New voters can now find help in 7 different languages!

Voting is one of the most important things we do as citizens in a democracy. As California’s c

APA Legal Center needs Poll Monitor Volunteers needed for June 5 Primary Election

This is a great volunteer opportunity for those interested in civic engagement work within the AANHP

ASIA AM 123 SEM 1: Of Interest: Asian American Mental Health, Women, and Fiction!

Professor Burns The UCLA Department of Social Welfare, the Feminist Caucus, and API Caucus present a

 

Undergrads can get $6,000 as Astin Scholars to conduct Civic Engagement Research Project during Senior year: Apply by May 14

April 28, 2012 in Awards and Scholarships

Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URFP) for
the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Behavior
supports students doing entry-level research.

Astin Civic Engagement Scholars Program

http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/communitylearning/scholarships.htm

Astin Scholars are awarded up to $6,000 to conduct a civic engagement research project during their senior year.
Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, scholars integrate experience gained in their work with an off-campus community partner to produce an honors thesis or comprehensive research project.

Applications due May 14, 2012.

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Refugee Nation play in LA, June 2 – June 24

April 28, 2012 in Events

Los Angeles Premiere of Refugee Nation!
After touring the country and growing for two years, Refugee Nation makes it’s Los Angeles for debut at the LATC.
Co-Sponsored by the Latino Theater Company, Refugee Nation features Leilani Chan, Ova Saopeng and Lidet Viravong, directed by Armando Molina.

A mother lives alone in the darkness. A father struggles to forget a lost war. A son battles in the streets of urban America.
A daughter searches for answers in her community. “RefugeeNation” is about a young generation struggling to understand their history
and the silence of an elder generation still healing from the traumas of war. Based on the stories of Laotian refugees in the U.S.,
Refugee Nation returns to L.A. to premiere the completed work after touring the country for over 5 years.

REFUGEE NATION
Produced by TeAda Productions and The Latino Theater Company
June 2 – June 24, 2012
Previews: May 31, June 1
Thursday-Saturday 8pm | Sunday 3pm
General $30 | Students, Seniors, Veterans $20 | $10 Thursday
Los Angeles Theatre Center
514 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
Tickets Coming Soon!

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Release of the California Dream Act Application

April 28, 2012 in Awards and Scholarships

Release of the California Dream Act Application

The California Student Aid Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the release of the statewide California Dream Act Application (Dream Application). For the first time, under Assembly Bills 130 (AB 130) and AB 131, AB 540 eligible students attending college in California may apply for and receive student financial aid from both publicly and privately funded sources. Students can complete the Dream Act Application online for 2012-13 assistance at www.caldreamact.org.

For the most part, the Dream Act Application serves students who are ineligible to file the FAFSA. These include undocumented students, a population that has previously not been allowed to apply for state financial aid assistance. Public college and university campuses will be preparing financial aid packages very soon so students who will be in college for 2012-13 should apply now.

Although students attending private colleges will not be able to receive state assistance for the 2012-13 year, many private colleges have expressed their interest in receiving the Dream Applications to use in consideration for their own college funded aid. If the student lists a college on the Dream Application, that college will be provided the application data. However, since not all colleges have indicated they are ready to accept Dream Application data, students should contact each campus under consideration for specific instructions on applying for aid at that school.

Cal Grant program eligibility will be first determined for the 2013-14 year. Starting January 2013, applicants will use the 2013-14 Dream Act Application to apply for state Cal Grant awards for use at public and private colleges.

The Dream Application instructions and pre-completion worksheet are posted on the Resources section of the Dream Act Application website at www.caldreamact.org. We encourage current AB 540 eligible college students, and current AB 540 eligible high school students who plan to attend college for the 2012-13 academic year to use the Dream Application.

During the development of the Dream Act Application, the Commission has enjoyed partnering with CASFAA, CCCSFAAA, AB 540 advocacy and student support groups, colleges, high schools and students during both in-person and teleconference meetings. We appreciate the advice and formulative feedback that has guided us during the development of this application. This is a historic event! We look forward to further collaborations in the future.

Please e-mail us anytime at schoolsupport@csac.ca.gov or call us Monday through Friday 1:00 pm to 4:50 pm at (888) 294-0153 if you have any questions.

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$3,000 Lau Scholarship for Chinese American History: Apply by May 30 Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:04 PM

April 28, 2012 in Awards and Scholarships

LAU SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHINESE AMERICAN HISTORY
SUMMER 2012

The UCLA Asian American Studies Center is honored to announce the establishment of
the Stanley Kwok Lau and Dora Wong Lau Endowed
Undergraduate Research Scholarship Fund in Chinese American History.

The generosity of the Lau family will enable a current UCLA undergraduate student
to engage in faculty-supervised research in the area of Chinese American history.

The Summer 2012 Research Scholarship will focus on two themes:
1) The depiction of Chinese in Los Angeles-based newspapers,1850-1900,
2) The history of Chinese American Protestant churches in Los Angeles.
Amount: Up to $3, 000 per summer or quarter

Application Deadline: May 30, 2012
Application Form: http://www.aasc.ucla.edu/archives/lauurfp_summer12.asp

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(Re)Claim AAPI – Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

April 27, 2012 in Uncategorized

Re(Claim) AAPI – Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

It is undeniable that Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have played key roles in shaping the institutions, cultures, and histories of the United States. Today, AAPI communities comprise a significant portion of the United States, growing in prominence and power. However, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders still face multiple forms of misunderstandings, misrepresentations, and discrimination which attempt to stifle collective voices and erase self-determined histories. In a tense political climate where the importance of race and ethnicity are continually denied, we must remind ourselves that contentious figures such as Alexandra Wallace, Pete Hoekstra, and the perpetrators of Danny Chen’s suicide occurred only within the last two years alongside the rise of inspirational figures such as Jeremy Lin.

It is in these multi-faceted experiences of being Asian American and Pacific Islander today that we invite you to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) during May. We call upon our community to reflect upon and engage in what it means to (Re)Claim our AAPI identities alongside our multiple intersecting identities. Throughout May, we invite you to join the Asian Pacific Coalition at UCLA in partnership with our member organizations and the Office of Residential Life to our events to remember and reflect upon our homes, heritage, and histories, both in the United States and elsewhere.

To kick off our month, Office of Residential Life and Asian Pacific Coalition will be hosting Dinner with 12 AAPI Strangers on May 1st in Covel Grand Horizon Room from 6P – 8P. This event is an opportunity to break bread with community leaders and alumni while dialoguing about the state of our communities.

RSVP NOW! Spots are limited!: https://www.orl.ucla.edu/signup/ywak

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Save the Date – Yellow Lounge 2012

April 18, 2012 in Events

WHAT:Khmer Girls in Action presents Yellow Lounge 2012: YOUTH at the CORE, Fighting for Wellness

Hear the untold stories of Khmer youth living in Long Beach and their fight for wellness through arts and performances!

WHEN:Friday, May 11th, 2012; 7:00-9:00 PM (Doors Open at 6:00)

>b>WHERE:Covenant Presbyterian Church
607 E. 3rd Street
Long Beach, CA 90802

Parking located on the side entrance off Atlantic Avenue + street parking

Free community event with raffle prizes and food!

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Cinema Symposium 6: Shifting Scenes

April 17, 2012 in Events

Cinema Symposium 6: Shifting Scenes
WHEN: April 22nd, Sunday; 2:30-6:30 PM
WHERE: UCLA Dodd Hall 121

APC is co-presenting!

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VSU Hiring 2012 – 2013 HOPE & SEA CLEAR Project Directors

April 8, 2012 in Work Opportunities

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

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:

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 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. 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,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.

Download HOPE Director application
Download SEA CLEAR Director application

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Aubrey Magazine looking for interns

April 8, 2012 in Internships

AUDREY MAGAZINE IS LOOKING FOR INTERNS AND CONTRIBUTORS!

Here’s your chance to gain experience at the nation’s premier and award-winning Asian American woman’s magazine! At Audrey, we cover stories that encompasses news, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and entertainment. We are currently looking for INTERNS and CONTRIBUTORS who would be interested in working for EDITORIAL and/or ONLINE sections.

AUDREY INTERNS
Audrey Interns are given significant responsibility in areas such as research, writing, marketing, public relations, event management, and will provide general office support. Time commitment of 15-20 hours per week preferred. College credit can be offered. After completion of internship, Audrey Interns will also be considered to join on as an Audrey Contributor.

AUDREY CONTRIBUTORS
Audrey is also looking for applicants who are interested in contributing pieces to the magazine and website. We’re looking for individuals who have a strong interest in the Asian/Asian American community and have interesting ideas/stories to share. Audrey Contributors are strongly recommended to have prior journalism/writing experience before being considered.

In general, ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to multitask, have strong communication and writing skills and should have an interest in the Asian/Asian American community. Tech-savvy people with experience with WordPress, Photoshop, Google Analytics, social media, video production/post-production, and other software and online tools a huge plus.

Interested? Please send your resume and email cover letter to online@audreymagazine.com. For Audrey Contributor applicants, please also include two writing samples.

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Parent Engagement Internship (Spanish and Cantonese Fluency)

April 8, 2012 in Internships

PARENT ENGAGEMENT INTERN (CANTONESE)

Founded in 1983, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) a member of Asian
American Center for Advancing Justice, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for
civil rights, providing legal services and education, and building coalitions to positively
influence and impact Asian Pacific Americans and to create a more equitable and harmonious
society.

Description of Parent Leadership Program

The Parent Leadership Program (PLP) guides and empowers immigrant parents to be advocates
for their children’s personal and academic success as well as to become leaders in their school
community. The PLP develops intergenerational/ intergroup relations, and equips parents with
leadership skills to create sustainable systemic change in their communities. This internship
offers the opportunity to support PLP programs in Lincoln Heights and in the San Gabriel Valley.

Current workshops are focused on health and wellness.

APALC seeks an intern with working Cantonese language proficiency for 10-12 hours per
week. Small stipends are available depending on language capacity and hours worked. Parking is
provided, and mileage will be reimbursed.

Position Summary: Interns will
· Assist in coordination and programmatic support of PLP classes and events;
· Provide support in the development of the PLP health/wellness curriculum;
· Assist in the development of PLP Workshop materials in-language (written Chinese,
Vietnamese, Spanish);
· Assist with facilitating meetings for Parent Interns;
· Assist with outreach to PLP Alumni and keeping database updated;
· Assist with advocacy video project and evaluation tools;
· Engage in relationship building with other community organizations in Lincoln Heights
and San Gabriel Valley;

Qualifications: Applicants should
· Have part-time availability (10-12 hours per week), including some weekday evenings
(Roughly 6 hours per week);
· Have fluency in Spanish;
· Have experience coordinating projects in a timely manner;
· Have experience working with parents from immigrant, Limited English Proficient (LEP),
and/or low income populations;
· Have experience with curriculum development;
· Have knowledge around health and wellness/environmental justice issues and/or
education;
· Have experience with community organizing, preferably;
· Have reliable transportation

To submit your resume and cover letter, please e-mail Kim Dam, Parent Leadership Coordinator:
kdam@apalc.org or (213) 977-7500 x246

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