UVSA Newsletter: March 10, 2010
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UVSA's Internal Community
* UVSA Olympics
* Pre-Charity Gala Fashion Makeover
UVSA's External Community
* Kollaboration - Tartini Fundraiser / Open Mic Night
* NAAAP-SF South Bay Mixer at Reposado Restaurant
* "A Village Called Versailles" Film Screening + Reception
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UVSA Olympics
Contact:
olym...@norcaluvsa.org
March 13, 2010 - The United Vietnamese Student Associations (UVSA) of Northern California will be hosting its 3rd Annual Northern California Olympic Challenge for its affiliates. The UVSA Olympics is meant to promote physical activity and social interaction between the VSAs of Northern California.
University of the Pacific, Stockton
8:00am-5:00pm
Fees: $5 - Affiliates/VSA members, $10 - Non Affiliates / Non VSA members
Late Registration: Last day for early registration will be March 10
We will also be accepting cash or check payment DAY OF Olympics (MARCH 13). For payment / registration, please contact your ICC Representative.
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Pre-Charity Gala Fashion Makeover
Contact:
huong....@norcaluvsa.orgSATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 · 12:00PM MEET YOUR STYLIST
RSVP with HUONG
(408) 250-9881http://www.uvsacharitygala.com/makeoverDon’t know what to wear to the UVSA Charity Gala: Fashion + Compassion? We’ll help you dress up and look so chic, your friends will barely recognize you! Free to the public, although space is limited, and priority will be given to Charity Gala attendees.
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NAAAP-SF South Bay Mixer at Reposado Restaurant
Contact:
bao.th...@norcaluvsa.orgJoin us Thursday, March 18 at Reposado Restaurant in Palo Alto. Come meet like minded Asian American professionals in this fun venue in the South Bay. We will be starting our event at 6:00pm. Come to mingle with other professionals and enjoy some fun food and drinks. Reposado Restaurant is located at 236 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto. NAAAP-SF's monthly networking mixers are held the 3rd Thursday of each month, alternating between the South Bay and San Francisco. If you love networking with like minded Asian American professionals, then start marking your calendar! Members can attend this mixer for a special price of $5 if they register online before Wednesday 17th March, 5PM. Price is $10 for non members, and at the door.
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"A Village Called Versailles" Film Screening + Reception
Contact:
ar...@norcaluvsa.orgPlease join BAAPALS for the upcoming March 20th screening & reception of "A Village Called Versailles" by Director S. Leo Chiang at the 28th Annual San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) presented by the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM). The festival comes to San Jose on Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 21 and features some of the finest Asian and Asian American cinema. A VILLAGE CALLED VERSAILLES is a documentary film following the struggles and triumphs of the Vietnamese American community in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, as they oppose government actions to site a toxic landfill in their neighborhood.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
CAAM Film Screening of "A Village Called Versailles"
5:30pm Screening and Q&A at Camera 12 Cinemas
$12 General/$10 Students*
BAAPALS Film Reception for "A Village Called Versailles"
7:00 pm Reception hosted by BAAPALS
Koji Sake Lounge, 48 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA
No Cost - No Host Bar, Light Appetizers
*For advance ticket purchases (recommended) & festival schedule information:
http://filmguide.festival.asianamericanmedia.org/tixSYS/2010/films/1103A Village Called Versailles:
http://www.facebook.com/AVillageCalledVersailles
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VIETNAMESE CULTURE SHOW SEASON 2010
Contact:
ar...@norcaluvsa.orghttp://ent.norcaluvsa.org
Mar 27 • Pacific • Identity: Surpassing The Struggles
Apr 10 • Stanford • TBA
Apr 10 • UC Merced • TBA
Apr 17 • UC Berkeley • Our Life After
Apr 17 • UC Santa Cruz • 7 Wonders of Vietnam
May 1 • UC Davis • TBA
Jun 5 • SJSU • Sắc Màu Tuổi Trẻ (Colors of Youth)
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CALLING ALL PIONEERING VOLUNTEERS!
Contact:
con...@norcaluvsa.org
We're on the lookout for passionate, young volunteers who want to help redefine culture and community service! Please email
con...@norcaluvsa.org for more information on any of the projects below.
* UVSA Charity Gala 2010: Fashion + Compassion
* Miss Vietnam of Northern California Intercollegiate
* April 30 Commemoration 2010
* UVSA Camp 2010
* Tết Trung Thu 2010
* UVSA Summit 2010
* Tết 2011