TAP Chicago Workshop with Ho Chie Tsai

Date: Friday, August 29, 2014 Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Location: The Grant Address: 1201 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/754634251263980/ Part 2 of the 2 part series! Taiwanese American Professionals in Chicago is pleased to announce a 2 part workshop and discussion series featuring Ho Chie Tsai, one of the most influential and passionate contributors to the Taiwanese American community today. The workshops will focus on exploring our Taiwanese American…

Taiwanese American Research Participation Opportunity

Korey Watkins, a doctoral candidate at the Adler School of Professional Psychology, is conducting his dissertation research with Taiwanese-American parents to develop an initial understanding of how parenting beliefs are expressed by Taiwanese American parents. Having this understanding will help those working with Taiwanese American parents and families to provide more effective services that are sensitive to the unique strengths, challenges, and needs of the Taiwanese American culture. You…

Sunflower Movement Leaders Speech in NY

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Time: 7:00pm Location: Taiwan Center NY Address: 137-44 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/590857187689336/ Come join us to learn about Taiwan's new political landscape from the student leaders of Sunflower Movement 太陽花學運! On March 18th 2014, civic groups and student demonstrators stormed Taiwan's parliament floor to protest the government's ratifying a controversial trade agreement with China without…

Sunflower Movement Student Leaders Tour in CA, DC, and NY

Several key leaders of Sunflower Movement in Taiwan are on tour throughout the US to talk about the current political landscape. On March 18th 2014, civic groups and student demonstrators stormed Taiwan's parliament floor to protest the government's ratifying a controversial trade agreement with China without proper democratic processes. The sit-in, known as the Sunflower Movement, demanded that the government be accountable to the people, and lasted over 20 days. The occupation ended, and…

Night Market with Taiwanese Professionals in Austin

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Address: Austin, Texas Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/960663520626537/ Come immerse yourself in an Asian Night Market experience in Austin for one night. In celebration of the upcoming Austin Asian American Film Fest, Taiwanese Professionals in Austin are inviting everyone to come party with us at Zhi Tea on Saturday, August 23 from 6-9pm. Food trucks, tea demonstrations, street vendors, surprise Bizarre Bazaar performances…

Sunflower Movement Leaders Speech in DC

Date: Friday, August 22, 2014 Time: 7:00pm Address: 7410 Needwood Road, Derwood, MD Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/558577987579830/ Come join us to learn about Taiwan's new political landscape from the student leaders of Sunflower Movement 太陽花學運! On March 18th 2014, civic groups and student demonstrators stormed Taiwan's parliament floor to protest the government's ratifying a controversial trade agreement with China without proper democratic processes. The…

Networking Event with TAP and TAJCC in NorCal

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014 Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm Location: The Downtown Tiki Lounge Address: 144 S B St, San Mateo, CA Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/432169476921244/ What do a tiki bar, the peninsula and two Taiwanese American organizations have in common? How about: a joint networking happy hour on August 21st! Join Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) and the Taiwanese American Junior Chamber of Commerce (TAJCC) at the Downtown Tiki Lounge…

Sunflower Movement Leaders Speech in NorCal

Date: Monday, August 18, 2014 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel Address: 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/760662564000794/ On March 18th, civic groups and student demonstrators stormed Taiwan's parliament floor to protest the government's ratifying a controversial trade agreement with China without proper democratic processes. The sit-in, known as the Sunflower Movement, demanded that the government be accountable…

Author Ed Lin Presents Novel "Ghost Month" in Berkeley

Date: Sunday, August 10, 2014 Time: 3:00pm Location: Eastwind Books of Berkeley Address: 2066 University Ave., Berkeley, CA Come out to Eastwind Books of Berkeley and check out the novel "Ghost Month" with Taiwanese American author Ed Lin! There will also be a special performance by Taiwanese American singer-songwriter Cynthia Lin! Ed Lin August is Ghost Month in Taiwan a time to commemorate the dead: burn incense, visit shrines, honor ancestors, and avoid unlucky situations, large purchases, and…