Monday, April 14, 2008

GET READY FOR WEEK 3! Don't forget to vote for presidential elections and ASUCI elections! Just to let you know that the Cross Cultural Center is endorsing Megan Braun for President and Oracio Sanchez forr Vice President of Academic Affairs. Don't forget to vote for both. For Kabababyan's presidential election, please go to the elections committee [Eric Barias, Doris Garcia, Maria Gamboa, and Frederick Yanga]. For ASUCI elections, vote on www.asuci.uci.edu. > If you have any questions or are interested in any position for Kababayan Board 2008-2009 applications are available or contact the Elections Committee: Doris Garcia- dorisdhe.garcia@gmail.com Maria Gamboa- gamboam@gmail.com Derrick Yanga- fyanga@gmail.com Eric Barias- odangitseric@yahoo.com *Those of you interested in applying for next year's IVP or EVP, please turn in an application along with a platform of 150 words max to one of the elections committee by Thursday at 12:00p.m. Thanks! SKIT/CHOIR VARIETY SHOW: Yes, PCN'S very own SKIT and CHOIR are hosting a variety show just for us! Be entertain as they show off their talents and get a sneak peek of what is to come on MAY 16TH. Also, platforms for IVP and EVP are this THURSDAY. It will be in the beginning of the meeting so come promptly at 7p.m.! WHEN: This THURSDAY, April 17th 2008 at 7P.M. WHERE: ROWLAND HALL 104 FOUR: PLAY: Come party with the best four orgs at UCI. Delta Phi Gamma, Kababayan, Tau Theta Pi, and Theta Delta Beta are hosting a collective benefit party towards SIPA's afterschool program. SIPA's After School Enrichment Program provides positive, alternative activities that promote literacy, leadership sports skills and community involvement through Academics, Arts, and Athletic workshops. The atmosphere we provide for the youth of Historic Filipinotown and the surrounding cities is one of safety, fun, family, and encouragement, housed within the structured supervision of the SIPA Afterschool Enrichment Program Youth Activities Specialists. Get your party on and support the cause! WHEN: This Wednesday, APRIL 14 2008 WHERE: Hogue Barmichaels HOW MUCH: 5 BUCKS FOR ALL! FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10388824690 PCN - PILIPINO CULTURAL NIGHT: * PCN is coming closer. Thank you to everyone who has been coming to practices. This Saturday there is no Saturday practice due to Wayzgoose. * Ad money is due April 25th. $20 per cast member, split up however you like. Sell them to your family, friends, dormmates, etc. * Tickets will be sold to castmembers soon. $12/reserved and $10/general. Castmembers get a limit of 10 reserved tickets and unlimited general. So start asking your friends and family for money so they can have good seats. * If you are not a paid Kaba member, have your deposits and contract in then you lose your ticket priority! DO PCN, Kim and Jeremiah 13TH ANNUAL PILIPINO GRADUATION: ATTENTION ALL GRADUATING SENIORS!!! P-Grad Applications are now available. Pick up applications at the Alyansa Office in the Cross Cultural Center or from Lester de los Reyes at Lesdelosreyes@gmail.com. Applications are due on Friday, April 25 [WEEK 4]. $45 is for the Pilipino Flag stole and a copy of the program. FINISH OFF STRONG SENIORS! ONLY 2 MORE MONTHS LEFT! SWEATSHIRTS: Need a sweatshirt for them chilly nights?! Kababayan has pre-orders for the trendiest sweatshirt ever seen at UCI. Get yours today from any board member! [HISTOLICITY]: -Wayzgoose is this Saturday, April 19th 2008! It's at Aldrich Park starting from 9:00a.m. -There is a [H] meeting this Monday at 7p.m. in SST 122. We will be working on our Dungeons and Dragons themed booth!! -Also, come out to our first [H] retreat this Friday, place TBA and time is at 7p.m. -Interested in putting your voice out on paper? Write an article in our Kaba Kron! Please contact Michelle or Denise at either msaba17@gmail.com or denisehills@gmail.com. SPORTS: SOCCER: Co-ed Rec. Speed Soccer starts this Tuesday, April 15th 2008. The times for this league changes every week between 6p.m. and 8p.m. This Tuesday, the game is at 6:00p.m. at the backdoor courts at the ARC. Since registration was last Wednesday, I still need a full roster to play. Girls are especially needed. Please come out and support if you want to play or watch [Look at your facebook for invites]. ZOTBOWL 2008!: If you like to bowl, start forming a team of 5 as you will have a change to compete against organizations on campus. Details are still being worked, but expect the event sometime in late May. Please e-mail me at ebarias@uci.edu if you have any questions about the soccer team. Thanks! ACADEMICS: - Study Hours: Tuesday, 6-9p.m. at SSPA 1165. *This is another opportunity to gain 50 Kaba Honor Society points! - Kababayan Honor Society [KHS] --> Seniors! Graduate with Honors at P-Grads by accumulating a 3.0 GPA and 1000 KHS points. You'll be contacted this week! - KAMP RETREAT *DATE CHANGED* Top off the school year with awesome mentor-mentee moments on Friday May 30th - Saturday May 31st. -- Please contact kabacademics0708@gmail.com for any questions or concerns. CULTURAL: KabArte: This meeting will finalize the mural that will be painted at Wayzgoose! Be a part of the mural making process this week by helping us draft the sketch onto the canvas another time this week, 2nd meeting TBA. Wayzgoose: Alyansa will have a booth where we will begin painting the mural! Cultural Art Exhibit entitled "Spark the Change" will be May 8th. Get a program form to submit artwork for the exhibit. Forms are due May 1st. Okay, that's it for this week. Be sure to buy a sweatshirt for those crazy chilly nights at the parking structure. 12:09 p.m.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

WELCOME BACK KABABAYAN! It's SPRING QUARTER! You know what that means! PCN is almost here! Hope you all had a great SPRING BREAK but it's time to get back in the mode and catch up with your fellow Kababayan. Check out this week's announcements! KABABAYAN BOARD NOMINATIONS for 2008-2009 Interested in the positions of President, Internal Vice President, External Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer? OR know anyone you feel is capable of holding these positions for next year? Please attend this week's meeting to have a hand in shaping next year's leaders for Kababayan, and nominate who you believe should run. This is YOUR organization, and YOU choose its leaders. No experience is necessary to apply. Platforms (speeches) are as followed: Week 2- Presidential Platforms Week 3- IVP/EVP Platforms Week 4- Secretary/Treasurer Platforms If you have any questions or are interested in any position for Kababayan Board 2008-2009 applications are available starting WEEK 1 meeting or contact the Elections Committee: Doris Garcia- dorisdhe.garcia@gmail.com Maria Gamboa- gamboam@gmail.com Derrick Yanga- fyanga@gmail.com Eric Barias- odangitseric@yahoo.com ULTIMATE BATTLE OF THE CLASSES: All you first years, second years, third years, and seniors/alumni! Come out to FIRST GENERAL MEETING of spring quarter! Compete in a scavenger hunt at DOWNTOWN DISNEY. But before we leave to go, remember to come on time for the nominations. WHERE: Park Room in the Cross Cultural Center [afterwards Flagpoles for rides] WHEN: 7 P.M. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13300567532&ref=share PCN - PILIPINO CULTURE NIGHT: Welcome back PCN CAST 2007-2008! Check your e-mails, your suite coords should be emailing you soon regarding practice times. Saturday of Week 1, April 05, 2008, is our first Saturday practice! The entire cast will be practicing together for the first time! Yeah! DO PCN, Jeremiah and Kimberly FIRST YEAR MIXER: First week back, time for a first year mixer!!! On Wednesday April 2nd, meet at the flagpoles at 7 p.m. The year is almost ending =(, less make more memories! ACADEMICS: Welcome back to a fresh new quarter. Start off the quarter productively by attending STUDY HOURS: Tuesday, April 1 2008 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at SSL KHS: Graduating seniors! I will contact you regarding eligibility to graduate with honors at P-Grad by Week 3. KAMP: Spring quarter has many opportunities to spend time with your mentor, mentee and friends! Keep an eye out for the KAMP picnic and KAMP spring retreat [Week 8: 05.24 -25]. *Remember! You must maintain a 2.0 GPA to participate in PCN! PILIPINO GRADUATION: Seniors! P-Grad applications will be available on Thursday, April 3 2008! 10 more weeks! SWEATSHIRTS: Need a sweatshirt for them chilly nights?! Kababayan has pre-orders for the trendiest sweatshirt ever seen at UCI. Get yours today from any board member. GIVE BACK! [PACKS] ...and school supplies!: Don't forget about giving back to the children in the Philippines. The box will be there at the Park Room on Thursday at 7p.m. for the Kaba meeting. Thanks for supporting and giving back to the kids! =) ---- EXTERNALS EXTERNALS EXTERNALS ---- DELTA PHI GAMMA'S BATTLE OF THE ORGS: The lovely sisters of Delta Phi Gamma have invited various organizations to perform at their BATTLE OF THE ORGS on Friday, May 23rd... If you performed at Talanet Show or would like to help represent KABABAYAN in the competition, more info will be available at this week's meeting from any board member. The winning org will donate a portion of the night's proceed to a charity of their choice - so HELP THE CAUSE! HAVE A FUN FIRST WEEK BACK! 06:31 p.m.

Monday, March 10, 2008

It's WEEK 10! Hope you guys are hitting those books HARD! Finals are coming up...! Kababayan will be there to relieve that pain with these amazing events! CHECK THEM OUT! KABA MODERN'S FIRST 2008 PERFORMANCE!!!: Come watch Kaba Modern's new team's first performance. Also, come learn what Kaba Modern is all about! WHERE: CRYSTAL COVE WHEN: 8:00 P.M. **General registered members have front row seating.** GIVE BACK [PACKS]! ...AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES!: Alyansa is giving back to the kids back home in the Philippines. Since they will start school in June, we will be giving 100 kids backpacks with school supplies. At the Kaba Modern's 1st 2008 Performance this week, we will be having a donation box. Please support and give out notebook paper/loose paper/binder paper. Thank you!!! =] SENIORS!: 4th and 5th years!!! Keep an eye out for P-Grad on Thursday, June 12. Applications will be out first week of Spring Quarter. Details will be on the applications. Go Seniors 2008 Quality over Quantity... Pilipino Cultural Night - PCN: We're reaching the end of Winter Quarter, which mean we're getting closer to PCN! Saturday practices will begin the first Saturday of Spring Quarter, April 5th. and will continue every Saturday leading up to the show [except April 19th, Wayzgoose]. Keep an eye out for information about program Ads and your practices for next quarter. *Senior Suite has their Gina's Pizza fundraiser this Wed., March 12 from 5p.m. to 10p.m. Come out and support. ACADEMICS: --> Yay for Spring Break being just around the corner! *Crunch in some study time at the last Study Hour session of the Quarter. Tuesday at CSL, Room 11. --> 7p.m. - 10p.m. *Good luck on Finals. =) CULTURAL: Kabarte Meeting Wed. at 7:00 p.m. in SSL 122. We'll start talking about a new project, "The Brown Monologues." Have an idea for the Alyansa mural? Write or sketch it out - the theme is Filipino identity post, present, and future. The deadline for sketches is Tuesday, April 1. We will have a meeting at 7:00p.m. to discuss how to integrate our sketches and ideas in to the mural. Location TBA. KDT: We are performing for an elementary school in Irvine on April 25. We are going to teach some of the 5th and 6th graders tinikling so they can perform with us! If you want to dance contact Justine or Giselle at kabaculturalcords@gmail.com. SPORTS: It's not too late to go to Sportsfest! Late fees will apply but it's still not too late! Okay, that's all for the quarter. Have a great break. SWEATSHIRTS: Even though its getting hot...sweatshirts are still needed for those chilly nights. PREPAY FOR YOUR SWEATSHIRTS TODAY! It's only 25 bucks. You can sport this hot Hot HOT sweatshirt everywhere! *The picture of the sweatshirt is attached. Look for any board member to prepay TODAY! -- EXTERNALS EXTERNALS EXTERNALS -- Kabataang maka-Bayan: Kabataang maka-Bayan is a comprehensive youth and student National Democratic mass organization seeking to empower youth/students (y/s) and the community in the United States by educating, training, organizing, and mobilizing the youth/students and the grassroots to create systemic change. KmB is composed of Filipino, Asian/Pacific Islander, and other races, youth who are students, community members, workers, from urban areas, have religious affiliations, and so forth. Kabataang maka-Bayan is organized and built upon the tradition of youth struggles in the Philippines and the U.S. KmB struggles with ANAKBAYAN (Sons and Daughters of the People), a y/s organization based in the Philippines who struggles for social justice and genuine transformation of the Philippine society against feudalism, bureaucrat capitalism, and imperialism. To know more about KmB... CHECK THIS OUT! KmB - Education Discussion is TOMORROW! Date: March 11/Tuesday Location: Mirage Cafe and Hookah Lounge 539 E. Bixby Road, Long Beach CA 90807 Time: 8:30 p.m. For any questions or concerns, please call Ernie at 213/503-0429 or Johneric at 213/247-4909 Have a great spring break. See you guys laterr! 01:34 p.m.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Oh My GOODNESS, its already WEEK 9?! DANG! Where did the time go? Anyways, first off Pia has something very special to say: Thank you to everyone who came out to Semi-Formal! It was an amazing success! Special shout-out to Semi-Formal Committee! <3 you guys! YAY FOR SEMI! Anyways, lets get those announcements started! HIP HOP RENAISSANCE SHOWCASE: CELEBRATING THE FILIPINO AMERICAN COMMUNITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE FOUR ELEMENTS OF HIP HOP!: THIS FRIDAY IS KABABAYAN and THETA DELTA BETA'S HIP HOP RENAISSANCE SHOWCASE. come out to enjoy live art, graffiti, turntablism, live performances, spoken word, and MUCH MORE! Bambu and EyeSage will be performing, and there will be a HUGE dance crew battle! The brothers of Theta Delta Beta will donate 50% of all total proceeds to aide survivors of the recent typhoon in Mindinao. It's only a $5 admission, and we will be selling artwork! Come out to give your support and have a GREAT time at HIB 100 from 7-10:00. Contact Antonio (antoniocaminongjr@yahoo.com) for more general information.... to be in the dance competition, contact Frederick Yanga (fyanga@gmail.com) GIVE P.E.A.C.E. A CHANCE!: Ever wanted to study abroad? To the Philippines? Check out this week's meeting to learn what the PEACE program is all about. Also, we will be having food there so come eat, relax, chill, learn with KABABAYAN! WHERE: Pacific Ballroom B in the Student Center WHEN: 7:00p.m. AFTER EVENT: Rollerskating! Yes...we will be rollerskating the night away. It's a great to bond with each other! More information later.. PCN - PILIPINO CULTURAL NIGHT: Good luck on all your papers and end-of quarter projects, PCN CAST! Keep going to practices, PCN is about 74 days away! Our first Saturday practice is the first Saturday of SPRING QUARTER, April 5! See you all soon! & Great Job! DO PCN, Jeremiah and Kim ACADEMICS: WINTER QUARTER IS NEARLY OVER!: ...this means final exams, PCN madness, and graduation is just around the corner! Make sure you're handling those academics: -If you need a place to study there are study hours on Tuesday at SSL 129, 7-10p.m. *Attend and get your Kaba Honor Society points! -A list of available test files will be posted at study hours and on the facebook group. -KHS [Honor Society]: Attention graduating seniors! Make sure you contact me A.S.A.P. to look over your eligibility for honors recognition at P-grad! I need your application turned in by WEEK 3 SPRING QUARTER! No Exceptions! =] -Kamp [Mentorship]: If you haven't been paired yet make sure I have your application! *Contact kabacademics0708@gmail.com for anymore info! GIVE BACK [PACKS]! ...AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES!: Alyansa is giving back to the kids back home in the Philippines. Since they will start school in June, we will be giving 100 kids backpacks with school supplies. At the Kaba meeting this week, we will be having a donation box. Please support and give out notebook paper/loose paper/binder paper. Thank you!!! =] CULTURAL: Kabarte Meeting Wed. at 7:00 p.m. in SSL 122. We'll start talking about a new project, "The Brown Monologues." Have an idea for the Alyansa mural? Write or sketch it out - the theme is Filipino identity post, present, or future. The deadline for sketches is Tuesday, April 1. We will have a meeting at 7:00p.m. to discuss how to integrate our sketches and ideas in to the mural. Location TBA. KDT: We are performing for an elementary school in Irvine on April 25. We are going to teach some of the 5th and 6th graders tinikling so they can perform with us! If you want to dance contact Justine or Giselle at kabaculturalcords@gmail.com. SPORTS: Thank you to everyone who played for and supported the volleyball and bball team. Please keep your eyes open for the spring quarter sports. Also, please make sure to get ready for the anticipated Zotbowl [in Spring]. Info to be given thru email. Sportsfest applications might have been due last Friday, but if you are still interested, you can still register to play a sport [with a late fee]. Email Eric for any info any info at ebarias@uci.edu. [HISTOLICITY]: hey Hey HEY! We are having a Histolicity meeting TOMORROW, MONDAY [03/03/08]! Come and support! We will be discussing Wayzgoose and etc. WHERE: HH112 WHEN:7 P.M. Be there or be square! =D KABA MODERN: Next Thursday, 03/15/08, Kaba Modern is going to showcase their new team. The invite is only extended to our registered members. Come and support! Location and time TBA. -- EXTERNALS EXTERNALS EXTERNALS -- PASS - PILIPINO AMERICAN'S IN SOCIAL SCIENCE: Conference for Asian Pacific Pre-Professionals (CAPP) Stand Up, Stand out : Becoming a leader a leadership conference for Asian Pacific Pre-Professionals March 5, 2008 @ student center Contact pass.external@gmail.com for more info Light refreshments will be served Admission is FREE Registration starts at 5:30 Leadership is an important characteristic that students need to develop for a successful professional career. In today's modern competitive world of business, it is hard for students to find leaders of minority background to look up to as role models. Pilipino-Americans in Social Studies continues to strive to give students the skills and opportunities necessary to succeed in the professional world. PASS is an organization that was made for students by students who want to help the community, especially those in the Asian American/ Pacific Islander community. Pilipino- Americans in Social Studies is a "community within a community" providing a network of social support that promotes academic excellence, career development, and leadership opportunities for students in the UCI and Filipino communities. Speakers from various careers, ranging from business to non-profit work, will speak about diversity public speaking, and other necessary characteristics needed to succeed in the professional world. Speakers include: Target, Cross Cultural Center, Professor/attorney Chao, SSARC, KAPLAN and an Alumni Panel Keynote: Farzana Nayani Search To Involve Pilipino Americans "Charting Your Course as a Leader Today" – navigating the journey as a leader in your personal, career, academic and cultural lives. ALSO, KAPLAN WILL BE RAFFLING A FREE COURSE SCHOLARSHIP valued over $1,000.00. Registration required via facebook. GOOD LUCK STUDYING FOR ANYTHING! SEE YOU AROUND! 02:14 p.m.

Monday, February 25, 2008

IT'S WEEK 8! =] Kababayan.... be prepared for this week. It's going to be amazing! AN URBAN AFFAIR: CHIC MEETS STREET **SEMI-FORMAL IS THIS FRIDAY!** In order to go, you have to BUY YO BIDS. We will be selling BIDS on campus this week. Monday we will be at the Student Center Courtyard near the ATMs and... Tuesday - Thursday on Ring Road in front of the Cross at 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Semi committee meeting will be Monday at 6 p.m.! Please come out for our last meeting! FACEBOOK: http://uci.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8091123900&ref=share STAR POWER MEETING: Come see what the talented non-board first, second, and third years have planned especially for current, new, and even non Kaba members. Don't miss out on our "Kaba Feud" game show and Yogurtland after-event! WHERE: Crystal Cove WHEN: 7p.m. YOGURTLAND: Come and eat some yummy yogurt. You know you want to holla at some taro and mango? [Or is it just me?!] Don't worry! We'll provide rides after the meeting! Hmmm.... mochi balls and fruity pebbles! Filipino Hip Hop Renaissance Showcase: Celebrating the Filipino American Community's contributions to the Four Elements of Hip Hop! Performances By: Headliners- BAMBU EyeASage Fighting Cocks Rhythm Natives Lady HERstory (Cherie from KmB) Kristen Dela Cruz on Vocals And More.... Urban Art On top of Art being displayed by students and outside members of the Filipino Community, LIVE ART will be produced during the show (Artist- Rommel Dimacali)! If you are interested in contributing pieces to this event, or producing live art; please feel free to contact us! Hip-Hop Dance Battle This is a call to ALL SO-CAL HIP HOP DANCE TEAMS; we will be holding a dance battle on the stage of the Hip Hop Show Case; come represent your team, as an individual, as a group! Tear up the floor and celebrate hip hop through the artistry of dance! The battle will consist of a freestyle half circle cypher, winners will be determined by audience applause. STRAIGHT OLD SCHOOL STYLE. If you are interested in performing in this battle; then just show up at the event and be ready to BRING IT! Contact: Antonio Caminong Jr. (Community Advocacy Chair of Kababayan and Internal Vice President of Theta Delta Beta) antoniocaminongjr@yahoo.com JanaLynne Umipig (External Vice President of Kababayan) jlynumi@gmail.com $5 at the door cover ***50% of the night's proceeds go to a philanthropy cause in the Philippines GIVE BACK [PACKS] AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Alyansa is giving back to the kids back home in the Philippines. Since they will start school in June, we will be giving 100 kids backpacks with school supplies. At the Kaba meeting this week, we will be having a donation box. Please support and give out pens/pencils. Thank you!!! =] PCN - PILIPINO CULTURAL NIGHT: - Happy WEEK 8 everyone! Good luck on those 2nd round of midterms and your papers. - In my opinion, one of the best study breaks are your suite practices, so unwind and learn and go! - Miss home? Miss lumpia? Support our very own Kordilyera suite on Ring Road this TUESDAY, FEB. 26th, 2008! They'll be selling lumpia and rice from 12-4p.m. - Thanks everyone for turning in your contracts and deposit! DO PCN, [SEE YOU AT SEMI!] Jeremiah and Kim [HISTOLICITY]: "LIFE AS A 2ND GEN" continues... Come to this week's [HISTOLICITY] meeting and learn more about yourself! WHERE: HH112 WHEN: 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. WHAT TO BRING: Bring pictures that represents YOU as a 2nd generation! Also, write a little description about the pictures. YAY! COME..we have more icebreakers for you guys! =D ACADEMICS: *Study Hours: Tuesday, 7-10p.m. at SSL 129 --> Get ahead of the game and study for last minute exams/finals with us! *Test Files: A list of available exams & study guides will be posted ASAP on the facebook group as well as at study hours. *Kamp: Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and make the First Kamp retreat amazing! Look forward to many more events to come! - New mentor and mentee pairs are in the works for those who applied more recently...sorry for the delay! SPORTS: - Vball playoffs begin on Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. If we win this game, ten another will be played after [at 11:30P.M.]. - Bball playoffs TBA. - Sportsfest apps due this FRIDAY [2/29]. If you want to join a baseball team with other Kaba members and alumni, please let Eric know. If there are questions for anything, please email Eric at ebarias@uci.edu. CULTURAL: KDT - We have a performance coming up on Friday, April 25th for an elementary school in Irvine. We will dance Tinikling, Pandango and Binasuan. Contact us if you want to dance. Kabarte - meeting at SSL 122 on Wednesday at 7 p.m. We will be helping out with Semi Formal prep! Painting centerpieces and and giveaways! YAY!!! *Start working on those sketches for the Mural Project! We will be collecting those sketches so the artists can pick elements from each sketch to incorporate in a cohesive design for the mural. Contact: kabaculturalcords@gmail.com [Giselle and Justine] 01:22 a.m.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

HELLLOOOO KABABAYAN! Hope everyone had a spectacular long weekend. WE SURE DID! =D But wait a minute...it's already week 7?!?? Oh my...this quarter is sure going by WAY too fast. As usual, here are this week's announcements! I-HOTEL DOCUMENTARY: Doucmentary screening! Come learn more about the historical event of the fall of the International Hotel in San Francisco. This event marked one of the biggest stands in the struggle for affordable housing within the original Manilatown in San Francisco during the 70s. The documentary will be held on Wednesday February 20th, 2008, from 7-9. After the viewing there will be a small discussion. Location TBD. Contact Antonio for more information: Antoniocaminongjr@yahoo.com FACEBOOK: http://uci.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10310698131&ref=share PEOPLE'S POWER MEETING: This Week's Meeting is a VERY SPECIAL ONE. Many of you might not know about PEOPLE POWER, but it was a very important time in our history. Learn about how it changed our past, affected our present, and what it means for the future. WHERE: CRYSTAL COVE WHEN: 7 P.M. FACEBOOK: http://uci.facebook.com/event.php?eid=23013185436&ref=mf CHA CHA FOR TEAA: The after event is at the always CRACCKIN' cha for tea. Come join us for some boba and crispy chicken. =D SEMI-FORMAL IS COMING UP!: Buy your bids this week from 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.! Kaba Board members will be at the Student Center Terrace. tables...Look by the ATMs! Remember...bids are 50 single, 90 a couple! Stay tuned for more announcements about performances and announcement of the 'member of the year' candidates [kind of like a semi-formal court for each class]. FACEBOOK: http://uci.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8091123900&ref=share Filipino Hip Hop Renaissance Showcase: Celebrating the Filipino American Community's contributions to the Four Elements of Hip Hop! Performances By: Headliners- BAMBU feat. DJ PHATrick EyeASage Fighting Cocks Rhythm Natives Lady HERstory (Cherie from KmB) Kristen Dela Cruz on Vocals And More.... Urban Art On top of Art being displayed by students and outside members of the Filipino Community, LIVE ART will be produced during the show (Artist- Rommel Dimacali)! If you are interested in contributing pieces to this event, or producing live art; please feel free to contact us! Hip-Hop Dance Battle This is a call to ALL SO-CAL HIP HOP DANCE TEAMS; we will be holding a dance battle on the stage of the Hip Hop Show Case; come represent your team, as an individual, as a group! Tear up the floor and celebrate hip hop through the artistry of dance! The battle will consist of a freestyle half circle cypher, winners will be determined by audience applause. STRAIGHT OLD SCHOOL STYLE. If you are interested in performing in this battle; then just show up at the event and be ready to BRING IT! Contact: Antonio Caminong Jr (Community Advocacy Chair of Kababayan and Internal Vice President of Theta Delta Beta) antoniocaminongjr@yahoo.com JanaLynne Umipig (External Vice President of Kababayan) jlynumi@gmail.com $5 at the door cover ***50% of the night's proceeds go to a philanthropy cause in the Philippines ATTN KASAMA FAMILIES!: There is a Kasama Family Dinner this WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20TH at Islands off of Bison in Newport Beach! It is a collaboration fundraiser event for Kababayan. So it will be a fun night and good cause all in one! Even if your Ate's or Kuya's can't make it, round up the troops and eat good food! =] FACEBOOK: http://uci.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10693024782 P.S. The flyer is attached to this email. PCN - PILIPINO CULTURAL NIGHT: What's going on PCN Cast 2008? Hope practices and midterms are going well! This week in PCN History, we are having 2 fundraisers, both on Wednesday, Feb. 20th, 2008. 1. Maria Clara and Spam Musubi are back on Ring Road from 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.! Hurry because they sell quick! 2. Traditionalists are continuing the islander theme at Island's [on Bison] at 5 p.m. to closing! Keep making it to practices, everyone is doing great! PCN adds are mostly closed, so this is u! Contact us if you need anything! jeremiah.bautista@gmail.com and kg.boral@gamil.com AND CONGRATS to CHELLE ANN PETEIRZ, our new senior suite co-coord! DO PCN, Jeremiah and Kim ACADEMICS: Mentors and mentees! This is your week! Study Hours: Tuesday [02/19] at SSL 129, 7-10p.m. Mentors and mentees be sure to stop by anytime to pick up info. and talk to me and each other about future programming if you can't make it to the Kamp meeting during study hours from 7-8p.m. Turn in your resumes to me if you can't get it to your mentee by the end of the week. Kamp Retreat: Friday, Feb. 22nd - Saturday, Feb. 23rd We'll meet at the flagpoles at 7p.m. and depart to our retreat destination by 7:30p.m.! Let's have fun and build stronger bonds between mentors and mentees. Information will be forwarded with reminders and more details this week - Mentors, have your resumes ready! Turn in your KHS [Kaba Honor Society] Applications ASAP! *Contact kabacademics0708@gmail.com for any questions! SPORTS: Vball team rec: 2-1 games at Tuesday 10:30p.m. Bball team rec: 1-2 games at Wednesday 9:30p.m. These are the last games before playoffs so please come out and support at the ARC! Also, next Friday [02/29], Cal Poly Pomona's Sportsfest applications are due. People for a baseball team are needed [boys and girls]. Contact me for any information at ebarias@uci.edu CULTURAL: Kabarte meeting this week will be viewing the Fall of the I'Hotel documentary. There will be discussion after the documentary and an activity to reflect on the film. For more information on the documentary see the community section at the very top. The mural project is still going! Help us fundraise for art materials! Contact Giselle and Justine kabaculturalcords@gmail.com HAVE A GOOD SHORT WEEK! 02:30 a.m.

Monday, February 11, 2008

KABABAYAN! It's week six and I bet you feel SICK from all those midterms/papers/etc. We know how it feels so here are some events/programs that are coming up for you this week. SINGLED OUT!: Remember when Jenny McCarthy and Carmen Electra used to hit the MTV scene to host this hit show? WELL...you can relive that at this week's meeting and try to win a date for SEMI! <3 WHERE: Crystal Cove WHEN: Valentines Day 2008, this Thursday February 14th ANTI-VALENTINES DAY PARTY: This week's after event is partying it up at... HOGUE BARMICHAELS! DOORS OPEN AT 9:30 P.M. 3 BUCKS TO DRINK [+21] AND 5 BUCKS TO PARTY [+18] PILIPINO CULTURAL NIGHT - PCN The deadline to join a performance suite is this week, WEEK 6. Please contact Jeremiah Bautista [jeremiah.bautista@gmail.com] or Kim Boral [kg.boral@gmail.com] if you are interested. Please provide your name, email, phone number, and availability [Sun-Wed after 5 p.m.] You can still joini logistical committees as well. Also, support MC and Choir Fundraisers. MC - Spam Musubi Wed. 10:30 -12:30p.m. Choir - Valentine singing gram MTuW Both on RING ROAD! DO PCN, Jeremiah and Kim AN URBAN AFFAIR: CHIC MEETS STREET Semi-formal is FEBRUARY 29TH at the REEF in LONG BEACH! Bids will go on sale soon, for $90 a couple, $50 single. Come out to Semi Planning Committee on Monday nights; 6p.m. at HH112 to help become part of one of the most fun events in Kaba history! Contact Pia at pbanez@uci.edu with any questions! MOVEMENT, VOICE, VISUAL, EXPRESSIVE ART: Kabarte Arts Kollektive a space to experience, learn and connect through performance, visual and written/literary art Come meet with us Wed. at 7 p.m. at SSL 122. Next meeting we will be taking a trip to Long Beach for KmB's art and music: The Bloom of Life show at the Mirage. Come share the night with us for some good music, good art, and good people. We will be providing rides so lets meet at 6:00p.m. at the flagpoles. After the show we can hang out a little and eat at Roscoe's or wherever you guys want to eat. Thanks to KDT for a wonderful performance at PUSO's gala. For more information email Giselle and Justine at kabaculturalcords@gmail.com ALYANSA ANNOUNCEMENTS: * MPC - multicultural programs committee position open! Please help out Alyansa ng mga Kababayan. Get involved with the Cross Cultural Center and help allocate funds to different groups. Contact dorisdhe.garcia@gmail.com * Umbrella Council Mixer is on February 12, 2008 at 7-10 p.m.! o FACEBOOK: http://uci.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8486791308 * Ex-oficio seat for Alyansa ng mga Kababayan take a leadership position within the Cross Cultural Center, sit on board with the 4 Fil-Am orgs on campus. Contact dorisdhe.garcia@gmail.com SPORTS: Vball team rec: 2-1 games at Tuesday 10:30p.m. Bball team rec: 1-2 games at Wednesday 9:30p.m. Come out and support Kaba's team this week. Your support would be highly appreciated! Players, if you need to contact me, please do so using Facebook because my phone is broken. Thanks! Applications for Cal Poly's Sportsfest are due on Feb. 29th. Contact me for any information at ebarias@uci.edu ACADEMICS: Study hours are on Tuesdays. 7-10p.m. at SSL 129. 100 KHS points! Week 6 [02/12/08]: Career Center is holding a resume writing workshop at 7:30-8:00p.m. Gain valuable tips on how effectively present yourself to employers & grad school admissions on paper. Kamp [Mentorship Program] Mentors! Create/update your resume. You will give a copy to your mentees by week 7. Kamp meeting during week 7 at study hours at 7-8p.m. SSL 129. Kamp Retreat Friday, Feb. 22-23rd. Mentors an mentees will be sent additional info via email. Test files: A list of available files will be posted online within a week. Kababayan Honor Society [KHS] applications should be turned in by week 7 at study hours, kaba meeting, or any board member. --> Fill it out for recognition at Pilipino Grad. I-HOTEL DOCUMENTARY: Doucmentary screening! Come learn more about the historical event of the fall of the International Hotel in San Francisco. This event marked one of the biggest stands in the struggle for affordable housing within the original Manilatown in San Francisco during the 70s. The documentary will be held on Wednesday February 20th, 2008, from 7-9. After the viewing there will be a small discussion. Location TBD. Contact Antonio for more information: Antoniocaminongjr@yahoo.com That's it for this week. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! <3 from kaba. 11:26 p.m.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

WELCOME TO WEEK 3! First off, to whoever went to TAHOE 2008!: Getting stuck in a snow storm, sledding down random mountains, Indiana Jones, & Anne Frank...THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WENT TO TAHOE!! From the lovely Krystle Larioza! =] Even though it's a short week doesn't mean we are short on some good times. Check out this week's announcements: KABARTE: Come to this week's general meeting and learn MORE about Kabarte. Learn more about you by expressing through yourself through art. WHERE: SSLH 100 [not Crystal Cove] WHEN: 7 P.M. DOLLAR THEATRE: Oh yes, we are having our AFTER EVENT at the DOLLAR THEATRE! Come watch a movie with us for only a dollar...and fifty cents. =] As usual, we are providing rides. So take a break from studying and chill with us. 9TH ANNUAL KABABAYAN CONFERENCE: "A Thinline Between Filipino and American: Knowing and Aiding to the Issues of the Homeland and Motherland" It's only days away until Kababayan's 9th annual conference. It is going to be held on February 2nd, 2008 at the Student Center so please mark your calenders! Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. promptly the day of. Also, registration forms will be out at this week's meeting so don't delay! Tell all your friends and families about this event because YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT OUT! FACEBOOK: BEATS, RHYMES AND RICE TOUR: Coming to UC Irvine, February 8, 2008 at the Student Center Terrace. Sponsored by Kababayan and APSA. Featuring Spoken word and poetry by Bao Phi, Giles Li, and Kiwi formerly of the Native Guns. Entrance is free for all UC Irvine students. For more information please contact Jana Umipig at jlynumi@gmail.com. FACEBOOK: http://uci.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8073023587&ref=share TALENT SHOW: - What's your talent? Singing, Dancing, Juggling, Stand-Up Comedy, Poetry, Magic Tricks… the possibilities are endless, so share yours with Kaba! - Talent Show will be on Thursday, February 7th in Crystal Cove Auditorium. - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will win a CASH prize! - If you don't want to compete, you can also choose to perform as an exhibition act. - Applications are now available! Any acts interested in participating must attend a screening. Sign up at the next Kaba meeting or contact Krystle Larioza at KLarioza@gmail.com or Antonio Caminong Jr. at antoniocaminongjr@yahoo.com. PCN: Get excited because PCN practices have begun, some of the suites have already started practices and the set practices for each practice for Winter Quarter will begin next week. Your coordinators will be emailing you with your practice times. If you are interested in being in the Business and Marketing Committee, they will be meeting this Wednesday, Jan. 23rd in SSTR 100 at 8:30 p.m. It's not too late to be a part of PCN. Please contact anyone on PCN Board if you are interested and provide them with your name, e-mail, and phone number. DO PCN, Jeremiah Bautista [jeremiah.bautista@gmail.com] and Kim Boral [kg.boral@gmail.com] SEMI-FORMAL COMMITTEE: We will be having a short meeting tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at the Student Center to discuss possible themes. Please stop by! Contact Pia if you'll be going at pbanez@uci.edu FROM MARIA GAMBOA: ATTN ALL 4TH YEARS, 5TH YEARS, and KABA ALUMNI! Your mixer has arrived! Let us celebrate the rebirth of the pub by coming together and enjoying each other's company. So, Mixer is this FRIDAY. Jan 25th at 9 P.M. at the ANTHILL Pub and Grille. Kababayan once brought us together, let's make it happen! Good times, good food, good drinks, good company! *Don't forget 21+ IDs and cash* SEE YOU THERE! ACADEMICS: * KAMP Retreat Week 7 [Feb. 22-23]! Look out for more information. * If you want a mentor/mentee please email me at kabacademics0708@gmail.com * Kaba Honor Society: Be eligible for recognition at Pilipino Graduation in Spring Quarter o Qualifications: Accumulate a 3.0 GPA and 1000 Kaba Honor Society Points o may be earned by attending meetings, Kaba Conference, Study Hours, participating in PCN, etc. o Applications will be distributed this week. COMMUNITY: * GET INVOLVED! Justice for Filipino American Veterans [JFAV] is embarking on a brand new campaign for veterans' rights. Come be part of the planning committee along with fellow board members. o Interested contact Antonio at antoniocaminongjr@yahoo.com * We will begin documentary/film screenings and discussions. Watch and learn about the 1-Hotel at Feb. 4th. Details TBA. CULTURAL: * Kabarte is here! Come to Thursday's meeting to get your taste of what Kabarte has to offer. * Mural Project with Alyansa is coming up! Contact Giselle and Justine at kabaculturalcoords@gmail.com [HISTOLICITY]: * Histolici-what? HISTOLICITY! Come to Histolicity, Monday January 28th at room TBA and help plan for this quarter's upcoming events! These include Kaba Conference and Semi-formal! FROM KABA MODERN: WORKSHOPS: TUES Jan 29th - THURS Jan 31st @ SSPS Ground Floor 8pm -Learn 3 different pieces, one on each day, one from each coordinator. Everyone is welcome to learn for free! -buy the music! song for your freestyle/choreography section will be included in the mix. -must be a paid kababayan member to tryout! kababayan will be present at workshops & auditions for you to join. AUDITION: WEDNESDAY Feb 6th @ Crawford Hall 6pm -Registration -Freestyle Session (optional) -Round 1 (mandatory): Individual audition, perform the 3 coordinator pieces along with 2 other individuals at random -Round 2 (mandatory): Group audition, perform with your group of 2-3 people, the 3 given pieces along with your own choreography, complete with changes/formations/transitions/etc. FACEBOOK: http://uci.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7480066505&ref=mf EXTERNALS EXTERNALS EXTERNALS: SCPASA MIXER | PARTY: Southern California Pilipino American Student Alliance is once again hosting its annual mixer, this year at California Asian Bistro in Fullerton. Come meet, greet, and eat with Pilipino students from all around Southern California at the CAB buffet and stay to party afterwards. Food. Games. Karaoke. People. and Happy Hour Drink Prices all night! ----------------------------------------------------------------- $15 buffet/karaoke 7:00pm - 10:00pm and dance/party 10:00pm - 2:00am and if you can't come to eat, its $7 after 10:00pm **Also, look out for the SCPASA SUMMIT on FEB. 9th. DETAILS TO COME.** 02:14 a.m.

Monday, January 14, 2008

HAPPY WEEK 2 KABABAYAN! Are you guys getting pumped up for TAHOE this weekend? Because we are for sure! CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: KABA'S GAMESHOW NETWORK: Come to this week's meeting and be prepared to have the time of your life! There will be competitions based on gameshows and reality television. It's going to be FUN, it's going to be EXCITING, it's going to be a BLAST! Don't miss this one out, FOR SURE! WHERE: SSLH 100 WHEN: 7p.m. AFTER EVENT: LETS EAT AT GENKI LIVING! Let's mingle and chat and eat some really good crepes. Go with your kasama families, mentors/mentees, and/or with your class! It's going to be chill and exciting all at the same time! TAHOE: It's finally here! We are leaving THIS FRIDAY (January 18th) and coming back on Monday (January 21st). If you you haven't paid yet, make sure to turn in your money! You can turn it in at one of the two TAHOE INFO MEETINGS this week: Monday : SSL 105: 7 PM Tuesday : SSL 105: 7 PM Please attend these meetings to: - find out what to bring - find out what we will be doing while we are there. - read/sign the trip waiver - sign up for vans/choose your departure time (5 AM, 12 PM or 8 PM) - pay for your trip! (checks payable to Kababayan: $90 for members/$110 for non-members) - Find out if you won the raffle for a FREE TAHOE TRIP! (Tickets are only $1 each, so contact board members if you are interested in buying some.) PCN: Hope everyone had a good 1st week of Winter Quarter. Once again, INFO NIGHTS for suites are this week. Monday 01/14: 8pm Rural 9pm Seniors 10pm Traditionalists Tuesday 01/15: 7pm Muslim 8pm Kordilyera Wednesday 01/16: 7pm Maria Clara 9pm Choir These are all in HH108. Make it out to the info nights to learn more about your suite and PCN. AND get together with your suite for the first time. If you are still interested in participating in PCN whether in logistical or performance suites, contact Jeremiah [jeremiah.bautista@gmail.com] or Kim [kg.boral@gmail.com]. DO PCN, Jeremiah and Kim 9TH ANNUAL KABABAYAN CONFERENCE: "A Thinline Between Filipino and American: Knowing and Aiding to the Issues of the Homeland and Motherland" It's only days away until Kababayan's 9th annual conference. It is going to be held on February 2nd, 2008 at the Student Center so please mark your calenders! Registration forms will be out at this week's meeting so don't delay! Tell all your friends and families about this event because YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT OUT! FACEBOOK: http://uci.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8824921611&ref=share BEATS, RHYMES AND RICE TOUR: Coming to UC Irvine, February 8, 2008 at the Student Center Terrace. Sponsored by Kababayan and APSA. Featuring Spoken word and poetry by Bao Phi, Giles Li, and Kiwi formerly of the Native Guns. Entrance is free for all UC Irvine students. For more information please contact Jana Umipig at jlynumi@gmail.com. TALENT SHOW: - What's your talent? Singing, Dancing, Juggling, Stand-Up Comedy, Poetry, Magic Tricks… the possibilities are endless, so share yours with Kaba! - Talent Show will be on Thursday, February 7th in Crystal Cove Auditorium. - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will win a CASH prize! - If you don't want to compete, you can also choose to perform as an exhibition act. - Applications are now available! Any acts interested in participating must attend a screening. Sign up at the next Kaba meeting or contact Krystle Larioza at KLarioza@gmail.com or Antonio Caminong Jr. at antoniocaminongjr@yahoo.com. - Screenings are on any of the following dates: January 22-23 and 28-30, any time between 7 and 10 pm. So sign up at the next kaba meeting! SEMI FORMAL COMMITTEE: *Semi-Formal committee meetings will start NEXT WEEK! Contact Pia if you're still interested at pbanez@uci.edu. ACADEMICS: * Study hours Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Courtyard Study Lounge * KAMP Retreat Week 7 [Feb. 22-23]! Look out for more information. * If you want a mentor/mentee please email me at kabacademics0708@gmail.com * Kaba Honor Society: Be eligible for recognition at Pilipino Graduation in Spring Quarter o Qualifications: Accumulate a 3.0 GPA and 1000 Kaba Honor Society Points o may be earned by attending meetings, Kaba Conference, Study Hours, participating in PCN, etc. o Applications will be distributed this week. COMMUNITY: * GET INVOLVED! Justice for Filipino American Veterans [JFAV] is embarking on a brand new campaign for veterans' rights. Come be part of the planning committee along with fellow board members. o Interested contact Antonio at antoniocaminongjr@yahoo.com * We will begin documentary/film screenings and discussions. Watch and learn about the 1-Hotel at Feb. 4th. Details TBA. CULTURAL: * Come watch KDT perform at UCI FOB's release party and fashion show on Wednesday night [01/16/08] at 7:00 p.m. in Moss Cove Ballroom. UCI F.O.B. [First Order of Business] is a new Asian American magainze. * Also, Jan. 24th's general meeting will introduce KabArte Arts Kollektive. SPORTS: * Want to get your mind off of your busy school schedule? Want to be a part of a team? Want to have fun with other fellow Kaba members who also have a competitive drive? Then join a sports team: o Volleyball on Tuesdays at 10:30pm o Basketball on Wednesdays at 9:30pm * Also, we are working on the annual ZotBOWL, which is a campus-wide bowling tournament. Date and registration fee is TBA, but if you are interested, start forming your teams! * Email Eric at ebarias@uci.edu if you want any information on any of these. THANKS! FROM MARIA GAMBOA =): KABABAYAN, I hope you are all spending quality time with your KASAMA families. PLEASE make sure to contact Maria Gamboa at gamboam@gmail.com if you missed out last quarter and would like to join a kasama family now! Thank you! [HISTOLICITY]: OUR FIRST MEETING IS HERE! Come to the first HISTOLICITY meeting of this WINTER QUARTER. We will be planning this quarter out so be prepared for ideas and suggestions! WHERE: CROSS CULTURAL CENTER WHEN: 8pm EXTERNALS EXTERNALS EXTERNALS: SCPASA MIXER | PARTY: Southern California Pilipino American Student Alliance is once again hosting its annual mixer, this year at California Asian Bistro in Fullerton. Come meet, greet, and eat with Pilipino students from all around Southern California at the CAB buffet and stay to party afterwards. Food. Games. Karaoke. People. and Happy Hour Drink Prices all night! ----------------------------------------------------------------- $15 buffet/karaoke 7:00pm - 10:00pm and dance/party 10:00pm - 2:00am and if you can't come to eat, its $7 after 10:00pm **Also, look out for the SCPASA SUMMIT on FEB. 9th. DETAILS TO COME.** 12:07 a.m.

Monday, January 7, 2008

WELCOME BACK KABABAYAN! Hope you guys relaxed and chilled during winter break...but now get ready for WINTER QUARTER! We have a lot of events and programming for everyone coming up so get excited and get pumped! Here are this week's announcements: CAN WE JUST BE FRIENDS?: Meet a friend at Kaba's 1st gen of WINTER QUARTER! Come and enjoy each other's company for some fun, laughs, and maybe even tears? It's going to be a great way to start this quarter right! Where: Crystal Cove When: 7 p.m. AFTER EVENT: Get ready for some for fun and lets sing our hearts out with our new friends! It's going to be tightt... Where: Elvis?! in Westministerr When: Right after the Kaba meeting But don'tcha worry...we will be providing rides! TAHOE: A 3,000 square foot house. 5 vans. 50 people. 1 lake. What's missing? ...YOU!! This Tahoe trip is just 1 weekend away [Jan 18th - 21st] and spots are almost full! Sign ups aren't official until you're paid so make sure to get your $90 in as soon as possible. Don't miss out on your chance to make more Kaba memories! Be sure to check out the facebook event: http://uci.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7888504605&ref=share PCN: Hope you all had some Happy Holidays! Here are some important upcoming dates for our 2008 PCN season: Info Nights: Skit - Jan 7 at 10pm Trads - Jan 14 at 10pm Rural - Jan 14 at 8pm Seniors - Jan 14 at 9pm Muslim - Jan 15 at 7pm Kords - Jan 15 at 8pm MC - Jan 15 at 7pm Choir - Jan 16 at 9pm Please go to all your suite info nights! This is where you receive contracts, turn in your class/work schedule, and learn more about your suite and where you will all take it this year. And you decide your practice times! DO PCN, Jeremiah and Kim P.S. Contact us at jeremiah.bautista@gmail.com and kg.boral@gmail.com if you still want to join or have any concerns! 9TH ANNUAL KABABAYAN CONFERENCE: "A Thinline Between Filipino and American: Knowing and Aiding to the Issues of the Homeland and Motherland" It's only 26 more days until Kababayan's 9th annual conference. It is going to be held on February 2nd, 2008 at the Student Center so please mark your calenders! Registration forms will be out at this week's meeting so don't delay! Tell all your friends and families about this event because you sure don't want to be missed out. BEATS, RHYMES AND RICE TOUR: Coming to UC Irvine, February 8, 2008 at the Student Center Terrace. Sponsored by Kababayan and APSA. Featuring Spoken word and poetry by Bao Phi, Giles Li, and Kiwi formerly of the Native Guns. Entrance is free for all UC Irvine students. For more information please contact Jana Umipig at jlynumi@gmail.com. WANT TO BE PART OF THE MOST EXCITING EVENT OF THE QUARTER?!?: Then sign up to be a part of SEMI FORMAL COMMITTEE!!! Help to plan Kaba's annual SEMI! If you're interested at all, contact Pia at pbanez@uci.edu asap! Committee meetings will start soon! [HISTOLICITY]: Be ready for histolicity this quarter. We have a lot in store for you guys but you have to wait until 2nd week. When: Our first official meeting is next week, Monday 01/14/08! Where: TBA ACADEMIC: Study hours will resume WEEK 2! Some highlights that Winter Quarter brings you: -KAMP retreat (Week 5, Saturday February 9th...keep the date posted!) -Guest speakers from UCI Peer Counseling -PEACE Program study-abroad in the Philippines (Kababayan General Meeting Wk 8) -Any special requests? Contact me at kabacademics0708@gmail.com! CULTURAL: Want to be involved in Alyansa's mural of Filipino past, present, and future? Draw, paint, or just give your creativity and input. We will begin designing the mural in the beginning of this quarter. Contact Giselle and Justine at kabaculturalcords@gmail.com SPORTS: It's a new year, which means new teams. This quarter, we'll be having a co-ed volleyball team, a soccer team, and a men's basketball team. I need to create roster sheets so please e-mail me ASAP at ebarias@uci.edu if you're interested in playing for any of these teams. You CAN play more than 1 sport. Thanks! Also, there will be a campus-wide bowling tournament coming up in February called ZOT-BOWL that is programmed by Kaba. More info to come! 02:17 p.m.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Hello fellow Kababayans! The summer season is slipping away and the crisp air of fall is seeping into the city of Irvine. Are you guys pump for the new school year? We got a lot of things in stored for you so get ready for them! NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION How to become a facilitator? 1.) ATTEND ONE OF THE MANDATORY FACILITATOR MEETINGS: *9/24 - Monday - 8pm - location TBA *9/25 - Tuesday - 8pm - location TBA The actual NSO 2.)ATTEND the actual NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: *9/26 - Wednesday - 8am-12p - The Park Room @ CCC Contact Maria Gamboa gamboam@gmail.com if you have ANY questions! FIRST GENERAL MEETING Come and check out Kaba's 1st Gen for 2007-2008! Get excited because it's a new year and we have a lot to offer to everybody. Especially YOU! Where: Crystal Cove When: 7:00p.m. - 10:00p.m Please contact Doris Garcia dorisdhe.garcia@gmail.com for an external announcement before September 25, 2007 [Tuesday] to reserve a spot! THE AFTER PARTY Come PARTY and CELEBRATE with Kababayan after First Gen.! Remember, though: it's not just ANY after party, but... "THE After Party!" @ the world famous Tapas Bar & Grill! Wednesday, September 26 (after Kaba's First General Meeting) Doors open at 9:30 P.M. 4253 Martingale Way Newport Beach, CA 92660-1926 If you have any questions or need a ride, contact Miss Krystle Larioza at (858) 208-7928. **$5/Ages 18 and up/Please bring proper ID** Early arrival is suggested...it's guaranteed to be THE after party of all after parties! PAHM [PILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH] There are many events coming out for the month of OCTOBER for PAHM. Check one, two or all of them out! Opening Ceremony with key-note Dorothy Fujita-Roney and spoken word by UCI students *October 3, 2007 - Wednesday - time TBA - location TBA Screening of the yo-yo documentary, "World on a String" *October 9, 2007 - Tuesday - 7:30p.m. - location TBA Pinoy/Pinay: Gender Roles and Relationships with GABRIELA Network and KmB *October 11, 2007 [In place of a general meeting] - Thursday - 7:00p.m. - location TBA Discussion of "The Debut" *October 16, 2007 - Tuesday - 7:30p.m. - location TBA Mural project with Habiarts *October 23, 2007 - Tuesday - 7:30p.m. - location TBA Trip to Historic Filipino-Town *October 27, 2007 - Saturday - time TBA - Historic Filipino-Town Closing Cermony: Barrio Fiesta *date TBA - time TBA - The Terrace at the NEW Student Center If anyone is interested in participating in committees of PAHM events who will help with the logistics of planning the event as well as help facilitate the event itself, please contact Justine Calma inluvwiddaworld@yahoo.com or Giselle Corella tenmoong3@sbcglobal.net FRIENDSHIP GAMES '07 Get excited for FRIENDSHIP! More information will come later on as we get closer to FRIENDSHIP! But for now, its just back to basics ;) What day: October 20, 2007 - Saturday Where: Cal State University of Fullerton When: Call time is at 4 A.M. - Location TBA [to where we meet up before Friendship Games] Website: http://fg.csufpasa.com/ Contact Maria Gamboa gamboam@gmail.com for more information and if you are interested in knowing more about FRIENDSHIP! ...thats it for events now for our programs... ACADEMICS Study hours: Every Wednesday* [starting Week 2] Hours: 7-10pm Location: TBA *Usual days for study hours are Tuesdays; however, it will take place on Wednesdays for the first few weeks due to PAHM events on Tuesday nights. Kababayan Honor Society (KHS): Get a head start on building up those KHS points and be recognized for your hard work at P-Grad! Opportunities for points include attending study hours; participating in the Mentorship program (KAMP) and various Kaba events; (NEW!) participating in tutoring; among many others. Please contact Joy Doble kabacademics0708@gmail.com for more information! IMS Sign-ups for Intramural Sports at the ARC will be held during second meeting (after First-Gen meeting). If you are interested on being on a team representing Kaba, please come to the second meeting. For those that played sports last year and wish to do so this year, please come to sign up also so that we can decide how many teams we'll be having for Fall qtr (multiple teams for one sport might have to be a possibility). Thanks. Please contact Eric Barias at odangitseric@yahoo.com if you have any questions. [HISTOLICITY] Yes, back with a vengeance! [HISTOLICITY] meetings: Every Monday* [Starting Week 1] Hours: 7-8pm Location - TBA Please contact Trina Dikitanan trinadafilipina@gmail.com for more information about [Histolicity] and what it is all about! TSHIRT DESIGNS So you think you can design a Kaba tshirt?! Well if you think you can, submit a design TODAY! ABSOLUTE DEADLINE: October 5, 2007 ...and if your design gets picked, you get a free Kaba Tshirt! Please contact Michelle Saba msaba17@gmail.com for more information and submit the design, too! 08:46 p.m.

Monday, April 2, 2007

WELCOME BACK TO UCI! This is the start of the end... so to speak! Spring Quarter is here... for some, it will be the last Spring quarter of their UCI career... for others... it's only the first... Either way... LET'S MAKE THE BEST OF IT! Semi Pictures - Semi pictures are going to be available for pick-up at this week's meeting on THURSDAY! You must pick them up at THE KABA MEETINGS! Contact Doris for more information at [tropicalipny14@gmail.com]. Quaba - We're bring it back! Quaba is an open space for members of the LGBTIQ community and their allies. It is a space that Kaba will provide to discuss issues that directly affect these communities and their constituants, or simply a place to hang out. Come out to join us on a weekly basis on every Tuesday night starting week two! Sports - CONGRATS TO THE KABABAYAN MEN'S SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! With Paul Nathan Nacu leading the team to a 2-0 WIN! WAY TO GO! If anyone is interested, there will be a CO-ED soccer team next quarter! Good luck to all Kababayan members that are participating in this years' Sportsfest hosted by Barkada! Go show your support by rooting them on! KabAcademics - KAMP Retreat is THIS Friday, April 6th at 6:00pm! Place TBA… stay tuned for more info!! Study Hours Start up again Week 2, Wednesday April 11th! Keep an eye out for opportunities to earn KHS points! Just one more quarter for you graduating seniors! If you qualify (3.0 cumulative GPA and at least 1000 KHS points), you'll receive a medal at P-Grad! KABASA - KaBasa is a new program that will focus on Filipino and Filipino-American issues in academic articles and contemporary literature. Discussion times of these readings will soon be announced. If you are interested, please contact Lester at lesdelosreyes@gmail.com Photo Contest - Feeling Creative? Turn in a picture for Kaba's Picture Contest! The theme of the picture is "Kaba in Action." Requirements - Must be taken at a Kaba event - ONE picture, not a collage - The picture can be photoshopped - *.jpg, *.bmp, or *.tiff and 300 dpi - No larger than 8 1/2 x 11 - Submit all entries via email to kababayan@uci.edu ** The winning photo gets a FREE full-page ad in pcn program! ** Due by Thursday of week 1 of spring quarter! (First Kaba Meeting of the Quarter!) P-GRAD is June 14th at 7:00 pm open! Pilipino Cultural Night Kababayan at UCI presents: The 28th Annual Pilipino Cultural Night! "Darating ang Panahon (The Time Will Come)." Saturday May 5, 2007 at 3:00pm at the UCI Bren Events Center. We need people for the following logistical committees: Props- Saturdays, stage crew; Costumes crew; Makeup committee; Programs crew. Make sure you're on top of contacting your suite coords for any absences… too many absences could lead to you being dropped from your suite and/or you losing your deposit money! Saturday Practices START FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL (April 7th)… and they KEEP GOING UNTIL PCN ON MAY 5th! Be There! Make sure you contact your coords if there are any problems! TICKETS - At the SECOND SATURDAY PRACTICE on APRIL 14TH is TICKET DISTRIBUTION!! It's $12/Reserved Seating, $10/General, $15/Alumni… So make sure you get some money from Mom and Pop before you come back to Irvine! It's limited Reserved tickets, but unlimited General tickets. Make sure your deposits/contracts are submitted, program ads paid, and Kaba membership paid as well! PROGRAMS - Turn in your PROGRAMS AD MONEY! The late fees are now $35!!! So PLEASE pay your Programs cords: Trina D & Sara F today! If you make an AD please turn it in BEFORE the 1st Saturday practice during Week 1 of Spring quarter. Burn it on a CD or email it to kabaPCNprograms@gmail.com. Please make sure your ad is set to a 300 dpi resolution before submitting it. We also prefer you turn in your ad in *.jpg, *.bmp, or *.tiff format. Also: If you already paid but didn't specify where you want your ad money to go, please let us know (example, you paid $15 and decide you want $5 to go to Senior suite) That way we can tell your cords how much money they have for your suite ads. This Week's Meeting is going to be at RH 101 (Rowland Hall 101)... it's on the Bio/Physical Sciences side of the school! "Innovation Over Ignorance" - We will be viewing and discussing the TFC Speak Out "PCN: Tradition or Revision" http://www.veoh.com/videos/v297679W4Cpe7RR. We will also be taking nominations for the executive positions of: President, Internal Vice President, External Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Please come prepared with your nominations! After-event - Hot Umbrella Nights!!! THIS THURSDAY at TAPAS!! Presale $5/for 21+, $7/for 18+... $10 at the door for everyone! You can purchase tickets from any Kaba Board Member, or Umbrella Council members! Come hang out with us and party all night long because it's only WEEK ONE! Externals UC Riverside's Katipunan presents its 18th Annual Pilipino Culture Night - "Unwritten." Saturday, April 14th, 2007 at the California Theatre of Performing Arts. $13 presale / $15 at the door. 3RD ANNUAL ROOM TO IMPROV & COLD TOFU SHOW - COLD TOFU and ROOM TO IMPROV (http://www.roomtoimprov.com/) join forces again to perform together and donate a portion of the proceeds from these Improv shows to a non-profit organization. This year, the shows will benefit Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M). Come out for an evening of Improv, a special raffle & learn about A3M (http://www.asianmarrow.org/) and its important mission. Two shows on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 7pm and 8pm. Reservations for these 2 shows are recommended. Please call (213) 739-4142 or email at coldtofu@hotmail.com for reservations. 08:36 p.m.

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