The Philippine Society of Boston College

NOVEMBER 2009

Kamayan 2009

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When: Saturday, November 7th @ 7pm-9pm
Where: Blackman Auditorium, Northeastern University
What: Join PSBC and the other D1 schools in a celebration of Philippine traditional folk dance and a dance of our sexy modern interpretations!

OCTOBER 2009

Halo-Haloween

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When: Thursday, October 29th @ 8:00pm-11:00pm
Where: Voute (ask an e-board member for specifics)
What: Take a break from midterms and come enjoy a traditional Filipino dessert, halo halo (or, mix mix)! There will be other activities in store so come have some fun with the pamilya!

Filipino American Psychology: A Book Reading by Kevin Nadal

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When: Thursday, October 17th @ 7:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Fulton 511
What: Dr. Kevin Nadal, a Filipino professor at John Jay College, comes to do a book reading for his new book about Filipino American psychology. Cosponsored with the Psychology Department

Just Food

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When: Tuesday, October 20th @ 4:30pm-7:00pm
Where: Vandy Cabaret Room
What: Event put on by EcoPledge involving conversation about the sustainable food movement with special guest, Dean Cycon, CEO of Dean's Beans and author of "Javatrekker." Dinner provided by The Loft at Addie's, Real Food BC, and Volante Farm of Needham, MA. Dessert (leche flan) provided by PSBC.

Corazon Aquino: The Hero of our Heart

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When: Wednesday, October 14th @ 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Vandy Cabaret Room
What: Dr. Bucal, a member of the Aquino Foundation, comes to talk to us about Corazon Aquino and her importance in the Philippines. Cosponsored with the History Department and Women's Studies Department.

Professor Talusan: The Music of Mindanao

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When: Thursday, October 8th @ 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Cushing 001
What: Professor Talusan (Tufts University) comes to talk about music and culture from the Southern area of the Philippines, Mindanao. She will also demonstrate the kulintang, gongs instrumental (haha!) to the culture.

Barrio Fiesta Extravaganza

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When: Thursday, October 1st @ 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Lower Plaza & Vanderslice Cabaret Room
What: Celebrate the opening of Filipino American History Month (FAHM) with us!

SEPTEMBER 2009

First General Meeting

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When: Thursday, September 24th @ 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Vanderslice Cabaret Room (door facing 90 St. Thomas More Hall)
What: Come meet the executive board and the members of PSBC! Figure out what we're doing this Fall semester! And as always, free (did you read that right? yes you did) FILIPINO food.

Student Activities Day

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When: Friday, September 11th @ 10am-4pm
Where: The Dustbowl
What: Come visit PSBC's table - sign up for the listserv for the first time or just mingle and meet people! YAY! Let the new school year begin!