Kultura Pilipinas
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7.30.2002 Special Announcement



-With honor and privilege, KP has invited former Philippine Congresswoman and two-term Senator Anna Dominique "Nikki" Coseteng to speak at the University. The reception will take place Thursday, October 10 at the UO Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Ballroom. The program includes a catered buffet dinner, welcome and introduction, address from Senator Coseteng, Q&A session, a raffle draw, and a book signing period following.
-Senator Coseteng is on a promotional tour in North America for the book entitled "Sinaunang Habi" (Philippine Ancestral Weave), which is on the subject matter of preserving an endangered Philippine cultural practice of the indigenous people.
-Anticipated special guests include Governor John Kitzhaber, University President Dave Frohnmayer, Eugene Mayor Jim Torrey, Springfield Mayor Sid Leiken, Eugene/Springfield City Councilors, Philippine organizations from around Oregon and Southern Washington, and many others.
-Senator Coseteng's visit to the University will also address political, social, economic and cultural issues that have been and continue to effect the Philippine people today.
-Please come back soon for more detailed updates regarding Senator Coseteng's visit and about the Senator herself.


Resources: Posted 8/14/02
"Sinaunang Habi" Article by Maria Panlilio, click HERE
KP Press Release, click HERE
6.25.2002
  • We are very, very pleased and honored to announce that PAA's Vice Chair Melissa Christoffels will be KP's advisor, and Anselmo Villanueva, principal of O'Hara Catholic School, former Asian Council director and former PAA board member, will be our community advisor beginning next year.
  • We are currently looking to recruit two energetic and dedicated students as KP Officers beginning Fall 2002. Please attend our first meeting of the year to get more details about the positions.
  • The PAA annual summer picnic will take place at Alton Baker Park on Sunday, July 21. There will be plenty of food and entertainment for the whole family.
  • PAA Board meetings are held every second Saturday of the month at the EWEB community room, for more information contact Melissa Christoffels at 688-7758 or 913-1965 and via email (click).