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Spotlighted Clubs
LATINA/O STUDENT PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Mission Statement:
The Latina/o Student Psychology Association mission encompasses the following: (1) To assist on the professional and career development of aspiring psychologist who desire an education beyond the baccalaureate degree; (2) To assist aspiring undergraduates to develop a sense of community, highlighting the value of serving the Latina/o communities and other underserved groups; (3) To promote multicultural and expand multicultural awareness within the field of psychology; and (4) To facilitate the connection between aspiring psychologists, and mentors/networking, both off and on-campus.
Meeting Times:
Monday 6:00-7:00pm at the Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. Joe White Conf. Room
Annual Events/ Projects:
Guest speakers:
Dr. Joseph Cervantez, President of the National Latina/o Psychological Association
Dr. Ortega, Staff Psychologist at the UCI Counseling Center
Dr. Castellanos, Adviser, Director of the Social Science Academic Resource Center (SSARC)
Participate in Welcome week, Wayzgooze, Rainbow festival, annual bonfires in the fall, annual Christmas white elephant
Participated and volunteered at the National Latina/o Psychological Association in Costa Mesa
Attended the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education
Pictures (past events, board members, etc.):
LSPA Social Event: Salsa dancing at the Atomic Ballroom
Participating at the National Latina/o Psychological Association
(L-R): Bianca Barrios, Melissa Acevedo, Joseph Cervantez, Cristina Flores and Greicy Perez
LSPA 2007-2008
Welcome Week 2008
L-R: Pamela Luna, Janette Ramirez, and Bianca Barrios
HINDU STUDENT COUNCIL
Mission Statement:
The Hindu Students' Council is dedicated to discussing and propagating
an interest in the Hindu Ethos. The Hindu Civilization has a history of
thousands of years starting from the ancient Vedas of India. We are here
not only to discover the glory of this past, but also to discover our own
role growing up here in the Western World. Games, jeopardy quizzes and
discussions on everything from how to deal with growing up as a Hindu, to
Hinduism and media, to politics in India are included in our weekly
meetings. We also have spiritual readings, garbas, meditation sessions,
lectures, bonfires, and much more.
Meeting Times:
Monday 6:30-7:30pm at the Cross-Cultural Center. Social Events to follow.
Annual Events:
HSC Talent show Friday 27, 2009 from 6:30-10pm.
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Mission Statement:
The American Indian Student Association (A.I.S.A.) was founded in 1974. A.I.S.A.'s purpose is to support the academic and social education of American Indian Students at UC, Irvine. Initially providing a comfortable environment for Native American Students and Faculty in addition to promoting awareness to the campus community by sharing our cultural heritage. All UCI students are welcome.
Meeting Times:
Wednesday at 4:00pm in the AISA office in the Cross-Cultural Center,
and Pow wow meetings on Wednesday at 7:00pm in the AISA office in the
Cross-Cultural Center
Upcoming Events:
AISA Pow Wow at UCI
May 30-31 from 10-10pm
Mesa Field
CHICANO/ LATINOS FOR COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Mission Statement:
We are a pre-professional undergraduate health organization that is committed to providing our membership resources and support as we pursue higher education within the halls of the University of California at Irvine. Our purpose is deeply rooted in the belief that we can improve access to culturally-competent and equitable health care in underserved communities through service, empowerment, and advocacy.
Meeting Times:
Tuesday Odd Weeks 6:00pm in the Cross-Cultural Center, Ring Room
Annual Events:
CCM Juntos Progresando – Mentorship program between our members and high school students in Santa Ana.
Adopt-a-Family – CCM sponsors a well deserving family from the community and assist them in improving their living situation.
LMSA mentorship program – a mentorship program between our members and UC Irvine medical students
NA 'OPIO O KA 'AINA (HAWAI'I CLUB)
Mission Statement:
Na 'Opio o Ka 'Aina, which translates to "The Youth of the Land," began in 1985 by students from Hawai'i at UC Irvine hoping to ease the transition of Hawai’i students to the mainland life style, as well as college life. We serve as a social support group so students from Hawai'i would not feel homesick and would have activities to do outside of the classroom. However, Na 'Opio o Ka 'Aina prides itself on being one of the few Hawai'i clubs that integrates students from Hawai'i as well as students from other states. We also share the Aloha spirit and spread the Hawaiian and
Polynesian culture to the surrounding UCI community through our cultural workshops and performances. Thus, we serve as a cultural/social club.
Meeting Times:
Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm in the Cross-Cultural Center, Ring Room
Annual Events:
18th Annual Lu'au, Sunday, April 26, 2009
AFGHAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Mission Statement:
Afghan Development Project (ADP) is a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit student run organization, registered at the University of California-Irvine. ADP seeks to assist the people of Afghanistan by raising funds and sending aid in order to promote health, education, and access to drinking water.
Meeting Times:
Contact afgdevelopment@yahoo.com for details!
Annual Events:
School supply/ clothing/ blanket drive
Kite-flying tournament
Culture Night
PILIPINO PRE-HEALTH UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Mission Statement:
PUSO's Mission Statement outlines the purposes that the organization was established to serve. The Mission Statement is the backbone of our organization. It is our task to uphold and breathe life into this mission through our events, programs, and actions.
This organization was established to fulfill the following objectives:
1. To provide service, guidance, and support to pre-health students.
2. To sponsor programs for minority youth to encourage their entrance into
health professions.
3. To increase the number of culturally sensitive health care professionals.
4. To serve the campus and the community of Irvine as well as the Pilipino
community at large.
5. To spread "PUSO Love".
Meeting Times:
Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm in the Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. Joe White Conf. Room
Annual Events/ Projects:
Pre-Health Conference(PHC):
PHC was founded to help pre-health students find a career path in the health field. This year will be PUSO's 10th annual Pre-Health Conference - Past PHC themes included Health Fields in Perspective, Healthology 101, and the Crossroads of Health.
Medical Mission Gala:
Proceeds from the Medical Mission Gala go to a scholarship, which funds exposure trips to the Philippines (or another developing country). This year will be PUSO's 10th annual Medical Mission Gala. The Medical Mission Gala was founded in 1999-2000 by Lori Vaveros, the first Medical Mission Coordinator. The first gala was founded by proceeds from "The Fifth Sense" Hip Hop Showcase. Four years ago, the idea of the Medical Mission Gala spread to PCH @ UCLA (Pilipinos for Community Health) as their Medical Mission Outreach benefit.
High School Outreach:
High School Outreach was started to combat the falling number of Pilipino-Americans continuing onto higher education. PUSO strives to combat high school drop-out rates and inspire the youth of today to pursue higher education. PUSO brings high school students to the UCI campus and shows students what college life is all about as well as encourage and provide them with information about how to get into college. This year will be PUSO's 14th annual HSO event. HSO was founded in 1996-1997 in collaboration with Kababayan with Annalyn Valdez as the first HSO coordinator. A long-term program has been established where UCI students from PUSO visit a high school throughout second half of the year to tutor them in various academic subjects. Past HSO themes were Finding Your Rhythm: Move to the Beat, The Next UniverCity, and Beneath the Surface.
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