Vietnamese Student Association at UC Irvine (VSAUCI)

09/17/2021

HELLO EVERYONE 🤩

🌹 ROSE PAGEANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN 🌹

Every woman's aspirations, goals, and dreams are unique. We want to celebrate that with this year’s Rose Pageant theme: "A Vietnamese Woman's Dream: Ước Mơ Người Phụ Nữ Việt”.
This event will allow you to gain self-confidence, create a long-lasting sisterhood, discover your dreams, and learn about your cultural heritage!

Rose Pageant will be held on Saturday, January 8th, 2022, and the application deadline is Monday, September 27th @ 11:59 PM.
APPLY TO BE A ROSE (and trap your friends too 🤪)!!

Application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceQw6WfzhGjv2ZZcEbh-GtVumvhywkqL8A-c2Vw8noAepqcw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2Y0Krx1oM_iLJ7zaMKUb3LXLUhnJ8x2hY1Wv5gG7r2r9FNFC-ibjEb4WY

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].

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06/02/2020

Hello Vietnamese Student Association at UCI. In light of current events, it is important to acknowledge that although we are well into the 21st century, problems such as racism, prejudice, and discrimination still exist in our world today. UCI VSA does not condone nor will ever support ANY type of racism towards any type of person. In this club, we believe that everyone should be treated equally with respect, no matter their skin color. This is neither a debate nor a political stance.

With that being said, it’s important to also support those who are bravely supporting their causes during this time of need. If you or anyone you know wants to talk to someone about this uncertain time, please feel free to message any of our board members. We as a board hope to assuage some fear/pressure you may be experiencing during this time. Below you will find resources made available to you for active efforts and/or relevant information:

📞 VIA TEXT/CALL:
https://bit.ly/3gTGXEm

💲VIA DONATION: Being stuck in quarantine does not mean that we cannot help. Here are a few funds that go straight to the protestors, so anything you contribute will be directly helping you to voice your concerns. While these are just a few causes to which you can donate, we encourage that you research other funds to support if you are financially able.
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780&_ga=2.78453523.669493239.1591058324-649100395.1591058324
https://unicornriot.ninja/donate/

🗣COMMUNICATING AT HOME: If you want to use your voice but are unable to go out, you can start conversations within your home. We realize that it may be difficult to speak to your parents about this sensitive topic. Below is a script translated into Vietnamese that might help assist. It’s important to keep in mind that our parents and elders were raised in a different time and that it takes effort and compassion to communicate to them. Please remember to try to be as respectful as possible when handling a sensitive topic.
https://bit.ly/2zRmm2K
https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1yg5o18j2PUjSgieoinZvJgttF87abp2ol8q-5NboCq8/mobilebasic

💡EDUCATING YOURSELF AND OTHERS: Abolishing racism starts by addressing internal thoughts and microaggressions. Call out friends and family for derogatory language or offensive jokes. Promote an inclusive environment for all.

11/17/2019

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for coming out to Rose Pageant last night! We all appreciate the support not just for VSAUCI's event, but the support family and friends gave towards each of our wonderful contestants!

We are very sorry for an incident last night where the livestream of the event was going through audio and video issues. We formally apologize for what happened and we're working on our best to fix/remedy the issue! Thank you so much for coming out regardless and the patience each and every one of our attendees had!

We hope to see you all again soon and we appreciate all the support that has been given last night and throughout the year so far! We'll see you next time, yeah?

08/29/2019

Hello everyone ❤ As you may or may not know, ROSE PAGEANT SEASON is upon us again and our co-directors, Jennifer Ho and Minhtam Nguyen would like to invite you all to this year's event on November 16th, 2019! We want to encourage all eligible candidates to apply to become one of our roses so please tag your friends to spread the word!

🌹 WHAT IS ROSE PAGEANT? 🌹
Rose Pageant is VSAUCI’s annual signature external event that strives to promote Vietnamese culture and beauty while uniting all of the VSAs across Southern California. Dating back to the first rose pageant in 2000, girls from VSAs all over Southern California come together to celebrate Vietnamese heritage on this night through dances, fashion, talent, and questionnaires while working together to help raise money for charity to give back to the Vietnamese community.

Additionally, this event gives VSA UCI’s performance committees -- including Level 5 Origins (modern dance), Trance (traditional dance), Gio Nam Mua Lan (Southern Wind Lion Dance), and Vocalotus (acapella) -- a chance to show off their pieces that they have worked on tirelessly.

⭐️ Application Link: https://forms.gle/a8NVWBSJfHz1iQdB9

🌹 SIGN UP AND TAG YOUR FRIENDS! 🌹
If you’re even just a little bit interested, please sign up anyways! We promise this will be an unforgettable experience where you will learn and grow so much while meeting people from all different VSAs. Encourage your friends to apply with you and be a part of something rewarding together! Applications are due SEPTEMBER 28th, 2019 AT MIDNIGHT! Please read the description in the application for more details! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Jennifer Ho or Minhtam Nguyen for any questions!

Welcome to the 19th Annual Rose Pageant application! As this year's Co-Rose Pageant Directors, we would like to thank you for your interest in participating in our pageant and continuing the Rose Pageant tradition! I am looking forward to meeting, getting to know and creating a sisterhood among this...

04/15/2019

Hey Soon-to-Be Graduates!

Graduation and our very own V-Grad is coming up soon so deck yourself out with the UVSA Stole! If you're interested, contact me Nevin Vo for more information, or fill out this form!

EVERYONE TAG YOUR FAVORITE SOON TO BE GRADUATES!!!

https://forms.gle/F1FGEba7MnZHsP959

04/10/2019

Hey VSAUCI! We're going to be putting in our club T-Shirts order pretty soon!

If you're interested in copping a T-Shirt, fill out this interest form! Externals are always welcome!

https://forms.gle/9okBvdqyJoqeriEW7

01/16/2019

Hey VSAUCI! Due to the weather, we WILL NOT be boothing tomorrow on ring road!
See ya'll at Gen Meeting! Stay warm!!

01/01/2019

IF YOU DIDNT KNOW ALREADY, OUR VERY OWN LION DANCE TEAM WILL BE PERFORMING AT ROSE PARADE 2019! They will be performing on Jan 01 alongside the Harmony Through Union float. Support LD by tuning in on New Year's day to watch them live! VSAUCI is extremely proud to have Gio Nam Mua Lan represent the Vietnamese community! 🎋

12/21/2018

Hello everyone! Hope your holiday break has been relaxing and fun. Just updating you all that Rose Pageant will be broadcasted THIS FRIDAY at 8:00pm on CBN TV 18.14 Channel. So don't forget to tune into tomorrow night!!!

https://www.facebook.com/CentralBNTV/videos/vb.383441035471813/282833375769917/?type=2&theater