[22nd VIA-1] Memories of Home: Ký ức quê nhà
Tearing a page off the calendar every morning until the day of the 22nd Annual VIA-1 Conference at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan from Friday, February 28th, 2025 to Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.
At the 22nd VIA-1 Conference, we will have plenty of opportunities, such as family games and workshops, that will foster an environment for you to celebrate your heritage and redefine your identity. Therefore, we have set our conference theme to be “Memories of Home: Ký ức quê nhà,” a homage to rediscovery, resistance, and nostalgia.
[OH] Denison VSA Culture Show "Hội"
Free Ticket Registration: https://artsatdenison.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200467548
Vietnamese Culture Show is an annual event held by the Vietnamese Student Association at Denison to promote Vietnam's traditions and national identity. This year's theme “Hội” represents the spirit of the festival with celebrations of dances and songs. “Hội” also means “reunion” where each and every aspect of culture all around the globe come together as a whole to enjoy the feast of performances. With the main purpose of bringing the Vietnamese culture closer to Denisonians, the show will feature numerous traditional-imbued modern dances alongside charismatic musical performances, with several rewards for audience participation.
Blue Lock x Rocket League Tournament
Join here on UVSA-Midwest Discord
November 3rd at 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Diamonds in the rough… UVSA-Midwest is calling all egoists and strikers to participate in our E-Sports Extravaganza: Rocket League tournament. The tournament will consist of several stages before the finals: 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and the finals being a 4v4. Lose, you fall down the stage or become eliminated. Win, you steal a player and progress the stages.
Don’t play Rocket League? Don’t worry! We are streaming the event on the UVSA-Midwest Twitch channel. You can cheer on our participants and engage in the chat or join our watch party on the UVSA-MW Discord! Throughout the tournament, we will be taking donations for this year’s CPP beneficiary, Vietnam Health Clinic. During the stream, help us achieve the goal of $100 and hit the milestones where our own staff will be completing challenges!
Rocket League Tournament Registration Deadline
Register Here | $5 Entry
Diamonds in the rough… UVSA-Midwest is calling all egoists and strikers to participate in our E-Sports Extravaganza: Rocket League tournament. Pin the date for Sunday, November 3rd at 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET to claim your spot as the Number 1 striker. Guess what? It’s only a $5 entry to win a potential of $35 reward. The tournament will consist of several stages before the finals: 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and the finals being a 4v4. Lose, you fall down the stage or become eliminated. Win, you steal a player and progress the stages.
Blue Lock Watch Party
Blue Lock Watch Party 5:00 PM CT - 6:00 PM CT. | Join us on Discord to watch!
Are you a striker? 🤔 Or are you an Egoist? 😏 Don’t worry, all the puzzle pieces are fitting together for you this October. 🧩
In preparation for our upcoming E-Sports Extravaganza Tournament: Rocket League x Blue Lock, UVSA-Midwest is presenting Blue Lock October. ⚽️ For our October Discord Monthly Programming, we are hosting a watch party for Blue Lock Season 2 to celebrate the official release of the anime. Don’t worry, we will also be streaming other anime this season based on your request! 📺
Don’t feel like watching? No worries, stop by to hangout or listen-in as background noise for you to study alongside! 🤩
Blue Lock Watch Party
Blue Lock Watch Party 5:00 PM CT - 6:00 PM CT. | Join us on Discord to watch!
Are you a striker? 🤔 Or are you an Egoist? 😏 Don’t worry, all the puzzle pieces are fitting together for you this October. 🧩
In preparation for our upcoming E-Sports Extravaganza Tournament: Rocket League x Blue Lock, UVSA-Midwest is presenting Blue Lock October. ⚽️ For our October Discord Monthly Programming, we are hosting a watch party for Blue Lock Season 2 to celebrate the official release of the anime. Don’t worry, we will also be streaming other anime this season based on your request! 📺
Don’t feel like watching? No worries, stop by to hangout or listen-in as background noise for you to study alongside! 🤩
Blue Lock Watch Party
Blue Lock Watch Party 5:00 PM CT - 6:00 PM CT. | Join us on Discord to watch!
Are you a striker? 🤔 Or are you an Egoist? 😏 Don’t worry, all the puzzle pieces are fitting together for you this October. 🧩
In preparation for our upcoming E-Sports Extravaganza Tournament: Rocket League x Blue Lock, UVSA-Midwest is presenting Blue Lock October. ⚽️ For our October Discord Monthly Programming, we are hosting a watch party for Blue Lock Season 2 to celebrate the official release of the anime. Don’t worry, we will also be streaming other anime this season based on your request! 📺
Don’t feel like watching? No worries, stop by to hangout or listen-in as background noise for you to study alongside! 🤩
Blue Lock Watch Party
Blue Lock Watch Party 5:00 PM CT - 6:00 PM CT. | Join us on Discord to watch!
Are you a striker? 🤔 Or are you an Egoist? 😏 Don’t worry, all the puzzle pieces are fitting together for you this October. 🧩
In preparation for our upcoming E-Sports Extravaganza Tournament: Rocket League x Blue Lock, UVSA-Midwest is presenting Blue Lock October. ⚽️ For our October Discord Monthly Programming, we are hosting a watch party for Blue Lock Season 2 to celebrate the official release of the anime. Don’t worry, we will also be streaming other anime this season based on your request! 📺
Don’t feel like watching? No worries, stop by to hangout or listen-in as background noise for you to study alongside! 🤩
[CoSR Project] CoSR x CoSR
Does your state have what it takes to accomplish the challenges from our Council of State Representatives (CoSRs)? The 2024 CoSR Cohort presents this year’s CoSR Project: CoSR x CoSR. We hope to kickstart your school year with another opportunity to connect with other members within UVSA-Midwest through an action-packed 2 day & 1 night event. Join us at Saint Louis University from September 28-29th, 2024 in testing your skills & abilities as a team!
[Discord Monthly Programming] Dress To Impress September
For September, we are featuring the Roblox game: Dress to Impress every Wednesday at 6 PM CT starting on September 11th. Don’t feel like playing, but still want to hang out? Don’t worry, all the games will be streamed for you to tune in on the fun! Come out to socialize, hang out, or slayyy with your creative outfits. To play, join the UVSA-Midwest Discord server through our website! Additionally, you must have a Roblox account to play Dress to Impress.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Engagement (engagement@uvsamidwest.org)
[Discord Monthly Programming] Dress To Impress September
For September, we are featuring the Roblox game: Dress to Impress every Wednesday at 6 PM CT starting on September 11th. Don’t feel like playing, but still want to hang out? Don’t worry, all the games will be streamed for you to tune in on the fun! Come out to socialize, hang out, or slayyy with your creative outfits. To play, join the UVSA-Midwest Discord server through our website! Additionally, you must have a Roblox account to play Dress to Impress.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Engagement (engagement@uvsamidwest.org)
[Discord Monthly Programming] Dress To Impress September
For September, we are featuring the Roblox game: Dress to Impress every Wednesday at 6 PM CT starting on September 11th. Don’t feel like playing, but still want to hang out? Don’t worry, all the games will be streamed for you to tune in on the fun! Come out to socialize, hang out, or slayyy with your creative outfits. To play, join the UVSA-Midwest Discord server through our website! Additionally, you must have a Roblox account to play Dress to Impress.
For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Engagement (engagement@uvsamidwest.org)
[CoSR Project] Regular Registration Deadline
Regular Registration will be from Sunday, September 1st at 5:00 PM CT to Saturday, September 7th at 11:59 PM CT OR until all spots are filled for the cost of $25.
[CoSR Project] Early Registration Deadline
Are you ready to embark on a journey to put your skills to the test with the 2024 CoSR Cohort? Grab your spot for the 2024 CoSR Project: CoSR x CoSR by registering during the Early Registration period between Thursday, August 15th at 5:00 PM CT to Saturday, August 31st at 11:59 PM CT OR until all spots are filled for the cost of $20.
[2024 Mentorship Program] Mentor Application Deadline
Application Deadline: Wednesday August 21st, 11:59PM CT.
Mentor applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Mentorship Program! We are looking for UVSA-MW Alumni* that are eager to pass on your insights and knowledge to our enthusiastic mentees who are ready to learn and benefit from your experience. This is also a great opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and help nurture the next generation of leaders within our community.
[Esports Extravaganza] League of Legends Tournament
The E-Sports Extravaganza are events that consist of three main tournaments: League of Legends, Rocket League, Valorant. In addition to these events, we are including bonus events that allow the opportunity for individuals that do not play these games to participate in the Extravaganza. The bonus events will consist of tournaments for: Tetris, Chess, TFT. For these events, we invite gamers from local communities across the Midwest region and/or anyone to compete and meet new people within our community. Each game will consist of different tournament formats, with multiple people competing for first place.
[E-Sports Extravaganza] League of Legends Commentator Application Deadline
We are looking for outspoken, passionate, and gaming enthusiasts to assist in these tournaments to join our team as LoL E-Sports Commentators! As a commentator, you will be giving live commentary on the respective game during the tournament. You will describe how to play the games and create a safe and fun environment for all those to enjoy.
You will be working alongside UVSA-Midwest's Executive Board and UVSA-Midwest's Engagement Committee to help plan for these tournaments. Please apply for the commentator position by the following deadline: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 @11:59 PM CT
[Esports Extravaganza] League of Legends Tournament Registration Close
League of Legends Tournament Registration closes Monday, August 5th, 11:59PM CT
15th Summer Extravagnza
In this day in age, it is easy to get wrapped up in the digital space and being at this camp will provide opportunities for people to take a step away from technology. From the birds singing, to the trees providing shade, to a friend offering a drink of water, the natural community finds its ways to provide for us. Explore the beauty of the world with its flora and fauna at Summer Extravaganza!
VSA @IU Vietnamese Culture Night: Dưới Bầu Trời Việt Nam, “Under the Vietnam Sky”
Join VSA at IU for their Vietnamese Culture Night! Open to the public - contact Zoe Nguyen at vsaatiuvcncommittees@gmail.com or VSA at IU on Instagram @vsaatiu for more information
Tet Show
Come celebrate Tet with Wichita State University! Open to the public - please contact Tina Tran at tinnna.tran@gmail.com or WSU VSA on Instagram @wsu__vsa
CPP Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Tournament
Exciting News: Join us for the first Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Tournament, presented by the 21st VIA-1 Collective Philanthropy Project (CPP) Committee! 🎮
Tournament Overview:
The tournament will start with 3 rounds of Hyper Roll. Participants will be divided into two tiers: Gold and below or Platinum and up. The final round is a standard TFT game!
The grand prize awaits the first-place winners in each tier, with a $25 gift card of their choice up for grabs! 🏆
Important Dates:
Registration opens on Sunday, February 11th, and closes on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at 11:59 PM CT. Everyone is welcome to register, including individuals outside of UVSA-Midwest!
Mark your calendars for this pre-conference event on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, at 6:00 PM CT | 7:00 PM ET, hosted on Discord and streamed on UVSA-Midwest Twitch.
Even if you’re not a TFT player, VIA-1 families are encouraged to attend and engage through the Twitch stream, earning points for our Levels of CPP program.
Lunar New Year Game Night
Do you want to test your luck and participate in fun Lunar New Year games? Well, the Community Engagement Cabinet will be hosting a Lunar New Year Game Night for you to participate in Bầu Cua Cá Cọp (Gourd Crab Fish Tiger), Tiến lên (Thirteen), and Trivia.
To join, please register for our event on our web app: https://app.uvsamidwest.org/
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to community.engagement@uvsamidwest.org
Tet Show
Come celebrate Tet with the VSA at UW-Madison! Open to the public - please contact Kinhkha Tran at Ktran33@wisc.edu or VSA at UW-Madison on Instagram at @vsa_uw for more information!
Purdue By Night
Come join the Vietnamese Student Association at Purdue for a night of culture! Open to the public - please contact Theo Nguyen at mozt2468@gmail.com or VSA at Purdue on Instagram at @vsapurdue for more information!