UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni http://www.apaucla.org Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:27:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 2013 APA-UCLA Scholarships http://www.apaucla.org/2013/03/2013-apa-ucla-scholarships/ http://www.apaucla.org/2013/03/2013-apa-ucla-scholarships/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:55:57 +0000 Viet http://www.apaucla.org/?p=262 APA-UCLA is proud to announce that the 2013 APA-UCLA Scholarship selection process has begun.  Over $22,000 in scholarships are available to current UCLA undergraduate and graduate students.  Each year, APA-UCLA is proud to honor many qualified young women and men with APA-UCLA scholarships.

New to 2013 is the Charlie Woo Scholarship.  This Scholarship has been graciously provided by Charlie Woo ’72 M.S. ’75 to recognize both undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate academic success, dedication to the community, and financial need.

Other awards include:

  • APA-UCLA Excellence in Community Service Award
  • APA-UCLA Sam Law Memorial Excellence in Student Leadership Award
  • UCLA Korean Alumni Association Award
  • Sho Iino Accounting Scholarship

Please note that the application due date has been extended to April 26, 2013. Submission instructions and scholarship guidelines are included in the application form.

If you have any questions, please contact any of the APA-UCLA Scholarship Committee Members:

  • Christy Sakamoto – christy.sakamoto@gmail.com
  • Viet Bui – viet.tuan.bui@gmail.com

DUE DATE EXTENDED – Applications are now due April 26, 2013.

2013 APA UCLA Scholarship Application – Contains scholarship application guidelines, requirements, and submission instructions.

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Friday November 16, 2012
8:00pm-10:00pm

It’s the biggest rivalry football game in recent memory.  Bruins and Trojans will be out in full force celebrating their football teams and coming together for a night of networking and fun.  Mingle and network with UCLA and USC alumni and friends. Free appetizers courtesty of the NOM NOM Truck!

The Colony
1743 North Cahuenga Boulevard
Hollywood, CA

Cost: $15 RSVP, $20 without

RSVP & more info at APA@UCLAlumni.net (subject: APA-UCLA Rivalry Mixer)

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Sunday September 9th 2012
11:30am-3:30pm

Celebrate the end of summer with the UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni for our annual picnic! Mingle and network with UCLA alumni and their families. Food, games, and fun will be served. Bruins, friends, and family are welcome.

Sequoia Park
750 Ridgecrest Ave
Monterey Park, CA

Cost: $5 RSVP, $10 without

RSVP & more info at APA@UCLAlumni.net (subject: APA-UCLA Picnic)

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New to 2012 is the APA-UCLA Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Award. Students with a major in a STEM-related field are highly encouraged to apply.

Other awards include:

  • APA-UCLA Excellence in Community Service Award
  • APA-UCLA Sam Law Memorial Excellence in Student Leadership Award
  • UCLA Korean Alumni Association Award
  • Sho Iino Accounting Scholarship

Please note that applications are due Thursday, March 8, 2012. Submission instructions and scholarship guidelines are included in the application form.

If you have any questions, please contact any of the APA-UCLA Scholarship Committee Members:

  • Carol Quan – cquan2010@gmail.com
  • Christy Sakamoto – christy.sakamoto@gmail.com
  • Viet Bui – viet.tuan.bui@gmail.com

Remember, applications are due March 8, 2012.

2012 APA UCLA Scholarship Application – Contains scholarship application guidelines, requirements, and submission instructions.

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Friday July 29, 2011
6:30pm-9:30pm

Come out for a fun summer night of mingling and networking at one of the newest bars in the city.  www.southlandbar.com

Southland Bar
23900 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505

Cost: Free with RSVP, $5 at the door
RSVP & more info at APA@UCLAlumni.net (subject: APA-UCLA Summer Mixer)

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Project Sake will be held at the beautiful Vibiana LA and benefits the programs of Little Tokyo Service Center.

Ticket price includes admission to the main event and sake and food tasting.  The main event will take place July 28, 2011 from 7 pm until 10 pm.  Get your tickets early as this event always sells out.

More info at:  http://sake.ltsc.org/

]]> http://www.apaucla.org/2011/06/project-sake-apa-sponsored-event/feed/ 0 Networking Workshop w/ John Kobara http://www.apaucla.org/2011/05/networking-workshop-w-john-kobara/ http://www.apaucla.org/2011/05/networking-workshop-w-john-kobara/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 18:06:44 +0000 Justin http://www.apaucla.org/?p=199 This is a GREAT event for young professionals and graduating students.  Learn how the most effective leaders and managers develop and build social capital, especially in a diverse world

Advance your skills to meet and engage others, especially people from different backgrounds.

Guest speaker is John Kobara!

John E. Kobara, California Community Foundation Executive VP and COO, has been conducting workshops for executives and management of large and complex organizations such as ESPN, Pepsi, IBM, FritoLay Canada and Price Waterhouse for nearly 20 years. The ability to mentor, be mentored, and to effectively network are essential competences for today’s successful leadership and management.

While John’s networking sessions are usually valued at hundreds of dollars, APA-UCLA is pleased to invite you to attend this exclusive alumni mixer/workshop

$5 with RSVP
$10 at the door
* Includes light dinner and OPEN BAR (21+ with ID – please drink responsibly)

RSVP via email by Monday, June 20 to APA@UCLAlumni.net (subject: RSVP APA Networking Session)

*** About The Workshop ***

Adopting the Mentoring and Networking Lifestyle is a unique interactive workshop with a focus on developing and strengthening relationships that will be mutually beneficial. Participants will learn how the most effective leaders and managers develop and build social capital, especially in a diverse world. The workshop helps people at all levels and backgrounds advance their skills to meet and engage others, especially people from different backgrounds.

Mentoring and networking are not merely techniques but lifelong habits that differentiate the good from the great.

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- Network with scholarship donors and fellow UCLA alumni
- Autographed UCLA basketball to be auctioned
- Business casual dress attire
- Open bar available – identification required, please drink responsibly

Admission:
$15 with RSVP – please RSVP via email by May 23 to APA@UCLAALUMNI.NET
$20 at the door

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In 2010, APA-UCLA offered over $20,000 in scholarships to UCLA undergraduate and graduate students.  All qualified students are encouraged to apply.

Scholarships being offered include:

Community Service Scholarships

APA-UCLA Excellence in Community Service Scholarship (Undergraduate) – 2 awards at $3,000

APA-UCLA Excellence in Community Service Scholarship (Graduate) – 2 awards at $3,000

Daewon & Chongja Kwon UCLA Korean Alumni Association Award (Undergraduate and Graduate) – 2 awards at $2,500

APA-UCLA Sam Law Excellence in Student Leadership Scholarship – 1 award at $2,000

Business Scholarships (Undergraduate and MBA students only)

Sho Iino Accounting Scholarship –  1 award at $2,500

Applications are due April 30, 2011.  Please review the Scholarship Application (download link below) for submission details and instructions.

Questions? Send an email to apa.scholarships@gmail.com

Download the 2011 APA Scholarship Application

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