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The Texas Exes Asian Alumni Network Winter Reunion

The Texas Exes Asian Alumni Network Winter Reunion

Join us for an evening of festivities and joy as alumni reunite to honor the past, present, and future of the Asian American community in Texas. Friday, December 16, 2011, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Connally Banquet Hall, Etter-Harbin Alumni Center 2110 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, TX 78712 (MAP) Visit our event registration page at texasexes.org/asianreunion. Ticket Information $25 (Texas Exes members), $30 (non-members), free for children 12 and under. Reserve a table (8 seats) for $400. ($200 is tax-deductible and goes to the TEAAN … Read entire article »

Filed under: Asian American Community, Events

Asian American Resource Center Recognition Wall

The Asian American Resource Center (AARC), to be located at 8401 Cameron Road north of Hwy 183 in Austin, Texas, is about to begin construction.  The project is in need of operating funds.  As part of their capital campaign, you can have your name engraved on a limestone wall located near the plaza and front entrance of the building. A limited number of names will be displayed. They will be half-an-inch in size.  The net proceeds of your donation will fund AARC operations.   Cost is $ 200 per name, with $175 of the amount tax deductible. Ordering early is recommended to guarantee a spot. Click here for the donor form. This will make a great holiday gift, a heartfelt commemoration in memory of a departed loved one, or a nice year-end tax deduction … Read entire article »

Filed under: Asian American Community, News

November Staff Spotlight: Tony Vo

November Staff Spotlight: Tony Vo

Tony Vo  is the Program Coordinator for the Multicultural Engagement Center. He graduated from UT in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Asian American Studies, and later came back to receive a MSSW in Social Work. Driven by his passion for helping others, much of Tony’s past work experience has been hands-on with communities. His interests and activities include yoga, running, cooking, golfing, traveling and camping. Waterloo Counseling Center – Social Work Therapist (2011) UT- AAS TA … Read entire article »

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Participate in Orange Santa and UT Athletics

Participate in Orange Santa and UT Athletics

In partnership with Orange Santa, UT Athletics will provide a free general admission ticket to the following sports events in exchange for a new, unwrapped toy for the Orange Santa Holiday Store: Sunday, November 20, 2011 • 2 p.m. UT Women’s Basketball vs. Alcorn State Frank Erwin Center Saturday, November 26, 2011 • 4 p.m. UT Women’s Volleyball vs. Oklahoma Gregory Gymnasium Saturday, November 26, 2011 • 7 p.m. UT Men’s Basketball vs. Sam Houston State Frank Erwin Center For more information, visit http://www.texassports.com/ot/bevo-bargains.html. … Read entire article »

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Nov. 11 Lecture featuring UT RTF alumna and Taiwanese distinguished scholar Peggy Chiao

Nov. 11 Lecture featuring UT RTF alumna and Taiwanese distinguished scholar Peggy Chiao

Join the Texas Exes Asian Alumni Network for a public lecture featuring UT alumna and distinguished Taiwanese scholar and film producer Peggy Chiao on Friday, November 11, 2011, 3:30-5 p.m. in the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, Legends Room. A special reception will follow. Regarded as the “Godmother of Taiwan New Cinema,” Peggy Chiao is UT Radio-Television and Film alumna and the College of Communication’s William Randolph Hearst Visiting Fellow. More information on the event and screened films … Read entire article »

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