Stanford Asian American Activities Center

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Date: Thursday, November 3rd
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM (Dinner Provided)
Location: A3C Couchroom (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

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