NWFASA
Formerly known as the Washington State Filipino American Student Alliance, "the Alliance" was established in 1995 by Filipino student organizations from Washington universities. The Alliance has grown to 14 member organizations from different campuses in Washington and Oregon. And on 2003 "the Alliance" has been renamed to be called Northwest Filipino American Student Alliance (NWFASA).
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NWFASA Family!
I would like to bring your attention to an event occuring this weekend, Saturday October 13th! Portland State University’s Kaibigan is having their 8th Annual Showkase, “Kabataan Tumataas,” which means Youth Movement Rising. They will be showcasing a multitude of talents in the community, promoting unity and the empowerment of youth. In addition, there will be food provided while you sit and enjoy the entertainment, so come out and support!
Make sure to check out Kaibigan’s event page as well. If you have any general questions, contact Keanu Corveau at kcorveau@pdx.edu
Information:
Location: Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom
Headliners: Rex Navarette and Shannon Lei
Doors open: 5:30pm
Dinner: 6:00pm
Show: 7:00-9:00pm
Prices: $5 for NWFASA members, General Admission $15 -
Post reblogged from Jazz-bored Confessionals
- Friday’s Performance outfit
- Sleepwear
- Saturday’s leaving outfit
- RJ Guitar
- Amadeus Guitar (Just in case)
- Cellphone (with charger)
- Laptop (with charger)
- Snowball Microphone (You’ll never know who might want to record…)
- Power Rangers blanket
- Batman pillow
- Wallet
- Bathroom stuff (Towel, various soaps, toothbrush)
- iPod (with FM Transmitter)
- Camera!!!I think that’s all I’ll need. Oh, plus love and support from my Bham Family. Wish me luck, guys.
We think you should go support Jazz and PSU Kaibigan this Friday, 7:00-10:00PM!
More info here.
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PSU Kaibigan 6th Annual Pilipino Cultural Night “Kahapon at Ngayon”
Come hang out with PSU Kaibigan as they host they’re 6th Annual PCN on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the PSU Smith Ballroom.
Prices are: $10 for students, $12 for the general public and $15 at the door.
For more information, please call the PSU Box Office at 503.725.3307
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Spotlight: Portland State University Kaibigan
Having founded Kaibigan in the principles of progressive values and ideals, they came together with a vision to form a student organization that works to advance the educational, cultural, social, and political development of Filipino students through collective organizing towards social justice and social change.
Kaibigan’s mission is to unite and empower Filipino-American students at Portland State University though political, social, education and cultural activities while celebrating the Filipino-American experience.
The 2010-2011 executive board is:
President: Lauren-Millie Golden
Vice-President: Ryan Jumamil
Secretary: Arielle Kornelussen
Political Chair: Anthony Albright
Educational Chair: Kenneth Crebillo
Social Chair: Erin Enos
Communications Coordinator: Jason Phung
Fundraising Coordinator: Nikki De Leon
Recruitment Coordinator: Jonathan Albano
Publicity Coordinator: Joanne Marie Coleman
The picture is from our Kapatid Winter Summit. Our Kapatid program is an outreach-mentorship program with Filipino-American high school students from all around the Portland-Metro area. We have a Kapatid program every term, and this is the second year that it has been running.
Our upcoming and biggest event of the year is our 6th Annual Pilipino Cultural Night which will be happening on May 21, 2011 at 6:00pm in the Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom. The theme this year will be ‘Kahapon at Ngayon’ which means Past and Present in Tagalog.
Kaibigan wants to present Pilipino culture of the past and some modern Pilipino culture – varying from clothing to performances.
This year we are proud to bring Dr. Claire Oliveros as our keynote speaker and to have Ruby Ibarra performing.
Food, entertainment, raffle items and much more is in store for those who attend the event.
Tickets are available at the PSU box office and are going fast!
Get your tickets today!
Questions about VIP Tables, please email Arielle Kornelussen at kaibigan@pdx.edu
Tickets are price at:
$8 For paid members
$10 for students
$12 for General admissions
$15 at the door
We hope to see you there, and we thank you for your continuing support over the years! -
Lauren Golden | PSU Kaibigan * In blue.
Hometown: Auburn, WA
Major: Leadership&Management/International Business
Favorite Thing About PSU Kaibigan: The fact that we hang out in the office and just have crazy fun!
Why I Became President: I wanted to take a leap of leadership and further the club’s accomplishments and continue their legacy within PSU.
