ITASA National Board Applications Now Available

The Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) is a non-profit organization providing events and resources that explore and celebrate Taiwanese American identity in order to inspire, empower, and activate its community. Every year, ITASA works with over fifty student organizations nationwide to plan events, such as mixers and leadership retreats, from coast to coast. The ITASA National Board is led by current and recent college students who hail from different backgrounds and…

Join Taiwanese American Professionals for Happy Hour in Chicago

Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012 Time: 6:00pm Location: Rosebud Theater District Address: 70 W. Madison, Chicago, IL Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/214624435304570/ Taiwanese American Professionals May happy hour in Chicago will be coming up in a few weeks at Rosebud in the Theater District. Come enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres with an opportunity to meet new friends and extend your network! Please refer to the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/214624435304570/…

APA Heritage Month and Taiwanese American Heritage Week

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide during the month of May to honor the cultures, traditions, and achievements of Asian Pacific Islanders in the United States. In June of 1977, Congressmen Frank Horton (NY) and Norman Y. Mineta (CA) introduced a House resolution that called upon the President to proclaim the first 10 days of May as Asian/Pacific Heritage Week. May was chosen because in 1843 during the first week of the month, the first Japanese immigrants arrived in…

Award-winning “In the Family” by Director/Actor Patrick Wang Opens in Major Cities

Actor/director Patrick Wang, a 2nd generation Taiwanese American, writes/stars/directs this award-winning film, which is debuting in various cities across North America. It has received rave reviews and awards from several film festivals. Synopsis: In the town of Martin, Tennessee, Chip Hines, a precocious six year old, has only known life with his two dads, Cody and Joey. And a good life it is. When Cody dies suddenly in a car accident, Joey and Chip struggle to find their footing again.…

Community Service Event Hosted by TAP in NY

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: PS 368 Address: 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/212387938871119/ Please sign up via the following link: http://tapglp.eventbrite.com/ Global Language Project (GLP) is an innovative educational movement that seeks to equip disadvantaged public-school students with the skills to compete in a globalized world and work force. GLP provides a free language training program that…

Celebrate the 30th Year Anniversary of TACL-LYF (formerly TAYL) Youth Camp

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm Location: Dynasty Chinese Seafood Restaurant Address: 10123 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/190155591102812/ Please join us for the Taiwanese American Citizens League's Leading Youth Forward (TACL-LYF) camp's 30 year anniversary lunch banquet! The camp was formerly known as TAYL for those of you who have been involved in the past. Enjoy good food, prizes and entertainment, along with guest…

Join TAPS in Seattle for a Pre-Movie Dinner

Date: Friday, April 27, 2012 Time: 8:00pm - 9:15pm Location: Hard Wok Cafe Address: 1207 S. Jackson St., Seattle WA Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/225497250884322/ Please join the Taiwanese American Professionals Society of Seattle (TAPS) for a quick bite of Taiwan Xiao Chi and/or bubble tea before our sister event, "Movie Screening of Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale" (http://www.facebook.com/events/314767015262367/), at Hard Wok Cafe. Please RSVP to let us know…

Hungry Ghost: An Exhibition in SF by Asian American Women Artists

Asian American Women Artist Association's Emerging Curators Program presents Hungry Ghost: Yearning for Fulfillment - a visual and literary art exhibition featuring 38 artists. Opening Reception: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Exhibition Dates: Monday, April 23 – Saturday, June 9, 2012 Location: Thoreau Center of Sustainability Address: The Presidio, Building 1014, Tourney Avenue, San Francisco, CA Join the Asian American Women Artists Association for the opening…