SAPAAC Event & Excursion
4th Annual Pan-Asian Alumni BBQ
Saturday, July 31
11:30am - 3pm
Crissy Field, San Francisco
Price: $15 if pre-paid, $20 on-site
RSVP: http://panasianalumnibbq2010.eventbrite.com/
SAPAAC contact: Kevin Gao, '06 (kevingao1@gmail.com)
The annual Pan Asian Alumni BBQ will be at Crissy Field in San Francisco and will feature alumni from Stanford and 8 other universities including UPenn, Yale, Columbia, Harvard, and more. The ticket price includes hamburgers, hot dogs, vegetarian options, and tons of snacks and other goodies. Come have fun and meet fellow alums!
Upcoming 2010 Events & Excursions
SAPAAC Event & Excursion
Dim Sum in New York City
Sunday, August 29
11:30am 1:30pm
Location and Price TBD
RSVP: Theresa Zhen '09 (theresa.zhen@gmail.com) and Cynthia Liao '09 (cynliao@stanford.edu)
SAPAAC invites alumni from all classes and programs to its first dim-sum luncheon hosted in New York City! Get (re-)connected with Asian American Stanford alumni in NYC, find out about upcoming events in the area, and learn about opportunities to get involved.
Dim Sum in New York City
Sunday, August 29
11:30am 1:30pm
Location and Price TBD
RSVP: Theresa Zhen '09 (theresa.zhen@gmail.com) and Cynthia Liao '09 (cynliao@stanford.edu)
SAPAAC invites alumni from all classes and programs to its first dim-sum luncheon hosted in New York City! Get (re-)connected with Asian American Stanford alumni in NYC, find out about upcoming events in the area, and learn about opportunities to get involved.
SAPAAC is looking for Excursion Leaders & Social (Media) Butterflies! Have an idea for an Asian American alumni event or interested in organizing a small group to attend a community event together (e.g. film festivals, museum exhibits, restaurants)? Enjoy sharing the latest Stanford news and goings on with fellow alumni and friends on Facebook?
Contact Julius Paras for help with pulling your project together.
Past Events & Excursions
SAPAAC Excursion
Stroller Hike around Stanford
Saturday, June 5
9:00 -11:00 a.m.
Meets at Dinkelspiel Auditorium
Price: Free
RSVP: Patricia Ho ’03 at hpatricia@stanfordalumni.org
Come mingle with Stanford Asian American families with young children or babies and enjoy the California sunshine and fresh air. Meet in front of Dinkelspiel Auditorium for a walk around campus with your little one(s). Bring sunscreen, water, stroller or carrier. We'll walk around the stroller-friendly terrain of the campus.
Organizer: Patricia Ho ’03 at hpatricia@stanfordalumni.org, Stacie Cheng
Stroller Hike around Stanford
Saturday, June 5
9:00 -11:00 a.m.
Meets at Dinkelspiel Auditorium
Price: Free
RSVP: Patricia Ho ’03 at hpatricia@stanfordalumni.org
Come mingle with Stanford Asian American families with young children or babies and enjoy the California sunshine and fresh air. Meet in front of Dinkelspiel Auditorium for a walk around campus with your little one(s). Bring sunscreen, water, stroller or carrier. We'll walk around the stroller-friendly terrain of the campus.
Organizer: Patricia Ho ’03 at hpatricia@stanfordalumni.org, Stacie Cheng
SAPAAC Event & Excursion
Leading Matters (SF Bay Area)
Wednesday, May 22, 6:00p-9:00p
Santa Clara Convention Center
RSVP here.
Organizers: Kathryn Chow, Maria Chow Zajac, Sandy Yuen, Ron Nakao, Kevin Gao, Stanford Alumni Association
Leading Matters (SF Bay Area)
Wednesday, May 22, 6:00p-9:00p
Santa Clara Convention Center
RSVP here.
Organizers: Kathryn Chow, Maria Chow Zajac, Sandy Yuen, Ron Nakao, Kevin Gao, Stanford Alumni Association
SAPAAC Event Recommendation
Parijat Desai Dance Company Performance & Reception
Thursday, May 6
7 - 8 p.m. Performance, 8 - 9 p.m. Reception
No charge
SF Asian Art Museum (ww.asianart.org)
RSVPs for the reception are appreciated but not required to Raphe Beck, '92, at raphe@stanford.edu
Stanford in Entertainment Bay Area is proud to announce a dance demonstration by New York-based choreographer Parijat Desai, '92, at the SF Asian Art Museum on Thursday, May 6, followed by a reception with the performers.
New York-based choreographer Parijat Desai will present excerpts of her work blending Indian classical and American postmodern dance. Desai will discuss movement origins and ideas behind her work and reflect on the creative process. Seven dancers from Stanford will perform "Rewired," which Desai staged as an artist-in-residence at Stanford last year, with Dance Professor Diane Frank co-directing.
Following the performance, all Stanford alumni and their guests are invited to a reception with Desai the performers at Cafe Asia, located in the museum. Appetizers and soft drinks are on SIE; additional food and alcohol will be available for purchase.
Parijat Desai Dance Company Performance & Reception
Thursday, May 6
7 - 8 p.m. Performance, 8 - 9 p.m. Reception
No charge
SF Asian Art Museum (ww.asianart.org)
RSVPs for the reception are appreciated but not required to Raphe Beck, '92, at raphe@stanford.edu
Stanford in Entertainment Bay Area is proud to announce a dance demonstration by New York-based choreographer Parijat Desai, '92, at the SF Asian Art Museum on Thursday, May 6, followed by a reception with the performers.
- "Rewiring the Body: Indian Classical Dance Meets Postmodern"
- A Lecture/Demonstration by Parijat Desai with Stanford Dancers
New York-based choreographer Parijat Desai will present excerpts of her work blending Indian classical and American postmodern dance. Desai will discuss movement origins and ideas behind her work and reflect on the creative process. Seven dancers from Stanford will perform "Rewired," which Desai staged as an artist-in-residence at Stanford last year, with Dance Professor Diane Frank co-directing.
Following the performance, all Stanford alumni and their guests are invited to a reception with Desai the performers at Cafe Asia, located in the museum. Appetizers and soft drinks are on SIE; additional food and alcohol will be available for purchase.
- Parijat Desai Dance Company: www.parijatdesai.org
- Parijat Desai in Stanford Magazine: www.stanfordalumni.org/news/magazine/2009/janfeb/show/desai.html
- Rewired" performed at Stanford's Cantor Museum (2009) http://vimeo.com/10791785
SAPAAC Event & ExcursionA3C Asian American Community Awards
Wednesday, May 5, 6:00p-9:00p
Paul Brest Hall at Munger
(Wilbur underground parking)
RSVP Now! (by April 26)
Organizers: Sandy Yuen, sandy[dot]yuen@sbcglobal[dot]net, A3C Advisory Board, Fidelia Butt, Stacie Cheng, Jon Chow
SAPAAC Event & Excursion
Diversity Week Happy Hour
Friday, April 16, 5:30p-7:30p
Melt Ultra Lounge, 544 Emerson Street, Palo Alto
Come mix and mingle with members of the Graduate Student Council - Diversity Advocacy Committee, Stanford's Diversity Officers, and Stanford Alumni interested in their alma mater's diversity initiatives. This event is co-sponsored by the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club, Stanford Chicano Latino Alum Association Nor Cal, Stanford Black Alumni, and Stanford Native American Alumni Association Nor Cal. This Happy Hour is a part of Diversity Week at Stanford.
Organizer: Courtney Bonam
Diversity Week Happy Hour
Friday, April 16, 5:30p-7:30p
Melt Ultra Lounge, 544 Emerson Street, Palo Alto
Come mix and mingle with members of the Graduate Student Council - Diversity Advocacy Committee, Stanford's Diversity Officers, and Stanford Alumni interested in their alma mater's diversity initiatives. This event is co-sponsored by the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club, Stanford Chicano Latino Alum Association Nor Cal, Stanford Black Alumni, and Stanford Native American Alumni Association Nor Cal. This Happy Hour is a part of Diversity Week at Stanford.
Organizer: Courtney Bonam
SAA Alumni Day of Service - SAPAAC Project
Full Circle Farm in Sunnyvale
Saturday, March 27, 9:45 am and 1:00pm
Over 15 alumni, friends, and family volunteered at Full Circle Farms in Sunnyvale for pluot tree planting, soil sifting, and snap pea harvesting!
Organizers: Julius Paras, NaSun Cho
Full Circle Farm in Sunnyvale
Saturday, March 27, 9:45 am and 1:00pm
Over 15 alumni, friends, and family volunteered at Full Circle Farms in Sunnyvale for pluot tree planting, soil sifting, and snap pea harvesting!
Organizers: Julius Paras, NaSun Cho
SAA Alumni Day of Service - CSRE Project
Beautify the Mural Music & Arts Project - East Palo Alto
Saturday, March 27, 10am - 3pm
Work in partnership with Mural, Music and the Arts Project in East Palo Alto to ready their new facilities for the services they provide to youth and the local community. Volunteers participated in beautification projects including painting, planting, creating signage, and light carpentry work.
Organizers: Cynthia Liao, in partnership with alumni of the program in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity at Stanford
Beautify the Mural Music & Arts Project - East Palo Alto
Saturday, March 27, 10am - 3pm
Work in partnership with Mural, Music and the Arts Project in East Palo Alto to ready their new facilities for the services they provide to youth and the local community. Volunteers participated in beautification projects including painting, planting, creating signage, and light carpentry work.
Organizers: Cynthia Liao, in partnership with alumni of the program in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity at Stanford
2010 Stanford Historical Society Special Presentation
"As Old as the University Itself: The History of Asian Americans at Stanford"
"As Old as the University Itself: The History of Asian Americans at Stanford"
Wednesday, March 10, 5:15 - 6:15 pmOak East Lounge, Tresidder Union, Stanford University
Professor Gordon H. Chang, Professor of History & Chair of Asian American Studies, shares the unknown stories of Stanford's Asian Americans in the early days of the University.
Organizers: Charlotte Kwok Glasser (Stanford Historical Society)
* Photo of Gordon H. Chang & Yoko Ono from Imagine Peace archive. 2009 Stanford Lecture.
2010 YMCA San Francisco Chinatown
Chinese New Year "Year of the Tiger" 5K/10K Run
On Sunday, February 21, hundreds of runners braved the rain to participate in this annual fundraiser to kick off the lunar new year!
Organizers: Julius Paras, Jon Chow
Chinese New Year "Year of the Tiger" 5K/10K Run
On Sunday, February 21, hundreds of runners braved the rain to participate in this annual fundraiser to kick off the lunar new year!
Organizers: Julius Paras, Jon Chow
2010 Asian American Theater Project (AATP) 30th Anniversary presents "FOB" by David Henry Hwang
Saturday, February 20
3:00pm -- Matinee Show
5:00pm -- “FOB” Alumni Panel featuring David Henry Hwang ‘79
Stanford University -- Nitery Theater (above El Centro Chicano)
6:00pm -- “FOB” Book Signing and Reception
Stanford University -- A3C Ballroom, Old Union Clubhouse
Price: $10
The Asian American Theater Project (AATP) restages David Henry Hwang’s career-launching play, “FOB.” Originally produced in 1978 in Junipero (now Okada House) by founding members of AATP, “FOB” went on to premier on Off-Broadway and win an Obie Award. Reserve tickets online at http://bit.ly/fob2010. SAPAAC members, contact Cynthia Liao '09 discount ticket information.
Following the matinee show, award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang ’79 and original “FOB” cast and crew members Hope Nakamura ’82 and Nancy Takahashi Hatamiya ’81 reminisce about the beginning of Asian American theater at Stanford. Moderated by co-founding member Lisa Pan ’81.
Meet the panelists and have your copy of “FOB” signed by original “FOB” cast and crew members! Look back on 30 years of Asian American theater at Stanford through our history display. Refreshments provided.
SAPAAC is collecting flyers, programs, newsletters, props, pictures, etc. from alumni and students as part of its Asian American History Preservation initiative. If you have any of these items, please contact Ron Nakao. After the FOB events, these materials will be preserved in Stanford University Library’s archives.
Organizers: Cynthia Liao, Henry Tsai, Karen Young, Ron Nakao (history display)
Saturday, February 20
3:00pm -- Matinee Show
5:00pm -- “FOB” Alumni Panel featuring David Henry Hwang ‘79
Stanford University -- Nitery Theater (above El Centro Chicano)
6:00pm -- “FOB” Book Signing and Reception
Stanford University -- A3C Ballroom, Old Union Clubhouse
Price: $10
The Asian American Theater Project (AATP) restages David Henry Hwang’s career-launching play, “FOB.” Originally produced in 1978 in Junipero (now Okada House) by founding members of AATP, “FOB” went on to premier on Off-Broadway and win an Obie Award. Reserve tickets online at http://bit.ly/fob2010. SAPAAC members, contact Cynthia Liao '09 discount ticket information.
Following the matinee show, award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang ’79 and original “FOB” cast and crew members Hope Nakamura ’82 and Nancy Takahashi Hatamiya ’81 reminisce about the beginning of Asian American theater at Stanford. Moderated by co-founding member Lisa Pan ’81.
Meet the panelists and have your copy of “FOB” signed by original “FOB” cast and crew members! Look back on 30 years of Asian American theater at Stanford through our history display. Refreshments provided.
SAPAAC is collecting flyers, programs, newsletters, props, pictures, etc. from alumni and students as part of its Asian American History Preservation initiative. If you have any of these items, please contact Ron Nakao. After the FOB events, these materials will be preserved in Stanford University Library’s archives.
Organizers: Cynthia Liao, Henry Tsai, Karen Young, Ron Nakao (history display)
2010 PASU 20th Anniversary Reunion
From Friday, January 29, through Sunday, January 31, PASU alumni enjoyed reconnecting with one another, special guests, and current students on campus for a weekend of "Celebrating Pamilya."Organizers: Charles Amaya, Paula de los Angeles, Rand Quinn, Leslie Mercado, Diana Austria, Sheila Laqui, Kuusela Hilo, Julius Paras
2009 SAPAAC Alumni Winter Day of Service
On Dec 5, 2009, enthusiastic alumni, family members, and Stanford parents participated in our excursion to help the Second Harvest Food Bank in San Jose sort thousands of pounds of food items for low-income households in the Bay Area.
Organizers: Fidelia Butt, Maria Chow Zajac
On Dec 5, 2009, enthusiastic alumni, family members, and Stanford parents participated in our excursion to help the Second Harvest Food Bank in San Jose sort thousands of pounds of food items for low-income households in the Bay Area.
Organizers: Fidelia Butt, Maria Chow Zajac
2009 SAPAAC Reunion Homecoming Weekend Events
Our events took place throughout Reunion Weekend (Oct 24 -25, 2009) and were a hit! Special thanks to those who attended the SAPAAC Town Hall Meeting, Stanford Admissions Workshop, A3C Mini-Reunions and Asian Americans 'Origins' Panel.Organizers: Ron Nakao, Sandy Yuen, Cindy Ng, et al
2008 SAPAAC Holiday Volunteer Service Event
On Dec 20, 2008, SAPAAC members got together to assemble winter care packages to be distributed to the homeless of San Jose. It was a great gesture and a fun time!
Organizers: Maria Chow, Fidelia Butt
2008 SAPAAC Laughs! Asian American Comedy Night
SAPAAC members shared a great night of food and laughs together at an Asian American comedy show at the Le Petit Trianon Theater on Oct 25, 2008!
Organizers: Mae Lee, Ron Nakao
On Dec 20, 2008, SAPAAC members got together to assemble winter care packages to be distributed to the homeless of San Jose. It was a great gesture and a fun time!
Organizers: Maria Chow, Fidelia Butt
2008 SAPAAC Laughs! Asian American Comedy Night
SAPAAC members shared a great night of food and laughs together at an Asian American comedy show at the Le Petit Trianon Theater on Oct 25, 2008!
Organizers: Mae Lee, Ron Nakao
2010 News on Facebook!
SAPAAC is now on Facebook!
Become a fan or join one of SAPAAC's regional FB groups:
SAPAAC - SF Bay Area
SAPAAC - LA
SAPAAC - NY
Become a fan or join one of SAPAAC's regional FB groups:
SAPAAC - SF Bay Area
SAPAAC - LA
SAPAAC - NY
2010 Membership Calendar
Other Stanford Events & Programs
2009 News Archive
Reunion Homecoming Celebrates Community "Origins!"
Special thanks to SAPAAC members and friends who participated in APA community events throughout Stanford's Reunion Homecoming Weekend. Save the date for next year's reunion from Oct 21-24, 2010!
Quarterly Newsletter Archive (2009)
The Summer 2009 Newsletter features Christian Ngo '09, SAPAAC Distinguished Student Award Recipient and the Pan Asian Alumni BBQ in San Francisco.
Spring 2009
Winter 2009
Special thanks to SAPAAC members and friends who participated in APA community events throughout Stanford's Reunion Homecoming Weekend. Save the date for next year's reunion from Oct 21-24, 2010!
Quarterly Newsletter Archive (2009)
The Summer 2009 Newsletter features Christian Ngo '09, SAPAAC Distinguished Student Award Recipient and the Pan Asian Alumni BBQ in San Francisco.
Spring 2009
Winter 2009