ViSA Thông Báo 12/2

[Catherine Dinh]

ViSA
Vietnamese Students Association

December 2, 2010

*General Meetings are every Wed at 5:30, Saybrook Fellows Lounge*

 

1. <>  ViSA Board Elections

2. <>  SEAS State Building

3. <>  SEAS Lecture on Colonial Policing
4. <>   ViSA Families

5 <> . AASA/AACC Announcements

   - Fall Fusion 

   -AASA Basketball Tournament

6 <> . Other/Plugs

  -Hong’s Political Philosophy Discussion (Dec 1)

  -Meet Hai-Vu’s Mom (Dec 1)

  -Alissa’s Alternative Gift Market (Dec 3)


1. ViSA Board Elections
Board elections are coming up and for those of you who have been relatively
involved in the club, we encourage you to consider running! Elections,
during which candidates will prepare a statement and answer questions, take
place during our annual White Elephant Christmas Party. Details about time
and place coming soon. Position descriptions, with current board member
contact info, below:


PRESIDENT(2):
Set the yearly goals and overall agenda with the board at the start of term,
and then work closely with the board throughout the year in planning and
holding events. This semester schedule is presented to AASA immediately
after it is drafted. The two presidents will then meet with the other
e-board leaders within AASA on a bi-weekly basis for matters of
intercultural cooperation and relations. The two presidents also lead weekly
dinner meetings, weekly board meetings, and are each expected to be at as
many club events as possible. In general, they should be the most visible
members both to the club and the community. Email vy.tran at yale.edu or
paul.tran at yale.edu with questions about this role.

TREASURER:
In charge of ViSA’s finances and bank account. Fill out UOFC forms, apply
for various forms of funding, collect receipts from ViSA members after
events, and return receipts to funding sources in a timely
manner to ensure prompt reimbursement. Find new sources of funding where
possible. Email binh.doan at yale.edu with questions.

SECRETARY:
The secretary is responsible for taking notes at board meetings and sending
out the weekly emails with announcements from ViSA, AASA, AACC, and other
cultural groups. Email catherine.dinh at yale.edu with questions about this
EXTREMELY important role ;)

POLITICAL CHAIR:
The Political Chair is a neutral position, meant to foster debate and
dialogue pertaining to issues within the Vietnamese and Vietnamese American
spheres. As far as involvement with AASA's PAEC Board, you must attend a
meeting every week to discuss projects that pertain to the Asian American
community, such as bringing in guest speakers and holding conferences for
high school students. Beyond the PAEC Board, political events within the
club have typically consisted of roundtable discussions and film screenings.
The Chair should work closely with the Vietnamese Studies Group where
relevant. Email eric.moy at yale.edu with questions.

SOCIAL CHAIR:
Maintain the unity and friendly atmosphere of the club mainly through
hosting a variety of bonding events including but not limited to; mixers,
game nights, and movie screenings. The two largest events of
the year, Pho Night and Cultural Show, are the work of close collaboration
between the Cultural and Social Chair. Email timothy.pham at yale.edu or
thu.do at yale.edu with questions.

CULTURAL CHAIR:
Aside from the Cultural Show, there is the Cultural Dinner and various other
events throughout the year, such as; Master’s Teas, summits and the
celebration of holidays or events with cultural significance. The Chair
should be aware of and publicize relevant campus events whenever possible.
Email victoria.nguyen at yale.edu with questions.

PUBLICITY CHAIR:
The Publicity Chair is in charge of ensuring that our events are well
attended by not only the members of our club, but the Yale community. Table
tents, posters, mass emails and chalking are included in publicity. Email
sara.silva at yale.edu with questions.

HISTORIAN:
The Historian documents our events, candid moments within the club, and
captures precious memories that we probably won’t share with our
grandchildren due to their most likely alcoholically tainted natures.
Email thuy.ho at yale.edu with questions.


WEBMASTER:
The Webmaster controls the content of our website. Everything from
publicizing events, posting pictures and posting videos of events
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2. SEAS: Revolutionary State Building in Vietnam

The Program on ORDER, CONFLICT, AND VIOLENCE invites you to the following
presentation:

"Revolutionary State Building during the Vietnam War"

Presented by: David Hunt, University of Massachusetts

Discussant: Anne Nguyen, Yale University

 

*Friday*, December 3, 2010, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Rosenkranz Room 05, 115 Prospect Street (usual location).

Lunch will be provided. 

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3. SEAS: Colonial Policing In The Dutch East Indies

The Case Of The Ambonese Gewapende Politie (1873-1945)

December 8

Luce Hall, Room 102

4:30 P.M.

Martin Thiry, PhD candidate, Department of History, University of Hawaii at
Manoa/East-West Center

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4. ViSA Families

Now that most of you have met your families, it’s time to hang out and get
to know each other. There are multiple AACC Events (see below) or grab a
simple meal in a dining hall on an evening you’re all free! Big Sibs, please
make an effort to coordinate family get-togethers. And check out the
interview with Thuy, Paul, Catherine, Mary, and Anh’s family on the APA
Blog: http://www.yaleaasa.org/blog/?p=2121 

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5. AASA/AACC Announcements

ThiNK Movie Screening: Taegukgi: Brotherhood of War

Friday, December 3

LC 317

7pm

ThiNK will be holding a study break with a movie screening of "Taegukgi: The
Brotherhood of War" and refreshments. It is one of the top grossing films in
Korean film history! 

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Fall Fusion

Monday, December 6

AACC

7-10 pm

AASA and the AACC present the biggest and best freshman event of the year!
Highlights of the evening will include: Bollywood Dance Tutorial, Vietnamese
Spring Roll making, Sushi Rolling, Tea Pong, Patbingsu (shaved ice
desserts!), Photo Contest with gift cards with FROYO WORLD, and lots more!
Food will be catered from the area's finest Thai and Indian Restaurants!

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AASA Basketball Tournament

Thursday, Dec. 9th 

10AM-1PM

Lanman Court

 

The semi-annual AASA basketball tournament is coming up soon and we need a
team! It'll be a full court, 5-on-5 game. ** There will be prizes for the
winning team !!**  Email vy.tran at yale.edu if you can play!

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No Freeze Clothing Drive

November 17--December 17

In response to the withdrawal of New Haven’s No Freeze Policy and a lack of
community closets for homeless individuals, the Yale Hunger and Homelessness
Action Project (YHHAP) and the Muslim Students Association (MSA) will be
sponsoring the NO FREEZE PROJECT- a clothing drive for New Haven’s homeless
population at the most crucial time of the year. Blue collection drums will
be located in all the colleges for students to leave
shirts/pants/sweaters/hats/coats, to be donated through Columbus House
homeless shelter and the Social Integration Program. Please consider giving
away any article of clothing you no longer wear but is still in relatively
good condition—it’s an excellent way to reduce waste in addition to
providing a critical community service during the winter months. Members of
the Yale community are also encouraged to give monetary donations, through
YHHAP’s fundraising website, to ensure that homeless individuals receive
more essential, less common articles of clothing. Just $8 will support a hat
and gloves, $12 a sweatshirt, and $35 a jacket. Donate online here. Please
direct any questions to YHHAP, yhhap1 at gmail.com, or MSA, yalemsa at gmail.com,
and thank you for your donations!

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Revelasians & APA Blog
Revelasians, the semesterly publication put out by the Asian American
Cultural Center, would like to welcome all members of the Yale community to
submit their work! We're currently taking student created works of poetry,
prose, photography, art and much more! Have an interesting piece you wrote
for English 120, a photo from Intro to Photography, or something you want to
say? Send it in!

All AACC affiliate groups must submit a piece on any major event they host

Please send all submissions to austin.lan at yale.edu or
yale.revelasians at gmail.com 

For samples of previous issues, please click here:
http://www.yale.edu/aacc/publications.htm 

 

If you’re interested in other Asian American voices, check out the AASA Blog
at www.yaleaasa.org/blog.  There you’ll find amazing photos from AASA
events, restaurant reviews, and other interesting submissions from Yalies in
the Asian American community, including yours truly. Feel free to submit
your own work to apablog10 at gmail.com.  We are now recruiting more staff
members so please email us also if you are interested in being a permanent
contributor.

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6. Other/Plugs

Philosophy Discussion

If you like to challenge and be challenged, this coming Wednesday Dec 1 at
8PM, there will be a really interesting philosophy discussion at Hong Tran’s
place, Farnam Entry A level 2. The topic is whether God is necessary and why
believe in anything at all. Free pizza and drinks provided.

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Meet Hai-Vu Phan’s Mom

Wednesday Dec 1, 7pm Silliman B11. There will be Vietnamese snacks and wine.

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4th Annual Alternative Gift Market

Hosted by World Micro Market, a Yale University undergraduate organization!

Friday, December 3rd

2pm - 7pm

Dwight Hall Chapel

This holiday season, Shop To Empower!! Choose your gifts from a vast
selection of fair trade items including bags, jewelry, belts, wallets,
coffee, scarves and more made by entrepreneurial artisans from such
countries as Uganda, Peru, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Tanzania, Ghana, and
Mexico. In addition, we will offer items from Alternative Gifts
International, an organization which allows shoppers to donate to charitable
projects in the names of their friends and family members. Help us spread
the cheer while empowering impoverished farmers and artisans with your
purchase of fair trade and alternative gifts, baked goods, hot cocoa,
coffee, and cider!

See http://www.yale.edu/worldmicromarket for more information.

Please don?t hesitate to contact monica.landy at yale.edu or
catherine.thomas at yale.edu with questions/comments! 

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The Davenport Pops Orchestra presents "Nightmare"

...on Elm Street? ...before Christmas? Or could it be both?! Join the
Davenport Pops Orchestra at 3pm in Battell Chapel on Saturday, December 4th
for music from Nightmare before Christmas, Harry Potter, Edward
Scissorhands, Motown Records, and more! FREE ADMISSION

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Humanity in Action (HIA) 2011 Fellowship.

HIA invites applications from college students and recent graduates who are
intellectually gifted, mature, independent and passionate about human
rights. Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors and graduates from the
classes of 2009 and 2010 are eligible to apply.

 

The HIA Fellowship brings together international groups of Fellows to study
minority rights and produce research exploring how and why individuals and
societies, past and present, have resisted intolerance and protected
democratic values. Separate programs will take place for five weeks in
Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, and Warsaw. Applications are due on
January 10, 2011.

View Application Materials
<http://humanityinaction.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71d6157afa2d805d1
37fbb966&id=782aedad62&e=7da8e84333> here | Apply
<http://humanityinaction.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71d6157afa2d805d1
37fbb966&id=67bf16d95f&e=7da8e84333> here

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Vietnamese Advanced Summer Institute (VASI) Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Program Dates: June 13 to August 5, 2011

 

The Vietnamese Advanced Summer Institute (VASI) is an intensive eight-week
course of study in advanced Vietnamese conducted at Vietnamese Language
Studies Sai Gon in Ho Chi Minh City. VASI is

equivalent to a full year's academic work. Program applicants must have
attained an intermediate level of proficiency in Vietnamese before attending
VASI. Applicants must also be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
and either a graduate student, junior or senior at a college or university;
a faculty member or K-12 teacher; or an area studies or foreign language
education administrator.

 

Candidates who are selected for VASI must pay a non-refundable program fee
of $750 to UC Berkeley before departure to Viet Nam. Participants are
responsible for their own health insurance, pre-travel inoculations and some
of their daily living expenses in Viet Nam. Airfare, tuition, visa fees and
lodging are covered by VASI.

 

For the online application and other information, see the VASI website:
http://cseas.berkeley.edu/VASI/ 

The deadline for applications is: February 1, 2011

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Yale Microfinance Brigades 

Want to know about how microfinance started? Want to learn how you can be a
part of Yale Microfinance Brigades?

 

Spring Break Info Session

Microfinance Brigades at Yale is going to Panama this spring break!

Interested in Microfinance Brigades or the trip? Attend our info-session for
more details and application forms!

Wednesday December 1st, LC 317 at 7pm

 

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Yale Microfinance Brigades and Social Investment Team Bring you the
Microfinance Simulcast Series:

Your chance to take a class on Microfinance! An incredible class taught at
Berkeley University screened right here at Yale University: WLH 211, 7-9pm
Mondays October 25 - December 6th. 

Attend a few classes, or attend all - but do check this amazing opportunity
out!

To learn more visit our fb page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=163047340391600
<http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=163047340391600&ref=ts> &ref=ts 

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**If you are looking for more summer opportunities, the AACC Newsletter has
a long list of them. Please email me if you do not receive the newsletter
and I will forward it to you. I would include the extra-Yale opportunities
in the newsletter, but they are rather extensive.**

 

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Do you have an event you’d like ViSA members to know about? Publicize it
here! It can be a performance you are in or a cause you’re volunteering for
– just about anything outside of ViSA that concerns you!  It will be listed
under the Other/Plugs category. Just email me at catherine.dinh at yale.edu
about where and when your event will be and a short description before the
week of the event.

If you would like to be removed from the panlist, please send me an email at
catherine.dinh at yale.edu.

 

Welcome back from break!

 

ViSA

Vietnamese Students Association

 

 

 

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