UCLA's Pilipino Graduate Students Association (PAGASA), Samahang Pilipino's Campaign for Pilipino Studies (CPS) and Pilipino Alumni Association (PAA) would like to invite you to...

PILIPINO SCHOLARS DAY 2009:
"The State of Pilipino Studies"

Thursday, April 2, 2009
12:30 to 9:00pm
James West Alumni Center
University of California Los Angeles

==EVENTS====
1:00pm to 3:00pm: Critical Pilipino Studies Plenary
3:30pm to 6:00pm: Panel Discussion/Dialogue on Pilipino Studies
6:00pm to 9:00pm: Pilipino Scholar's Celebration Mixer

==MAP & DIRECTIONS====
For maps and directions to UCLA James west Alumni Center, please click on this link: http://www.uclalumni.net/About/JWAC/directions_info.cfm

==DETAILED EVENTS INFORMATION====

Critical Pilipino Studies Plenary (1:00pm to 3:00pm):
The Critical Pilipino Studies Collective will hold a plenary session to discuss the formation of a collective group that will engage in an examination of the diverse issues that touch Pilipinos ans Pilipino Americans, inclusing Pilipino Studies. Anyone interested in joining or finding out more about the group is invited.

Panel Discussion/Dialogue on Pilipino Studies (3:30pm to 6:00pm):
The Panel Discussion/Dialogue on Pilipino Studies will focus on the current state of Pilipino Studies. It will examine models from other universities, the possible fields of studies within Pilipino Studies, the value of Pilipino studies within the working world as well as look at the current and historical campaign for Pilipino Studies at UCLA. Panels will include representatives from faculty, outside community, undergraduates, and graduate students; more information about specific panelists will be released as the date approaches. Professor Victor Viscarra will moderate the panel and Professor Joy Barios will seerve as keynote speaker. The panel will also launch the vision statement for the Samahang Pilipino's Campaign for Pilipino Studies.

Pilipino Scholars' Celebration Mixer: (6:00pm to 9:00pm)
The famed annual mixer is an opportunity for Pilipino scholars in academia and the community to engage in conversation and fun! Dinner provided, entertainment expected! Food, music, culture and frivolity will be had.

==MORE INFORMATION====
You are invited to attend any or all parts of Pilipino Scholars' Day. Special invitations are extended to community members, faculty members, undergradautes and gradaute groups, UCLA Pilipino Alumni, and support staff. Admission is FREE.

For more information, please contact John U. Aquino (john@uclapaa.net or alumni@uclapaa.net) or visit www.uclapaa.net.
Please RSVP by e-mail or EVITE. More information will follow.

2/10/09

1) PAA Benefit Committee Meeting - 2/11/09
2) UCLA Samahang Post-Grad Workshop - 2/12/09
3) UCLA Alumni Career Forum - 2/28/09


1) PAA Benefit Committee Meeting 2/11/09
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If you're looking for a fun opportunity to connect with alumni and
friends, and to give back to the community at the same time, the 2009
PAA Benefit Committee still needs plenty of volunteers! Please attend
our next meeting or contact us at alumni@uclapaa.net for more information.

The Next PAA Benefit Committee meeting

Wed, Feb 11
7:30pm
Mike Jaurigue's place
55 Glenflow Court
Glendale, CA 91206
Contact: alumni@uclapaa.net

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Save the Date - May 2, 2009

Please save the date! Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 5pm - the Pilipino
Alumni Association of UCLA will be holding its 8th Annual Fundraising
Benefit, with
donations supporting the annual PAA Scholarships and Endowment.

This year's PAA Benefit will be held at the beautiful Westin Los
Angeles Airport Hotel (www.westin.com/losangelesairport). Special room
rates available for all PAA guests, so plan ahead and join us for this
special occasion. You won't want to miss it!

The PAA Benefit includes dinner, dancing, cocktails, VIP reception,
silent auction, live entertainment, 2009 PAA Scholarship
presentations, Distinguished Alumni of the Year and Royal Morales
Community Achievement Awards, and much more!

RSVP Date: April 18, 2009
Contact Information: Chair - Aris Tagle, aris@uclapaa.net
Vice Chair - Evelyn Icarro, evelyn@uclapaa.net

To RSVP please visit: http://tinyurl.com/ben09a

2) UCLA Samahang Post-Grad Workshop - 2/12/09
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Samahang is a hosting a post-grad workshop on 2/12 at UCLA and is
looking for panelists in the career fields below. If you are
interested in being a panelist or assisting the students with this
event, please contact Lorali De Los Reyes at lorali.delosreyes@gmail.com .

Nursing, Public health, Engineering, Pre health, Education, Law,
Graphic design/arts, Public policy, Entertainment, Music,
Economics/Finances/Accounting/Business, Asian American related fields,
Education/COunseling

Topics to be discussed include:
- How are alumni maintaining job security with the given economy?
- How is the economy affecting them and their family?
- What are current stresses and spending habits in postgrad life?
- What are the pros and cons of taking a year off within your
respective field or should you directly work towards that field right
after college?
- In terms of living situations, what are some things to keep in
mindafter college?

Feb. 12, 2009
6:00PM - 8:00PM
UCLA Campus, Haines A25

Please contact lorali.delosreyes@gmail.com if you are interested in
assisting on the panel.

3) UCLA Alumni Career Forum - 2/28/09
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Did you graduate from UCLA in the past five years? Perhaps your career
goals haven't panned out as you imagined, or maybe the recent downturn
in the economy is directly impacting your job outlook. Perhaps you are
considering reworking your career and would like to see it from a
professional vantage point.

Then we invite you to join us at the UCLA Alumni Career Forum. The
forum presents a unique opportunity for UCLA grads just like you! We
will focus on career strategies in this important four hour program.
Our professional career counselors and nationally recognized speakers
will share effective strategies and secrets, and help you strengthen
your skills as you take your career into the future:

Saturday February 28,
9am-1pm
UCLA Career Center,
Third Floor, Conference Room

* Develop the Confidence to Succeed in a Challenging Economy
* Gain the Winning Edge in Competitive Markets
* Network with the Alumni Ambassadors
* Refine your Personal Brand and Fine Tune your Image
* Unlock the Keys to Successful Information Interviews
* Create a Powerful "Portfolio Resume" to Showcase your Accomplishments
* Put Your Network to Work
* Create New Opportunities by Thinking "Outside of the Box"
* Take Advantage of UCLA Career Center Services for Alumni

Finding the right job will come faster once you understand how to
utilize the resources available to you. Learn about the variety of
services provided by the UCLA Career Center and the UCLA Alumni
Association, including BruinView™ for Alumni, Bruin AlumnLink™, the
Online Resume Critique, and special networking and program options.

At the conclusion of the Forum, you will walk away with new insights,
practical resources, and a renewed directive to fulfill your career
aspirations.

For more information and to register please visit:
http://career.ucla.edu/Alumni/AlumniCareerForum.aspx
If you have any questions please email: AlumService@career.ucla.edu

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Pilipino Alumni Association of UCLA
alumni@uclapaa.net
www.uclapaa.net