Old News
2008-2009
Brain Games
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICAITON HERE
Who: KATIPUNAN PSO @ UCR
When: May 26, 2009 7-9PM
Where: SPROUL 1102 (Lecture Hall)
What: BRAIN GAMES 2009
Why: A competition to see who has learned the most in the past year in multiple categories, while having fun in the process.
HEY KATIPUNAN! The year is winding down and Brain Games 2009 is just around the corner! Brain Games is an academic competition that tests your Katipunan knowledge, past, present, and future in a series of games.The competition will involve 3 rounds, 3 separate games, in an elimination process, testing your mental abilities as a team. 6 teams of 4 will go head-to-head until there is only one team left standing. Applications are due by Wednesday, May 20th. Please get them in ASAP. Email them to Katipunan_academic@yahoo.com or turn them into me directly. Thank You =]]
Mr. & Ms. Katipunan
Interested!? Click here for an application!
Get ready for Katipunan’s annual BATTLE OF THE CLASSES…through pageantry! It’s a “pageant show” with sections in talent/entertainment, culture/history knowledge, cultural wear, and formal wear.
We NEED one boy, one girl from each class
Applications will be due on SUNDAY, MAY 17th at 11:59pm. Send applications to Michelle mmira008@student.ucr.edu
Date: Wednesday, May 20th
Time: 7pm
Where: Watkins 1000So remember is a “pageant” that consists of formal wear, cultural wear, talent, and Q & A
The winners will be the master of ceremonies at Induction Banquet
New E-Cab Election Resuts!
Your Executive Cabinet for next year have been chosen! Crongratulations to:
Dominic Fernando Laureano - President
Nathan Tarrosa - External Vice President
Martin Singson - Internal Vice President
Jennifer Kanjana - Treasurer
Ryan Dalusag - Secretary
Mr. Alpha Chi
Congradulations to Raymound Jimenez who is this year's Mr. Alpha Chi contestant! Come support him on May 15th at the Rec Center.
Cabinet Applicants Final
Thats it!. No more applications are going to be accepted for 2009-2010 Katipunan Cabinet. Click the position to view the applicants' personal statements.
Outreach Director
Alumni Liason
Sports Activities Coordinator
Academic Chairperson
Community Advocacy Chairperson
Social Activities Chairperson
Public Relations Chairperson
Historian
Cultural Coordinator
Cultural Chairperson
Please read and review these personal statements to become more prepared for this week's electoins. Elections will be held on Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm. Location Speith 2200.
New Cabinet Application
The following postitons are open for election:
Historian, Outreach Director, Academic Chair, Community Advocacy Chair, Sports Chair, Social Chair, Public Relations, Cultural Coordinator, and Cultural Chair.Click Here for the Application!
Applications are due Friday May 8th at 11:59pm.
Please email them to katipunan_ucr@hotmail.comIf you do not turn in an application you cannot run for the position, HOWEVER if you do turn one in, that does not mean you have to run for the position, you can withdraw from the elections on the day of.
Remember: if you were not nominated, you can STILL turn in an application as well and run for any position you want!
Good Luck!!!
Katipunan Choir
Choir members! Download your sheet music here.
Click here to play the SATB of the anthem.
(right click and save as to save to computer)
Click below to play the MP3.
(right click and save as to save to computer)
Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass
PCN Study Hours
Finally, it's PCN season, and that means PCN Study Hours! Everyone involved in PCN is going to be required to fulfill five (5) study hours every week and log their time in one of the binders located at either the Rivera or Science Libraries. For more information, please see the attached document, or visit the Katidemics website. Thank you! Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions/comments. Enjoy your Winter Quarter!
Study Hours BEGIN on the THIRD (3rd) Week of school, after the first meeting for PCN Practices. MAtutor is a GREAT way to help with study hours. More information will be announced during that time.
St. Patty's Day Social
Need a break from PCN? Wanna hang out with friends before that Finals Week detention from society?
Well here’s your chance! It’s another “nearly world famous” potluck social, hosted by the one and only: Katipunan!
Potluck: 1st & 3rd : Desserts, Drinks & Utensils
2nd & 4th : Main Dishes
Note: Food MUST have GREEN in it!
Dress Attire: Anything Green (shirts, shorts, pants, neck ties, bandanas, hats, shoe laces, etc)
Time: 8pm
Location: 381 Blaine (Rex’s House…just get on Blaine, go past Watkins)On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=55587714549
EXECUTIVE CABINET Nominations Results
Congratulations to those nominated for an E-Cab Board Position. Here is a list of those nominated. Take a look because elections are on March 4, 2009 at Bourns A125! Please attend. Your vote counts! To see the nominees and thier personal statements, Click Here!
Katipunan's 30th Anniversary Banquet
That's right. 30 years! Please join us and celebrate three decades of culture and change of our organization here at UC Riverside. For those of you who do not know our mission statement this year, it is "30 Years in the Making: A Never-ending Flow of Tradition. Education, Appreciation, and Celebration of Pilipino Culture."
Our cabinet and general membership take full pride in this mission statement not only because their culture means something to them, but because our organization would not be standing as strong as it always has been if it weren't for all the alumni and you! Come and commemorate 30 years of accomplishment.When: Saturday, February 28th, 2009 @ 7PM
Where: Riverside Convention Center
3443 Orange St
Riverside , CA 92507
Price: $40 per person (Comes with free food and a great presentation! Parking is FREE!)
How: You can purchase your ticket from any cabinet member starting Wednesday, February 4th.
Theme: The Academy Awards (black, red, gold)
If you have any questions about the event or know any alumni let me know. Otherwise, bring whoever you want and tell everyone! See you all there!
Katipunan Experience
SCPASA Summit 2009!
Saturday the 31st: SCPASA Summit 2009
Multifaceted: Collegiate Filipino-Americans in Multi-Issue Organizing
The Southern California Pilipino American Student Alliance will be coming to UC Riverside!!! That’s right, their annual SCPASA Summit will be host by UCR Katipunan at the UCR Commons.
As host to this conference, there will be several schools from the Southern California area (such as Cal Poly Pomona Barkada, USC Troy Phi, MSMC Pangkat Pilipino) participating in workshops and leadership building exercises.
THIS IS OPEN TO ALL UCR KATIPUNAN MEMBERS! As host, we have to make sure to make the other schools feel welcomed, so make sure to come out and support!
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009
Location: The Commons on the UCR campus
Time: all-day event
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=44931418492
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=37996552522
AFTER EVENT: "I WISH I WENT TO COLLEGE TOUR" featuring Bambu, Golgi's group, and much more!
Presale: Summit $5; After Party $7; BOTH $10
Day Of: Summit $7; After Party $10; BOTH $15
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE COMMITTEE for SCPASA Summit (to lend your assistance), contact Josh Dizon at jdizo003@ucr.edu. ALL help is greatly appreciated! Your help can make this into an amazing event. We look forward to work with you.
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to UCR and Katipunan hopes you had a good break!! There are a few changes for this quarter!
Matutor, Katipunan's peer-mentoring program, sessions are now on Wednesdays from 2pm-4pm in the Science Library, Room 309.
Check out the new One Fall PCN Website!
Here you can check out some general info and updates about of the production!Check out the Katidemics website!
Find out more updates about academics.
T-Shirts
The new t-shirt shipment of various sizes (S, M, L, XL) have arrived. They are available for “pick up only” (or exchange) this week at the Athena House. Ask any cabinet member where that is and we’ll be glad to provide you with more information.
Otherwise, you may pick them up next week at our next General Meeting.Click Here to see the shirt design!
First PCN Dance Practice
Wednesday the 14th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Commons 302I hope you guys are as excited as I am for this year's PCN season! The first PCN dance practice will be this Wednesday, January 14 , 2009 at Commons 302! Practice will BEGIN at 6:15p.m. So manage your time and get there before 6. Remember... if you're early: you're on time, and if you're on time: you're late.
Some things to note:
-Dress comfortably! (that means sweats, basketball shorts, and NO JEANS)
-Wear comfortable shoes ! (we will be dancing on carpet)
-Bring a smile! =)
It's finally time everyone! And so the journey begins....
* Actors: Please remember your separate practice schedules, and always bring your scripts to PCN meeting.
Tinikling Workshops! - This Week ONLY
Dates: Wednesday the 14th (PCN Practice), Thursday the 15th, Friday the 16th (PCN Practice)
Time: 8pm, immediately PCN practice
Location: UCR Recreation Center
I Hope you guys excited for PCN! As many of you know, Tinikling is one of the major highlights for any cultural event. As much as I want each any every one of you to be on the the tinikling squad, there are limited spots available. With that said, I everyone to have a chance to show off their tinikling skills (no prior experience needed) as we will be having TINIKLING WORKSHIPS this WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY January 14 and 15, at 8pm immediately after PCN practice at the Recreation center (the REC). We will be teaching basic tinikling moves and proper tapping techniques. If you are interested in celebrating the Philippines' national dance, I invite you to join us.
Then on Friday, January 16, we will be having Tinikling try-outs for those who are interested in being part of this years tinikling squad!
Some things to note:
- Dress comfortably! (Sweats, shorts, and NO jeans)
- Prepare to dance bare-foot!
Hope to you see you there!
Christmas!!
Have a great winter break and we're looking forward for your return!
Enjoy the break because when we come back, its PCN Season
Kris Kringle
Time: 7pm
Location: The Athena House (exact address to be release later)
(t-shirts will be available for pickup as well if you haven’t already gotten it!)
Carpool: A-I Horseshoe @ 6:45pm (same time; same place)
Contact People: Sean (951.529.7761) and/or Jesse (818.378.6170)
Fundraiser: TV Taping
FRIDAY 12 DEC: TV Taping Fundraiser!
Finished with Finals early? Got nothing to do?
- Wanna help Katipunan raise some funds for upcoming Winter Quarter?
- Wanna be in an exciting studio as a member in the audience?
- Wanna have your chance to be seen on TV?
If you answered YES, to all the above, then come with us as we head over to the Los Angeles area for a TV taping!
The show is called “Starmaker.” It’s brought to you by MTV productions and it’s Diddy’s new show on his quest to find a new solo artist!
Currently, we have 15 Katipunan members (cabinet and general alike) attending the show, but if you are interested…please tell us ASAP!
The call time is 3:30-8pm on Friday December 12 and we will most likely be leaving Riverside 1 to 2 hours PRIOR to our schedule time!
Interested? Please send an email to Katipunan_ucr@hotmail.com with the subject line “Starmaker” by the end of this week, preferably ASAP (like after you read this message)
http://www.myspace.com/starmakercasting
http://www.youtube.com/group/starmakersubmissions
Join Katipunan Cabinet!
The position of Outreach Director is now OPEN and we are now accepting applications! Click Here For An Application!!!
Turn in applications to.katipunan_ucr@hotmail.com by
Nov 26th @ 11:59PM
Here is the job description for Outreach Director
1) Shall be the official director of all student initiated outreach efforts promoting higher education administered by Katipunan.
2) Shall attend ASUCR finance committee hearings when outreach funding is requested and prepare budget reports including, but not limited to, how funds are spent and who benefited from outreach efforts.
3) Shall maintain a relationship among other student initiated outreach efforts promoting higher education administered by internal and external campus organizations....so if this is something you would like to be apart of, turn in an application!!!
Gobble Gobble!
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with Katipunan!! There will be food, fun and most importantly KUYA ATE ADiNG REVEALiNG!! its what everyone's been waiting for.. to see who their KUYA/ATE/ADiNG is and what FAMiLY(iES) they are in. you'll regret missing it!!
And it is a potluck! So please look over the year assignments:
1st and 3rd years: utensils (cups/napkins/plates) & drinks
2nd and 4th years: main dishes
date: Friday 21 November
time: 7pm-10pm
location: Dexter's house (pink house on sugarloaf)
2962 Sugarloaf Drive, Riverside
carpool: 6:45pm until 7:15pm @ AI Horseshoe***DRESS CODE: WEAR YOUR SUNDAY'S BEST!!!!***
No Shorts. Dress to Impress.
Kuya/Ate/Ading Forms DUE
Have you ever wanted a big brother or big sister or little sibling!? Or even a second family!?
well here's your chance..
For those of you who do not know the lingo… a KUYA is a big brother, an ATE is a big sister and an ADiNG is a little sibling. By getting a kuya or ate you would also be apart of a family, a couple are B.O.Y.S., SKF or KAHLUA.
Applications are now available and are due by Wednesday 19 November at 7pm .
Please send all electronic applications to mmira008@student.ucr.edu
If you have already turned in a hardcopy it is NOT necessary to turn in an electronic version. Turn in only one!
You are allowed to request one KUYA/ATE/ADiNG or all of them if you like, but it is not guaranteed that you will get exactly what you want. dont miss out on this great opportunity!! apply now!!
..and kuya ate ading revealing will be at: gobble gobble
Fast for Life
Join in a 24 hour fast in commemoration of the continuing struggle of social justice in the fields. In collaboration with MEChA, participants and supporters will gather around the Commons Lawn and begin the fast on Wednesday November 19th @ 12pm and end the fast on Thursday November 20th @ 12pm with a potluck with all the participants.
Can’t fast? That’s ok! You can still be a supporter and sponsor someone who is fasting.
Hosts: MEChA & Katipunan
Where: Commons Lawn
ALL WEEK-SAY THANK YOU TO OUR VETERANS!
During tabling this week,
Tuesday, Wednesday and possibly Thursday,
BETWEEN 1000-200 PM,
Write a simple or detailed card of thanks to a veteran in preparation of Veteran's Day weekend. These cards will be presented to a veteran and a representative of FASGI (Filipino American Service Group, Inc.) which oversees special services to senior members of the Filipino American community in Los Angeles.
PUT A SMILE ON A SENIOR'S FACE THIS WEEK ONLY!
ALL WEEK, SIGN YOUR NAME FOR CHANGE!
ALL WEEK, SIGN YOUR NAME FOR CHANGE!
During tabling,
Tuesday, Wednesday, possibly Thursday,
We will also have the hardcopy of the petition to Congress to pass S. 1315, or a bill which will FULLY RESTORE entitlements to our Fil-Am. WWII veterans.
If you cannot make tabling, please see the following link to our facebook group,
"UCR STUDENTS FOR FIL-AM WWII VETERANS", which provides an EASY, DO-IT YOURSELF template to copy and paste onto Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's e-mailing box.
-"UCR STUDENTS FOR FIL-AM WWII VETERANS"
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=32687379013
PLEASE POST ON THE WALL WHEN YOU FINISH COPYING AND PASTING THE TEMPLATE. It would be greatly appreciated!
JUSTICE FOR FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS
Community Rally in Historic Filipino Town, Los Angeles
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 2008
CARPOOLS will be at Lot 24 this Saturday. Be there by 8am!
THE DAY OF DAYS HAS COME for one of the biggest annual gatherings of Filipino American WWII veterans in Southern California. This special time for our community to gather and express our solidarity with the generation of warriors who still fight for equal entitlements as veterans of the United States allied military. March peacefully with us and other students from SoCal, but also come to listen and record the stories of the veterans who will be present and eager to pass their life lessons on to us.
A SIGN IN SHEET FOR RIDES TO THE JFAV FAIR WILL BE PROVIDED AT TABLING THIS WEEK!
LUNCH WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED! (WITH NO SHORT SUPPLY OF KICKASS HISTORY LESSONS FROM VETERANS)
CARPOOLS will be at Lot 24 this Saturday. Be there by 8am!
New Pics
Check out the new photos in the media section. Pictures are from 1st general meeting, 1st lawn day, 2nd general meeting, hooters social, and 2nd lawn day!
First General Meeting Videos
The videos from the first general meeting are now available in movies in the media section. Now you can enjoy the videos from home!
Block Party Pictures Up
Block Party pictures from the Katipunan booth are now uploaded in the media section.
New Event Calender
The website now has an event calender so members can check the dates of events. Just click on the Caledar button above.
Academics Site up
Check out the Katipunan Acedemic Site where you can check out our book exchange and peer mentor programs!
Just click on Academics button above or just click here.
PCN ACTING TRYOUTS!!!!
PCN Season starts here. If you want to act in PCN, you start with auditions. Never acted? No problem! Nervous? Don't be! We are here to support. There are a lot of roles to go around, so we need all the actors we can get. Acting is going to be an unforgettable learning experience.
You do not need to memorize anything. You can come and read our monologues, or bring a monologue of your own to perform. Auditions should take place in short 15 minute time slots, on a first come first served basis.
Date: MONDAY, October 27Location: ENGR2 142
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Date: WEDNESDAY, October 29
Location: HMNSS1405 (Will notify ASAP through pcn facebook group)Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Please check www.campusmap.ucr.edu for location info
If you can't make any of these, contact me at justin.pansacola@gmail.com and let me know your availability on the week of the 27th, and we'll set something up.Please join the PCN Cast Facebook group if you want to be or just interested in joining the PCN Cast: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=31015127434
FRiENDSHiP GAMES SPiRIT WEEK!!
Get Ready for FRIENDSHIP GAMES 2008 at CSU Fullerton:
Filipino Student Organizations from SoCal, NorCal, even Nevada
come together to see who's #1 in Spirit, Pride, Unity and Friendship:
SPUF! It's the biggest event of Fall Quarter and one that you will be talking about all year.Please make it out to practice!!!! 7pm at the rec center.
P-Game Day!!!
This month is Pilipino American Heritage Month (PAHM)!!! This Wednesday, come celebrate the Pilipino Culture with Katipunan and play Pilipino Games at the all day at the Bell Tower and get a free Ali Bata Sharpie Tattoo!
T-Shirt Contest
THAT’S RIGHT…Katipunan needs a new t-shirt design for this year…and we want YOUR help!
If you familiar with Photoshop, Paint, or in Art in general, we wanna see your designs and creativity. Don’t be shy, showcase your talent.
Please submit them to this email, by hitting reply, or sending an email directly to: katipunan_ucr@hotmail.com
Deadline!!!: This Saturday. October 18th. Please submit your entrees by then.
Yo-Yo Day!!!
This month is Filipino American Heritage Month and every Wednesday, Katipunan will have set theme. Next Wednesday, bring your Yo-yo's and check out the Katipunan table all day at the Bell Tower and get a free Ali Bata Sharpie Tattoo
Welcome Back!!!
Katipunan hopes that everyone had a good summer! We have a lot of things planned for this year so it should be a good one! Hope to see all of you out there!
Beach Day Mixer
Come start the new year with a day at the beach with Katipunan & friends!!
Bring food, your bathing suits & towels, sunblock, footballs, basketballs and anything else you’d like to bring.
CSU Northridge, UC Irvine, CSU Fullerton, UC Riverside and more are going to be there!
August 2nd, 2pm, Huntington Beach, Tower 14. Be there!!
Katiupnan Does Bearfacts
Come visit Katipunan's table at UCR's bearfacts infront of A&I from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
Click here for the dates.
Have a Good Summer!
Katipunan hopes you are all having a good summer and hopes to see you in the upcoming school year
