Thursday, August 28, 2008

LEADERSHIP TRAINING for CSU Fullerton Students: Asian American Pacific Islander Leadership (AAPIL) Institute is looking for you!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership (AAPIL) Institute

Are you interested in becoming an active leader in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community?

If so, the Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership Institute is for you!

This institute begins in Fall 2008! The Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership (AAPIL) Institute is in collaboration between the Multicultural Leadership Center and the Asian American Studies Program. It is a 7-week certification program that better educates students on historical and current events in the Asian and Pacific Islander community. There are also opportunities to go off-campus and participate in the community as well as enjoy special guest speakers! In addition to educating students, we also provide leadership training in many aspects including public speaking, mediation, and team building. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn more about your culture and become active in your community!

***Participants are required to attend ALL workshops which will be held MONDAYS 4:30-7:30PM for 7 weeks, as well as a mandatory retreat on October 4, 2008.

Applications will be available at the Multicultural Leadership Center (TSU 234) and is attached to this email.

Deadline: September 12, 2008 at 5:00PM

You may turn in your application to the MLC or email a copy to the MLC email address (Subject: AAPIL Application)

For more information please contact:

Angie Keam, AAPIL Facilitator: angelicakeam@gmail.com
Sedfrey Linsangan, AAPIL Facilitator: kobe_stopper@hotmail.com
Multicultural Leadership Center, 714-278-7366


Testimonials from former AAPIL participants

"[Through AAPIL] I further developed my leadership skills and now I feel more confident to approach situations assertively. AAPIL has created endless opportunities that have greatly impacted my college experience."

- Rachel K.

"It's a great program that allows you to network and build friendships with other AAPI leaders while working on building skills not focused in typical leadership trainings; it's catered to our community."
- Hideki F.

"Open forum discussions allowed us to make each session our own with the contributions of each member."

- Irene U.

"If your passion is to get involved with the community and want to discuss issues relating to the Asian community, then it's a perfect opportunity to network and build bonds."

- Tamara T.