On behalf of APC Staff '08 - '09 and the rest of the coalition, we would like to congratulate and announce next year's new staff!

Director
Sally Zhu

Assistant Director of Internal Affairs
Tracy Huynh

Assistant Director of External Affairs
Kristy Lac

Leadership Development Coordinator
Travis Lau

Academic Affairs Coordinator
Yuka Ogino

Community Outreach Coordinator
Tiffany Lin

Fiscal Coordinator
Angela Wong

Soetheara Chhay, Lisa Chorn, Christine Corrales, Craig Ishii, Alex Lowe, Jason Osajima, Tina Park, Kevin Peanh, Melissa Phatharanavik, Alma Riego, Nefara Riesch, Pamela Saelieb, Sopheap Sam, Christine Santos, Candice Shikai, Jonathan Tran, and Cynthia Vuong
Ages: 21-24


Student Leaders of the "Count Me In" CampaignWhy they're influential: Because all AAPI students should be counted. In 2006 and 2007, a small group of UCLA students led the "Count Me In" campaign to get the UC to disaggregate data on AAPI students. Starting Fall 2008, the UC started listing 23 different AAPI ethnic group boxes for people to identify their ethnicities. And their model of student campaigns is being followed by other groups who also see data as a strategy for social justice activism.We all know that there is a group of wealthier Asian Americans who are doing well in school, but we also know there's a significantly large number of lower income, less privileged Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders whose educational needs are ignored by institutions, because the diversity of socioeconomic conditions among AAPI populations is not reflected in the data that lumps all these ethnic groups into one group. Starting with a handful of students in UCLA's Asian Pacific Coalition deciding to take proactive action, the campaign unified the diverse AAPI community, and educated peers on the need for ethnic data disaggregation. They got non-AAPI students, faculty, and administrators on board with the campaign, which spread to all 9 UC undergrad campuses.To all of you out there saying, "Yeah, but they're in California. It's just easier to do stuff at the UC," don't forget that the core group was only 10 students or less, at any given time. These 17 leaders are key people who were involved over 2 years. Some graduated mid-campaign. Sustaining a campaign when half your core leadership graduates... now that's impressive, and very possible through diverse coalition-building with other people of color!(Contributed by Oiyan Poon)

Source: Angry Asian Man's 30 Under 30

Hi everyone!

Congratulations to all seniors! You have finally made it through UCLA and now it is time to celebrate! Graduation is a momentous occasion, and we would like to cordially invite you to participate in the 2009 Asian and Pacific Islander Graduation (APIG).

APIG is one of the few student-initiated graduations at UCLA. APC has been sponsoring APIG since 1983. This year will mark the 26th annual year of this long-running and special event. APIG is open to all students, undergraduate and graduate, with all majors and minors.

This year's theme, "Inspired Dreams, Empowered Communities," commemorates the hard work and dedication that our graduates demonstrated to their peers and communities throughout their academic career at UCLA. Through this year's APIG, we hope to celebrate the wonderful achievements that you as a graduate have accomplished, and to galvanize future graduates to inspire and empower others as well.

APIG is a free community event open to any graduating student. This year's APIG will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2009, in Perloff Quad, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. The program will consist of a faculty speaker, a community speaker, a student speaker, cultural performances, and a commencement
ceremony. There is no limit to the number of guests each graduate can bring. So take advantage of this unique opportunity and share it with all your friends and family!

To register, please fill out the form at www.apcla.org/apig
Registration is due May 29, 2009 by 5PM.

Hi everyone! Happy Spring Quarter!

APC Olympics is right around the corner and registration is now available! (http://apcla.org/olympics) On April 11 from 10 AM- 3 PM, the Asian Pacific Coalition will be hosting APC OLYMPICS, a game day and friendly competition for APC member organizations and any others who are interested! Come meet people from other orgs and compete for cash prizes for your orgs!! Some things to look forward to include...

-Tug of War
-Potato Sack Relays
-Three-Legged Races
-Water Pong/other aquatic fun
-Pieing fellow competitors and/or APC staff!

The cost for this event is $5 if you register by April 8. Late registration is open until 8 PM on April 9 and costs $7. Profits benefit Asian Pacific Islander Graduation and APC's AB540 student scholarship fund. Your registration will not be complete until you pay the fee. Look for an APC table from 11 AM-5 PM on April 9 and 10 to pay, or come to APC's Leadership Development Roundtable from 6-8 PM on April 9 in Royce 156!

Register NOW at http://apcla.org/olympics!!