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Our 2009-2010 Co-Chairs:

-Charity Apelo and Sylvie Rosseau

KAYUMANGGI

Kayumanggi is Stanford's Filipino folk dance troupe. Demonstrating grace, energy, and rhythm, our members come from many different ethnic and social backgrounds and illustrate the diversity of Pilipino performing arts. Performing at numerous campus events, such as Admit Weekend and FACES during NSO, as well as at venues in the greater Bay Area, Kayumanggi are Stanford's representatives of Filipino culture and performance. We showcase our culture and exhibit professionalism with vibrant costumes, props, and music. Our biggest event, our annual Spring Show, is where Kayumanggi's repertoire is shown through traditional dances, some with a contemporary twist.

-Clarissa, Gabby, Donna, Pats, Phil, and Adrian

SECHISTORIANS

The Secretary-Historian Committee is in charge of the maintenance and portrayal of PASU's past.  Specifically, the Secretary-Historians record the weekly Core meetings, create films and documents that represent and celebrate PASU's past contributions to the Stanford community, and maintain the PASU Memory Project-- a collection of memorabilia from past PASU events.  Also, our committee is responsible for the PilGrad video, which commemorates the contributions of graduating seniors to the PASU community.

-Camille, Gaby, and Melissa

KAPATID

Kapatid is a mentorship program that connects underprivileged Filipino-American students from Fremont High School and Stanford University. We foster meaningful and lasting relationships through weekly visits to the Fremont High School campus, as well as various retreats and outings in the course of the school year.

-Andrew, Allyza, Jeremias, and Julian

COMMUNITY SERVICE

PASU’s Community Service Committee aspires to unite the Filipino community at Stanford through active participation with projects, workshops, and events regarding issues close to the hearts of all Filipinos. We are able to reach out a helping hand to Filipinos in our local community and back in the Philippines. Other annual events include Mano Po, an event to honor Filipino veterans, as well as health awareness events such as Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society and LIVERight with the Stanford Liver Center. PASU will continue to serve those in need and furthermore encourage others to address the importance of public service in the Filipino community.  

-Carl, Natalie, Robi, and Jenny

TREASURERS

Have you ever asked yourself, "Why are PASU and Kayumanggi so amazing?"  Do you wonder, "How can they put on such cool events throughout the year?"  Well ask and wonder no more, because the treasurers are the vital part of Core that help make all the magic happen.  As the financial officers for PASU & Kayumanggi, we have the unique opportunity to be involved in every committee and their respective events.  Whether it's planning a PASU winter quarter bonfire or coordinating Kayumanggi spring show ticket sales, the treasurers are where it's at. 

-AV, Malcasid, and Michael

ISSUES

Perceptions of Beauty. The Muslim/Christian Debate. Filipino-American Identity. Filipino Youth Empowerment. These are just a few of the matters currently affecting the Filipino Community, both in the United States and on the Mainland. The Issues Committee under PASU is home to the dialogue and thought that surround these topics. Through workshops, conferences, speakers, and activities, the Issues Committee works to put on events that encourage people to think about the various social, political, and cultural issues affecting the community today. The PASU Issues Committee holds events as the annual Pilipino Youth Leadership Conference for Bay Area High School students, the San Francisco Ethnotour that exposes people to the rich history of Filipinos in America, and the yearly Veteranos' Vigil to commemorate the unsung heroes of the past. 

-Andrea, Gabe, Jill, Joshua, and Monica

SOCIAL

PASU Social is in many ways the public face of PASU toward the greater Stanford community. Though we take that responsibility very seriously, and aim to promote unity, inclusiveness and above all, pamilya, we also know how to have a good time. Our goal is to provide constructive opportunities for our members to meet, interact, and bond with one another, as well as with members of different cultural groups through collaborations. Some of our major projects each year are Friendship Games, a California-wide Filipino-American conference we attend; PASU Sib Families, which integrate incoming freshmen and transfers into our community by giving them upperclass mentors; and PilGrad, our own special way of honoring our graduating seniors.

-Allison, Christian, Richard, Marcus, and Ina

WEBLICITY

The Weblicity committee for PASU is in charge of maintaining the PASU website and for publicizing events. The main purpose of the committee is to relay information outwards to the general members and to the greater Stanford community. With the massive amount of information and with the number of events that PASU puts on and supports throughout the year, it is critical that publicizing events remain a priority. And we have a pretty awesome nickname too.

-Ben and Tiphanie