Fwd: Constituent Digest 2/23/15

[PPS]

Hey y'all,

Roundup of events for this week:

Tuesday: 

[Sangam Chai Chat] Asian (Mis)representation in the Media - Rodin Underground, 6:30PM

Have you heard of “black face”? What about “yellow face”? “White face”? How accurately do you see races represented on TV? Join Sangam as we discuss the representation - or misrepresentation - of Asians in the media over free chai and samosas!

[HKSA] Cantonese Chats - Radian Lounge, 8:30PM

Interested in learning some Cantonese, want to learn more about Hong Kong culture, or just looking to have some Cantonese snacks? Come by HKSA's Cantonese Chats.

(You do not need to know a single word of Cantonese to come!)

Wednesday:
SASAI 2015 Day 3: A Talk with Jus Reign - Meyerson Hall, 7PM

Join UPenn South Asia Society and Sigma Beta Rho as they host famed YouTuber and comedian Jus Reign for an evening filled with laughter, truth and a look into the life of this incredibly successful South Asian. Enter the raffle for a chance to meet Jus Reign after the event! Free admission!

Thursday:
SASAI 2015 Day 4: Discussions - LGBT Center, 5PM

Have opinions about South Asian issues? There's no better time to voice them. We invite you to participate in SASAI 2015 Discussions! Hosted alongside the Race Dialogue Project and the South Asia Students Law Association, engage with your peers on a variety topics while eating a free catered meal. See below for a detailed schedule and check in to SASAI 2015: Pride and Pushing Limits for updates!

Remember to pick one discussion per hour to attend!

5-6pm

   -Neha Garg + Kanad Ghosh: Topic TBD

   -Sandhya Jetty + Trishya Srinivasan: Diversity in Education [Beyond Medicine and Engineering]

6-7pm

   -Chetan Khanna + Niharika Gupta: South Asian Americans as Activists 

   -The Race Dialogue Project at the University of Pennsylvania + Ravi Jain: Interracial Relationships

7-8pm

   -Savar Sareen + Rich Chaudhary: The Power of Protest in South Asia 

   -South Asian Law Students Association + Astha Shukla + Sangeeta Sarkar: Patriarchy in Our         Generation

SASAI 2015: Movie Night with PPS - PAACH, 8:30PM

SAS and Penn Pakistan Society invite you to a night of relaxation, laughter and perhaps some impromptu singing. Main Hoon Na is a classic and this night of Bollywood fun is sure to be the perfect addition to your week. Shah Rukh Khan, popcorn, and company that can't be topped. What're you waiting for?

Friday:

SASAI 2015: Field Day - Cohen Terrace Room, 4-6PM

Come out for an afternoon of fun and games with SAS! Compete in Kabaddi matches against your friends, throw pies at SASQueen for charity, participate in a Kaju Katli eating contest, and enjoy free food! Teams sign up here.

Sing, City! 5 The Musical - Irvine Auditorium, 8PM

And... we’re back!! After our regular two-year hiatus, Club Singapore returns with another full-length musical with original script, songs and lyrics! Come celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Sing, City! with us at our brand new venue - the swanky Irvine Auditorium. Follow the lives of four Penn students as they navigate the volatile waters of senior year and venture bravely into the unknown territory of the “real world”. Join us on March 27th for the emotional rollercoaster of catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments and tearful episodes that is Sing, City! 5. 

Join us for the fifth installment of our fully original, uniquely Singaporean musical! Get your tickets now on Eventbrite (http://tinyurl.com/singcitytickets) or by Venmo-ing 2159640665 $10 per ticket, or $8 per ticket for groups of 8 or more, with your name(s)! Tickets bought through Venmo can be picked up at the door on the day of the show.

Saturday:

aKDPhi Theta Chapter presents: MR. PINK - ARCH108, 6PM

The sisters of alpha Kappa Delta Phi would like to invite you to attend our all-male pageant, Mr. Pink! We have a great line up of guys participating in this event, so we hope you can join us! All ticket sales and other proceeds will go towards promoting breast cancer awareness through the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.

The event will take place on on March 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in ARCH 108. Doors open at 5:30 pm so come early to get a good seat and support your friends!

Thai Night 2015 - Harnwell Rooftop, 6PM

Craving authentic and delicious Thai food? Looking to have fun with friends while learning about Thai culture? OR BOTH? Look no further - come join PennThai at our annual Thai Night. ($8 pre-sale, $10 at the door!)

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT food catered from restaurants including Ratchada, Sa Bai Dee, Erawan, Thai Singha, Lemon Grass, Smile Cafe, and more - as well as delicious home cooked food prepared by the PennThai student community!

Come hang out and test your knowledge of Thailand in a QUIZZO. Show off the resilience of your taste buds by participating in a SPICY EATING CONTEST. Winners will receive awesome prizes!

Make this night one to remember by coming to our PHOTOBOOTH and have your name written in Thai! Also, here will be your chance to check out our stylish PennThai merchandise sold for special prices.

Sunday: 

[PPA] Barrio School Musical - International House Auditorium, 7PM

Are you ready... 

FOR THE START OF SOMETHING NEW?

Then GETCHA HEAD IN THE GAME for Barrio School Musical, Penn Philippine Association's 2015 annual cultural show!

We have an AMAZING production so come through and see the amazing dances + performances. you won't regret it. you can BET ON IT.

Time:

Dinner: 5:30 PM ($5 extra apart from show tickets)

Cultural Show: 7:00 PM