Come back from Break with AASU! (AASU ListServ for the week of 3/9/14)

[AASU Secretary]

Update Contents:

• Involvement Opportunities
• In This Week's AASU Blog...
• Upcoming Events

Involvement Opportunities

1.Boston College Study Participation: We would like to invite you to participate in our study which focuses on Asian Indians' views about men and women, views about and experiences with gender and sexual violence, and about living in the United States.  I invite you to participate if you:

-          Are 18 years or older

-          Are of Asian Indian descent (either born in the U.S. or born outside the U.S.)

-          Are fluent in English (Survey is administered in English)

-          Currently live in the United States

Your participation in this study will involve the completion of several questionnaires related to background information, your perspectives about living in the United States and about men, women, and sexual violence.  These questionnaires can be completed online via Qualtrics and should take you about 20-25 minutes to complete.  At the end of your participation, you will be given the option to participate in a raffle for a $75 gift card to Amazon.com. If you are interested in participating in this study, you can access the survey at the following web address: https://bclynch.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eFqn2yiprqkWh9i. If you have any questions concerning this research study, please contact me at tumm...@bc.edu or (617) 552-4491.  

2.AASA 2014 Applications: The Asian American Student Assembly (AASA) displays the diversity and talent of the Asian American Student Union and its cultural and professional subgroups. With an intriguing mix of skits, videos and performances, AASA entertains and informs freshmen about available resources. AASA is the largest show put on by the Asian American community at UF and serves largely as the catalyst for the forthcoming school year. If you are interested in being a director for AASA 2014, please don't hesitate to apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Xpu02DiTpbUQCpuvEwUMaRdbRnq-fJSwZWWqD4G3HFs/viewform. Applications are due Sunday March 9th at 11:59pm.

3. AKM Director Application: Asian Kaleidoscope Month (AKM) is a month-long celebration of Asian & Asian American culture, history, and heritage. Through its educational and innovative programming, AKM aims to inspire the University of Florida and Gainesville community to embrace the Asian & Asian American culture. If you are interested in directing this month, applications can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iO6fBXjQt4xkRdXVCsdr6pT6X9tbstO_zuI_jZNmXUE/viewform. Applications are due friday, March 14th, at midnight.

4. APIA OFFICE Leadership Development Institute: Based off the UF Leadership Model, the APIA Leadership Development Institute aims to develop self-awareness, build confidence, and help students discover their personal leadership skills and style in order to better serve both the APIA and greater UF communities. Participants who are accepted to this institute go through bi-weekly workshops focused on the different components of the UF Leadership Model and APIA affairs.  Each workshop includes facilitators, reflective exercises, and group activities in a safe space where participants can learn from each other as well as presenters. The first workshop on 2/18 will take place in Peabody Hall 411. The rest of the workshops will take place in Peabody Hall 408.  If you are interested in applying in this opportunity, please apply here: http://apia.multicultural.ufl.edu/programs_initiatives/leadership_development/apia_leadership_development_institute/

5.AASU's Relay for Life Team:The Philanthropy that we have decided to sponsor for this year's AASU Week is that of Relay for Life. Relay for Life is an Nationally-Acclaimed event hosted across the US by the American Cancer Society, and AASU is making a team for this event! If you would like to join our team (or simply support the efforts of the American Cancer Society), please feel free to donate to the team here: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14FL?team_id=1569519&pg=team&fr_id=56863 . If you have any questions about our involvement in Relay for Life this year, or how you can get involved, please feel free to contact our Service Chair, Wenyi Zhong, at servic...@gmail.com. 

6.SERCAAL Early Registration: The Southeast Regional Conference of Asian American Leaders (SERCAAL) is a non-profit, student-led conference established in 2004 by a group of University of Florida students. Its mission is to explore the Asian American identity and to inspire attendees to become leaders in their communities. Over the years, SERCAAL has grown to become one of the premier ethnic-interest collegiate conferences in the Southeast region, providing an outlet for social/professional career networking, keynote speeches, captivating entertainment, and hands-on educational workshops.Early Registration for the Southeast Regional Conference of Asian American Leaders is now OPEN! Until March 15th, the registration fee is only $25, and you can register here: http://www.sercaal2014.org/registration/

If there are any opportunities that you'd like to advertise in this segment, contact Peter Theryo at secreta...@gmail.com.

In This Week's AASU Blog...

• Narayan Kulkarni, our Conference Chair, illustrates a dream involving SERCAAL, ECAASU and UF. Read this fascinating tale, "21", as well as all of the other blog posts on our website: http://www.ufaasu.com/2014/03/10/twenty-one/
  

Upcoming Events 

• General Body Meetings:
• So What Are You Anyways? Unraveling the Mix
  
• FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/649202735146410/
• When: 3/10 (Monday), at 6:30pm (Doors open at 6:00PM)
• Where: LIT 109
•  HEAL's 4th Spring GBM - Suit Up!
• FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/663192133740997/
• When: 3/11 (Tuesday), at 6:30pm (Doors open at 6:00PM)
• Where: TUR L005
• ☼ Two Sweet Delights In One ~ CASA/KUSA joint GBM! ☼
  
• FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1454745971426832/
• When: 3/12 (Wednesday), at 6:30pm (Doors open at 6:00PM)
• Where: Weil 270
• FSA's 4th Spring Show: Throne of Games
  
• FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1415593398691333/
• When: 3/13 (Thursday), at 6:30pm (Doors open at 6:00PM)
• Where: TUR L005

• Other
• AASU and BSU Present: Rush Hour
  
• FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1473231636226153/
• When: 3/14 (Friday), at 6:15PM (Doors open at 6:00PM)
• Where: Little 121
• Women of Color in Feminism
  
• FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/425284580951519/
• When: 3/14 (Friday) at 12:50PM
• Where: Ustler Hall 308
• VSO CAMPING 2014
  
• FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1414528868796274/
• When: 3/14-3/15
• Where: Ichetucknee springs (Meet at the commuter lot at 4:45pm)
• Note: To attend, you must have a ticket. Tickets can be purchased all this week at the Third Floor SAI Office from 10:30am - 4:05pm
• FSA Presents: Southern Survival Games
  
• FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/214269412105190/
• When: 3/15 (Saturday) at 8:30AM
• Where: Squirrel Ridge Park (Address is in the Event Description)
• Note: Spectators are welcome, but to participate in the event, you sign up with you respective class's team captain. Captain names can be located in the Event Description. Contact your captain by Thursday.
• KUSA's Spring Show: Beyond the Lens
  
• FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/837955462888699/
• When: 3/15 (Saturday) at 6:30PM (Doors open at 6:00PM)
• Where: Reitz Grand Ballroom
• Note: This event will have free food!
• AASU Open Officer Meeting!
• When: 3/16 (Sunday) at 5:00PM
• Where: Matthews Suite
• Note: Thinking of running for a position next semester? This meeting, which is open to everyone, is a chance to peek behind the curtain, and see what a typical e-board meeting looks like.

Hey y'all! Hope everyone had a fantastic spring break, and is ready to start the second half of the semester strong! As always, hopefully we will see you all these great events! :)