Noche buena & pamilya dinner
Noche Buena is a Christmas tradition in the Philippines; it's a feast where you celebrate a good year with your closest family and friends (:
We will be having a WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE ~ bring a present (limit is $5) and we'll have fun opening some silly and great presents!
There'll also be a GREAT FEAST of Filipino food as well, so be sure to bring empty stomachs and an appetite for fun times. Wear an ugly Christmas sweaters encouraged if you have them :P
WHEN: Friday, December 9th
WHERE: McGuinn 521
TIME: 8:00-10:00pm
P.S. There'll be an Applebee's Pamilya Dinner at Dec 10 (Saturday)! If you're part of a pamilya, ask your pamilya head(s) about it!
We will be having a WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE ~ bring a present (limit is $5) and we'll have fun opening some silly and great presents!
There'll also be a GREAT FEAST of Filipino food as well, so be sure to bring empty stomachs and an appetite for fun times. Wear an ugly Christmas sweaters encouraged if you have them :P
WHEN: Friday, December 9th
WHERE: McGuinn 521
TIME: 8:00-10:00pm
P.S. There'll be an Applebee's Pamilya Dinner at Dec 10 (Saturday)! If you're part of a pamilya, ask your pamilya head(s) about it!
PSBC's second general meeting
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in or came out to watch us perform at Kamayan! You guys are amazing, and we are so grateful for your support. We're so honored that you all chose to be a part of our pamilya, and we can't thank you enough for everything you do.
So come hang out with some friends, watch how awesome we were at Kamayan @ NU, and eat some yummy treats at our second General Meeting!! There will also be CULTURE SHOW SIGNUPS! So be sure to come!
WHEN: Thursday, December 1st
WHERE: Cushing 001
TIME: 6:30pm
So come hang out with some friends, watch how awesome we were at Kamayan @ NU, and eat some yummy treats at our second General Meeting!! There will also be CULTURE SHOW SIGNUPS! So be sure to come!
WHEN: Thursday, December 1st
WHERE: Cushing 001
TIME: 6:30pm
district one presents KAMAYAN!
Kamayan, hosted by District One (D1), is D1's biggest cultural event of the year! Kamayan aims to bring all New England Filipino clubs together in creative expression and unite the whole Filipino community in Boston. This year's THEME will be FASHION and will showcase the diverse clothing styles of the Philippines.
PSBC will be performing along with Northeastern University's Barkada (NU Barkada), Boston University's Filipino Student Association (BUFSA), Brown University's Archipelag-a, and Harvard Philippine Forum.
WHEN: Saturday, November 12th
WHERE: Northeastern University - Blackman Auditorium
TIME: 7:30-10:30pm
COST: FREE!
D1 will also be selling awesome D1 T-shirts. It's a great way to support the show and your friends! $15/shirt!
If you are interested, email d1find@gmail.com or buy them the day of the show!
For more information regarding District One, visit http://d1find.tumblr.com/, its Facebook group and page (Search "District One"), its Youtube page (http://www.youtube.com/D1yoUtoOB), and its Twitter page (http://www.twitter.com/d1_find).
Also, check out past PSBC Kamayan performances here!
PSBC will be performing along with Northeastern University's Barkada (NU Barkada), Boston University's Filipino Student Association (BUFSA), Brown University's Archipelag-a, and Harvard Philippine Forum.
WHEN: Saturday, November 12th
WHERE: Northeastern University - Blackman Auditorium
TIME: 7:30-10:30pm
COST: FREE!
D1 will also be selling awesome D1 T-shirts. It's a great way to support the show and your friends! $15/shirt!
If you are interested, email d1find@gmail.com or buy them the day of the show!
For more information regarding District One, visit http://d1find.tumblr.com/, its Facebook group and page (Search "District One"), its Youtube page (http://www.youtube.com/D1yoUtoOB), and its Twitter page (http://www.twitter.com/d1_find).
Also, check out past PSBC Kamayan performances here!
FAHM: Day of the Dead
Previously known as Halo-Haloween, Day of the Dead is presented by PSBC in collaboration with the Organization of Latin American Affairs (OLAA) and the International Club of Boston College (ICBC). Celebrated all over the world, Day of the Dead is day where people honor their loved ones who have passed. They decorate tombs, make sugar skulls, and just come together to remember and celebrate friends and family.
There will be HALO-HALO (a cool and yummy Filipino dessert with shaved ice, milk, and different toppings), arts and crafts, and as always, awesome people!
WHEN: Tuesday, November 1st
WHERE: O'Connell House
TIME: 8:00pm
There will be HALO-HALO (a cool and yummy Filipino dessert with shaved ice, milk, and different toppings), arts and crafts, and as always, awesome people!
WHEN: Tuesday, November 1st
WHERE: O'Connell House
TIME: 8:00pm
FAHM: A CEO who cares
The Philippine Society of Boston College (PSBC) and the AHANA Management Academy (AMA) are inviting everyone in the BC Community to join us for our "A CEO Who Cares" event!
Sheila Marcelo, the CEO of the babysitting service Care.com, is coming to Boston College to speak to students about her journey as a female Filipina. This ambitious woman found Care.com in 2006, the largest and fastest growing internet site used by families. In 2009, Sheila's was recognized as a Top 10 emerging entrepreneur at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit and one of the "40 under 40" executives in Boston Business Journal.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 25th
WHERE: Fulton 453
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Sheila Marcelo, the CEO of the babysitting service Care.com, is coming to Boston College to speak to students about her journey as a female Filipina. This ambitious woman found Care.com in 2006, the largest and fastest growing internet site used by families. In 2009, Sheila's was recognized as a Top 10 emerging entrepreneur at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit and one of the "40 under 40" executives in Boston Business Journal.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 25th
WHERE: Fulton 453
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Freshmen Game Night
Have fun, eat some yummy pizza, play some board games, actual games, or just hang out with some friends. It'll be a fun night to relax from a long week of school and exams!
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A FRESHMAN TO ATTEND! The point of this event is to welcome 2015 into the PSBC family and to make some new friends (:
It will be held right after BOSES, so just stick around McGuinn 521 (on 10/14) and have some fun!
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A FRESHMAN TO ATTEND! The point of this event is to welcome 2015 into the PSBC family and to make some new friends (:
It will be held right after BOSES, so just stick around McGuinn 521 (on 10/14) and have some fun!
FAHM: BOsES
As part of our Filipino-American History Month, the Philippine Society of Boston College and the Asian Studies Program would like to invite you to BOSES (Voices): A Tagalog Language Workshop, featuring Professor Agnes Magtoto, a professor at NYU in Philippine language and culture.
Join us as we learn to say fun phrases in Tagalog, get some new conversation starters, and have an awesome time learning a new language with friends. It's going to be a relaxed evening to immerse yourself in some Filipino culture!
WHEN: Friday, October 14th
WHERE: McGuinn 521
TIME: 5:30PM
See you there!
Join us as we learn to say fun phrases in Tagalog, get some new conversation starters, and have an awesome time learning a new language with friends. It's going to be a relaxed evening to immerse yourself in some Filipino culture!
WHEN: Friday, October 14th
WHERE: McGuinn 521
TIME: 5:30PM
See you there!
Congrats to our fresh reps!
rence pazcoguin
Terese rutkowski
Thank you to all the strong applicants who applied for this position. We truly loved you and your wonderful personality and hope that we get to see more of you this year and in years to come.
Remember, you are a part of our pamilya, and we are always here for you. :)
Remember, you are a part of our pamilya, and we are always here for you. :)
FAHM: Barrio Fiesta
Kicking off PSBC's Filipino American History Month celebration is Barrio Fiesta, which translates into "neighborhood party." It signifies the importance of family and community for all Filipinos. All are invited to come and experience important facets of Filipino culture such as togetherness and enjoying the company of one's neighbors.
WHEN: Thursday, October 6th
WHERE: Eagle's Nest
TIME: 8:00 PM
Be there. Meet your pamilyas and enjoy some ice candy treats.
WHEN: Thursday, October 6th
WHERE: Eagle's Nest
TIME: 8:00 PM
Be there. Meet your pamilyas and enjoy some ice candy treats.
Filipino-american history month (FAHM)
FAHM is celebrated every October! You know what that means.. PSBC holds several events throughout the month to celebrate Filipino-American history and culture.
Coming up:
October 6: Barrio Fiesta!
Meet your pamilyas and new people as you play games and have some nice cold ice candy.
October 14: "Boses" Tagalog Workshop
Learn some basic Tagalog phrases in our introductory Tagalog workshop. There could be major lip pointing!
October 25: A CEO Who Cares
Come and listen to the story of a successful Filipino-American woman in business!
November 1: Day of the Dead
Learn how other cultures celebrate those who have passed away with this collaborative event!
Coming up:
October 6: Barrio Fiesta!
Meet your pamilyas and new people as you play games and have some nice cold ice candy.
October 14: "Boses" Tagalog Workshop
Learn some basic Tagalog phrases in our introductory Tagalog workshop. There could be major lip pointing!
October 25: A CEO Who Cares
Come and listen to the story of a successful Filipino-American woman in business!
November 1: Day of the Dead
Learn how other cultures celebrate those who have passed away with this collaborative event!
Modern pamilya - first general meeting
psbc is looking for freshmen representatives!
Are you a freshman? Do you want to get more involved with PSBC, learn how an eboard works and/or make good friends along the way?
If yes, PSBC is looking for YOU to become our FIRST EVER FRESHMEN REPRESENTATIVES!!
Applications will close at 11:59PM on Sunday, September 25th. Interviews will be held on Monday, September 25th and Tuesday, September 26th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
*Please make sure you fill out both the common and secondary applications:
If yes, PSBC is looking for YOU to become our FIRST EVER FRESHMEN REPRESENTATIVES!!
Applications will close at 11:59PM on Sunday, September 25th. Interviews will be held on Monday, September 25th and Tuesday, September 26th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
*Please make sure you fill out both the common and secondary applications:
PSBC's first general Meeting!!
When: Tuesday, September 13th
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Voute Hall, 3rd Floor Lounge
Why? Mingle with new people, meet the eboard, and eat FREE food :D
Sounds like my kind of night! Hope to see you there!
<3, PSBC E-Board
Welcome back, psbc!
We hope you had a great summer! PSBC has a ton of great events coming up this semester, so come to our First General Meeting on Tuesday, September 13 to hear all about them. Eat some good homemade Filipino food, meet the eboard and new people, hear all about our fun events and sign up for KAMAYAN.
So come out and get PUMPED for a new year with your PSBC pamilya!
So come out and get PUMPED for a new year with your PSBC pamilya!
To the Class of 2015,
PSBC WELCOMES YOU! We invite you to become part of this pamilya and can't wait to meet you in the fall! Feel free to join the Facebook group and/or contact us. It's going to be a great year, and we want you to be part of it!
April 12, 2011
Congrats to the new Event Coordinator, Micah Sy! We welcome her to the PSBC E-board for the 2011-2012 academic year!
April 6, 2011
Congratulations to the executive board of the Philippine Society of Boston College for the 2011-2012 academic year! Thanks again to all the candidates that ran and may you continue the fire that pushed you into running for a position.
President - Aaron James Parayno
Vice President - Marian Manapsal
Treasurer - Caila Quinn
Secretary - Charlotte Shih
Dance Coordinator - Jenny Yuan
Productions Manager - Princess Tavares
Internal (Caucus) Representative - John Chan
External Representative - Gerome Paradela
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President - Aaron James Parayno
Vice President - Marian Manapsal
Treasurer - Caila Quinn
Secretary - Charlotte Shih
Dance Coordinator - Jenny Yuan
Productions Manager - Princess Tavares
Internal (Caucus) Representative - John Chan
External Representative - Gerome Paradela
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