tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:45:16 +0000The mission of AAAN is to strive for the betterment of the University of Illinois as an agency for education, public service, and social progress and to provide a space where interested Asian American alumni can contribute to and become involved with the University of Illinois, other alumni, and the broader Asian American community. We look forward to helping you stay connected to and involved with your alma mater, fellow graduates, new students, and broader communities.http://www.uiaaan.org/noreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)Blogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-5007953946945900584Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:25:00 +00002009-09-24T12:27:43.174-04:00University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPublic UniversityLocation: Urbana and Champaign, IllinoisFounded: 1867Enrollment: 31,000API population: 12.8%Interesting fact: Famous Asian American alumni include Youtube founders Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, author Iris Chang, Ang Lee, spoken word performers Kelly Tsai and members of (I Was Born With) Two Tongues, interfaith community organizer and http://www.uiaaan.org/2009/09/best-colleges-for-aapi-students.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-5860764416127216637Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:07:00 +00002009-09-14T10:09:51.390-04:00You don't want to miss the first ever Homecoming activities co-sponsored by the UIAAAN and the AACC at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Come reconnect with current students and mingle with alumni. See below for details on the two exciting opportunities. Friday, October 9, 2009 Asian American Cultural Center & Alumni Network Homecoming Dinner 7:30pmAsian American Cultural http://www.uiaaan.org/2009/09/homecoming-activities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-7445497134858136776Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:13:00 +00002009-06-08T14:35:12.332-04:00KRITI FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE SOUTH ASIAN ANDDIASPORA LITERATURE, JUNE 11-14, 2009, IN CHICAGOFEATURING AUTHORS, SEMINARS, PERFORMANCES AND MOREWHAT:DesiLit presents the third Kriti Festival, a celebration of South Asian and diaspora literature and arts, to be held June 11-14, 2009, at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and Roosevelt University. The four-day Kriti Festival is slated to includehttp://www.uiaaan.org/2009/06/kriti-festival-this-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-1282666846265499261Fri, 29 May 2009 08:28:00 +00002009-05-29T04:30:40.656-04:00The University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network invites the Class of 2009 along with Asian American alumni and friends to a Dim Sum lunch in Chicago's Chinatown. Come learn about UIAAAN, meet the new board, learn how to stay involved and connected and network with current members. The event is at Mountain View Chef in Chinatown Square at 2168 S. Archer Ave at 11:00am on Saturday, http://www.uiaaan.org/2009/05/uiaaan-dim-sum-lunch-social.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Linda L.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-1208242793830423883Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:27:00 +00002008-09-25T01:32:14.065-04:00Urbana-Champaign EventsDear Asian American Alumni:The Asian American Alumni Network (AAAN) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) would like to invite you to an alumni reunion event during Homecoming weekend, October 10, 2008. This event will provide you an opportunity to return to campus to reconnect with old friends, visit with favorite staff and faculty, http://www.uiaaan.org/2008/09/alumni-reunion-homecoming-event.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-1180080176752243047Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:01:00 +00002008-09-03T15:06:55.086-04:00Chicago EventsDear Alumni,The University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) and UIC Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC) invite you to attend "Experience UIC Day" on Saturday, September 6th. It will be a day of fun, free entertainment and thought-provoking discussions.The Asian American Resource and Cultural Center will hold a special Open House during this event. Stop by to learn about the http://www.uiaaan.org/2008/09/experience-uic-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-3599275567937563498Wed, 07 May 2008 19:47:00 +00002008-05-07T15:51:11.447-04:00Chicago EventsThis is the FINAL call for anyone who would like to join the UIC Dragon BoatRace Team.The 2008 Dragon Boat Race for Literacy in Chinatown is on Saturday, July26. Proceeds of the event will go to the Chicago Public School System,Office of Culture and Diversity in the Chicago Board of Education to helppromote culture and diversity in our fine schools. This year, UIC issponsoring a team. This http://www.uiaaan.org/2008/05/final-call-for-joining-uic-dragon-boat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-4156788457124475619Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:22:00 +00002008-04-16T13:23:24.249-04:00Chicago EventsASIAN AMERICAN AWARENESS MONTH - APRIL 2008 University of Illinois at Chicago- A Celebration of Culture and Consciousness -----A downloadable PDF of this calendar is available at:http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/AARCC/documents/UICAAAM2008.pdfEvents are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.For more information, visit the Asian American Resource and Cultural Centeronline at http://www.uiaaan.org/2008/03/asian-american-awareness-month-april.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-3730208848238565896Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +00002008-02-26T18:29:32.954-05:00Chicago EventsJane Hyun, author of "Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling"Tuesday, March 113:30 p.m.Student Center East #302Reception and book signing to followJane Hyun is an executive coach, author, and leadership strategist to Fortune 500 companies, MBA programs, and non-profit organizations. She has worked with various diversity councils and senior management teams to raise awareness about the issues involved in http://www.uiaaan.org/2008/02/through-bamboo-ceiling-lessons-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-5127304585378787532Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:00:00 +00002008-02-26T18:27:40.855-05:00AnnouncementsThe National Asian American Student Conference (NAASCon) is eager to present their campaign, Hey Asian America, What's Goin' On?, in hopes of gaining more insight to Asian Americans' experiences across the nation. Through your stories, we want to connect students throughout various regions and discover the state of Asian America today.NAASCon's campaigns such as boycotting Abercrombie & Fitch forhttp://www.uiaaan.org/2008/02/hey-asian-america-whats-goin-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-7958512422731253030Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:06:00 +00002008-01-24T20:28:13.431-05:00JobsThe Bunn-o-Matic Corporation is interested in sharing details about an exciting position that they currently have open. Anyone interested in the role, or simply needing more information can contact Diane J. Newell directly via email.Diane J. NewellVP, Human ResourcesBUNN Corporation1400 Stevenson DriveSpringfield, IL 62703diane.newell@bunnomatic.com BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATIONJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: http://www.uiaaan.org/2008/01/job-opening.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-2729579247592545028Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:13:00 +00002008-02-26T18:08:37.049-05:00Urbana-Champaign EventsDear UI Asian American Alumni Network -I am very pleased to announce that Eddie Paje has agreed to join our staff as Program Coordinator of the Asian American Cultural Center. His primary responsibilities will include coordinating programs of the center and advising student organizations.Eddie Paje is originally from Hawai'i and grew up in San Diego, California. Coming from a multi-racial http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/12/eddie-paje-uiuc-aacc-program.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-8004868718420681239Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:18:00 +00002007-08-08T14:21:26.195-04:00Chicago EventsDate: 08/11/07Time: 10AM-5PMLocation: Bryn Mawr Ave between Kedzie & KimballAddress: 5601 N. Spaulding Ave.Chicago, ILDirections: http://koreanfestival.org/generalInfo.htmlCost: FREEJoin NAAAP Chicago for a day of volunteering at the 12th Chicago Korean Festival 2007, Spirit Continues- - FREE T-shirt will be provided!TIME: 10AM Volunteering shift I at kid's tent1 PM Group Lunch2 PM-5PM http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/08/spirit-continues-korean-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-6652721359308100537Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:10:00 +00002007-06-05T04:15:39.128-04:00SF Bay Area EventsOn June 9th in Oakland, our very own Jeffrey Sichaleune will be participating in the Mr. Hyphen pageant! Please show your support! Here is the info straight from Jeff:http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/mrhyphen/WHEN: Saturday, June 9th, 2007WHERE: Oakland Asian Cultural Center,downtown OaklandIf you happen to be in the area, want a reason to check out that area or know other people who will cheer for http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/06/mr-hyphen-07.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-7686523633745601167Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:40:00 +00002007-04-20T16:54:45.722-04:00Chicago Events2007 Milestone Awards BenefitThursday, April 26th, 2007Mid-America Club200 East Randolph, 80th FloorChicago, IL5:30 Reception6:30 DinnerBusiness Attire Please-On Thursday, April 26, 2007, the Asian American Institute (AAI) will be holding our annual Milestone Awards Benefit Dinner to honor Milestone Makers in the Asian American community. Each year, we highlight the achievements of community http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/04/aai-institute-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-2390711621518314908Sun, 15 Apr 2007 01:39:00 +00002007-04-20T16:53:26.439-04:00Chicago Events2 upcoming events on April 16th and 17th. There is more information about each after the jump.---SPEAK OUT FOR ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES!At the University of Illinois at Chicago, Asian Pacific Americans are the most underrepresented in terms of social services and educational opportunities. It took students at UIC over 15 years to obtain a resource and cultural center, now called the Asian American http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/04/asian-american-coalition-committee-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-3480488556772035903Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:35:00 +00002007-04-04T15:57:00.467-04:00Chicago EventsUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoAsian American Awareness Month 2007A Celebration of Culture and Consciousness Asian American Awareness Month this year will start at the end of springbreak with Filipinos in Alliance's Uproot show on Saturday, March 31st. Spotlight events of the month include a talk by actor George Takei from Star Trek and Heroes (April 4) and a performance from rapper Jin (April http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/04/asian-american-awareness-month-2007-uic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-858582686028199019Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:32:00 +00002007-03-16T14:11:16.851-04:00Chicago Events Presents Surviving Career Transition - Schaumburg Date: 03/18/07 Time: Seminar 2:00PM - 4:00PM Networking mixer at Bonefish Grill 4:00PM - 5:30PM Library Location: Schaumburg Public Library Mixer Location: 130 S. Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL Bonefish Grill 180 S Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL Landmark: Corner of Roselle Rd. and Schaumburg Rd. Directions: Map of 130 http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/03/surviving-career-transition-networking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-7473994551578927607Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:26:00 +00002007-02-21T12:39:44.959-05:00Chicago EventsAACC's2007EMPOWERMENTRETREATWHY YOU SHOULDCOME & PARTICIPATE...~acquire valuable leadership and organizational skills~collaborate with other UIC organizations~learn about Asian American history~take hold of the Asian American movement at UIC~network with members from the Chicago Asian American community~finally understand what this Asian American Studies stuff reallymeans for you, for UIC, and http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/02/aacc-empowerment-retreat-02242007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-4846742597416999297Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:46:00 +00002007-02-22T16:58:05.261-05:00AnnouncementsThe Push for Asian American Studies at UIC: 1991 - present Students have been at the helm of leadership in terms of pushing for resources for Asian Americans on campus. Through their efforts, the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Asian Americans was approved in 1999, Asian American Awareness Month became an annual campus event starting in 2001, and the AARCC was established and opened in http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/02/uic-push-for-asian-american-studies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-605296801561348196Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:22:00 +00002007-02-15T00:33:02.825-05:00Urbana-Champaign EventsAnnouncementsHi All,For the March 2nd weekend at Urbana-Champaign, here is some information on hotel lodging at the Hilton Garden Inn.Hilton Garden Inn, S. Neil Street (and Kirby), Champaign (Former Chancellor Hotel site).Rooms will be held until February 16thBeing held under the Asian American Studies ProgramGroup code: AASPWith the AASP group code for our block, a 1 king-sized bed or 2 queen-sized beds per http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/02/hotel-lodging-for-march-2nd-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-5651040352169327692Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:49:00 +00002007-02-22T15:42:23.364-05:00Urbana-Champaign EventsSave the Date: Friday March 2, 2007Spurlock Museum Knight Auditorium and Lobby (1:00-6:15 PM):History PanelFuture PanelKeynote Speech (KW Lee, award-winning activist-journalist and alumnus c/o 1955) The Asian American Studies Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign cordially invites you to celebrate its 10th anniversary on March 2, 2007 at the Spurlock Museum Knight Auditorium http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/01/uiuc-asian-american-studies-program.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-958375154212195088Fri, 05 Jan 2007 22:37:00 +00002007-01-05T17:44:20.684-05:00SF Bay Area EventsHappy New Year!The newly organized San Francisco / Bay area chapter of the University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network is looking to connect and grow our membership! Whether you're one year or twenty years out from graduation, we are looking for you!Even if you aren't in the Bay area, perhaps you have an old friend or colleague who is. Will you please forward this message to them?http://www.uiaaan.org/2007/01/new-san-francisco-bay-area-chapter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-377330266763580859Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:50:00 +00002006-12-13T01:59:35.762-05:00Chicago EventsDear friends and supporters:Once again this year, I'd like to invite you to our 4th Annual Holiday Toy Drive & Party and ask for your generous support. Your attendance will be greatly appreciated. Please come out to this fun-filled event to mingle, network, and contribute toys to children in need!***NAAAP-Chicago 4th Annual Holiday Toy Drive & Party***Please join NAAAP-Chicago and help us http://www.uiaaan.org/2006/12/naaap-chicago-4th-annual-holiday-toy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9053564565821489139.post-2107113197190633227Fri, 08 Dec 2006 19:50:00 +00002006-12-12T17:56:55.438-05:00JobsHi All,Here are some job opportunities that may be of interest to you. The full list and descriptions after the jump.JOBS JOBS JOBS JOBS JOBSAGRICREDIT - DE LAGE LANDENassociate general counselPOSITION SPECIFICATIONS CLIENTFor over 45 years, our client, Agricredit Acceptance LLC(www.agricredit.com), has been committed to serving the agricultureindustry by providing global expertise, resources, http://www.uiaaan.org/2006/12/jobs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ben Teo)1