FASA
Welcome to FASA
Welcome to the Filipino American Student Association at Old Dominion University
Here at FASA, our motto is FASA is FAMILY. As a part of the Filipino community, and alongside our sister organizations throughout Virginia that make up D7, you will be introduced to our culture, our history, our traditions, our celebrations, and our issues. We accept everyone from all walks of life, and welcome them to join us in our learning experience. No matter how old you are, where you come from, or what you do, we will embrace you. If you are interested in becoming a member of this growing community and taking part in sharing our culture and traditions, or if you would simply like to learn more, please e-mail us at odu.fasa_gmail.com
Here at FASA, our motto is FASA is FAMILY. As a part of the Filipino community, and alongside our sister organizations throughout Virginia that make up D7, you will be introduced to our culture, our history, our traditions, our celebrations, and our issues. We accept everyone from all walks of life, and welcome them to join us in our learning experience. No matter how old you are, where you come from, or what you do, we will embrace you.
If you are interested in becoming a member of this growing community and taking part in sharing our culture and traditions, or if you would simply like to learn more, please e-mail us at odu.fasa_gmail.com
History of FASA
The Filipino American Student Association of Old Dominion University was founded on April 5, 1991. FASA was established to contribute to the awareness of preservation of Filipino culture and heritage throughout ODU and the community. Due to the large concentration of Filipinos living in the Hampton Roads area in Virginia, FASA serves as one of the venues which aid in the understanding and awareness of social issues that many Filipinos face in today's American society as well as abroad. FASA is an organization that is open to everyone and anyone who is willing to learn and participate.
The Filipino American Student Association of Old Dominion University was founded on April 5, 1991. FASA was established to contribute to the awareness of preservation of Filipino culture and heritage throughout ODU and the community.
Due to the large concentration of Filipinos living in the Hampton Roads area in Virginia, FASA serves as one of the venues which aid in the understanding and awareness of social issues that many Filipinos face in today's American society as well as abroad. FASA is an organization that is open to everyone and anyone who is willing to learn and participate.
Information
Old Dominion University's Filipino American Student Association opens its arms to all students who wish to learn more about the Filipino Culture.
The option of "Associate Member" is available for those who are not a part of the ODU community but still wish to participate in FASA events.
To become a member of ODU FASA, please download and fill out the form below and turn it in at the next general meeting. For more questions, please contact us at odu.fasa_gmail.com
ODU FASA Membership Form
2009-2010
Kuya/Ate Program
Kuya = older brother
Ate = older sister
Ading = younger one
Each year, new members are paired with older FASA members based on personality and degree emphasis. The Kuya/Ate Program strives to bring FASA members closer together, allowing for the transition of new members to be as seamless as possible.
Participating new members will be assigned one Kuya or Ate, and that person will be there to help the Ading not only integrate into the FASA family, but also readjust into college life and act as a mentor and confidant
Points System
The Point System was developed in August 2009 for two primary reasons: to provide a clean, competitive, and fun environment for the members to experience, and to help keep members active within the organization. These reasons help to uphold one of FASAs constitutional purposes in preserving a cooperative relationship with ODU, the students, and the community.
This is a Family and Individual competition, with an incentive awarded at the discretion of the Executive Board and/or the Point System Coordinator at the end of each semester.
Points can be given to and taken from members at any FASA related meetings, volunteer opportunities, social events, and fundraisers. At any time, the Point System Coordinator can assign mindless, but fun tasks for members to gain more points.
Other ways a member may gain points:
1. Attend FIND, Inc's Dialogue/Conference
2. Attend any District VII held events such as the D7 Olympics
3. Word of the Week
4. Culture Quiz
5. Provide assistance to the Executive Board
Only official FASA members can gain points!
Click here to see the Points spreadsheet.
Definitions:
A family is made up of individual members created by the Kuya/Ate Program. The members work individually and together to gain points. This is to encourage members to build upon and continue their family legacy. Refer to the KAP section for more information.
FIND, Inc (Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Incorporated) and District VII are interrelated organizations associated with ODU FASA, but on a national and district level respectively. Refer to the D7 Representative (in the Officer page) for more information.
Word of the Week is a task for individuals to learn a new Tagalog word, and are encouraged to find the Historian on campus and use the word in a sentence whether in English or Tagalog. The Word of the Week is given at the end of all weekly email updates.
The Culture Quiz is a quiz on Filipino culture. Members are given an article to read, which is followed by a quiz based on the article on Philippine culture and history. The quiz is available at the end of all weekly email updates.
Culture Night
The biggest event FASA hosts, Culture Night is usually held near the end of the Spring semester in April. On this night, the Filipino culture is shown off through acting, live music, traditional dances, and personal speeches - all collaborated on and presented by FASA members and open to the public.
Audiences get to experience the social issues prevalent in the Filipino community, while learning about Filipino customs and traditions in a unique way. People from all over the state come each year to watch the show.
Guest performers are sometimes an added bonus to Culture Night. In 2008, Jeremy (Passion) Monongo put on a performance that set the crowd on fire.
Admission to this event is generally free, and all FASA members are expected to participate in one way or another - onstage and/or backstage. Preparations for Culture Night begin months in advance, as new members must be taught the traditional dances and skits must be writtten and rehearsed.
District 7
History in the Making.
District Seven (D7) of the Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue, Incorporated (FIND) was founded in 1993 by a group of Virginia college students after attending the George WashingtonUniversity National Conference in the spring of 1993. The D7 family was originally composed of the College of William and Mary, James Madison University, Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Norfolk State University, Tidewater Community College, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University joined soon thereafter. D7 was formally inducted in the fall of 1993 during the second National Dialogue, which was held in Rochester, New York.
Bringing Communities Together.
The emergence and existence of D7 was influenced and is continuallysupported by the large concentrated Filipino population of the Hampton Roads area. The Hampton Roads area serves as a great tool and resource for D7 with its active adult Filipino Community. D7 leaders also utilize the Filipino and Asian / Pacific Islander communities of the Richmond Metropolitan region and the Northern Virginia region.
A Tradition of Excellence.
D7 is one of the largest and most vast districts in the FIND. The great distance between the schools has presented many challenges, yet D7 has managed to host not one, but two National Dialogues; one at the University of Virginia in 1995 and the other at Old Dominion University in`1999. In the spring of 2005, D7 hosted the National Conference, which was held at the College of William and Mary. D7 is a strong and resilient district that has made great strides in Filipino American education with the establishment of an annual Mini-Dialogue and the implementation of the Standardizing Filipino American Studies program. In addition, D7 is proactive in addressing the issues and concerns facing Filipinos. D7 advocacy efforts include its partnership in the formation of the Virginia Chapter of Student Action for Veterans Equity (SAVE-VA).
[Source: 2007 Dialogue website]
Cipher
Usually held in the Fall semester, around November, Cipher is an event where talented individuals from the ODU community show off their skills on one huge night.
The show generally consists of local bands, singers, dancers, poets, and speakers. Anyone can sign up to showcase their talents.
Talents from previous years included Jay Legaspi, Marco Mercado, Jah Bless, Happy Slip, Here & Now, YFAMD, and our very own FASA Band.
FASA Executive Board
Frederick Gloria
Contact: fglor001_odu.edu
SeniorBachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance and Accounting Expected graduation date: May 2010
Senior
Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration in Finance and
Accounting
Expected graduation date:
May 2010
Dawn Panaguiton
Contact:
lilnene21987_gmail.com
SeniorBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Minor in Environmental EngineeringExpected Graduation Date: Dec 2010
Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering Minor in
Environmental Engineering
Expected Graduation Date:
Dec 2010
Daisy Brodeur
Contact: dbrod001_odu.edu
SeniorBachelor of Arts in English, Teacher PrepExpected Graduation Date: May 2010*Webmaster
Bachelor of Arts in English,
Teacher Prep
*Webmaster
Virginia Lintot
Contact: vlint002_odu.edu
JuniorBachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Recreational TherapyExpected Graduation Date: May 2011
Junior
Bachelor of Science in
Exercise Science,
Recreational Therapy
May 2011
Andrew Acompanado
Contact: aacom001_odu.edu
JuniorBachelor of Science in BiologyExpected Graduation Date: May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Allen Acompanado
Contact: aacom002_odu.edu
SophomoreBachelor of Science in Computer EngineeringExpected Graduation Date: May 2012
Sophomore
Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering
May 2012
Edward Round
Contact: eroun003_odu.edu
SophomoreBachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringExpected Graduation Date: May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Emmyrose Khan
Contact: ekhan001_odu.edu
SophomoreBachelor of Science in International Business: Europe and Fashion Merchandising Expected Graduation Date: May 2012
International Business:
Europe and Fashion
Merchandising
Karlo Encarnacion
Contact: kenca002_odu.edu
Richard Erguiza
Contact: rergu002_odu.edu
FreshmanBachelor of Science in NursingExpected Graduation Date: May 2013
Freshman
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
May 2013
FASA Sports
Current Sport: Intramural Men's Basketball
Schedule
Jan 19 vs. ODU Ready 9:30pm
Jan 24 vs. The Junction Boys 8:30pm
Jan 26 vs. Legos 7:30pm
Feb 2 vs. Team Money 9:30pm
Feb 9 vs. Grits and Gravy 8:30pm
Feb 14 vs. B. Cerues 7:30pm
Feb 16 vs. Greenbrier 6:30pm
*All games are held in the SRC, Court 1. Scroll down to read the game rules!
Game Rules:
1. NO JEWELRY DURING GAMES!
2. NO food or drink inside the SRC Gym.
3. Players can play for only (1) team.
4. Have fun!!!
5. Questions and comments? Contact Brandon Adams
badams_odu.edu
757-683-3384
Additional Rules and Information
Basketball Rules
Participation Rules
Captain Meetings
Calendar
Click here to view our Google Calendar.
Upcoming Events
January15 Ice Skating Social 7:30pm - 10:30pm26 Spring Org Fair 12:30pm - 1:30pm28 Sixth General Meeting 7:00pm - 10:00pm /Culture Night Meeting31 Rise of the YFAMD 5:00pm - 8:00pm
January
15 Ice Skating Social 7:30pm - 10:30pm
26 Spring Org Fair 12:30pm - 1:30pm
28 Sixth General Meeting 7:00pm - 10:00pm
/Culture Night Meeting
31 Rise of the YFAMD 5:00pm - 8:00pm
February6 W&M FASA Culture Night TBA9 Seventh General Meeting 2:30pm - 1:30pm20 FIND D7 Olympics TBA25 Eigth General Meeting 2:30pm - 1:30pm26 Semester Dues Deadline 28 Ninth General Meeting 7:00pm - 10:00pm /Culture Night Meeting
February
6 W&M FASA Culture Night TBA
9 Seventh General Meeting 2:30pm - 1:30pm
20 FIND D7 Olympics TBA
25 Eigth General Meeting 2:30pm - 1:30pm
26 Semester Dues Deadline
28 Ninth General Meeting 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Contact Us
Contact Information
Filipino American Student AssociationOffice of Student Activities and LeadershipOld Dominion University212 Webb University CenterNorfolk, VA 23529
Filipino American Student Association
Office of Student Activities and Leadership
Old Dominion University
212 Webb University Center
Norfolk, VA 23529
ODU FASA Sites
Affiliates
FIND, Inc.
FIND District 7
FASA _ VT
OYFA _ UVA
FACT _ VCU
FASA _ W&M
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