October 28, 2008
Dear TASA Members,
In case you are not aware of it, October is slowly coming toward the end. This is a quick announce to remind you that the Halloween Party is going to be held on Friday, Oct. 31. The detail information is as follows. Welcome to bring friends with you, let's get ready for the Party!
Halloween Party:
Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
Time: 9pm-1am
Place: 405 Oakwood Ave. State College, PA 16803
Entrance Fee: $5 per person
October 14, 2008
Dear TASA Members,
Thinking about giving others an eye-catching experience on the Halloween Party? Now it is the perfect time to start shopping and preparing for your Halloween costume!
TASA officers are still trying to manage the conflicts that are met while looking for a suitable location to host the party, however, we will certainly inform you once the decision is made.
Halloween Party:
Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
Time: 9pm-1am
Place: TBA
Entrance Fee: $5 per person
October 14, 2008
Dear TASA Members,
Thank you for those who participated in the Dodge Ball Game, it was a great afternoon spending times with you all!
As mentioned, the movie "Cape NO.7" is going to be played on this coming Thursday night (October 16th), the specific information is described as follows. Please feel free to contact any officer if you have any questions.
Cape NO.7:
Date: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008
Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Place: Osmond 101
TASA is here offering the opportunity for everyone to gather around and watch the hottest movie of this summer, "Cape NO.7"! Since the movie doesn not contain English subtitle, it requires some basic knowledge of the Chinese language in order to comprehend the moive itself.
October 14, 2008
Dear friends, Penn State is going to play against Michigan this week!! It wil kick off at 4:30pm! We've got some exhilarating news this week: According to the USA Today, Penn state moved up three spots in the Associated Press Poll to No3, the same position in both the USA today coaches poll and the Harries poll. This homecoming game is going to be extremely exciting! So get ready to cheer up for penn state!
If you are interested in doing the football stand, the following is the information about the football stand:
When: Saturday, 10/18, 11am-7pm
Where: Outside of Beaver Stadium
Shifts:
1. Opening: 11am-1pm. You will receive 3 hours of working credit.
(Maximum 8 people)
2. Normal Shift: 1pm-3pm. You will receive 2 hours of working credit.
(Maximum 10 people)
3. Normal Shift: 3pm-5pm. You will receive 2 hours of working credit.
(Maximum 10 people)
4. Wrap Up: 5pm-7pm. You will receive 3 hours of working credit.
(Maximum 8 people)
The working credits will be the reference when it comes to giving out the limited free tickets. The more hours you have done the more likely you will get the tickets to the games you want. You can sign up for more than one shift.
Remeber you can request the tickets if you want to see the game when you sign up. However, it depends on how many hours you work for the football stand. I will send out the final list on Sunday and also a list shows who gets the limited tickets!
How to sign up?
Just email Tony Chen at tvc5042@psu.edu or call 814-441-1409!
October 8, 2008
Dear TASA Members,
We will send out a final notification on Thursday night to remind you of the dodge ball event that TASA will be holding on this coming Saturday, please check your email frequently to make sure you are always on the track!
Hope you all are doing well on the midterms!
Dodge Ball Game:
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Time: 1pm-5pm
Place: IM Building, Gym 3
The purpose of the event is simply made for our TASA members to gather around and physically engage in some fun activities with each and other, there is no need to sign up for the activity, we welcome everyone to come out and have fun with us.
It is likely that we will be having a Dodge Ball Tournament with the HK Student Association in the mid-November, so just to give you a head start; it would be a great chance for us to warm up before the real battle kicks off!
September 17, 2008
Dear friends, Penn State is going to play against Temple this week!! It wil kick off at 12pm! If you are interested in doing the football stand, the following is the information about the football stand:
When: Saturday, 9/20, 8am-4pm
Where: Outside of Beaver Stadium
Shifts:
1. Opening: 8-10am. You will receive 3 hours of working credit.
(Maximum 8 people)
2. Normal Shift: 10am-12pm. You will receive 2 hours of working credit.
(Maximum 10 people)
3. Normal Shift: 12pm-2pm. You will receive 2 hours of working credit.
(Maximum 10 people)
4. Wrap Up: 2-4pm. You will receive 3 hours of working credit.
(Maximum 8 people)
The working credits will be the reference when it comes to giving out the limited free tickets. The more hours you have done the more likely you will get the tickets to the games you want. You can sign up for more than one shift.
How to sign up?
Just email Candy Fan at lwf5023@psu.edu or call 609-369-2368!
September 8, 2008
Moon Festival party is the membership fee・s deadline for people who want to join in TASA. Again, membership fee for a year is $ 20 and a semester is $15.
More importantly, please send your photo, head picture preferred, to our Treasurer Jenny Wang at wvw5010@psu.edu before September 13th, which is the Moon Festival party.
We can also take a photo for you in the Moon Festival party, but the skill is not guaranteed. People who hand in the membership fee and the photo LATE, we will NOT GUARANTEE to have your membership cards on time as others.
August 27, 2008
Dear friends! Thank you for signing your name on our list! We are ready kicking off this semester with our first exciting general meeting in 110 WARTIK this Thursday (8/28) at 5:45P.M. First general meeting is all about introducing TASA to you. We are going to discuss up-coming events, benefits of becoming a TASA member, and our football stand in this season!!
April 29, 2008
Hey everyone, if you are a TASA member and did not get a t-shirt yet, we will be passing out t-shirts on Wednesday, 5 PM at the HUB TV.
April 22, 2008
Hi everyone, since the T-shirt didn't arrive in time from the company that made them, we Will NOT be handing TASA T-shirts out at the HUB tomorrow (4/23). We are very sorry for the inconvenient. Keep an eye on future announcement on when they will be handed out again! Thank you!
April 19, 2008
Hey, we are having a TASA general meeting on Wednesday, 5 PM. Location TBA. We will be passing out this year's TASA T-shirts at the meeting; if you can't make it and would still want a T-shirt, please contact Benson at szc5064@psu.edu.
Spring Festival will be on Sunday, April 20, 6:00 PM at the HUB. You can buy door tickets for $7.00.
April 17, 2008
Hi, dear TASA members you MUST sign up with Grace before 11:00PM on Friday, 4/18, if you are planning to attend our banquet. Email Grace at yvc5046@psu.edu, or call her at 724-554-1741 if you have any questions.
Here's some information about banquet:
DRESS CODE IS FORMAL This means that girls will be wearing banquet/cocktail dresses and guys will be wearing suits+ties. Go to the TASA website for more ideas: Gallery
If you are going and you need a ride, you need to contact Zoe at yxh5017@psu.edu or 814-441-0118, otherwise you'd have to ride the Toftrees bus by yourself.
Fees are $15 for TASA members; $25 for non-members. There will be no refund; if you cannot make it that day, you can find a substitute.
The address for our banquet is One country club lane, State College, PA 16803
If you are a candidate for our officer election, please prepare a 30 second speech at the banquet!
April 4, 2008
Hey everyone, another week has gone by...I hope your week went well! Here are some finalized plans of TASA's last few events for this semester!
Saturday, April 12th, 2008--TASA's First Annual Karaoke Competition @ West Cultural Lounge, from 9 PM to 12AM. Drop by any time, but if you want to compete, please be there from the start! The three best singers will be awarded with a special little something!
Sunday, April 20th, 2008-- Spring Festival 2008 in the HUB Alumni Hall, from 5 PM to 9 PM. Spring Festival highlights the rich cultural heritage and national identity of the international students at Penn State where we have different kinds of food, dancing and performances! We have 18 groups on campus participating in this event this year! Tickets will be on sale on April 3rd, 4th and 7th at the HUB tables: $7 for PSU students and $10 for non-PSU students. TASA still has a few extra tickets, so if you're interested, contact Ying at yuh124@psu.edu.
Saturday, April 26, 2008-- TASA Banquet! This event, held at Toftrees Grand Buffet, is a celebration of the end of the school year and also a senior send-off. If you are graduating this semester and attending banquet, please let Zoe (yxh5017@psu.edu) know ASAP so she can reserve a spot for you. The original cost of the buffet is $35 each, but we are only charging TASA members $15! Non-members will be charged $25, but that is still $10 less than the original price! So bring a friend with you!
There is limited seating, so we might not be able to accomodate everyone--be sure to secure your spot by signing up with Zoe at yxh5017@psu.edu before April 18. The dress code is formal, which means that guys will be wearing suits+ties, and girls will don on their cocktail dresses. We will also be electing next year's officers at the banquet. Have a great weekend, everyone!
March 18, 2008
Welcome back all TASA members, hope you had a wonderful Spring Break! The following is an important announcement:
TASA 2008 Bowling Tournament on March 22nd, 2008 starting at 12:30 p.m. (pick up time: 12:00 at HUB) and it's at North land Bowling Ally Fees are $2.50 for Members and $10 for Nonmembers.
This is how we going to play:
1. Sign UP Before 11am March 21, 2008
Team of 6 to 8 people
Not enough people to form a team of 6 to 8? We will match you up with someone else there.
2. 2 Games during the tournament
Team win by the highest average score.
Individual win by the highest individual score.
3. Prize
Team - Best Team Prize
Individual - 1st , 2nd, and 3rd place
Please sign up with Zoe at yxh5017@psu.edu and Subject line: [TASA]Bowling Sign Up. Hope to see you there!!
February 26, 2008
Dear TASA members,here is something you would not want to miss. ISS Coffee Hour featuring TASA and TSA on Thursday, February 28, 3:30-5pm at 410 Boucke. Free coffee, tea and TAIWANESE SNACK!!! We will be playing some Taiwanese musics and chill around at the lounge too, so invite your friends and get there early before the food is gone. Hope to see you all on Thursday!
February 24, 2008
Hey, we are having a joint DODGEBALL SOCIAL with AACF! It's on Friday, February 29, at Gym 3 in the IM Building. Looking for guys and girls in TASA and AACF. Come relive those elementary school PE days on Friday! For more information, email Eunice at eunice.c@psu.edu.
February 12, 2008
Thanks for coming to the Chinese New Year Festival! Hope you enjoyed it! The next social event is here! This time we are going to ICE SKATING! It's on Saturday, February 16th around 8p.m. to 10 p.m. at Penn State Ice Rink.
Fees are $4 (TASA will cover the skate fee for members, but PLEASE BRING YOUR PSU ID) TASA will also provide refreshments! This is an open event; you are welcome to bring your friends outside of the club! Hope to see you there!
January 21, 2008
Hey everyone, hope your first week of school went well! We are having a TASA Welcome Back meeting this Wednesday, January 23, 5:30 PM at Thomas. We will meet in front of Thomas (the doors facing the grassy area) and then go in together.
Refreshments will be provided as we discuss about our upcoming Chinese New Year's Dinner on February 3, 2008. We will also be selling tickets for the event ($10) at the meeting, so don't forget to bring some change with you! Let's get excited for welcoming the year of the rat!
January 19, 2008
Hi TASA members and friends, welcome back to Happy Valley! Hope you all had a wonderful break! One of TASA's biggest event of the year is approaching: CHINESE NEW YEARS FESTIVAL host by TSA and TASA!
It's on Sunday, Feb. 3rd. at HUB Alumni Hall. Door opens at 6pm. $10 for student and $15 for non-student. Tickets on sale in the HUB starting next Tuesday every weekday 11am-5:30. We are going to have delicious dinner buffet and awesome performances throughout the night! A lot of our members put a lot efforts in it and are going to perform at the event, so come out!
Also, one of the fraternities Lambda is having a welcome back party today, 1/19. It starts at 10pm at Candy Bar and Lounge, 129 S. Pugh St. 18 to enter and 21 to drink. $5 for girls and $7 for guys. Come and have a good time!
If you have any question please contact Ying or 814-441-0124.
November 6, 2007
TASA Thanksgiving Dinner is on this Friday, 11/9, 5:45pm (Pick up at Osmond Fountain at 5:30pm) at Hoss ．s Steak & Sea House (1450 N Atherton St., State College, PA 16801) You can look up the menu on www.hosss.com You are very welcome to bring friends!
TASA Special:
TASA members will get $5 coverage from TASA; you will only need to pay the rest of the price. We will also be giving out prices to people that did the most Football Stand hours.
NOTE:
Please let Zoe (yxh5017@psu.edu) know if you are coming and if you need a ride by Thursday night. We need to make reservation so the exact number matters.
October 31, 2007
TASA is having the second general meeting on Wednesday, October 31, at 6 PM in 102 Thomas. In the meeting we will be discussing about some impending events like Halloween party, Thanksgiving dinner, and other future gatherings. We will also be passing out a new version of our TASA ID cards. Come out for an hour of bonding, eating, and fun!
October 18, 2007
Just a reminder that TASA is handing out IDs this Friday, 12pm-4pm at HUB. Look for someone wearing TASA T-Shirt near the Panda Sushi place. If you forget to send in your photo, please email to Lillian at yvw5017@psu.edu ASAP! You might have to wait until next semester to get your ID.
Also, TASA Movie Night: "The Heartbreak Kid" is this Saturday, 10/20. We will meet at Cinema 5 (116 Heister St., behind the Penn State Bookstore downtown) at 9:15pm. Members bring $2 and non-members $5.25. Questions? Contact Zoe at 814-441-0118 or yxh5017@psu.edu.
October 10, 2007
As you all know, 10/10 is the National Day of Republic of China, aka Double Tens Day. It will be great if we can all wear the TASA t-shirt (the one with Taiwan on the back) or something that represents Taiwan/R.O.C in school. It・s not mandatory, but it will be fun if we do together!
September 22, 2007
The long anticipated 2007 TASA Moon Festival Celebration and Welcome Party is finally around the corner! Come out on Saturday, 9/22, for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and food at HomesteadPark (located at 145 Farmstead Ln)!
The event starts at 12:00. If you need a ride to get there, pick-ups are in front of the Osmond fountain at 11:15. Good news: if you・re already a TASA member, you can go to the event for free! However, non-members need not to fret, for you can sign up and pay a small fee of $15 to become a member at the party. If you・re still not sure if you want to become a member but would like to attend the event, you can pay $5 for the party and join in on the fun!
If you have any questions, please email me at eunice.c@psu.edu. I hope to see you there on Saturday!
September 14, 2007
Just a reminder: if you still want to join TASA from this semester, you can pay your member fee ：whenever； you see Lillian. Moon Festival party is the membership fee・s deadline for people who will get their membership card in October. Again, membership fee for a year is $ 15 and a semester for $10. Those who coming on Saturday・s football stand can give Lillian the money that day, too. Lillian will be around the whole day.
More importantly, please send your photo, head picture preferred, to Lillian at yvw5017@psu.edu before September 22.
We can also take a photo for you in the Moon Festival party, but the skill is not guaranteed. People who hand in the money and the photo late, you will get the membership card next semester.
August 29, 2007
Hi everyone! We're kicking off this semester with an exciting and informative general meeting in 104 Thomas this Wednesday (8/29) at 6 P.M. We will start the meeting with an ice breaker, and then discuss about the football stand, benefits of becoming a TASA member, member fee, and our moon festival welcome party. Refreshments will also be provided. Hope to see you all there!