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Kayumanggi, the Tagalog word meaning "brown-skinned" is the Filipino dance troupe at Stanford. They perform traditional Filipino folk dances that are as diverse as the many different islands in the Philippines. They enjoy dancing and entertaining crowds at all different venues, showcasing the gracefulness, energy, and rhythm of the Filipino culture to the Stanford community. Open to all who are interested, Kayumanggi is one way to connect with the rich culture of the Philippines.
Kayumanggi performs throughout the year for numerous Stanford University events as representatives of Filipino culture and performance. The year culminates in an annual Spring Show, where several traditional dances are presented, some having a contemporary twist.
We are PUBLITARIANS! (pronounced pub-lit-air-ee-ans NOT poob-lit-air-
ee-ans).
Our name derives from the old title of "Secretarian" which was
created by Michael de la Cruz as a blend of Secretary and Historian. This year (2007) we added the role of Publicity to our repertoire. We
take things people say and turn them into things people can read.
This is an ancient practice called "minute-taking," are we are all
trained for five months in the mountains of the Himalayas in order to
perfect the keystrokes and formatting techniques that comprise this
disciplined art. In addition, we maintain detailed records of all the
long and glorious history of the Pilipino-American Student Union. In
this function we collect memorabilia and documents that provide
snapshots of PASU in years past. Finally, we have mad skills in
Photoshop and we put these to work in making strategically
interesting publications in the flyer form that we post and email
widely for the general information of the public. Sign up for the
PASU email list to see what we're up to! Also, we want to get in
contact with our beloved PASU alumni, so send us an email and we'll
add you to our database, where you'll soon have access to news and
opportunities.
Andrew, Sylvie and Andrea
Kapatid is PASU's mentorship program that takes place at Fremont High School
in Sunnyvale, California, just 20 minutes from campus. Embracing PASU's
roots as a volunteer student organization (VSO) and the Filipino spirit of
helping one's fellow countrymen, Kapatid mentors foster relationships with
the underserved Filipino students. This year, we have stressed continued
education after high school as one of our foci. To this end, we have started
a scholarship program that sponsors three Kapatid mentees' applications in
the fall, as well as a larger scholarship that will jump-start a Kapatid
mentee's college education. We also discuss broader issues such as the
veterano issue, stress, sweatshops, and drugs and relationships to name a
few. At the conclusion of every meeting, we have one-on-one time where each
Kapatid mentee and mentor are paired up to talk about any personal questions
and to get to know each other. As Kapatid Co-Directors, we'd like to
encourage you to come out and see what we're all about even if you've never
been before! The impact you can make on one of these student's life is
immeasurable. We meet every Thursday from 3-5 pm, with the accommodation of
both early and late cars. Free food, fun, rides, and love always.
"Pamilya means family. Family means no one gets left behind."
Love,
Shelly Navato and Paula de los Angeles
Kapatid Co-Directors
Paolo Casumbal, Richard Sajor, Janelle Tiluentino
Kapatid Frosh Interns
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.
Hey, I said hey... baby we got your money, don't you worry.
Leslie and Angela
We have Issues. That is, we have issues to talk about. The Issues Committee tackles the politics, culture, and transnational lifestyle of Filipino Americans. We deal with everything from the history of colonization in the Philippines to present day Filipino politics, and one of our biggest projects is the ongoing struggle for Filipino Veterans' Equity. We organize letter-writing campaigns, trips around the Bay Area, speaker panels and coordinate with other students groups concerned with political, social and cultural issues. We invite everyone, Filipinos and non-Filipinos, to come out to one of our meetings and get a taste of the Filipino-American experience.
Christian, Diana, Herwin, Raisa, and Allison
Social
PASU is social. We like fun. The social committee is all about making sure you have a good time. We drive you places. We make sure you don't go hungry. We give you siblings. We're kind of like parentals, but much cooler and ridiculously good-looking. As the social co-chairs for PASU, we organize the zillions of social events each quarter, such as retreats, BBQs, study breaks, and lots of other uber cool things. If there's a reason to spam the PASU list in the name of fun, you'll be hearing from us. Have a suggestion for a social event? Tell us! Have a complaint? Tell Abe.
Angeline and Abe