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A Blast From the Past: UVSA 25th Anniversary Banquet

There will no general meeting this week because we're going to go to the Black April Commemoration this Wednesday April 30th at 7PM. It will take place at Lenart Auditorium in Fowler Museum. Come out, support, and learn about Vietnamese history.

Thanks to all those who came out and participated in the all-important first round of elections last week. It was really crowded, but nevertheless, you all were there so thank you for your efforts! Anyways, the results of last week's elections are in and posted below. Congratulations to all those who ran and to those who were elected.

This week's general meeting will be a game night. So come out and kickback with games like Taboo, Bau Cau Ca, and other games. And snacks will be provided. It's our way of saying, you need a break from studying! And remember that this Wednesday, there will be a rally to protest against unfair deportation! Just look at Upcoming Events for more info!

- First Round Elections Results -

President
Thuy Huynh - Yes 25, No 11 = 69.44%, elected

Internal Vice President
Myca Tran - Yes 35, no 6 = 85.54% elected

External Vice-President
Brian Ly - Yes 26, no 16 = 61.19%, elected

Outreach Coordinator
Matthew Van - Yes 26 = 63.41%, elected
Sally Zhu - Yes 14 = 34.14%
No Confidence for both - 1 = 2.44%

This week's general meeting will host the first round of elections. These elections are important to the future of VSU so please come out and vote for next year's staff. If anything, ease your voting urge and appease the pain of waiting till November 2008, the United States Presidential Elections, by coming out and voting for who you want to see on next year's staff! And there's still time to apply for a position if you're wondering, so it's never too late!

Last week's general meeting was a success and the turn-out rate was crazy. Thanks for all those who came out. Anyway, this week's meeting will be a chance for you to know more about what we staff people do and also learn about student leadership on campus. The meeting will was again be at 5PM on Wednesday in the SAC Basement. There will new updates on this website as well. And don't forget to check out the staff application form! And also, if you have any pictures, you can upload them on dotphoto! Either upload your pictures to www.Dotphoto.com via the username: vsu_members (password: vsubruins). OR, you can give it to your PR Rep (Diep Tran) at the VSU general meeting. Diep’s contact: flyinghobbit@ucla.edu/714-323-2880, IM: LeafopearlD

Welcome back from Spring Break. I know, you're still trying to adjust to this new quarter and probably still in recovery mode from winter, so why not come out and take a break with us at our first spring general meeting! It will be a special one since it'll be a joint meeting with the Coalition of Vietnamese Organizations (CVO). What's CVO? Come out to the meeting and find out! It'll be at the SAC Basement Conference Rooms 1,2, and 3 this Wednesday April 2 from 5-6PM.

And we also have lots of stuff going on as well. Check the e-mail! If you didn't get it, or you're not on the mailing list, shoot me an e-mail at vsu.webhistorian[at]gmail.com!

Reminder: Apply for a VSU Staff Position! Here's the Application!
PDF Version DUE Monday 5th!

Reminder: And also apply for a VSU Family Head Position! Here's the Application!

Reminder: Cafe Am Participant Applications are out! Apply now! Due May 14th! Application Here

Want to know more? Go to the Events page for more information such as contact info and description!

Wed April 30, 2008 - Black April Commemoration
Time: 7PM at Lenart Auditorium in Fowler Museum

Tue April 29, 2008 - Yearbook Committee Meeting
Time: 7PM at Student Activities Center Basement

Tue April 29, 2008 - V-Grad Committee Meeting
Time: 5PM at Student Activities Center Basement

Thu May 1, 2008 - Cafe-Am Committee Meeting
Time: 7PM at Student Activities Center Room 100D

Sat May 3, 2008 - Hue Family Pool Party
Time:10AM-Whenever at Alfonse's Apartment, check Events page for exact address

Sat May 3, 2008 - HOPE UCLA Day
Time: 11AM-6PM at UCLA

Reminder: Fill out the VCN Evaluation Survery!

04.02.08. It begins

Okay, so the website just got some major updates. First of all, the Events webpage is now active, and will be a great resource for everyone who wants to know more information about upcoming events. Go there to keep up to date if you're not getting the e-mails. As for the Internship, SEA CLEAR, and Advocacy pages, I've added some information, but I'm still waiting on the respective coordinators to provide more in depth information. But hey, at least that annoying "Coming soon" is gone. And of course, you can now go to the forums! It'll be a place where you can discuss anything you want and express what's on your mind. It's chatterbox to the next level! And last but not least, I think I just saw "Ucla Vsu" on Facebook! He/She is sooo cool! Make sure to add him/her to your friends. We're taking over by website, e-mails, and Facebook! Believe it!

Your VSU Webhistorian 2007-2008,
Brian Ly

04.01.08. Interact

April is here and that means that one of VSU's biggest programs, Black April, is just around the corner. Thus, this month's theme is Fallen Heroes. The theme is more solemn, to reflect the tone and atmosphere of the Vietnam War. It's a stark contrast from last month's colorful theme, Dream Lucky, both in the theme and meaning. Yes, all my theme's are designed to present a meaning and message, even this mini-feed has a purpose. If you haven't noticed, I make my theme in a way that there's a hidden message in it. Of course, it's all up to your interpretation. But just know that the design of the website is another form of expression that the author can utilize, just like books and art.

But I digress. More importantly, sometime tonight or by tomorrow, I will update the website to include links to the VSU new forum, and other updates to keep this website up to date with all information regarding the crazy amount of programming that VSU is putting on. Until next time, this mini-feed is over and out!

Your VSU Webhistorian 2007-2008,
Brian Ly

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Hello. My name is Daniel Pham, your President for this year. For those new to VSU, welcome to one of the largest and tightest-knit family at UCLA. I am sure you, like many other members and staff before you, will find the Vietnamese Student Union to be your home away from home. For those returning, I look forward to seeing your awesome faces again, and you will find that we are trying out many new and great things.