come hear your Asian American peers’ perspectives on being first generation college students! Explore how they’ve experienced college life and hear about resources that helped them get the most out of their time at Stanford.

A3C Speaker Series Presents:

The Road to Med School: How to Approach the Application Process

April 19th, 2012, Noon – 1:00 PM

Asian American Activities Center, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

With MCATs and pre-med classes wrapping up, what’s next? Juhn Verano, M.D. Admissions Officer, will give advice on how to best prepare for interviews and what steps you should take to stand out as an applicant.

A3C Speaker Series Presents:

Finding and Structuring Your Summer Service Opportunities

March 1st, 2012

Noon – 1:00 PM

Asian American Activities Center (2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse)

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

Are you wondering what to do this summer? There’s still time! Come hear from Yvette Zepeda, the Community Service Work-Study Coordinator for the Haas Center, as she discusses how to find and design a service experience relevant to your interests.

February 23rd, 2012

Noon – 1:00 PM

Asian American Activities Center (2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse)

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

With so many possible fields of study at Stanford, it can be difficult, even daunting, to find the “right” major.  Are there implications of your “major” on your career? Come hear from Professor Priya Satia as she shares her personal journey from being a Chemistry undergraduate to becoming a Professor in History.

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.

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.

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.