Are you looking for people to carpool with to road trip to the uNAVSA-8 Conference? Need a way to get to Denver, Colorado, but can’t afford to fly? UVSA Midwest wants to help everyone in the Midwest coordinate the cheapest and best way to travel to this year’s conference. Sign up here and check out the spreadsheet to find people that you could possibly carpool with. UVSA Midwest is not coordinating any official transportation, but we do want to help you connect with others! Feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns. See you all in Denver!
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uNAVSA-8 Conference Website Launch and Early Registration
- May 20, 2011
- UNAVSA
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The moment many have been waiting for is here! The 2011 Union of North American Vietnamese Student Associations (uNAVSA) 8th Annual Conference website has officially launched. The website serves as a valuable tool for potential attendees to stay up to date with all announcements and information regarding the conference.
Something attendees should look out for is uNAVSA’s scholarship that rewards outstanding community leaders free airfare and registration. Individual sponsorship packets are also available to help fund the fantastic trip! The t-shirt contest is another great way to save money. Create a design for the official t-shirt worn by attendees and get registration for free if your design is chosen! Make sure to read all the rules and guidelines that apply to each contest on the conference website.
Until Sunday, June 5, 2011, the early bird registration period will be open and only last for a short period of time! Registering now allows you to lock into the lowest rate. And we are proud to keep the rates the same as our previous conferences despite the current economic situation. Remember, the early bird rate is only $65 while the regular registration rate is $85.
Don’t delay, register today! Don’t wait, pay the early bird rate! Don’t procrastinate, you’ll pay more if you’re late!
Want to go to uNAVSA-8 for FREE? You can! Here are the ways:
Apply for the Student Leader Scholarship!
Design the official conference t-shirt!
Raise money for yourself! It’s easy!
Stay updated with information about the many exciting features of the conference through our social networking sites. We hope to see everyone in Denver, Colorado!
uNAVSA-8 Conference Directors and Executive Board
http://conference.unavsa.org
uNAVSA Press Release: The 8th Annual uNAVSA Conference
- May 3, 2011
- UNAVSA
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The 8th Annual uNAVSA Conference
The Union of North American Vietnamese Student Associations (uNAVSA) is proud to present the 8th Annual Leadership Conference, “Blueprint of Our Legacy” in Denver, Colorado. The conference will span from July 28 – July 31, 2011.
Each year, the organization’s conference hopes to be a catalyst motivating and inspiring the Vietnamese youth in North America to take initiative for change and awareness, ultimately building leadership skills while giving back to the community. uNAVSA also tries to partner with other major cultural based organizations in hopes of building a stronger voice and representation in the Asian community as a whole.
In trying to build a stronger Vietnamese network for the youth, uNAVSA conducts a Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP) that raises funds and awareness to jumpstart another non-profit organization. This year’s beneficiary is The Blue Dragon Children’s’ Foundation against human trafficking. Funds go to victims of human trafficking and to residential facilities, centers, and programs that give children and youth a new chance in life. They aim to break the poverty cycle by offering education, training, and job opportunities to those who need them the most: street kids, child victims of trafficking, and the rural poor.
The conference theme, “The Blueprint of Our Legacy”, encourages attendees and potential attendees to explore their rich history through culture, and stories of the past generations. With lessons learned from the past, they support Vietnamese Youth in current challenges and conflict. uNAVSA-8′s goal is to educate and encourage attendees to successfully lead with dedication, courage, and perseverance.
Over the four days and 3 nights, the conference program is filled with educational workshops that pertain to career building, youth organization best practices, and awareness of current issues within the community as a whole. The conference also includes a culture show, showcasing talent from across the country and a gala to end the festivities on a high note.
Lodging arrangements are available for all attendees at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Denver. The central location of this hotel makes travel and sightseeing a breeze. Attendees will easily be able to explore the entertainment and business districts and also enjoy the many beauties and attractions of this wonderful city.
Please join uNAVSA and many others across the nation for four days of leadership building, networking, inspiring workshops, motivating speakers, exciting entertainment, and lifelong memories. Stay tuned for more announcements pertaining to the conference!
uNAVSA-8 Conference Directors and Executive Board
conference.executive@unavsa.org
http://conference.unavsa.org
uNAVSA CPP Press Release – VIA-1 2011
- April 22, 2011
- CPP, Event Recap, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, UNAVSA, VIA-1, Wisconsin
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On behalf of the Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP) Committee, it is my pleasure to bring you Exciting news from the 9th Annual Midwest Vietnamese Interacting As One (VIA-1) Leadership Conference. Each year, the conference draws students and young professionals together, collectively working as one group towards educating, and spreading awareness with issues within the Vietnamese Community. At the same time the conference promotes networking with one another to give back to the Vietnamese Community through philanthropic efforts.
The 2011 VIA-1 conference was held at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from March 18th – 21st. The theme “A Story of Our Own”, encouraged attendees to explore their split identity as Vietnamese-Americans while keeping root to their culture and upbringing. This years event drew some of the highest numbers for the regional conference at 300 plus attendees.
Along with the exciting bonding activities and informative workshops, the VIA-1 conference conducted one of the most successful fundraising activities supporting the Union of North American Vietnamese Student Associations’ (uNAVSA) CPP Campaign, *VIA-1 Pho-reezing Race*. Individuals that participated in the race were first nominated online representing a school, state, or organization. Friends and family were able to donate online to the individuals and whoever had the most funds then would go through the race with a grueling obstacle course. With the fundraising efforts of all the VSAs within the region, the Pho-reezing Race had surpassed the goal of $5000 and finished at $5848.
- University of Illinois – $913
- IVSU – $744
- University of Cincinnati – $743
- Purdue – $608
- MAUVSA – $525
- VSAM – $496
- Michigan State – $415
- Loyola – $375
- University of Wisconsin-Madison – $237
All the funds will go towards uNAVSA’s 2011 CPP Beneficiary, The Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation (BDCF). BDCF fights against human trafficking, particularly children and teens of the Providences in the city of Hue. The organization not only unites families but helps build sustainable lifestyles through education and building homes that are safe environment for the victims.
Thank you to the Midwest UVSA and their VSAs for their significant contribution to the CPP Fundraising Campaign. Let’s continue the momentum and reach the over all goal this year!
Sincerely,
Doan Trinh & The 2011 Collective Philanthropy Project Committee
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