SPRING 2022 PAST EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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February GBM 2022 x CPP Game NightTue., February 1, 2022, 7pm | Ern Commons
Welcome back VSA! Come to our February General Meeting to learn about so many *exciting* events we have in store for the upcoming semester!! Furthermore, IT'S TET SHOW SEASON GET HYPEEE! Learn about how YOU can be a part of this phenomenal experience :3 Following our GBM is a CPP game night, bầu cua cá cọp, a traditional Vietnamese betting game, where the profits will go towards the CPP, and you may win some monies (get that good luck for the new year~)! See you there ❤ |
FALL 2021 PAST EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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December 2021 GBM x Secret Santa Gift Exchange x Cookie Decorating WorkshopTuesday, December 7, 2021, 7pm - 8:30pm | Ern Commons
Hiii Very Studious Asians! Exams season is fast approaching, so hop on over to our December GBM at Ern Commons to take a break from studying 😮 Come out to learn more about our very exciting upcoming events for next semester, Secret Santa, and Cookies Decorating Workshop. See you all there! |
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Fall Phofest 2021Saturday, November 13, 2021, 5pm - 8pm | St. Paul's Memorial Church
Phofest is finally back this fall and better than ever! For one night, come out to St. Paul’s Memorial Church on Saturday, November 13th from 5-8pm and get some pho, fried rice, yummy che, and classic Viet coffee at Service’s biggest event of the year! All proceeds from this event will go towards the Collective Philanthropy Project, which is an initiative that benefits many organizations that pertain to AAPI struggles, such as poverty and immigration. The Vietnamese Student Association is so excited to serve the UVA and Charlottesville communities traditional Vietnamese dishes and spread Vietnamese culture. You won’t want to miss out on the good food, sick jams, or the photo-ops that Phofest has in store for you all! |
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Turkey Bowl 2021Saturday, November 6, 2021, 8am- 9pm | George Mason University
On November 6th, from 8am to 9pm, the GMU Vietnamese Student Association be hosting this year's Turkey Bowl at RAC Fields 3-4-5 at GMU! Come out, watch and support MAUVSA schools and others compete all day in Men's Flag Football and Women's Flag Football! Which schools will take home the trophy? Come and find out |
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November 2021 GBM x Viet 101: Spring Roll Workshop x Major Advising WorkshopTuesday, November 2, 2021 | Ern Commons
Come out to Major Advising at Ern Commons at 6pm - right before the November GBM - to talk to upperclassman about any questions you might have about a certain major! We’ll be releasing a list of majors/panelists soon! Following Major Advising is November GBM at Ern Commons 7pm. Come out to learn more about many of our major events and how YOU can be a part of them! *hint hint Phofest hint hint Turkey Bowl* Right after the GBM is our first ever Viet 101! We will be teaching you how to say simple Viet words for the ingredients for spring rolls (gỏi cuốn). What’s even better is you get to roll your spring rolls and eat them after! You DON’T want to miss this! |
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Culturefest 2021Saturday, October 23, 2021, 12 pm | McIntire Amphitheatre
Created in 1986, Culturefest is a free cultural festival in partnership with University Programs Council (UPC) that traditionally takes place during Parents and Family Weekend. The event features cultural performances, interactives tables and booths, dances, art exhibitions, and other expressions of culture. Over 30 cultural student organizations on Grounds, including VSA at UVA, join together to celebrate diversity with delicious food and performances! |
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Dorm Decorating WorkshopThursday, September 30, 2021, 6:30 p.m. | Newcomb Conference Room 177
Hello hello VSA ! PR is hosting a dorm decorating workshop. Come out to Newcomb Room 177 on Thursday September 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM to decorate succulent pots or design a record welcome sign! Supplies are limited so come early ! We can't wait to see you ! (∩˃o˂∩)♡ |
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Culturefest Showcase 2021Saturday, September 25, 2021, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Slaughter Rec. Center MP1
Cheers to Culture's first event of the year! Culturefest is around the corner and it's time to see the work of our wonderful choreographers!! Come watch a live showcase of the dances that will be performed during Culturefest. |
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Fall Fam Week 2021September 5, 2021 - September 17, 2021 | Multiple Locations
Welcome to VSA's Fall Family Week 2021! In these two weeks, bigs and littles will get to know each other through various challenges and competition. Come out to as many events as you can to earn points. Soon we'll see which family is REALLY the best? See all the details on Facebook (via the button below)! |
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1st General Body Meeting & Interest SessionTuesday, August 31, 2021, 7 pm | Ern Commons
First-year or upperclassman, big or little, new or returning, all are welcome! Come learn more about VSA at UVA at the first General Body Meeting of the year! You'll get a chance to preview the events in store for the upcoming year, meet our officers, see our brand new families, and connect with other littles and bigs. Plus, there's free food and merch for your enjoyment. Join us to see why VSA at UVA is your next home away from home! |
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2021 Bigs' Bonding ActivitiesFriday, August 20, 2021 - Saturday, August 21, 2021 | Multiple Locations
Come reconnect with your fellow returning VSA bigs with a series of fun and engaging activities. Spend the first day connecting with your new family through activities planned by the new famheads, then join us on Saturday for a VSA-wide picnic on the Lawn for all returning bigs! |
SUMMER 2021 PAST EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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Kings Dominion Trip 2021August 6, 2021, 12 pm | Kings Dominion
Are you looking for some excitement this summer? Looking to have fun with your friends while also meeting new people? Then come out to King's Dominion for a UMCP x UMBC x VTech x UVA Collab!! Share with your friends and have them come out with you! Information: 🎢 Form is due July 30th 🎢 Arrive at KD by 12pm 🎢 Price: $39 each (but everyone is responsible for THEIR OWN parking pass after carpooling is situated) 🎢 Parking passes are $17 if bought online beforehand or $20 upon arrival 🎢 Venmo @umcp-vsa by 7/30 |
2020-2021 PAST EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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Tet Show 2021: A Night We RememberMarch 16-20, 2021
This year's Tet Show skit is "A Night to Remember." The story centers on Andrew, whose father, a refugee, vowed to return to Vietnam and reunite with his lost love but he died before he could. Andrew travels to Vietnam to find the woman his father never stopped loving. A comedy of errors ensues at the night market that mirrors events long ago and brings his family story full circle. Our goal was to present a story in which we showcase a Vietnamese-American perspective in a Vietnamese setting. We wanted to make the story about a person traveling to their home country and finding a sense of love and admiration for their cultural background. We know that in the United States, there are times where Asian-Americans feel out of place in certain situations because they are not accustomed to the traditional Asian lifestyles. Living in America provides them with a more western experience and when placed in a more traditional setting, they become secluded because they do not know much about customs and manners. In this story, we want to show a journey of self-identity/growth. The nightlife scene is an experience that most teens/young adults in Vietnam enjoy. It provides the majority of their social life after school. Basically, we want to provide the audience with a mini look into a night in Vietnam. |
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Tet Show 2021: Kulture Shock PodcastWeek of March 15, 2021
Welcome to Kulture Shock! An 8 episode series podcast with Kulture. First, we want to put out a disclaimer which is this podcast consists of our personal opinions and experiences. This does not necessarily represent VSA as a whole so please keep that in mind when watching our content. Our goal is to educate and inform our community and organization about topics such as experiences of being Viet/Viet-American in the States, privileges and colorism in the Vietnamese, current events/news in the Viet community, mental health and self-care, showing support for civil rights movement. We hope that this Kulture Shock Podcast positively impacts your journey to wokeness. |
Welcome to our annual Tet Show PR Contest! This year's event will run from March 7th to March 19th. Here's a rundown of rules, possible prizes, and entry tasks.
Rules: -Make sure you are a VSA at UVA member (in a family) -Use these hashtags AND tag the PR contest event (only for fb) and click going -Facebook: #VSAUVAPRCONTEST2021 -IG: Tag @VSAatUVA -Submit the points submission form before the deadline -No limit to the amount of stuff you can make! Prizes: -1st Place: 20 in SQUISHMALLOW + $30 Doma Gift Card + Echo Dot -2nd Place: 16 in SQUISHMALLOW + $25 Pronto Gift Card -3rd Place: 8 in SQUISHMALLOW + $20 Mochiko Gift Card -4th Place: $15 Got Dumplings Gift Card -5th Place: $10 Bodos Gift Card MASTERDOC SUBMISSION FORM |
Come to our March General meeting to learn more about our upcoming Tet Show!
Videos of our dances and details about our skit and podcast will be shown during the meeting Also, come learn how YOU can win some BIG prizes as tet show season rolls through. In addition to details about Tet Show, there will be details about officer roles and duties as Elections near. Come out and hang out with other general body members and get to meet new people! We hope to see you there ʕ • ᴥ • ʔ |
Come out for a chance at finding love by playing games and fun activities! Three winning couples will split a $100 cash prize!
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It’s officially CUFFING season everyone Valentine’s Day is a little over a week away, and Service is bringing back our annual Valentine’s Grams event!
Starting now until Friday, February 12th, we’re selling roses and sweet treats - perfect for you to send some love to your friends and loved ones Don’t forget to spread the word (and the love )! This year’s Valentine’s Grams also includes a Squishmallows raffle where you can enter $5 for a chance of winning a super duper cute Squishmallow! We will select 3 winners at random and contact them through email. Fun fact: Hugging a Squishmallow can actually relieve stress! Order form: https://tinyurl.com/vsa2021vgrams |
Welcome back from Winter Break!!!
As 2021 begins, we have so much in store for everyone. Most importantly, it's TET SHOW SEASON. Come out to the gen meeting in order to find out more about Tet Show this year and the upcoming changes to it as we tackle the issue of the pandemic. From dances to acting, there is plenty to do with our annual production show! In addition to that, look forward to additional events planned by our chairs as we kick off the new academic semester. Hope to see everyone there! |
Fill out this form to order now! https://tinyurl.com/vsaexamcarepackages
Has the double threat of both the final exam season and a raging pandemic got you stressed out? Do you or someone you know need something fresh and uplifting amid all this pressure and uncertainty? Send some love to yourself and your friends, and take a moment to focus on your mental health! This month, VSA at UVA is launching our Exam Care Package Fundraiser, an opportunity where you can order care packages for your friends (and/or yourself!) to light up this extremely stressful season. The care packages are stuffed with dope goodies such as light snacks, small gifts, and even a t-shirt and your own custom message - just the right amount of support to get you through the week! |
Come out and play Tetris with us! It will be a single elimination style bracket with randomized opponents. All games will be played on TETR.IO which is free.
There will also be a $3 buy for a chance to win $60, $15, and $10 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! Each game time will be determined by your and your opponent's availability on the days for each round. |
What's Good, What's Poppin' VSA 🤟🏽!!! Are you ready to throw hands? Just kidding, unless... No, we were just kidding. This is Kulture coming to you live with our awesome game show, Già Đình Số Một [#1 Family], a Family Feud-style game show where small teams will compete for REAL prizes. The question topics are intended to be fun and humorous and as well as educational on aspects of Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American culture. We hope to see you there at the game and on the live stream! 😍 |