Learn about Stanford's newly inaugurated Taiwan Program! Join us for a talk and reception with Professor Gi-Wook Shin, Director of Stanford University’s Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC). The event will be hosted at the Yuan Ru Art Center in Bellevue, WA. Prof. Shin looks forward to meeting Stanford alumni in the Seattle area, and will introduce the new Taiwan Program, recently launched by APARC alongside established programs on Korea, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Gi-Wook Shin is the William J. Perry Professor of Contemporary Korea in Sociology; Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies; director of the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) since 2005; and the founding director of the APARC Korea Program, all at Stanford University. As a historical-comparative and political sociologist, his research has concentrated on social movements, nationalism, development, democracy, and international relations. He was also awarded his MA and PhD from the University of Washington in 1991, cementing a Seattle area connection.

Co-Sponsored by the Stanford Club of Taiwan, Stanford Club of Washington, and Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club (SAPAAC)

Date: August 3, 2024
Time: 2-4 PM
Location: Yuan Ru Art Center, 12737 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA (Google Maps)
RSVP: Free. Please register here (Stanford alumni, students) or contact the organizers (other guests)
Questions? Julie Hsieh (juliehsieh@outlook.com) and Kevin Hsu (khsu@alumni.stanford.edu)

Part of our Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Events

NETWORKING + PANEL

One year ago, scientists sounded a “final warning” over our climate emergency: rising greenhouse gas emissions are pushing our global environment toward irrevocable damage, requiring decisive action.

To change this trajectory, our planet needs leaders in different sectors—energy, finance, technology, design, policy, and many more—to work together to collectively move the needle on climate. Yet Asian American professionals remain underrepresented in environmental science and allied fields of sustainability.

What areas of sustainability are in greatest need of vision and leadership? How can you build the business case for new climate solutions within your corporation? Can Asian Americans step up as climate leaders, whatever your profession?

Whether you are a recent graduate or an established professional interested in amplifying your climate impact, join SAPAAC as we convene sustainability professionals for an engaging discussion and networking during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Panelists:
Andrew Chang, Managing Director, Activate New York, former Department of Energy
Melissa Zhang, Melissa Zhang, Energy Transition Investor, Azimuth Capital Management, former founder & BlackRock 
Kevin Hsu, Co-Author of Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems, former sustainability scientist at Walt Disney Imagineering
Josephine Lau, SAPAAC Board Member (moderator)

Date: Monday 5/20/2024
Time: 7-9 PM
Location: Stanford Center in NYC
915 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 (map)

Registration:
Beverages + Light Bites will be provided
$10 for general public, $5 for Stanford Alumni, free for current students

(General Public) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-the-sustainability-revolution-asian-americans-working-on-climate-tickets-903556611147
(Stanford alumni) https://groups.stanford.edu/networks/events/85695

Contact: khsu@alumni.stanford.edu, josephine.lau@alumni.stanford.edu

Event sponsored by the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club (SAPAAC), Stanford in New York, Stanford New York Alumni, Stanford Law School Asian Pacific American Alumni Chapter, and the Stanford Graduate School of Business Asian Alumni Chapter. Learn more about how to become involved with Stanford in New York by filling out the Alumni Survey here.

Part of our Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Events

Join the Stanford Asian American and Pacific Islander community to reconnect with classmates, make new friends, and celebrate our heritage! Please bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert to share.

All Stanford alumni as well as current students, whether undergrad or grad, are welcome. 

Venue: Escondido Village Graduate Residence (B144)

Register: https://forms.gle/bH7sR3aE4X2uFFqX7

If you have questions, please contact any of the co-hosts.

Co-hosts:

Stanford Asian Business Students Association (ABSA)
Stanford South Asian Business Students Association (SABSA)
Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club (SAPAAC)
Stanford Graduate School of Business Asian Alumni Chapter (GSBAAC)
Stanford Law School Asian Pacific Islander Alumni Association (SLS APIAA)

Questions?
Chris Loh, MBA ‘91 chrisloh888@gmail.com
Connie Chan Wang, MA '05 conniekc@gmail.com
Carey Chern, JD '93 carey.chern@gmail.com
Caroline Chen, MBA '25, carochen@stanford.edu
Mahek Vara, MBA '25, mahek@stanford.edu
Mia Amin, MBA '25, mdamin@stanford.edu
Pat Thitisarnsiri, MBA '25, nattanon@stanford.edu
Vinita Kailasanath, ‘04, MA ‘04, JD ‘10 Vinita.Kailasanath@freshfields.com

Join your fellow SAPAAC alumni in NYC as we celebrate Lunar New Year (and the leap year) together! Delicious food and scintillating conversation await, as we kick off a fantastic Year of the Dragon to come. 

Come join us for a fantastic celebration of the Lunar New Year at JS Chen's DimSum & BBQ! It's going to be a lively and vibrant gathering filled with delicious food, cultural performances, and meet your fellow alumni and friends!

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year as we ring in the Year of the Dragon.

We are limiting the number of tickets sold so that we can all be together in one room and anticipating selling out. Experience traditional dragon/ lion dance up close and personal, listen to Dun Hua orchestra, watch talented dancers, and learn more about Lunar New Year from Nelson Hsu and his son Kai.

Enjoy a 10 course traditional New Year meal at JS Chen's Dim Sum and BBQ which was named one of the top 10 Dim Sum Restaurants in the United States. Come join your friends/ colleagues and classmates. Part of the proceeds go to benefit the North Texas Food Bank

This event is sponsored by the DFW alumni associations ofStanford University, Harvard University, Tsinghua University, Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club (SAPAAC) and Kellogg Business School/ Northwesternand produced by Kaia Marketing Solutions.

Planned Menu: 1. Chicken and corn soup 2. Combination Dim sum plate 3. Peking Duck.4. General Tso’s Chicken 5. Sauteed Snow pea leaves.6. Shrimp with Chinese Broccoli. 7. Sauteed Grey Sole Fish. 8. Yang Chow Fried Rice. 9. Vegetable Lo Mein. 10. Oranges for dessert.

We will provide water and wine. However, if you would like to bring your own wine or alcohol, please feel free to do so.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Come join the Orange County Stanford Association, GSB Orange County, SAPAAC, GSB Asian Alumni Chapter in welcoming all friends and Family for a Chinese brunch at Ma’s House in Laguna Hills. Ma’s House specializes in tasty Halal Chinese cuisine found in Western China. Just come with your appetite! We will eat family-style and share the dishes such as house specialties like Sesame Bread with Green onions, Cumin Beef, Chicken Knife-Sliced Noodles, and tofu/vegetarian dishes.  

How to contact the organizer:
Kim Chan ’92, MBA ’97
Kimmchan88@gmail.com

Join SAPAAC and the Washington DC Stanford Association for a Lunar New Year Celebration in Washington, D.C.

SAPAAC is partnering with WDCSA to welcome Asian Americans and friends for a dim sum lunch to ring in the Year of the Dragon!

Please RSVP here by February 3. Do also update your status, if your plans change, to help us plan the space to be as inclusive as possible. No fee to show up, though each attendee is responsible for the cost of their meal. Individual tables generally split their total bill among themselves. Expect to spend ~$25-40.

Questions? Please contact James Yan (jjyan@alumni.stanford.edu), Risa Shimoda (risa.shimoda@alumni.stanford.edu), Kevin Hsu (khsu@alumni.stanford.edu)