"The Beauty of Southeast Asian Countries"
Welcome
"Sues'day" "Sawatdi" "Sabaai-di" "Mingala Par" "Cháo" – just the many ways to say HELLO in some of the countries of Southeast Asia! Welcome to the Southeast Asian Student Association (SEASA) here at Boston College. We are proud to represent the beautiful countries that make up Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Our goal for SEASA is to empower our community and preserve the splendid cultures that we represent through educational, cultural, social, and political events throughout the year. We hope to open discussions about the social issues that currently affect our population just as much as engaging our members with entertainment and food. We welcome all who share an interest or intrigue for the Southeast Asian culture. Be sure to be on the look out for upcoming events as you won't want to miss it!
Mission
Our goal as "The Southeast Asian Student Association," is to reach out to surrounding and extended community and teach them about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries.
1. To share and exchange the cultures of the Southeast Asian countries of: Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
2. To teach those interested in learning about the various cultures of these countries and to share their own experience.
3. To develop programs which help out the Southeast Asian communities in neighboring cities.
4. To hold events which bring the Southeast Asian community together by reaching outside Boston College as well as the Southeast Asian Student body at Boston College.
As a student organization we strive to educate, promote, and up hold the beautiful traditions of the Southeast Asian cultures through various campus activities. SEASA's objectives on campus are to support fellow Southeast Asian students and provide a voice for ourselves in student government. Along with other Asian student organizations we bring diversity and create a sense of community in a large student body.
Officers
President: Wes Huynh
Vice President: Larry Leng
Culture Show Coordinator: Lucia Austria
Secretary: Christine Chung
Treasurer: Julianne Chan
AHAHA Caucus Rep: Susan Choy
Director of Political & Social Affairs: Christine Choi
External Rep: Francesca Lu
Webmaster: Chen Chen
Freshmen Rep: Beverly Chen
Freshmen Rep: Lisa Mao
Freshmen Rep: Aaron Parayno
Freshmen Rep: William Tam
Events
3.25.09 - Wednesday, March 25 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
SEASA elections are coming up! Please start considering running for a position on the SEASA board!
3.25.09 - On Wednesday, March 25 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, we will be showing the Academy-Award nominated film "The Betrayal".
During the Vietnam War, the United States government waged its own secret war in the neighboring country of Laos. When the U.S. withdrew, thousands of Laotians who fought alongside American forces were left behind to face imprisonment or execution. One family, the Phrasavaths, made the courageous decision to escape to America. Hoping to find safety, they discovered a different kind of war.
Epic in scope yet devastatingly intimate, The Betrayal is a testament to the resilient bonds of the family and an astonishing tale of survival.
http://cinemaguild.com/betrayaltlink.html
3.19.09 - Our next event is Luong Ung, on Thursday,March 19th! from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm! Author of "First They Killed My Father" shares her story as a child soldier in the killing fields of the Cambodian genocide. Co-sponsored with various academic departments, including the history department, Asian American studies department, Faith, Peace and Justice, Office of AHANA Student Programs, American Studies and Center for Human Rights.
Outreach
SEASA has plans of hosting a prospective weekend for Southeast Asian students in hopes of increasing future enrollment.
Contact
Southeast Asian Student Association
21 Campanella Way 254M
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467