1) Asian American Heritage Celebration
Spring Quarter is Asian American Heritage Celebration
This week's events
KASA Show
April 25th, 7:00pm
@ Tech Institute, Ryan Family Auditorium
Sponsored by the Korean American Students Association
caNU Stand Up: Comedy Show
April 26th, 8:00pm
@ Norris University Center, The Gathering Place
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC)
Deevas Spring Show
April 26th, 8:30pm
@ Tech Institute, Ryan Family Auditorium
Sponsored by the Deeva Dance Troupe
Asian American Heritage Celebration Online Calendar
Sponsored by Asian/Asian American Student Affairs
2) Charity Denim
Charity Denim
May 1st, 9:00am-5:00pm @ Norris University Center, Northwestern Room
Come out for Kappa Phi Lambda's seasonal fundraiser: CHARITY DENIM. Buy NEW designer jeans for mind-boggling DISCOUNTED prices, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the fight against domestic violence.
The fundraiser benefits Apna Ghar, a women's shelter in the Chicago area that specializes in advocating for South Asian survivors of domestic violence.
Pick from a huge selection of MEN and WOMEN'S denim featuring apparel from brands like Lucky,
True Religion, 7 for All Mankind, Red Engine, Diesel, Chip n Pepper, Juicy Couture & More!
...and all for CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!
Sponsored by Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
3) BE Magazine: A Medium for Asian American Women
BE Magazine: A Medium for Asian American Women
Submission Deadline: April 28th
BE Magazine is an upstart magazine focusing on Asian American women, especially college students and young professionals. This is a student-run publication made up of student contributions.
What we're about: to empower Asian American women through an educated and sophisticated medium from which cultural identity, pride, and diversity can be voiced and to serve as an outlet for cultural, literary, and artistic expression.
What we're looking for:
- Quality writings, including personal narratives, essays, articles, or poetry that relate to some aspect in Asian American culture or cultural identity.
- Submissions are inclusive of everyone, regardless of race and gender.
- 1,000 words maximum.
- Photography, drawings, etc. can also be submitted for publication consideration.
- You will be notified if your piece will be used.
Please submit any material or questions to bemagazine00@gmail.com
For personal contact, email Thu Cung
Sponsored by BE Magazine
4) Voter Registrar Training
Help Get Out the Vote: Become a Certified Cook County Voter Registrar!
Voter Registrar Training
April 26th, 11:00am-12:00pm @ Parkes Hall, Room 122
As a certified voter registrar, you can immediately register eligible voters throughout Illinois for the General Election. Voters who register in person with a voter registrar can avoid the time-consuming process of registering by mail, losing forms in the mail, and getting confused by identification requirements.
You must be registered before you attend the training. If you are unable to register before the meeting, please bring your ID and a valid piece of mail that has your name and address (i.e. utility bill, housing contract, apartment lease, etc).
Voter Registration Website (Cook County, Illinois)
RSVP by Thursday, April 24 with your full name and registration address to Allison Morales
Sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA), Division of Student Affairs & College Democrats
* This is a non-partisan event *
5) Open Mic Nite
Open Mic Nite benefiting One Voice
Friday, May 9th, 8:00pm @ Cafe Ambrosia, 1620 Orrington, Evanston
RSVP Deadline: Monday, April 28th
We are looking for poets, musicians, singers, artists, and anything in between!
Interested in performing? Email Dulce Acosta-Licea or Angie Rankin
All proceeds go towards the fight against human trafficking.
Sponsored by One Voice
6) Footsteps in Hope
Footsteps in Hope
Fundraising Walk for HIV/AIDS Support & Awareness in Zimbabwe
Sunday, May 4th
Why walk? To celebrate the memory of those we have lost. To protect each other and ourselves. Because there is still hope.
Register a team of your friends or a student group! There is no fundraising minimum. Plus you get a free t-shirt!
Website | Online Registration | Questions? Email footsteps.students@gmail.com
If you are not interested in walking, but would like to volunteer, email the Volunteer Coordinators.
Sponsored by Footsteps in Hope
7) Win $100 for your Books for Fall Classes!
Enter to win a $100 gift card to use towards your books for Fall Quarter classes! Just by replying to the weekly announcements email (or sending an email to asian@northwestern.edu), you will have an entry in the $100 Gift Card Drawing.
You may submit an entry once per week. In the body of the email, type in your first and last name and the codeword "EARTH" (the codeword will change each week).
Gift Card Drawing Rules
Sponsored by Asian/Asian American Student Affairs
