Kababayan@uci.edu
Kababayan at UC
Irvine
Cross-Cultural Center
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92612
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"You're making me wanna say 'hoy!' Hindi ko alam ang pangalan mo pero
'excuse ma'am/sir' ! Nag kita tayo sa kuarto. Nag kuha ka yong attencion ko
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is the Pilipino Organization at UC Irvine. Our mission statement reads:
In order to fulfill our mission, Kaba has developed many diverse events
and programs that highlight these aspects of our Pilipino American
culture.
Academic
The academic part of our organization is a reminder of the reason why
we
are here at UCI - to receive the best education possible.
Some of the programs that Kaba provides include Peer mentors, Test
Files, Alumni Panels, ALumni Scholarships, Study Breaks, and Academic
workshops.
We also have the Kaba Honor Society (KHS) which recognizes and
salutes
the Kababayans with a 3.0+ GPA.
Cultural
The cultural aspect of our organization is what educates us on our
history and culture as Pilipino-Americans. We learn about our fellow
Kababayan and heritage through many events and workshops.
Some of our traditional cultural programs include Pilipino Culture Night (PCN), October Pilipino History Month, Kultural Dance Troupe
(KDT),
Terrace Performances, Pilipino speakers, and our Tagalog
tutorial Programs.
Social
Our social events are what bring us together, providing us with an
opportunity to spend time together, as well as to meet new people and
build new friendships.
Some of our activities include a Semi-Formal dance, Tahoe ski trip,
Car
Rallies, Talent Show, Bonfires, Hip Hop Showcase, Broomball, Bowling
Night, Friendship Games, Sportsfest, Parties, Comedy Night, Open Mic,
Intramural Sports, Karaoke Night, Movie Nights, and of course our
weekly
meetings on Thursday Nights.
Political & Community
Finally, the political and community aspect of Kababayan provides a
way
for our members to address the issues that directly concern our
Pilipino American community.
In the past, Kaba has been involved with UCI Kababayan Conference;
Canned Food Drives; AIDS Walk; Veterans Vigil; SIPA GArden Cleanup;
High
School Outreach; Prop 209, 21, & 22; APAAC (Asian Pacific American
Awareness Conference); FPAC (Festival of Pilipino Arts and Culture);
Womensfest, and T.A.P.S. (Tagalog and Pilipino Studies at UCI campaign).
Kababayan is one of the largest collegiate Pilipino-American organizations in
California, making it one of the largest in the nation. In past years, we've
reached over 600 members. Intimidating as it may seem, each Kaba member is
recognized for his/her special talents and personality. True to its name, we are
members of a large extended family, making our lives here at UCI more involved,
educational, supportive, exciting, and most of all, more fun. Kababayan IS its
members. Although not everyone may be the best of friends, the common bond that
they are all "kababayan" truly captures the meaning of family and friendship
within our club. That's what Kaba is all about.
Kababayan is here for you. It is here to nurture you as a leader, present you
with valuable friendships, introduce you to all facets of the real world, and
provide you with a second family away from home. Do not be afraid to take the
initiative to come to the meetings and claim yourself as “kababayan.” We were
all in your shoes at one point in time. So on that note, we welcome you to our
organization, our home, and our family . . .
Kababayan is a member of Alyansa Ng Mga Kababayan (Kababayan Aliance) an
umbrella organization at the UCI Cross-Cultural Center. For more info,
contact
any Executive Board member.
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