Get your OCA on this August 6th - 9th:
OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Those who are interested can go to www.ocanational.org for more info too.Thanks Jack!
This year's theme is A Call to Action: Empowering Asian Pacific American Voices.
OCA has the following free events for college students:
College Leadership Training is an opportunity for students to come together to discuss issues and concerns relevant to students. The training will provide students with the tools to strategize on college campuses on handling campus politics and organizing events around issues of concern. Students will be trained to elevate their activism. At the end, they will have set goals and action plans to carry out their visions for their individual campuses. In addition to leadership development, students will have the opportunity to network and build lasting working relationships. Space is limited. College Leadership Summit will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 9 AM – 5 PM.
College Day is a full day of workshops and discussion groups focused on issues affecting college students. Additionally, they will have an opportunity to visit the career fair and exhibit area. Space is limited. College Day will be held on Friday, August 7, 2009 from 9 AM to 5 PM.