We hope you had a hauntingly happy Halloween weekend! For those who came out to the corn maze with us, we hope you had an a-MAIZE-ing time with CASA!

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I. UF CASA’s Third General Body Meeting: House Drama!!
II. CASA T-Shirt Pre-Orders
III. CASA Sports
IV. CASA Dance Workshops
V. CASA Multimedia Committee
VI. UF Asian Kaleidoscope Month 2011 – Defining Your Story
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I. UF CASA’s Third General Body Meeting: House Drama!!
Watch out, Shakespeare, CASA is ready to bring down the house with our next general body meeting! If you ever heaved a sigh over the tale of Romeo and Juliet, you will definitely not want to miss out on our newest CASAwesome production–a thrilling new take on the beloved Chinese classic, “The Butterfly Lovers” (《梁祝》)!! If you aren’t familiar with the plot, now’s your chance to learn all about one of the most moving love stories written in ancient China. So come on out, all you fantastic CASA members, and bring a friend or two to our most exciting meeting yet! What’s not to love?

Wednesday, Nov 2
Doors Open: 6:15 P.M.
Meeting Starts: 6:30 P.M.
Location: LIT 109

Click here for the event: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126988487408502

II. CASA T-Shirt Pre-Orders

The CASA T-shirt design has been chosen, and it’s positively CASAwesome! Pre-order now, because we’re getting them pretty soon!

T-shirts are $10, or $17 for both! You can pay at the CASA’s General Body Meeting this Wednesday or meet up with Nick Jiang to pay at any time.

To view the designs, visit the links below:
Red: http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4452/tshirtii.jpg
Yellow: http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/7986/yellowtshirt.jpg

Click here for the pre-order form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&pli=1&formkey=dEJPYzV2eUpfZ3drb1VnZGUwZXhZbUE6MQ#gid=0

III. CASA Sports

Join the CASA Dragonballers and become our MVP! Make an account here http://www.imleagues.com/School/Home.aspx?SchId=77786334f64e4bb288a8e1931f74366b, look up CASA Dragonballers, and pick any sport you want to compete in. Join the CASA Sports group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/204854496218880/

Men’s Flag Football will compete against Long Heels Red Bottoms this Wednesday, November 2, at 9pm, at SWRC, Field 5. Come support our Dragonballers as they close out their fall season with what is sure to be a CASAwesome game! https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=229054153823637

CASA, WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION??

IV. CASA Dance Workshops

Have an itch to dance that you just can’t scratch? Well, CASA’s here to help with our dance workshops. Come out and get those happy feet moving!

Join the CASA Modern group for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/175117435884774/

V. CASA Multimedia Committee
Do you want to be a part of those crazy CASA videos? Join the CASA Multimedia Committee, and you can film, edit, or act to your heart’s content! Contact our Historians, Lucy or Jason, or email them at CASA.Historian@gmail.com, and they will add you to the group. Or, just ask to join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/135780899855819/

VI. UF Asian Kaleidoscope Month 2011 – Defining Your Story

October 12 – November 11

Asian Kaleidoscope Month (AKM) is a month-long celebration that seeks to educate and bring awareness of the histories, cultures, and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans. Through this year’s programming, “AKM 2011: Defining Your Story” aims to highlight the unique stories of individuals in the Asian and Asian American community. The main goal is to spotlight each individual’s background and origin, passions, personality, and motivations as they answer the question, “What’s Your Story?” AKM has hosted many prominent Asian and Asian American speakers in the past including Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi; Betty Nguyen, CNN correspondent; past entertainers Quest Crew and Poreotics from MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew and YouTube sensations Gabe Bondoc and Clara C.

www.ufakmonth.com | http://twitter.com/#!/ufakmonth/ | http://www.youtube.com/ufakmonth/

Hamara Asia Film Series Part 1
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Doors Open: 6 p.m., 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Reitz Union Auditorium
The event Hamara Asia presents the screening of the movie “Veer Zaara.” A story about lovers that transcend the political boundaries of India and Pakistan, “Veer Zaara” does well in exemplifying the tragedy of the conflict that is very well known among the South Asian sphere. In 2004, “Veer Zaara” went on to become the highest grossing film in India as well as earn many awards and recognition overseas.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=257742284258712

Got Game?
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Doors Open: 7 p.m., 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Reitz 4th Floor, Matthews Suite
How many Asian Americans have you seen in collegiate and professional sports? Does Kobe Bryant count? Who’s Jeremy Lin? Is Erik Spoelstra actually Filipino? Well, AKM brings to you “Got Game?” to inform you about Asian Americans in sports today and in history. Get educated on this Asian American issue. Do you ever think about why there aren’t more Asian Americans in sports? What can we do for future generations to see more Asian Americans in the future?

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=279510928726968&ref=ts

AKM Fashion Show: MODE
Thursday, Nov. 3, Doors Open: 6:30 p.m., 7-9 p.m.
Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
Get ready for this year’s Asian Kaleidoscope Month 2011 Fashion Show, MODE: Asian Americans Designing Fashion! This year, we will be presenting pieces from a variety of Asian American fashion designers as well as hosting a question-and-answer session from the designers themselves. Talented Asian American designers will be sharing their collections and insight into the fashion industry with the University of Florida and Gainesville community! We will also be featuring performances from local entertainers live on the runway! Stay tuned to find out which talented designers we will be showcasing at the show.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=262664710423206

ECAASU Mixer
Sunday, Nov. 6
10:30-12 p.m.
Reitz 286
You are cordially invited to AKM’s small event with the East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU) National Board. Official registration here: here.

What to expect at the campus tour mixer:

FREE lunch

Meet members of ECAASU Board

Great networking

Interactive and engaging workshop

How to Bid for ECAASU 2013

How to get on National Board

Learn what ECAASU is all about

Get ready to be involved!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=262677243750743

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I.      CASA Presents Halloween 2011: A CASAdventure!!
II.     CASA T-Shirt Pre-Orders
III.    CASA Sports
IV.    CASA Dance Workshops
V.     CASA Multimedia Committee
VI.    UF Asian Kaleidoscope Month 2011 – Defining Your Story
VII.   Perform or Emcee for AKM’s Closing Ceremony
VIII.  Gatorship 2012
IX.    UIS in Need of Research Participants
X.     Bowl for the Dream
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Beauty & Business
Tuesday, Oct. 25
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Matthews Suite (Reitz 4th Floor)
Asian Kaleidoscope Month invites you to Beauty & Business workshop where you can learn valuable tips on how to jumpstart a career in the business of creativity! We are excited to feature Van Pham, a talented make-up artist and hair stylist from San Francisco, California! Van Pham has been a professional makeup and hair artist for over five years. She is highly experienced in all genres of makeup including; theatre, special effects, fashion and beauty. With her blooming career in the industry, Van is one of the senior artists on the A-List Makeup Team, which won the Bride’s Choice Award. She also has numerous years of experiences in styling in beauty pageants, including Miss Vietnam Global, Miss Hmong International, Miss National Asia, Miss San Francisco (which feeds into the Miss Universe system) and many more! Come join us at the “Beauty & Business” workshop to learn more about ways to get involved in the beauty industry. One lucky audience member will be chosen to receive a make-over exclusively by our special guest, Van Pham!
Learn more about Van Pham at http://www.vanitypham.com/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=263265793707065

AASU’s Got Talent!
Wednesday, Oct. 26
6:30-9 p.m.
Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
Welcome to AASU’s Got Talent! Challenge Edition. This year Asian Kaleidoscope Month will present AASU’s Got Talent in a fresh new way. In addition to the vast variety of acts, cultures, and stories, there will be a new spin to the talent show that will enhance the performances and get the crowd pumped! Each act will showcase their talent but with a challenge as assigned by the directors. If that isn’t exciting enough, get ready to be blown away by our guest performer Dumbfoundead! To take advantage of all that Asian Kaleidoscope Month offers, come out and enjoy a night of many talents and stories! The doors for this event open at 6:00pm and the event starts promptly at 6:30pm. Check out our guest performer, Dumbfounded, at www.youtube.com​/user/dumbfound​ead.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=288162597866760

Asian Americans in the Media: Real Life vs. Reel Life
Thursday, Oct. 27
5-7 p.m.
Reitz Union Matthews Suite (4th floor)
How do you feel when you see an Asian American on TV or in the movies? Proud they are representing your culture? Embarrassed that they are portraying an incorrect stereotype? Angry that there’s only one Asian American in a cast of 40? Come out to “Asian Americans in the Media: Real Life vs. Reel Life” to learn more about the effects of Asian American stereotypes in the media. Special guest Phil Yu, owner of the “Angry Asian Man” blog (www.angryasianman.com) will lead a discussion-based workshop and educate you on different ways to react to these media instances. Prepare yourself for an extremely insightful event and be sure to come with an open mind!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=248260815219372

Exhale with MCDA & Gator Nights
Friday, Oct. 28
9-11 p.m.
Orange & Brew
Exhale is an open mic poetry night that aims to get people excited about poetry in all its various forms. The event commences with an open mic session that leads into a performance by a featured guest artist, Beau Sia. Those that want to display their artistry – or just want to listen to some excellent performances – are more than welcome to attend this once a semester poetry event.
If you are interested in performing during the open mic session, there will be a sign up right before the event so please show up early. For promotional uses, we are asking artists to be videotaped during their performance.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=266563336707449

Dear Members of Chinese American Student Association:

We are seeking individuals who are (1) at least 18 years of age and (2) undergraduates to complete a confidential web-based survey that will ask you about factors that are related to your educational aspirations.

The entire study should take approximately 30-40 minutes. The answers you provide will be kept completely confidential. You will not be asked to provide your name on the inventory.

We would greatly appreciate you taking part in the survey and contributing to our understanding of factors that relate to educational aspirations.  As a thank you, participants who complete the survey can enter into a lottery drawing to win one of four $25 gift certificates or one of four $50 gift certificates.

To participate in the study, please go to https://illinois.edu/sb/sec/250207

Any questions can be addressed to Dr. Carrie Switzer (email: cswit1@uis.edu), Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Springfield.  This research has been reviewed and approved by the UIS Human Subjects Review Officer, Dr. Lynn Pardie. Dr. Pardie can be reached at             217-206-6614       to answer any questions about your rights as a volunteer participant in this study.

THANKS!