Vietnamese Student Union

VSU Election Results (Round 2, Part 1)

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:04:10 +0000

Dear Members of the Vietnamese Student Union,

Thank you all for participating in the 2012 Vietnamese Student Union Elections Round 2, Part 1. The votes were counted on May 17, 2012 at 7:15 pm by the President, Katrina Vo. To assure validity, the counting of the votes was monitored by a UCLA full-time employee and Office Manager at the Student Retention Center, Eder Gaona, and Administrative Specialist of the Community Programs Office, Suza Khy.

The results are as follows:

Inter-Collegiate Council Representative

Teri Nguyen – Confidence: 22, No Confidence: 3 = 88% Elected

Webmaster

Tristan Vuong - Confidence: 10, No Confidence: 17 = 37% Not-Elected

Educational Coordinator

Andrea Chu - Confidence: 10, No Confidence: 16 = 38.5% Not-Elected

Johnny Tran – Confidence: 15, No Confidence: 11 = 57.7% Elected

Community Advocacy Coordinator

Brian Vu - Confidence: 12, No Confidence: 10 = 54.5% Elected
Tammy Mac - Confidence: 9, No Confidence: 13 = 40.9% Not-Elected

Congratulations to those elected! Candidates have one week to formally accept. Elected candidates will receive a follow-up notice from the current President. If any position is not accepted, positions will be reopened for election.

We were not able to finish all the hearings for board candidates on May 16th. Thus, final round of hearings will partake during Election Hearings Round 2, Part 2. Elections will be continued Week 9, Wednesday, May 30th from 6-8 pm, location Kerkhoff Stateroom 133.

Thank you for participating in the election process for the future leadership of the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA.

Best,
The Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA

VSU Spring Week 7 Updates and Announcements

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:58:19 +0000

The Vietnamese Student Union Board Elections (Part 1, Round 2)

When: Wednesday, May 16th, 6-9PM
Where: Haines A25
What: Part 1, Round 2 Elections will encompass the positions of:
Intercollegiate Council Representative
Webmaster
Social Affairs Coordinator
Education Coordinator
Community Advocacy Coordinator

**This is not necessarily the order of positions, please be there at 6 PM. The elections will last until 9 PM

Voting Rights:
To be eligible to vote, each individual must be an Undergraduate at UCLA and be a general member of the Vietnamese Student Union. A general member is defined by an individual’s participation in at least ONE of the items listed below:
- Volunteered in at least ONE VSU program (i.e. Black April Commemoration Week, VSU High School Conference, Vietnamese Culture Night)
- Attended at least ONE VSU general body meeting
- Participated in SEA CLEAR mentorship component
- Volunteer for Project HOPE

*Come prepared and ask potential candidates about their vision of the future of VSU, or pose any other questions you have! You must be present at the beginning of each elections hearing in order to make your vote count! Please come on time because we will start on time.*

If there are any questions or concerns regarding VSU election hearings or processes, please directly contact the President, Katrina Vo at email: katrina.maivo@gmail.com

4Play: VSU’s Last Clubbing Event This Year!

VSU is selling tickets for 4Play, our annual joint clubbing event! Come party one last time with UCLA’s NSU, ACA, and KASA!

Pre-sales are available from any VSU Board Member for $15!

There will be party buses meeting at Ackerman Turnaround at 9:00pm, only $5!

V-Grad Senior Applications

V-Grad, Vietnamese Graduation, is designed for graduating seniors who identify as Vietnamese, have been involved with VSU, and/or would like to be a part of the ceremony to celebrate such a momentous occasion with their families, friends, and individuals who have contributed to their success. This event will be the sixth annual Vietnamese Graduation hosted by the Vietnamese Student Union and will take place on June 17th, 2012 from 4 pm to 6 pm.

If you are a senior interested in being part of V-Grad, please apply at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDJSaUlhbl90cWZmU3FSaHlNdUNwSmc6MQ

Applications are due by 5 PM on Wednesday, May 30th, 2012.

Questions or comments? Contact:
vgrad2012@gmail.com

Chairs Contact Info:
Bryant Khau (562) 455 – 5618
Anh Q Nguyen (408) 726 – 0092

CPO Banquet

“Free Your Mind”

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Free Entertainment! Free Food! Free Info!

The time has come again for Community Programs Office Annual Community Reception

This year’s theme is “Free Your Mind” Harmony. Unity Compassion

We hope you can join us in order to:
…
- Celebrate student achievement
- Learn more about our programs
- Meet our community partners
- Welcome back alumni
- Visualize the impact of our work
- See how you can get involved

During our reception, individuals are awarded for their outstanding
achievement in service. These awards have been established to honor
outstanding students, faculty, staff and/ or administrators who, through
the example of their extraordinary leadership and commitment to social
change help to advance the work of the UCLA Community Programs Office.

We are seeking nominations for students, faculty, staff and administrators
who have made a difference at UCLA or in their community. Candidates must
be involved with the UCLA Community Programs Office in some capacity ( e.g.
Project Director, volunteer, faculty sponsor, etc.).

Nominations are open until May 7, 2012. All nominations must include 1)
NAME OF NOMINEE 2) PROJECT/ORG 3) EXPLANATION FOR NOMINATION.
http://tinyurl.com/cpoleadershipawards2012 *

If you will be attending please fill out the form
www.bit.ly/uclacpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jertLemlehw
More info coming soon

VSU Elections Results (Round 1, Part 2)

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:26:57 +0000

Dear Members of the Vietnamese Student Union,

Thank you all for participating in the 2012 Vietnamese Student Union Elections (Round 1, Part 2). The votes were counted last night on May 9, 2012 at 8:15 pm by the President, Katrina Vo. To assure validity, the counting of the votes was monitored by a UCLA full-time employee and Director of the Community Programs Office, Antonio Sandoval. The results are as follows:

President

Roman Nguyen – Confidence: 23, No Confidence: 5 = 82.1% Elected

Administrative Coordinator

Caresse Vuong - Confidence: 27, No Confidence: 0 = 100% Elected

External Vice President

Uyen Hoang - Confidence: 29, No Confidence: 2 = 93.5% Elected

Internal Vice President

Anh Q. Nguyen - Confidence: 28, No Confidence: 4 = 87.5% Elected

We were not able to finish all the hearings for executive board candidates on May 9th. Thus, their hearings will partake during Election Hearings Round 2, Part 1 with the rest of board. Elections will be continued Week 7, Wednesday, May 16th from 6-8 pm, location Kerkhoff Stateroom 133.

Thank you for participating in the election process for the future leadership of the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA.

Best,
The Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA

VSU Spring Week 6 Updates and Announcements

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:16:26 +0000

The Vietnamese Student Union Board Elections (Part 2, Round 1)

When: Wednesday, May 9th, 6-9PM
Where: TBD
What: Part 2, Round 1 Elections will encompass the positions of:
Retention Coordinator
Outreach Coordinator
Internal Vice President
President
External Vice President

**This is not necessarily the order of positions, please be there at 6 PM. The elections will last until 9 PM

If there are any questions or concerns regarding VSU election hearings or processes, please directly contact the President, Katrina Vo at email: katrina.maivo@gmail.com

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VSU Board Elections

Positions are still open!

VSU board elections have started and we are looking for new board members for the 2012-2013 academic year! If you are interested in running to be on VSU board next year, be sure to check download and check out the application:

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/VSU-Board-Application-2012-2013.pdf

CPO Banquet

“Free Your Mind”

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Free Entertainment! Free Food! Free Info!

The time has come again for Community Programs Office Annual Community Reception

This year’s theme is “Free Your Mind” Harmony. Unity Compassion

Nominations are open until May 7, 2012. All nominations must include 1)
NAME OF NOMINEE 2) PROJECT/ORG 3) EXPLANATION FOR NOMINATION.
http://tinyurl.com/cpoleadershipawards2012 *

If you will be attending please fill out the form
www.bit.ly/uclacpo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jertLemlehw
More info coming soon

VSU Elections Results (Round 1, Part 1)

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:23:42 +0000

Dear Members of the Vietnamese Student Union,

Thank you all for participating in the 2012 Vietnamese Student Union Elections (Round 1, Part 1). The votes were counted last night on May 3, 2012 at 8:00 pm by the President, Katrina Vo. To assure validity, the counting of the votes was monitored by UCLA full-time employee and Assistant to the Director of the Community Programs Office, Suza Khy. The results are as follows:

Fiscal Coordinator

Steven Pham - Confidence: 30, No Confidence: 3 = 90.9% Elected

Outreach Coordinator

Justin Nguyen - Confidence: 41, No Confidence: 2 = 95.3% Elected

We were not able to finish all the hearings for executive board candidates on May 2bd. Thus, Election Hearings Round 1, Part 2 will be continued Week 6, Wednesday, May 9th from 6-9 pm, location TBA.

Thank you for participating in the election process for the future leadership of the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA.

Best,
The Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA

VSU Spring Week 5 Updates and Announcements

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:11:21 +0000

The Vietnamese Student Union Board Elections (Part 1, Round 1)

When: Wednesday, May 2nd, 6-8PM
Where: Kerckhoff 131, 133, 135
What: This week, as many of you know, is the first round of VSU elections! Be a part of the democratic process, and help shape the future leadership of VSU.

Facebook Event:

http://www.facebook.com/events/270890266339724

Part 1, Round 1 Elections will encompass the positions of:

Fiscal Coordinator
Outreach Coordinator
External Vice President

Voting Rights:

To be eligible to vote, each individual must be an Undergraduate at UCLA and be a general member of the Vietnamese Student Union. A general member is defined by an individual’s participation in at least ONE of the items listed below:

- Volunteered in at least ONE VSU program (i.e. Black April Commemoration Week, VSU High School Conference, Vietnamese Culture Night)
- Attended at least ONE VSU general body meeting
- Participated in SEA CLEAR mentorship component
- Volunteer for Project HOPE

If there are any questions or concerns regarding VSU election hearings or processes, please directly contact the President, Katrina Vo at email: katrina.maivo@gmail.com

———–

VSU Board Elections

Positions are still open!

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/VSU-Board-Application-2012-2013.pdf

Vietnamese Graduation Coordinator/Volunteer Application

The Vietnamese Graduation is designed for graduating seniors of Vietnamese descent to celebrate such a momentous occasion with their families, friends, and individuals who have contributed to their success. With the Vietnamese Graduation, Vietnamese families will be able to better connect culturally with the program.

The event is also a space for Vietnamese students to take pride in their culture and their Vietnamese heritage. This cultural connection will be established through a Vietnamese commencement speaker, cultural performances, and Vietnamese speaking Master of Ceremonies.

The program will also include an opening statement, a march with the students, a slide show, keynote speakers, and cultural performances to reinforce this as not only for the graduates but also for their families. There will be translator for the speakers. Having a smaller number of graduates allows for each graduate to have the stage for thirty seconds to give their thanks, allowing them to take ownership of their commencement ceremony, something they would not be able to do at other graduations. This event is an integral part of the vision at UCLA to represent the diversity of cultures and students that attend this university.

This event will be the seventh annual Vietnamese Graduation hosted by the Vietnamese Student Union and will continue this tradition of building a program for the graduates’ families to witness their transition in a comprehensible setting and will take place on June 17th, 2012 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Please JOIN us and celebrate the success of our beloved graduates! Please fill out the application below before 11:50PM Wednesday 5/2 (week 5)

Application:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDB5VldGVmJ6dTNyZy1HZVBXM0VtZUE6MQ#gid=0

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact:

Bryant Khau: (562) 455-5618
Anh Q Nguyen: (408) 726-0092

HOPE & SEA CLEAR Project Staff and Admin Hiring

HOPE Project Admin Hiring

Hey everyone,

HOPE is hiring for Seven Administrative Positions for the 2012-2013 Summer and Academic Year.

We are looking for driven and motivated individuals dedicated to promoting access to higher education. Make a difference by working with HOPE student staff toward servicing disadvantaged students in Los Angeles and Orange County.

About HOPE: The Higher Opportunity Program for Education (HOPE), a student-initiated outreach project established and supported by the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA, promotes access to achieve higher education for high school students, particularly those who are underserved and underrepresented. The creation of HOPE marks a proactive effort by the VSU to empower theVietnamese community, which has historically been overlooked by the educational system. HOPE targets at-risk students in Westminster High School in Orange County as well as San Gabriel High School in Los Angeles County. HOPE exists to raise consciousness of higher education, and promote academic, leadership, and holistic empowerment, as well as self-sufficiency through counseling, mentoring, tutoring, connecting with parents, workshops, community services, fieldtrips, and high school conferences.

APPLY TODAY!

SEVEN POSITIONS ARE OPEN (Work study available)

APPLICATION DUE: 5pm, FRIDAY, May 4, 2012

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Week 7 + Week 8 of Spring Quarter
(Positions are for 2012-2013, Summer and Academic Year. Employment begins July 1, 2012)

If you are interested in the position, please feel free to contact Seng So, HOPE Project Director at sso@ cpo.ucla.edu or Anne Pham, VSU Outreach Coordinator at annepham90@gmail.com. Also, feel free to contact the current coordinator holding that position. You can find them in the HOPE Office in the Student Activities Center, Suite 106D or in the HOPE Staff Meeting every Monday at 6PM in the Student Activities Center.

Applicants will be contacted no later than Friday, May 11 via email or cell phone for interview times.
This is a wonderful opportunity to take a leadership position, give back & give hope!
If you have any questions about the application, feel free to contact me directly.

Good luck!

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SEA CLEAR Project Staff Hiring

We are looking for driven and motivated individuals dedicated to promoting retention on-campus. Make a difference by working with SEA CLEAR to service underrepresented students in higher education.

About SEA CLEAR: The retention project, Southeast Asian Campus Learning Education and Retention (SEA CLEAR), was founded in 1998 as a student-initiated, student-run effort established and supported by the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA. SEA CLEAR, along with other student retention projects in the Student Retention Center, is committed to address the issue of student retention at UCLA through our holistic development philosophy. The project serves students from the Southeast Asian community, ranging from at-risk to dismissed students, from freshmen to transfers, to ensure that they are supported in their pursuits on-campus. We provide services such as peer counseling, mentorships, internships, study hall opportunities, writing success counseling, transfer support and other services to all students from diverse backgrounds. We promote self-sufficiency and leadership development through our resources, and we are truly excited for you to join our team. We are committed to 100 percent retention of all students at UCLA.

APPLY TODAY!

APPLICATION DUE: 5pm, FRIDAY, May 4, 2012; Work Study Available!

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Week 7 + Week 8 of Spring Quarter

Note: Position is for the 2012-2013 academic year. There will be mandatory project staff training over summer.Employment begins July 1st, 2012

Questions/Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application or position, please contact Souania Moua, VSU Retention Coordinator at souania@gmail.com at (805-588-8058).

Good luck!

APPLICATION DUE: 5 PM, Friday MAY 4, 2012

Attachments:

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-2013-HOPE-Coordinator-Cover-Letter-App-and-Timeline.pdf

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-2013-SEA-CLEAR-Staff-Cover-Letter-App-and-Timeline.pdf

VSU Spring Week 4 Updates and Announcements

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:58:41 +0000

VSU Black April Commemoration 2012

WHAT IS BLACK APRIL?

April 30, 1975 marks the day that the communists of North Vietnam overtook Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam. This effectively ended the Vietnam War as all of Vietnam became unified under a communist regime. The rule of the new government was cruel and oppressive, imposing harsh punishments and re-education upon affiliates of the South Vietnamese government. Consequently, over a hundred thousand Vietnamese refugees fled to America to escape the oppression, but to this day they continue to be haunted by memories of a terrible past. Thus is the story behind Black April.

THIS YEAR…
From April 23-26, the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA will hold an event to commemorate Black April. The week-long event is a touching and empowering commemoration held each year to bridge the generational gap between many Vietnamese-Americans and war-related immigrant families. The purpose of Black April Commemoration Week is to be as creative, educational, heart-felt, and welcoming as possible in memory of the Fall of Saigon. This year, we want to use Black April Commemoration to take a step back to see the larger picture. With the theme “Rebuilding Home: Dreams and Nightmares”, we want to look at how refugees and immigrants have been affected by the war. We will also discuss what challenges Southeast Asian Americans are still facing today, namely mental health issues and the immigration/deportation issues.

Monday: Expression Night
April 23, 2012 | 7 – 9 p.m. | Sunset Rec Buenos Aires Room
Come join us in kick starting off Black April Commemoration Week by learning how to tap into your creative side and write poetry about your life. There will be an art gallery, music and spoken word performances.

Tuesday: Nightmares
April 24, 2012 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Tentatively Campbell 3232
Mental health is a taboo subject in the API community, specifically Southeast Asian refugees. Rediscover your motivations and learn ways to help yourself and others to be well, stay well, and do well. (tying war, PTSD, and mental health). Note: Resources.

Wednesday: Dreams
April 25, 2012 | 6 – 8 p.m.| Kerckhoff Staterooms 131-135
Over 230,000 immigrants are detained each year. From 1996-2004, almost 1.5 million individuals were deported from the United States. Can writing a bad check get you deported, even if you have a Green Card? Come find out.

Thursday: Black April Commemoration
April 26, 2010 | 6 – 9 p.m. | LATC Clubhouse
Come out and join us for our Black April commemoration night, which aims to provide a space to listen, learn, reflect and remember. There will be special Guest Speakers and Panelists, a Candlelight Vigil, and complimentary dinner.

HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED:
Volunteer! APPLY HERE BY TUESDAY APRIL 17: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dGFaU2NNUnVfbzltbUwteXBHbHFWWWc6MQ

Vietnamese Graduation Coordinator/Volunteer Application

The Vietnamese Graduation is designed for graduating seniors of Vietnamese descent to celebrate such a momentous occasion with their families, friends, and individuals who have contributed to their success. With the Vietnamese Graduation, Vietnamese families will be able to better connect culturally with the program.

The event is also a space for Vietnamese students to take pride in their culture and their Vietnamese heritage. This cultural connection will be established through a Vietnamese commencement speaker, cultural performances, and Vietnamese speaking Master of Ceremonies.

The program will also include an opening statement, a march with the students, a slide show, keynote speakers, and cultural performances to reinforce this as not only for the graduates but also for their families. There will be translator for the speakers. Having a smaller number of graduates allows for each graduate to have the stage for thirty seconds to give their thanks, allowing them to take ownership of their commencement ceremony, something they would not be able to do at other graduations. This event is an integral part of the vision at UCLA to represent the diversity of cultures and students that attend this university.

This event will be the seventh annual Vietnamese Graduation hosted by the Vietnamese Student Union and will continue this tradition of building a program for the graduates’ families to witness their transition in a comprehensible setting and will take place on June 17th, 2012 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Please JOIN us and celebrate the success of our beloved graduates! Please fill out the application below before 11:50PM Wednesday 5/2 (week 5)

Application:
http://goo.gl/2izPK

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact:

Bryant Khau: (562) 455-5618
Anh Q Nguyen: (408) 726-0092

VSU 2012-2013 Board Applications, Apply now!

Hey everyone!

It’s spring quarter! Which means we are looking for people to join VSU Board for the 2012-2013 school year. Be apart of an amazing organization and run for a position. You won’t regret it.

Executive Board
Election Part 1

Applications due - Friday, April 27, 2012, (Week 4) by 5pm
Election Hearing - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 (Week 5) & May 9, 2012 (Week 6) from 6-8 pm

President
Internal Vice President
External Vice President
Outreach Coordinator
Retention Coordinator
Fiscal Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator

General Board
Election Part 2

Applications due - Friday, May 11, 2011 (Week 6) by 5pm
Election Hearing - Wednesday, May 16, 2011 (Week 7) & May 23, 2011 (Week from 6-8 pm

Social Affairs Coordinator
Educational Coordinator
Political Advocacy Coordinator
Cultural Coordinator
Intercollegiate Council Representative
Public Relations Coordinator
Community Advocacy Coordinator
Webmaster

All applications are due to either the VSU office at Kerckhoff Hall 413 or by email to katrina.maivo@gmail.com. All candidates must be enrolled at UCLA as a full-time student during the period of their term and cannot hold more than one position as elected or hired staff. It is mandatory that candidates meet up with the individuals currently holding or involved with the positions they are up for and to be present during the elections hearing otherwise their application will be rejected.

If you have any questions, we will gladly answer any questions you may have about a project, the available positions, or the application process. Feel free to contact Katrina Vo, VSU President at katrina.maivo@gmail.com.

Attachment:

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/VSU-Board-Application-2012-2013.pdf

2012 Southeast Asian Transfer Enrichment Day Peer Mentor Application

VSU is looking for peer mentors for our SEA Transfer event! Apply here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFZ5NjhkX3Ezcy1zMnZEYjdfZ3VIN1E6MQ#gid=0

Thank you for your interest in being a Peer Mentor for our first ever Southeast Asian Transfer Enrichment Day. Being a Peer Mentor gives you the ability to create a personal relationship with the students we are serving and provides you with the unique opportunity to create an overall better transfer environment at UCLA! The responsibilities of a Peer Mentor include but are not limited to: *Attending weekly meetings starting Week 3 of Spring Quarter *Providing guidance and support to the attending transfer students *Making sure they SIR to UCLA! We are super excited to work with you all and let’s make this year’s first Southeast Transfer Enrichment Day amazing! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask us! Your Co-Peer Mentor Coordinators, Lan Nguyen, nguyenlan1020@gmail.com Katy Do, katydo91@gmail.com

SEA CLEAR invites you to:

Career Alumni Forum 2012

Where: UCLA Student Activities Center (SAC) basement

When: Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1-5 PM

Who: ALL students are welcome!

What: At this event, you will be able to:

Learn more about post-graduate and career opportunities

Gain a better understanding of various fields (Medicine/Health/Pharmacy fields, Law/Policy, Business, Non-profit, Education)

Make a plan of action for your undergraduate years to break into your desired industry

Prepare yourself for life after graduation (finances, career, graduate school)

Network with UCLA alumni from different fields and firms

Participate in our panel of alumni, workshops, and networking event

Dress Code: Business casual

Bring: Resume, Cover Letter, CV, Personal Statement

FREE event!
FREE food!

FREE materials provided!

Be sure to invite your friends too! This would be a great family or pair outing for those of you involved in Mentorship!

Join our Facebook event HERE!

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Sandra Nguyen, Mentorship Coordinator at seaclear.mentorship@gmail.com.

HOPE & SEA CLEAR Project Staff and Admin Hiring

HOPE Project Admin Hiring

Hey everyone,

HOPE is hiring for Seven Administrative Positions for the 2012-2013 Summer and Academic Year.

APPLY TODAY!

SEVEN POSITIONS ARE OPEN (Work study available)

APPLICATION DUE: 5pm, FRIDAY, May 4, 2012

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Week 7 + Week 8 of Spring Quarter
(Positions are for 2012-2013, Summer and Academic Year. Employment begins July 1, 2012)

Good luck!

**********************************************************************

SEA CLEAR Project Staff Hiring

We are looking for driven and motivated individuals dedicated to promoting retention on-campus. Make a difference by working with SEA CLEAR to service underrepresented students in higher education.

APPLY TODAY!

APPLICATION DUE: 5pm, FRIDAY, May 4, 2012; Work Study Available!

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Week 7 + Week 8 of Spring Quarter

Note: Position is for the 2012-2013 academic year. There will be mandatory project staff training over summer.Employment begins July 1st, 2012

Questions/Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application or position, please contact Souania Moua, VSU Retention Coordinator at souania@gmail.com at (805-588-8058).

Good luck!

APPLICATION DUE: 5 PM, Friday MAY 4, 2012

Attachments:

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-2013-HOPE-Coordinator-Cover-Letter-App-and-Timeline.pdf

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-2013-SEA-CLEAR-Staff-Cover-Letter-App-and-Timeline.pdf

VSU Spring Week 3 Updates and Announcements

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:27:51 +0000

VSU Spring Week 3 General Meeting

Good job to all SEA Admit volunteers on a very successful VCN!

It was great, and I know you’re all having SEA Admit withdrawals, so come to our general meeting this week and volunteer about the remaining events of the year and opportunities to join VSU Board for next year. We will introduce our board positions and have applications ready.

Don’t be afraid to come and ask questions about any VSU Board position; elections are coming up week 5!

Location: Kerckhoff 131, 13

Time: Wednesday, April 18, 6-8 PM

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/281589848593838/

VSU and SEAorg SEAson of Love Clubbing!

The Vietnamese Student Union invites you to our spring clubbing event: SEAson of Love. Come join and mingle with your VSU Staff and SEA Admit coordinators after a successful SEA Admit Weeked!

$15 presale tickets. $5 for bustickets

For tickets, contact your favorite staff member or call/text:
VSU – Jack – (415) 513-3568

Indonesian Bruin Student Association
Ashley Kusuma 9167537577

United Khmer Students
Michelle Be 6613311905

Association of Hmong Students
Pakou Vue 559-260-1754

Tickets will be also sold at the VSU table on bruinwalk from 10 AM to 3 PM on tuesday and wednesday!

Buses will be meeting @9:00 PM at Ackerman Turnaround

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/365410770169445/

VSU Black April Commemoration 2012

WHAT IS BLACK APRIL?

HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED:
Volunteer! APPLY HERE BY TUESDAY APRIL 17: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dGFaU2NNUnVfbzltbUwteXBHbHFWWWc6MQ

VSU 2012-2013 Board Applications, Apply now!

Hey everyone!

It’s spring quarter! Which means we are looking for people to join VSU Board for the 2012-2013 school year. Be apart of an amazing organization and run for a position. You won’t regret it.

Executive Board
Election Part 1

Applications due - Friday, April 27, 2012, (Week 4) by 5pm
Election Hearing - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 (Week 5) & May 9, 2012 (Week 6) from 6-8 pm

President
Internal Vice President
External Vice President
Outreach Coordinator
Retention Coordinator
Fiscal Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator

General Board
Election Part 2

Applications due - Friday, May 11, 2011 (Week 6) by 5pm
Election Hearing - Wednesday, May 16, 2011 (Week 7) & May 23, 2011 (Week from 6-8 pm

Attachment:

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/VSU-Board-Application-2012-2013.pdf

2012 Southeast Asian Transfer Enrichment Day Peer Mentor Application

VSU is looking for peer mentors for our SEA Transfer event! Apply here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFZ5NjhkX3Ezcy1zMnZEYjdfZ3VIN1E6MQ#gid=0

HOPE & SEA CLEAR Project Staff and Admin Hiring

HOPE Project Admin Hiring

Hey everyone,

HOPE is hiring for Seven Administrative Positions for the 2012-2013 Summer and Academic Year.

APPLY TODAY!

SEVEN POSITIONS ARE OPEN (Work study available)

APPLICATION DUE: 5pm, FRIDAY, May 4, 2012

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Week 7 + Week 8 of Spring Quarter
(Positions are for 2012-2013, Summer and Academic Year. Employment begins July 1, 2012)

Good luck!

**********************************************************************

SEA CLEAR Project Staff Hiring

We are looking for driven and motivated individuals dedicated to promoting retention on-campus. Make a difference by working with SEA CLEAR to service underrepresented students in higher education.

APPLY TODAY!

APPLICATION DUE: 5pm, FRIDAY, May 4, 2012; Work Study Available!

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Week 7 + Week 8 of Spring Quarter

Note: Position is for the 2012-2013 academic year. There will be mandatory project staff training over summer.Employment begins July 1st, 2012

Questions/Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application or position, please contact Souania Moua, VSU Retention Coordinator at souania@gmail.com at (805-588-8058).

Good luck!

APPLICATION DUE: 5 PM, Friday MAY 4, 2012

Attachments:

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-2013-HOPE-Coordinator-Cover-Letter-App-and-Timeline.pdf

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-2013-SEA-CLEAR-Staff-Cover-Letter-App-and-Timeline.pdf

VSU Spring Week 2 Updates and Announcements

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:26:37 +0000

VSU 2012-2013 Board Applications, Apply now!

Hey everyone!

It’s spring quarter! Which means we are looking for people to join VSU Board for the 2012-2013 school year. Be apart of an amazing organization and run for a position. You won’t regret it.

Executive Board
Election Part 1

Applications due - Friday, April 27, 2012, (Week 4) by 5pm
Election Hearing - Wednesday, May 2, 2012 (Week 5) & May 9, 2012 (Week 6) from 6-8 pm

President
Internal Vice President
External Vice President
Outreach Coordinator
Retention Coordinator
Fiscal Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator

General Board
Election Part 2

Applications due - Friday, May 11, 2011 (Week 6) by 5pm
Election Hearing - Wednesday, May 16, 2011 (Week 7) & May 23, 2011 (Week from 6-8 pm

Attachment:

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/VSU-Board-Application-2012-2013.pdf

2012 Southeast Asian Transfer Enrichment Day Peer Mentor Application

VSU is looking for peer mentors for our SEA Transfer event! Apply here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFZ5NjhkX3Ezcy1zMnZEYjdfZ3VIN1E6MQ#gid=0

HOPE & SEA CLEAR Project Directors Hiring

The Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA is hiring full-time HOPE and SEA CLEAR Project Directors for the 2012-2013 summer and academic year. Please review the descriptions below as well as the attached applications.

HOPE Project Director Hiring:

About HOPE: The Higher Opportunity Program for Education (HOPE), a student-initiated outreach project established and supported by the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA, promotes access to achieve higher education for high school students, particularly those who are underserved and underrepresented. The creation of HOPE marks a proactive effort by the VSU to empower the Vietnamese community, which has historically been overlooked by the educational system. HOPE targets at-risk students in Westminster High School in Orange County as well as San Gabriel High School in Los Angeles County. HOPE exists to raise consciousness of higher education, and promote academic, leadership, and holistic empowerment, as well as self-sufficiency through counseling, mentoring, tutoring, connecting with parents, workshops, community services, fieldtrips, and high school conferences.

Note: Position is for the 2012-2013 summer and academic year. Employment begins July 1st, 2012 Employment ends June, 30th, 2013

Questions/Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application or position, contact Anne Pham, VSU Outreach Coordinator at annepham90@gmail.com or (310) 220-1017.

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SEA CLEAR Project Director Hiring

We are looking for driven and motivated individuals dedicated to promoting retention on-campus. Make a difference by working with SEA CLEAR to service underrepresented students in higher education.

About SEA CLEAR: The retention project, Southeast Asian Campus Learning Education and Retention (SEA CLEAR), was founded in 1998 as a student-initiated, student-run effort established and supported by the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA. SEA CLEAR, along with other student retention projects in the Student Retention Center, is committed to address the issue of student retention at UCLA through our holistic development philosophy. Theproject serves students from the Southeast Asian community, ranging from at-risk to dismissed students, from freshmen to transfers, to ensure that they are supported in their pursuits on-campus. We provide services such as peer counseling, mentorships, internships,wellness, transfers, study hall opportunities, writing success counseling, and other services to all students from diverse backgrounds. We promote self-sufficiency and leadership development through our resources, and we are truly excited for you to join our team. We are committed to 100 percent retention of all students at UCLA.

Note: Position is for the 2012-2013 summer and academic year. Employment begins July 1st, 2012 Employment ends June, 30th, 2013

Questions/Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application or position, please contact Souania Moua, VSU Retention Coordinator at souania@gmail.com or at (805) 588-8058.

APPLICATION DUE: 5 PM, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012

Applications:

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/SEA-CLEAR-Project-Director-Application-2012-2013.pdf

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/HOPE-Project-Director-Application-2012-2013.pdf

HOPE & SEA CLEAR Project Staff and Admin Hiring

HOPE Project Admin Hiring

Hey everyone,

HOPE is hiring for Seven Administrative Positions for the 2012-2013 Summer and Academic Year.

APPLY TODAY!

SEVEN POSITIONS ARE OPEN (Work study available)

APPLICATION DUE: 5pm, FRIDAY, May 4, 2012

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Week 7 + Week 8 of Spring Quarter
(Positions are for 2012-2013, Summer and Academic Year. Employment begins July 1, 2012)

Good luck!

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SEA CLEAR Project Staff Hiring

We are looking for driven and motivated individuals dedicated to promoting retention on-campus. Make a difference by working with SEA CLEAR to service underrepresented students in higher education.

APPLY TODAY!

APPLICATION DUE: 5pm, FRIDAY, May 4, 2012; Work Study Available!

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Week 7 + Week 8 of Spring Quarter

Note: Position is for the 2012-2013 academic year. There will be mandatory project staff training over summer.Employment begins July 1st, 2012

Questions/Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application or position, please contact Souania Moua, VSU Retention Coordinator at souania@gmail.com at (805-588-8058).

Good luck!

APPLICATION DUE: 5 PM, Friday MAY 4, 2012

Attachments:

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-2013-HOPE-Coordinator-Cover-Letter-App-and-Timeline.pdf

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-2013-SEA-CLEAR-Staff-Cover-Letter-App-and-Timeline.pdf

VSU Spring Week 1 Updates and Announcements

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:39:45 +0000

VSU Spring Week 1 General Meeting

Welcome to spring quarter, VSU Bruins!

We hope you all had a great spring break. Come reunite with your fellow VSU friends at our first GM of the quarter. The location is in Kerchkhoff, so its pretty close this quarter!

There will be fun activities and free snacks to start off a great quarter. We will be introducing the intense, annual UVSA friendship games coming up this saturday, so come find out what its all about.

Facebook event:

http://www.facebook.com/events/377986722223103/

HOPE & SEA CLEAR Project Directors Hiring

HOPE Project Director Hiring:

About HOPE: The Higher Opportunity Program for Education (HOPE), a student-initiated outreach project established and supported by the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA, promotes access to achieve higher education for high school students, particularly those who are underserved and underrepresented. The creation of HOPE marks a proactive effort by the VSU to empower the Vietnamese community, which has historically been overlooked by the educational system. HOPE targets at-risk students in Westminster High School in Orange County as well as San Gabriel High School in Los Angeles County. HOPE exists to raise consciousness of higher education, and promote academic, leadership, and holistic empowerment, as well as self-sufficiency through counseling, mentoring, tutoring, connecting with parents, workshops, community services, fieldtrips, and high school conferences.

Note: Position is for the 2012-2013 summer and academic year. Employment begins July 1st, 2012 Employment ends June, 30th, 2013

Questions/Concerns? If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application or position, contact Anne Pham, VSU Outreach Coordinator at annepham90@gmail.com or (310) 220-1017.

**********************************************************************

SEA CLEAR Project Director Hiring

We are looking for driven and motivated individuals dedicated to promoting retention on-campus. Make a difference by working with SEA CLEAR to service underrepresented students in higher education.

About SEA CLEAR: The retention project, Southeast Asian Campus Learning Education and Retention (SEA CLEAR), was founded in 1998 as a student-initiated, student-run effort established and supported by the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA. SEA CLEAR, along with other student retention projects in the Student Retention Center, is committed to address the issue of student retention at UCLA through our holistic development philosophy. Theproject serves students from the Southeast Asian community, ranging from at-risk to dismissed students, from freshmen to transfers, to ensure that they are supported in their pursuits on-campus. We provide services such as peer counseling, mentorships, internships,wellness, transfers, study hall opportunities, writing success counseling, and other services to all students from diverse backgrounds. We promote self-sufficiency and leadership development through our resources, and we are truly excited for you to join our team. We are committed to 100 percent retention of all students at UCLA.

Note: Position is for the 2012-2013 summer and academic year. Employment begins July 1st, 2012 Employment ends June, 30th, 2013

APPLICATION DUE: 5 PM, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012

Applications:

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/SEA-CLEAR-Project-Director-Application-2012-2013.pdf

http://www.vsubruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/HOPE-Project-Director-Application-2012-2013.pdf

UCLA ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LAW JOURNAL
presents
Claiming Our Rights: Southeast Asian American Communities Making Change Through the Law

To register for
Claiming Our Rights, click here.

Join us on Facebook.

Visit our website.

Claiming Our
Rights is sponsored
in part by:

- UCLA School of
Law, Office of the
Dean
- David J. Epstein
Program in Public
Interest Law and
Policy
- UCLA Asian
American Studies
Center
- Korea Times -
Hankook Ilbo
Chair in Korea
American Studies
- UCLA Campus
Programs
Committee
of the Programs
Activities Board
- UCLA Graduate
Students
Association
- Asian Pacific
American Bar
Association
- Japanese
American Bar
Association

In collaboration
with:

- UCLA Law
Critical Race
Studies Program
- Asian/Pacific
Islander Law
Students
Association
- UCLA Asian
Pacific Coalition
- UCLA Southeast
Asian Campus
Learning Education
and Retention
- UCLA Vietnamese Student Union
- UCLA Association
of Hmong Students
- UCLA Law
Fellows Programs

PLEASE JOIN US!

Claiming Our Rights:
Southeast Asian American Communities
Making Change Through the Law

Friday, April 6, 2012 | UCLA School of Law
Free Online Registration Here
5.5 MCLE Hours

The UCLA Asian Pacific American Law Journal (APALJ) invites you to join us on Friday, April 6, for a free, one-day symposium on Southeast Asian American communities creating change through the law. Register for Claiming Our Rights by clicking here.

UCLA School of Law is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. This activity qualifies for 5.5 hours of general MCLE credit.

For additional information and updates about Claiming Our Rights, visit our website, email us at apalj.symposium@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter at @apalj.

SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

Registration                 8:30-9:30 am

Welcome and Opening Remarks           9:30-9:45 am

Rachel F. Moran, Dean, UCLA School of Law

Jasleen Kohli, Director, UCLA Law Critical Race Studies Program

Panel 1: Criminal Deportation:              9:45-11:15 am
The Harmful Impacts and Strategies
for Reform

Moderated by: Helly Lee, Policy Director, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center

Bill Hing, Professor of Law, USF School of Law

Shiu-Ming Cheer, Immigration Attorney, National Immigration Law Center

Jacqueline Dan, Staff Attorney, Asian Pacific American Legal Center

Mia-lia Kiernan, Co-Founder and Organizer, One Love Movement

David Ros, One Love Movement

Lunchtime Speaker                               11:15-11:35 am

Doua Thor, Executive Director, Southeast Asia Resource Action Center

Lunch                                                    11:35-12:35 pm

Keynote Speaker                                  12:35-12:55 pm

Judge Jacqueline Duong, Santa Clara County Superior Court

Panel 2: Community Safety:                 12:55-2:25 pm
Challenging Profiling and
Over-Policing

Moderated by: Jyoti Nanda, Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law

Khin Mai Aung, Director, Educational Equity and Youth Rights Project, AALDEF

Lian Cheun, Interim Executive Director, Khmer Girls in Action

Angela Chan, Managing Attorney, Criminal Justice Reform Project, Asian Law Caucus

Hiroshi Motomura, Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law

Break                                                        2:25-2:40 pm

Panel 3: Community Lawyering               2:40-4:10 pm
for Environmental, Housing, and
Economic Justice

Moderated by: Jerry Kang, Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law

Sissy Trinh, Executive Director, Southeast Asian Community Alliance

Serena Lin, Senior Staff Attorney, Community Development Project, Public Counsel

An Le, Community Engagement Project Director, APALC

Chancee Martorell, Executive Director, Thai Community Development Center

Kathleen Kim, Professor of Law, Loyola Law School

Reception                                                 4:10-5:30 pm

UCLA Asian Pacific American Law Journal