Welcome to the A³C Website

The Asian American Activities Center, or A³C, is a department under the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and serves as Stanford's primary resource for Asian American student affairs and community development. The A³C contributes to the academic mission of the university through its partnerships and collaborative work with faculty, departments and academic programs. Through programming and advising, the center contributes to the multicultural education of all students and to the development of leaders able to negotiate an increasingly diverse and complex workplace and global environment.


Upcoming Events

Speaker Series: Holiday Homecoming: Using the Break to Prepare for the Quarters Ahead

When: Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 12:00 NOON

Where: A3C Couchroom, Old Union Clubhouse, 2nd Floor

FREE LUNCH PROVIDED

After a long quarter filled with unforgettable experiences and new friendships, as well as endless assignments and tough midterms, where do you go from here? What steps can you take during your break to relax and get ready for Winter Quarter? Come and hear from Sally Mentzer, an Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Advising and Research (UAR), as she helps put your quarter in perspective and advises you on ways to use your experience as a stepping stone to discovering yourself at Stanford.

Speaker Series: Don’t Let it Control You: Control Your Stress

When: THURSDAY, November 3rd, Noon - 1:00PM

Where: A3C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

Whether you’re a freshman transitioning into college or an upperclassman on the verge of taking MCATs and GREs, life’s challenges create a lot of stress. The best thing you can do in these times is to relax and defuse, but how? Come join us as we hear Oliver Lin, Staff Psychologist at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), describe a variety of ways to cope with different forms of stress.

Grad Life: Academics and Stress

Grad Life: Academics and Stress

Date: Thursday, November 3rd
Time: 5:30-7:00 PM (Dinner Provided)
Location: A3C Couch Room (Top floor of Old Union Clubhouse)

Featuring:
Oliver Lin ‘93, Staff Psychologist
Counseling and Psychological Services

Please RSVP by 10 PM on Mon. October 31 at https://a3cservices.stanford.edu/gradlife

After Dark: Dealing with Financial Pressures

Do you feel pressure by your parents to choose a high-paying career to support your family after graduation?

Do you have friends who can’t afford to go on ski trip or work long hours to earn extra money?

The Asian American Activities Center (A3C) After Dark Series presents:

Dealing with Financial Pressures

Wednesday, November 9
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom
(top floor of Old Union Clubhouse)

Come to our last After Dark Series event of the quarter to hear how Timmy Lu ‘05 confronted financial pressures during his time at Stanford.
Learn about how to deal with the struggle to fit in when coming from a low-income background and how to balance personal and academic interests with financial commitments.

Dinner will be provided.

Please RSVP by 11 PM on Saturday, November 5 at https://a3cservices.stanford.edu/afterdark

Questions? Contact Jenny Nguyen at [email protected]
For more information about the A3C, please visit our website at a3c.stanford.edu

Speaker Series: A Panacea for Procrastination

The A3C Speaker Series presents:

A PANACEA FOR PROCRASTINATION

When: THURSDAY, October 20th, Noon - 1:00PM

Where: A3C Couchroom, 2nd Floor Old Union Clubhouse

LUNCH IS PROVIDED

As fall quarter starts, so does the work. Then the procrastination starts, and the late nights follow. Before you know it, the due date is right around the corner and the work is piled high. Come hear advice from Adina Glickman, Associate Director for Academic Support at the Center for Teaching and Learning, about how you can avoid those last-minute assignments and all-nighters.

After Dark: Dealing with Parental Pressures

The Asian American Activities Center (A3C) After Dark Series presents:

Dealing with Parental Pressures

Thursday, October 20
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom

(second floor of Old Union Clubhouse)

Have you ever felt pressured by your parents to pursue a career in medicine, law, or business?

Do you feel the need to choose a more “secure” major or career path?

Come to our first After Dark Series event to learn about how Stanford alumnus, Lan Le ‘10,
confronted major career-related and other decisions in the face of parental opposition.
Hear their stories about how he balanced familial responsibility
with their academic and personal interests, and their suggestions for how you can too!

Dinner will be provided.

Please RSVP by 11 PM on Sunday, October 15 at https://a3cservices.stanford.edu/afterdark

Questions? Contact Jenny Nguyen at [email protected]

Welcome Class of 2015! Asian American New Student Orientation (AANSOC) List of Events

AANSOC Community Welcome

9/20 1:45 -3:45 PM
White Plaza Outdoor Stage
Kick off NSO at AANSOC’s first event! Learn about the A3C, meet student staff and enjoy live performances while sampling refreshments.

Okada Chillout
9/21 10:30 – 11:30 PM
Okada House Lounge, Wilbur Hall
Explore the Asian American theme dorm and mingle with your fellow freshmen and upperclassmen at this year’s first AANSOC social mixer!

We Are Family
9/23 7:00 – 9:45 PM
Cubberley Auditorium
See what the Asian American community at Stanford is all about at the biggest and most anticipated Asian American orientation event. Enjoy live performances from various student
groups and meet your Big Sigs at the AASIB family matching.

A3C Speaker Series: Breaking the Mold
9/29 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Asian American Activites Center, Old Union Clubhouse
Unsure about where you fit in Stanford? Come hear our student panelists talk about how they
shaped their Stanford experiences by incorporating their own unique personalities, interests, and hobbies.

A3C Speaker Series: Breaking the Mold
10/6 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Asian American Activites Center, Old Union Clubhouse
With so many resources here at Stanford, where do you even begin? Come hear from Stanford administrators to learn how to make the most out of your Stanford career.

AANSOC/AASIB Ice Cream Social
10/9 1:30 - 3:00pm
Take a break from your studies and join us for some fun in the sun with the Asian American Big Sib/Little Sib program! Come meet fellow frosh, upperclassmen, and your sib family while enjoying free ice cream, drinks, and tasty snacks.

Graduation Celebration Dinner

::Through The Looking Glass::

The Asian American Activities Center (A3C) Speaker Series presents…

“Through The Looking Glass”

Thursday, May 19, Noon-1PM

*FREE LUNCH PROVIDED*
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom
2nd floor of Old Union Clubhouse

“As the end of the academic year quickly approaches, now is the perfect time to reflect and learn about your academic and social experiences this year at Stanford. Come join Jarreau Bowen, Peer Health Coordinator at the Vaden Health Center, as he explains how purposeful self-reflection and self-improvement can help provide you with a strong framework for your remaining years at Stanford. While this event is designed for Freshmen and Sophomores, students of all years are encouraged to attend.”

The Speaker Series, sponsored by the Asian American Activities Center (A3C), is your opportunity to meet faculty and staff in an informal setting. All sessions are from noon-1PM at the A3C, located on the 2nd floor of the Old Union Clubhouse.

A free lunch is provided.

Bring your friend or roommate - everyone is welcome! For more information, contact Speaker Series coordinators,
Jeff Chen at
[email protected] or Chia Xiong at [email protected]

The Asian American Activities Center is a University Department under the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs.
https://a3c.stanford.edu

Thursday @ Noon :: Reflections ::

The Asian American Activities Center (A3C) Speaker Series presents…

“::Reflections::”

Thursday, May 12, Noon-1PM

*FREE LUNCH PROVIDED*
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom
2nd floor of Old Union Clubhouse

“In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Speaker Series this week will focus on the historic and current meaning of Asian American identity and community. Come join the discussion led by Tommy Woon, the newly appointed Director of Diversity and First Generation Programs and help to strengthen the API community by engaging in thoughtful community dialogue.”

The Speaker Series, sponsored by the Asian American Activities Center (A3C), is your opportunity to meet faculty and staff in an informal setting. All sessions are from noon-1PM at the A3C, located on the 2nd floor of the Old Union Clubhouse.

A free lunch is provided.

Bring your friend or roommate - everyone is welcome! For more information, contact Speaker Series coordinators,
Jeff Chen at
[email protected] or Chia Xiong at [email protected]

The Asian American Activities Center is a University Department under the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs.
https://a3c.stanford.edu

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