2012 Community Service Learning and Civic Engagement Awards

Each year, the University’s Community Service Learning Program, a unit within the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (ICCE), recognizes leadership efforts that promoteCommunity Service Learning and Community Engaged Scholarship (CSL-CE) at SF State and in surrounding Bay Area and global communities. This year’s winners are: 

Student Group Projects
This year marks a first: the Community Service Learning Program recognizes that learning need not be tied to semester-long courses, but can occur whenever student groups collectively decide to work in the surrounding community, even if only for a day. Partnering with LEAD, who helped evaluate the student group proposals, we are proud to support:

1. Chi Rho Omicron, a Filipino-American cultural based SF State fraternity that has partnered with Project Pearls, a nonprofit organization that assists underprivileged, malnourished children in the Philippines, where many children survive by scavenging for food thrown into dumpsters. This past December, Chi Rho members hosted a guided caroling tour around South San Francisco neighborhoods, then sang at two parks while collecting canned food donations for Project Pearls. Their hope is to make this an annual event that will raise awareness about global hunger. 

More info at: http://www.sfsu.edu/~icce/students/awards_internships.html

2012 CSL Awards

This year, perhaps more than any other thus far, the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement’s Community Service Learning (CSL) program honors the multicultural diversity that represents San Francisco and University programs. After a competitive nomination process, we are proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Community Service Learning and/or Civic Engagement awards. Their service will be celebrated at the Annual CSL ceremony on May 2.

Student Group Projects

This year marks a first: the Community Service Learning Program recognizes that learning need not be tied to semester-long courses, but can occur whenever student groups collectively decide to work in the surrounding community, even if only for a day. Partnering with LEAD, who helped evaluate the student group proposals, we are proud to support:

1. Chi Rho Omicron, a Filipino-American cultural based SF State fraternity that has partnered with Project Pearls, a nonprofit organization that assists underprivileged, malnourished children in the Philippines, where many children survive by scavenging for food thrown into dumpsters.

More info at:  http://www.sfsu.edu/~icce/news.html

 

Fil-Grad is a celebration of graduating students at SFSU. Hosted by the graduates themselves, these students will celebrate opening a new chapter in their lives. Two of our very own brothers will graduate from San Francisco State this year, Andrew Manosca and Kevin Bernardino. The ceremony will take place this Sunday, May 20th. The details are below. Please show you support.

We wish you the best and many successful years after college!

Congratulations Class of 2012

-XPO

 

 ABOUT FIL-GRAD

Filipino Graduation, also known as Fil-Grad, at San Francisco State University has become a beloved tradition within the community that grows out of rich history of the campus. FilGrad puts the spotlight on Filipinos who have reached the requirements to receive a degree at any level of higher education. Unlike any other commencement ceremony, FilGrad is put together by the graduates themselves and in turn is a journey. The bond between the students to reach this momentous day makes it an accomplishment on its own.

The rate of Filipino college graduates in the United States is far different from that of in the Philippines. Only half of those who enter as freshman at a university of higher education receive a college degree. Surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones, these students who participate in Fil-Grad are in turn thanking those around them for the help, support, love and inspiration they received in their lives.

This Sunday, May 20th, come celebrate the accomplishments of our students. They have worked so hard over the past few year. Let us show them the love and appreciation for the amazing achievements. Fil-Grad will take place in the Gymnasium at San Francisco State University. There is a map below to help you with getting through campus. The ceremony begins at 9am and will end at 11am. Graduates will arrive earlier for dress rehearsal. Doors open at 8am for those families who would like to get good seats. Please have your ticket ready when you enter. If you do not have one, please ask your graduate. There will also be a will call if necessary.

For any other questions, please ask your graduate. We will do our best to put as much information here.

See you at the Graduation!

Fil-Grad Ceremony

May 20th, 2012
9am-11am
Doors open at 8am
 
*Tickets required*
*Will call Available*

Maps

 

Parking

Here are the parking lots available. You can find street parking in Park Merced for free.

Lot 20

YOU MUST HAVE EXACT CHANGE, KIOSK ATTENDANT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY

General paid public, visitor/guest, student parking

  • Open 24-hours a days, 7 days a week.

  • $3.00 for two hours or $6.00 for the day.  Daily permits expire at midnight.  Two day permits are available for $12. Exact change is required, machines do not give change. Pay stations will accept quarter, $1, $5 and $10 bills as well as prepaid debit cards.

  • $20 and $50 prepaid debit cards are available at the Bursur’s Office in the Administration building and at the One Stop Shop in the Student Service Building. Debit cards are NOT available at the Parking Office.

  • Level 4i Orange to 4n Orange and the roof level is restricted to staff and faculty between 7a.m. and 5p.m. Monday – Friday.

Lot 25
YOU MUST HAVE EXACT CHANGE

General paid public, visitor/guest, student parking.

  • Seven days a week 7a.m. to 10p.m.

  • $3.00 for two hours or $6.00 for the day.  Daily permits expire at midnight.  Two day permits are available for $12. Exact change is required, machines do not give change. Pay stations will accept quarter, $1, $5 and $10 bills as well as prepaid debit cards.

  • $20 and $50 prepaid debit cards are available at the Bursur’s Office in the Administration building and at the One Stop Shop in the Student Service Building. Debit cards are NOT available at the Parking Office.

  • Campus residents may purchase a semester permit through the Bursar’s office

Directions

via www.SFSU.edu

Car
CAL TRAIN
Bicycle SAMTRANS Ferry Icon
Airport Icon
Bicycle SamTrans Ferry Service
Golden Gate Transit
Golden Gate Transit
 

Hello Family and Friends

Are you excited for the NBA season? Are you proud to be Filipino and want to show it off at the next Golden State Warriors game? Here is your chance. The Warriors are hosting their Filipino Heritage Night on November 10th against the Denver Nuggets. These games are always a lot of fun especially with a large group of friends. The details are below. And as a friendly reminder based on previous experience, these tickets do sell out. Buy them while you can.

Hope to see you there!

-XPO

Golden State Warriors Filipino Herigtage Night

 Saturday, November 10, 2012

Tipoff at 7:30pm

 

• Join us for an exclusive post-game Q & A with Filipino–American rapper and record producer Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas! Organize a group of 15-or-more and be entered into a drawing to meet and take a photo with Apl.de.Ap after the game!

• A Warriors Filipino Heritage Night T-Shirt is included with every special event ticket. You MUST purchase a special event ticket to receive the giveaway.

• In-game cultural entertainment by local performance groups and artists!

• Filipino Cuisine will be offered at select Oracle Arena concession stands!

• A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to benefit local Filipino charities as well as the Apl.de.Ap Foundations We Can Be Anything Campaign.

• Groups of 15 or more will receive the greatest savings, secure the best seats and are eligible for additional benefits. Call Maria for details.

 

* Market pricing applies to all tickets, and rates can increase based on factors affecting supply and demand. Lock in your price and seat location by purchasing today! Pay no taxes and fees!
Buy Tickets
PASSWORD: WARRIORS
About the Apl.de.AP Foundation
The Apl.de.Ap Foundation (ADAF) is committed to helping the children of the Philippines reach their educational and entrepreneurial potential through the building of classrooms in strategic, economically depressed communities and in providing curriculum that teaches students the basics of computer language and skills. This on-going project has already seen the building and opening of three schools in the Southern Philippines with additional classrooms to be built in the next few years. For more information about ADAF and ways that you can help, please visit https://www.facebook.com/Apl.de.Ap.OFFICIAL on Facebook or email Ted I. Benito (ADAF President) at ted@apldeapfoundation.org.
 

The Filipino American Development Foundation is happy to invite you to the 10th annual San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival and Parade.

Event details
Saturday, December 8, 2012 5pm-8:30pm
Event starts in Yerba Buena Gardens and moves to St. Patrick’s Church

 

 photo xpo.jpg

The Brothers of Chi Rho Omicron would like to invite you to our end of school year club event!
Finals stressin you out? Might as well dance that stress away!

Special prices for this club event will be:
GIRLS: FREE ALL NIGHT! (say whaat? for the freezy?)
GUYS: $5 (you already know dudes)

Invite all your Friends and have fun!

Graduation Shout Outs:
Miguel Palacios
Jeremy Capuyon
Phon Chanthanasak
and CLASS OF 2013

Happy Birthday Shout outs
Jessy Ayala

Rendezvous Tapas Lounge
2080 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA

If you have any question message any XPO brother for more information.

 

The brothers of Chi Rho Omicron are very proud of everything we do. From teaching others about Filipino culture, helping out the community, or improving oneself. For this reason, brothers occasionally like to demonstrate such pride. Here we have a picture from the 2001 WWE Summerslam during the main event featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Booker Tio “Booker T” Huffman, Jr. In the final moments of the match, during the Rock’s signature move, the Rock Bottom, we have spotted a very timely placed sign reading, XPO. The active brothers would like to know who this was and congratulate him on his perfect timing. If you know this brother, please comment below.

 

© 2012 Suffusion theme by Sayontan Sinha