Giving Thanks!

Hey, Readers!

Thanks so much for coming out to the PAAC Potluck! Let's recap our moments together!

There was so much delicious food,

amazing friends,

delectable desserts,

And friendly competition!

Congratulations to the winners of our first ever

PAAC Potluck Cook-off!

For Entrees:

1st Place: Vietnamese Student Association!

2nd Place: Korean American Student Association!

For Desserts:

1st Place: Kappa Phi Lambda!

2nd Place: Asian Student Union!

Hope you all had as much fun as we did! It's almost the end of the semester, so let's finish it with a BANG! Join us for our AAC/PAAC Winter Celebration on Wednesday, December 9th at 5:00pm at the AAC!

Until next time,

Your Co-Chairs

TUNE OUT THE TYPHOON & PAAC POTLUCK!

Hey Guys!

Two very exciting events coming up this weekend:

1. Barkada's "Tune Out the Typhoon" Benefit Concert

In light of Typhoon Ondoy and other storms that have ravaged the Philippines, NU Barkada will be hosting a benefit concert in afterHOURS this Saturday, November 21, from 7-9 PM.

Featured performances include:

Ryan Bandong
Napon Pintong
Andrew Kim
John-Flor Sisante
Micah
Miguel Milla
Tiffany and Emily Yung & Kristin Salomon
Jaime Siochi & Nikki Tablante
Franco Solleza
Bernie Rietz

Come out and support Barkada and all the families affected by the typhoon! The suggested donation is $5, and we encourage everyone who comes to bring in clothing and nonperishable goods.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. See you all there!

2. PAAC's 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Potluck!

The Pan Asian American Council (PAAC) hosts our second annual potluck! Sunday, November 22, 5:30-7:30pm in the ISSI Lounge (4th floor Ell Hall).

Please bring a dish to share with everyone, whether it's an appetizer, entree, or dessert!

This year, each group will have the chance to submit an entree and dessert in the potluck competition. Judges will comprise of one representative from each group plus the PAAC at-large representatives, and will judge dishes based on taste, presentation, and creativity.

Which group will take the throne at this very first PAAC cook-off? Come and find out! Don't miss out on some great food and a chance to catch up with your fellow PAAC friends before Thanksgiving break.

We hope to see everyone this weekend at one of these events!!

PAAC HAPPENINGS!

Hey Guys!

Happy November! Thanksgiving break is just around the corner, and soon after, it'll be the end of the Fall Semester. But don't worry, there's still plenty of things lined up for PAAC:

1. TASTE OF MGC

Tonight, Thursday 11/5, 6:30-9:00pm, Ballroom

Our friends from Pi Delta Psi, Kappa Phi Lambda, and Delta Phi Omega are some of the hosts of the Northeastern University Multi-Greek Council's second annual "Taste of MGC". MGC will feature a great variety of foods from all around the world while we present their respective organizations to the Northeastern Community. Want to Learn more about us? Come join us for Free foods, music, and giveaways!

2. KAMAYAN FILIPINO CULTURE SHOW

Saturday, 11/7, 7:00-9:00pm, Blackman Auditorium, $3 NU/$5 Non-NU

Barkada and District One celebrates its 16th year with its annual fall show, Kamayan. Kamayan, which literally means “to eat with our hands” in Filipino, is an extravagant event held every November that displays the Filipino culture through traditional and modern dance. Kamayan serves to strengthen the everlasting bonds of the member schools and the New England community. This year’s Kamayan will emphasize on past, present, and future cultural heroes of the Phlippines.

3. KASA/VSA SCAVENGER HUNT

Wednesday, 11/11, 10:00-4:00pm, Meet at Marino

Each team will be given a list of clues with places and events that you will have to figure out, find, travel to, and document with a camera. Scoring will be done on a point system - some tasks will be worth more points than others. Whichever team comes back by 3 p.m. with the most points gets our awesome grand prize! Everyone on the winning team will get a prize! Refreshments and smaller prizes will be given to all the other teams so don't worry, there will be something for everyone :)

- Please have at least one person on your team bring a DIGITAL CAMERA. This is how you will capture your proof so it is very important that someone has one! If no one has a camera, someone on our eboard will provide one but please note that there will be a limited number of cameras.
- Also make sure to bring your T-PASS as some places are further away (but all are T accessible!), as well as a BAGGED LUNCH (if you do not want to waste time by stopping to eat in the middle of the hunt).
- Eat a good breakfast before you head out and wear comfortable walking shoes!

Please register by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9th at 10 p.m. by emailing skpark1@gmail.com or by signing up here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AiT1NGfeQ-JldGduWkNLMk1CMW1QbkVxaUVRZy1wLWc&hl=en.

4. PAAC THANKSGIVING POTLUCK

Sunday, 11/22, 5:30-7:30pm, Location TBD

Everybody loves food! Come have dinner with your fellow PAAC friends. This year, each group will be able to enter a dish and/or dessert into the Potluck Competition! Which group will take the throne as having the best cooks? Find out on November 22. More information will be given later, but please save the date!

AND THAT'S IT! We'll be sure to update you guys on anymore PAAC group-hosted events as soon as we receive information.

Till next time,

your co-chairs

Recaps!

Hey, readers!

So much has happened in the last couple of weeks! Here's some pictures and recaps of the events!

PAAC Mixer - October 6th, 2009
Our PAAC Mixer was so successful! Thank you all for coming out and meeting new people! We hope you had fun with all the 8 PAAC groups!

BAASIC - October 10th, 2009
What an intense conference! Thought-provoking workshops, lasting networking, and a crowd-stopping concert, all in one day! It was so exciting to see so many people from all different schools in the Boston area gathered in our very own Curry Student Center!

A Night in Asia - October 16th, 2009
Our lovely PAAC groups along with NUTSA came together to create a night market in the Curry Ballroom. There was fantastic performances from NU Bhangra, Sumie Kaneko, and Woo Ching White Crane Dance Team. Booths of games and food were crowded with people as everyone joined in the fun!

Silk Road Gala - October 17th, 2009
The PAAC reps got together this past Saturday night to help volunteer at ATASK's (Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence) annual benefit dinner! Thank you all for helping us fold paper cranes, as they were all scattered beautifully across the ceiling throughout the night. Thank you to all the volunteers for spending your time for a good cause and for looking fineee! ;)

Event-tastic!

THIS WEEK:

General Meetings!
ASU: Wednesday, October 21st, 6pm, 342 CSC. Pumpkin painting!
Utsav: Wednesday, October 21st, 7:30pm, 444 CSC. Garba tutorial!

Women's Self-Defense Workshop
Date: Wednesday, October 21st
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Place: CSC, Dance Studio A
About: KPL is holding a women's self-defense workshop for crime prevention, self-defense, personal safety and empowerment!
FB Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153786028682&ref=mf

Bubble Tea Time
Date: Thursday, October 22nd
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Place: AAC, Multipurpose Room
Topic: Family Expectations
About: Enjoy some bubble tea while sharing, reflecting, or hearing personal experiences with family expectations of the family in the Asian American community. First come, first serve; 20 people max.
FB Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161568442652&index=1

KASA/VSA Scavenger Hunt!
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Place: Ground Floor of CSC at 10:00am!
Registration: Register your group (up to 6 people) or as an individual by Thursday, October 22nd, 6:00pm. Email SK at skpark1@gmail.com with names and contact info!
About: Join in with KASA and VSA's collaborative event! Go on a scavenger hunt around Boston! Make sure you bring a T-Pass, digital camera, and a positive attitude!

OTHER:

A Peaceful Legacy
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A Night in Asia

Hey, all!

Join the PAAC groups and NUTSA tonight as they recreate an exciting nightmarket! There will be entertaining games at the many booths, with free food, free giveaways, free performances, and free FUN!

A Night in Asia

Date: 10/16/2009

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Place: CSC Ballroom

Then afterwards, head over to afterHOURS from 8:30-11:00pm to join KPL in their Silent Date Auction!

What an eventful night despite the cold weather!

More updates are coming soon! Keep a look out!

2009 PAAC MIXER VIDEO!

Thank you to all who came out to last night's mixer! We hope you had fun =).