ECAASU 2012 Conference @ Duke Video!
Check out what our lovely Spokeswoman and Outreach Representative Henna Tailor put together!
Taking a look back at some of the highlights of the ECAASU 2012 Conference at Duke University!
Compete in Kollaboration NY’s Talent Showcase!
Back in New York for the 7th straight year, KollaborationNY is looking for the best talent to compete in Kollaboration New York’s Talent Showcase!
To register and audition, go to http://www.kollaborationnewyork.org/auditions
Applications are due April 30, 2012, 11:59pm
GRAND PRIZE:
- $1000
- Opening Act for Clara C’s National Tour Show in NYC!
- A chance to secure an exclusive spot at the Kollaboration Finale Show in November
2 ROUNDS OF AUDITONS
1 Online Submission - DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2012 (11:59PM)
Notification for Live Auditions will be made by May 3, 2012 if chosen.
2 Live Auditions - MAY 5, 2012 or May 12, 2012 (TBD)
SHOW DATE!
Friday, September 21, 2012
Skirball Center for the Performing Arts – NYU
Internship Opportunities for APIAVote! Apply Now!
Below is an excerpt from the APIAVote Website! These are great opportunities for students to get involved and take active roles in the community! Scholarships and stipends are offered. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so apply now!
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Looking for an internship with APIAVote in Washington DC? Are you located elsewhere but have some time to lend a few hours as a volunteer for APIAVote? Apply today for APIAVote’s Internship Program or Volunteer Program! Learn how you can make a difference in ensuring that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have a voice in this election.
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE:
East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) Internship – Summer Only
Stipend: $2000
Must be a student at an East Coast university or college. The ECAASU internship focuses specifically on youth leadership and activism. Typical duties of this intern include: establishing conference and workshop materials for youth conferences, developing materials for youth leadership program, learning tactics for engaging and mobilizing, maintaining communications for ECAASU and other youth coalitions.
General Internship – Year-round
The internship program is tailored per organizational needs and intern skills. There is no stipend, but APIAVote is currently promoting the CAPAL Scholarship Program. APIAVote interns may have the opportunity to work on any of the following areas: Communications/Technology (new media and traditional), Field (working with APIAVote partners to mobilize their field campaigns), Policy (research and advocate for policy recommendations), Training (Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Training Institute), or Youth (engaging and organizing our youth coalitions.)
Requirements:
• College or graduate student
• Oral and written communication skills
• Dedicated to promoting civic participation of AAPIs in the electoral and public policy processes
Applications must include:
• Application form
• Resume including Education, Work Experience, Political Experience, Extracurricular Activities, Awards/Honors
• Copy of most current academic transcript
• One page typed essay on your interest in the internship program and describe “What does civic engagement meant to you?”
• Two letters of reference
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM
Send your complete application via e-mail or snail mail to: APIAVote Attn: Christine Chen 1850 M St. NW. #1100 Washington, DC 20036 or email to cchen@apiavote.org
Deadlines:
Rolling Deadline – Fall, Winter, Spring, & Summer Internships. For Summer internships, it is recommended that you submit by April 19, 2010 but applications are still open thereafter.______________________________
If you are applying for an APIAVote Internship, we are encouraging you to apply for a scholarship through CAPAL. Please note that in your APIAVote application.
Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) Scholarships
Deadline: March 30, 2012
The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) will award three (3) scholarships to outstanding Asian Pacific American (APA) students committed to public service and community action, who will complete an internship in our nation’s capital during the summer of 2012. CAPAL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan, educational organization that was founded in 1989 by APA professionals in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Its mission is to promote Asian Pacific American interests and success in public service careers, to provide information and education on policy issues affecting the APA community, and to serve the APA community at large. Click here for more information and to apply!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Do you enjoy writing, fundraising or pouring over data or manipulating databases? Or are you in your heart a graphic designer or enjoy spending way too much time online? Do you get a thrill out of organizing your friends? APIAVote is looking for you to volunteer with APIAVote. We are looking for graphic designers, volunteers focused on communications, social media, research, and fundraising. And of course we can always use more local organizers.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR APIAVOTE FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE LOCATED!
Register for the 2012 UniPro Summit in NYC!
Hey all!
UniPro will be hosting it’s Annual Summit on June 2nd in NYC! Registration is now open! This is a Multinational Forum for Pilipino Young Adults, Students and Youth! This year’s theme is ”Pilipino Renaissance,” and will feature upcoming figures from the community whose work promotes the culture, welfare, and progress of Pilipinos. Coincidentally, the Annual Philippine Independence Day Parade in NYC will be the day before, so it will be a fantastic weekend to be at the Big Apple!
Established in 2009, Unipro is a not-for-profit organization comprised of young professionals, students and youth. The Summit is a great chance to meet Filipino leaders from around the world to discuss relevant issues in the Filipino community!
Below is the official press release from UniPro with more details on the Summit and where you can register!
UniPro to Host Second Annual Summit in June 2012
New York , NY – On Saturday, June 2nd, 2012, UniPro (Pilipino American Unity for Progress) will host their second annual Summit for Filipino Young Professionals, Students, and Youth. The purpose of the Summit is to provide a safe space for honest dialogue for young Filipinos from throughout the world. In attendance last year were delegates from across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Qatar, and the Philippines, who participated in discussions focusing on the theme “Building Bridges: Locally, Regionally, Globally.” The Summit for 2012 will take place in New York City, the same weekend as many other Filipino American community events, including the annual Philippine Independence Day Celebration Parade.
Bryan Lozano, UniPro’s Executive Director, states, “I cannot stress enough about the importance of UniPro’s Summit. It’s a safe space, a community dialogue, an incubator for ideas and means for Pilipino communities around the world to build bridges with each other. We are extremely excited about continuing such a valuable event and about the possibilities that can be grown through this year’s collaborations.”
UniPro is seeking interns to assist in planning the event. Internship opportunities are available in these categories: Creative Marketing, Web Development, Public Relations, and Finance. If interested, please refer to the UniPro Facebook page and website, or contact Rachelle Ocampo directly for more information: rachelle.ocampo@
2 Days until ECAASU 2012 at Duke University!
GET HYPED!
ECAASU 2012 at Duke University
is just 2 DAYS AWAY!
The Duke Conference Board has been working very hard to ensure that you will have the most enjoyable and educational experience! Both the Conference and National Board’s are so excited for everyone coming and cannot wait to meet you! This sold out Conference will be one to remember!
For more details on logistics, workshops, guest speakers and entertainers please visit http://www.conference.ecaasu.org/
Don’t forget to tweet @ecaasu during the Conference with hashtag #flylikeaG6 for your chance to win a FREE ROUND TRIP FLIGHT courtesy of Southwest Airlines! The more you tweet the greater your chances of winning so get creative and tweet away! The winner will be announced at the closing ceremony so don’t miss out!
Spreading the Lin-Sanity
Overnight, Jeremy Lin became one of the most talked about NBA players of all time. His movement on the court has gain such notoriety and the stadium at MSG has been jam packed game after game! Hundreds of websites and videos have sprung up honoring, humoring and chronicling Jeremy Lin’s life. What can we say? This dude is LIN-credible.
If you’re just joining in, Jeremy Lin is one of the 1st Asian American players in the NBA and the 1st NBA player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent. He’s a 23 yr old Harvard graduate who has been raising the scoreboards after he joined the Knick’s team as a point guard at the end of December 2011. He has gained such fame all around the world for his fantastic plays and humble attitude. Since his arrival with the Knick’s, viewership of games have increased exponentially and ticket sales are through the roof. His #17 Jersey is considered the most sold jersey in the NBA. Why the fame? It’s not only that he is such a great player. He is breaking stereotypes for Asian Americans everywhere. He is an inspiration to everyone around him and such a fantastic player to watch on the court!
Want to learn more about the Lin-sanity? Here are a few fun links to get you started!
15 Reasons to Remain Unapologetically Over the Moon About Jeremy Lin. Great Article, Great Reasons. http://www.nymag.com/daily/sports/2012/02/fifteen-reasons-to-stay-over-the-moon-about-lin.html
You’ve heard the puns. It’s official: Jeremy Lin Word Generator. Everything you can think of for LIN-tastic compound word fun
http://www.linwords.com/generator.php
SNL Skit Referencing inappropriate ESPN comment after a Knick’s loss to the Hornets. This skit does a great job highlighting how much we still need to learn about minority groups and appropriate language.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/sentinel-sports-now/os-jeremy-lin-espn-snl,0,4986940.story
NY Post Q&A with Jeremy Lin. The past, present and future. Find out what inspires him, his pre-game rituals and what he looks for in a girlfriend! http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/with_jeremy_lin_yXOGZEaBBMwbUgCIgJ32ZP/0
Lin-depth storybook look at Jeremy Lin’s Road to Stardom. How far will his fame rise?
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1195161/1/index.htm
There are so many sites out there! Know some good ones? Let us know! Share them in the comment section of this post so others can have a look too!
Racial Slur used by ESPN after Knick’s Loss Against Hornets
From the SFGate: ESPN Sorry for Offensive Headline on Lin Story
ESPN ran the headline “Chink in the Armor” after Lin had nine turnovers in New York’s loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night on its mobile website that could be seen on phones and tablet computers.
Though the statement was removed 35 minutes after it was posted, the damage was already done and ESPN issued an apology to the public and said the proper disciplinary action would be taken.
Rising Knicks star Jeremy Lin continues to gain momentum and popularity despite the Knick’s loss last night to the North Carolina Hornets [85-89]. A number of websites have sprung up featuring Lin and a number of puns like “Linsanity”, “Lincredible” and “Lin it to Win it”. Despite rough obstacles, Lin continues to climb the charts and we’ll see how the Knicks fare against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday!
ECAASU featured on Philanthroper: $1 Can Change The World
If you hadn’t heard, it’s an election year.
And no matter your political affiliation, we can all agree that for a democracy to represent its constituents, we all need to participate.
The East Coast Asian American Student Union is the largest, longest-running Asian American student organization in the nation. Through their strong presence on college campuses, they keep dialogs going to fight prejudice. They also encourage Asian Americans to get involved in the electoral process.
“During election years, we do a lot of voter registration drives,” says the ECAASU’s Ada Chen. “We try to make sure that for every campus that we’re connected to or have a loose relationship with, we get something going there saying, ‘Hey, you can register to vote! Even if you aren’t home, you can vote!’”
In the ECAASU’s case, it’s a particularly salient point. Chen explains that for many first generation Asian American students, they may be coming from immigrant families who’ve never voted in the past.
And if a student doesn’t vote? Who can imagine them ever having a larger voice in public policy?
“We’re trying to encourage people to realize that hey have the power to make a difference. Hopefully, we’ll get more representation in the national government,” says Chen. “Obviously every person we register to vote isn’t going to run for office, but it’s definitely a really good first step, showing them, this is how the electoral proces works.”
Philanthroper is an online web site that shares the stories of non-profit 501(c)3 organizations everyday. ECAASU has been featured on Philanthroper in hopes of mobilizing young Asian Americans to take a stand, vote and change the world around them. It’s not too late! Your contributions can really make a difference and help us continue to do the work that we do. Please take the time to visit this site and contribute to the cause. Every dollar counts. Donate today and make a better tomorrow.
Click the image below to get started!
Jeremy Lin-Rising Star for the NY Knicks
Here’s a video of highlights of the Knick’s epic game win over the Utah Jazz! Rising star, point-guard Jeremy Lin is doing wonders with his new team (scoring a total of 28 points and 8 assists last night against the Jazz) and there’s only more to come! After an great Super Bowl win for New York, news of Jeremy Lin is rapidly spreading everywhere. Even during the Giant’s Parade this afternoon, I heard reporters discussing his progress with the Knicks! How amazing do you have to be for reporters to discuss you during one of the greatest celebrations in the city! It’s a wonderful day with double wins for New York! I hope you’re all enjoying it, where ever you are!
Happy Fred Korematsu Day!
Fred Korematsu is a huge civil rights icon. During World War II, when Japanese Americans were moved into incarceration camps, Fred Korematsu refused to go and was arrested for defying government protocols. In 1944, his case reached the Supreme Court, but the Supreme Justices ruled against him, saying that the concentration camps were necessary in the given military situation. Almost 40 years after the case had been closed, evidence was found in government archives stating that there was no justification for Japanese Americans concentration camps. Korematsu’s case was reopened and on November 10, 1983 it was overturned; a major milestone in civil rights history.
California recently passed a bill in 2011 making January 30th Fred Korematsu Day. This is the first day in American Hostiry named after an Asian American! Below is a quote from Fred Korematsu regarding his case:
According to the Supreme Court decision regarding my case, being an American citizen was not enough. They say you have to look like one, otherwise they say you can’t tell a difference between a loyal and a disloyal American. I thought that this decision was wrong and I still feel that way. As long as my record stands in federal court, any American citizen can be held in prison or concentration camps without a trial or a hearing. That is if they look like the enemy of our country. Therefore, I would like to see the government admit that they were wrong and do something about it so this will never happen again to any American citizen of any race, creed or color.
After his conviction was overturned, Korematsu continued to be an activist and spoke about his experiences in many events around the nation. Korematsu passed away in 2005, but his fight and his message carries on. Thank you Mr. Korematsu for such a remarkable story that continues to give us hope.
To read more on Fred Korematsu and this special day please visit:
Fred Korematsu Institute for Civil Rights and Education http://korematsuinstitute.org/fredkorematsuday/
California Marks the First Fred Korematsu Day By:Ling Woo Liu http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2045111,00.html