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Columbia University Asian American Alliance presents


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About theAsian American Alliance at

Columbia UniversityOne of the largest organizations at Columbia University, the Asian American Alliance hasover 1,200 members on its mailing list represented by all schools and disciplines of the un-dergraduate, graduate, faculty, and administrative population of the University as well as in-dividuals and organizations beyond Columbia. Our executive board comprises of 30 stu-dents from Columbia College (CC), the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

(SEAS), and Barnard College (BC).The Asian American Alliance works with groups of all types and of all backgrounds including

student of color organizations, progressive groups, student government, political organiza-

tions, community service organizations, off campus groups, student conferences, and the

University administration.

Founded in the spring of 1995, the Asian American Alliance (AAA) is a student organizationthat strives to serve the Asian Pacific American (APA) community at Columbia University.

AAA is a collaborative organization that seeks to work with APA and all student of colorgroups at Columbia to reach out to members of the university and the outside community atlarge. In this way, we aim to promote understanding, foster dialogue and create a sense ofawareness within Columbia University.

Our purpose is to educate ourselves and others, to organize and to mobilize. We seek to

cultivate a common understanding and a greater respect for the APA community.The APA community at Columbia University is in a perpetual state of transformation. Inher-

ent in the structure and goals of our organization is the ability to change in conjunction with

evolving issues facing the APA community. Nevertheless, AAA will remain true to its funda-

mental goal of serving our community by dedicating itself and its resources to student activ-

ism.


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AAA is the main programming body for Asian-American interest activities and community

service, and is the host of art exhibitions, cultural performances, lectures, political forums,

and seminars on campus all throughout the year. Recent past achievements include:

Founding and hosting the annual Crossroads High School Leadership Conference

Creating theAsian American Health Disparities Panel

Hosting the New York City Asian American Student Conference (NYCAASC) in 2007 and

2009

Poll Monitoring with theAsian American Legal Defense Fund Hosting a panel and workshop concerning identity and HIV/AIDS

Raising over $1,300 forAsha for Education, a non-profit organization based in India

Participating in a Korean American voter registration drive based in Flushing, Queens

Conducting statistical research and polling on the effects of discrimination in Brooklyns

public schools

Hosting the AAA movie marathon, including the documentary Who Killed Vincent Chin?And Better Luck Tomorrow

Co-organizing a rally to raise awareness about ending sweatshop labor at the Saigon

Grill restaurant on the Upper West Side


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cultureshock: about the showOne of our largest events of the year and one of the highlights of the Columbia University

student calendar is our charity performance showcase, cultureSHOCK. This event consists

of a production run entirely by undergraduate students, the first segment showcasing bothwell-known and up and coming Asian American performers, followed by a fashion show that

features both high end and eccentric, new, Asian American designers.

cultureSHOCK embodies a movement toward a stronger appreciation for Asian American

talent and art by showcasing a diverse blend of performances. This is a highly publicized,

prominent event that draws audiences of about 700 people, representing both current Co-

lumbia University students and alumni, student groups from numerous other colleges, andresidents from all over the NYC metropolitan area.

All photos from cultureSHOCK 2010-2011: AAApocalypse by Tiffany Chen


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cultureshock 2012: evolution

evolution. n. a motion incomplete in itself, but combining with coordinated motions to pro-duce a single action

The Asian American narrative is evolving, growing, changing. We are transforming. As a col-

lective, Asian Americans are adopting a stronger voice, a stronger power, and a distinctive

aesthetic and artistic influence in the larger community. We will no longer allow our culture

to be defined by others; rather, we will define our culture, a culture so uniquely conceived of

through an amalgamation of our original heritage and the mainstream. But there is no con-

crete end, nor does one single person define the Asian American identity. It is adaptive, re-sponsive, visible in the whole, and the narrative will continue to shift as a result of these

forces coming together. Our theme, evolution, captures these dynamic elements of Asian

American culture and identity.


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Why should you sponsor?Your sponsorship of cultureSHOCK 2011 will not only afford you the unique opportunity to

impact the growing Asian American community, but also allow you to publicize your compa-

ny to the entire Columbia University population: undergraduate and graduate students, fac-ulty, employees, and alumni. The event will be publicized for months and across campus

through more than 500 posters, 600 flyers, 700 programs, and media publications of the

event.

This open event will also be publicized to the larger tri-state area university and college pop-

ulations. CultureSHOCK 2011 is expected to attract over 900 students including many of

these students from outside of New York City.

Increase visibility of your company or service on Columbias campus

Contribute to a prominent charity cause

Promote yourself to students, faculty, and alumni, before and after the show

Establish a long term relationship with students and student groups

Demonstrate support for the Asian American community


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About the charity:Committee against anti-Asian violence

One of the most important reasons for sponsorship is for the benefit of our partnership with

the Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence (CAAAV), a group that organizes initiatives for

justice for Asian Americans in New York City and across the country.

Founded in 1986 in New York City, CAAAV has been actively responding to acts of violence

against Asian Americans. A community-based, grassroots organization, CAAAV serves as a

voice for the oppressed and a raises consciousness about issues affecting the communities

they represent. An example of their work is their Chinatown Justice Project, which

organizes Chinatown residentsyouth, low-wage workers, and tenantsagainst communi-

ty-wide displacement and gentrification in order to preserve Chinatown as a neighborhood

for working class Asian immigrants. CAAAV has an undying dedication towards justice for

Asian Americans and has demonstrated their ability to enact tangible changes.


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Estimated expenses

Sponsorship from corporations

Ticket sales

Co-sponsorships from other Columbia University student organizations

Funding from outside organizations that share AAA central mission

Sponsorships from establishments in the local Morningside Heights neighborhood


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YES! Id love to sponsor AAAs cultureSHOCK

If you would like to make a financial contribution, please fill out the following form and send

it to us, with enclosed payment, to the address below:

Donation Amount: $_____________________

Company Name: _______________________

Signature: ____________________________

Date: ______________

Accepted Forms of Payment

We accept cash and checks. If you would like to send a check, please make it payable to

Asian American Alliance (AAA) - Columbia University. Please mail to:Lerner Hall

2920 Broadway

c/o Gloria Chang

Columbia University

Please direct any questions to our treasurer, Gloria Chang ([email protected]).

Thank you for your time!

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$100 for a half page

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Contact information

Co-Director of cultureSHOCK; Co-Social Chair

[email protected]

410-533-4083

Co-Director of cultureSHOCK; Co-Social Chair

[email protected]

646-894-6578

Asian American Alliance Chair

[email protected]

646-269-2188

Treasurer

[email protected]

714-552-6357

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