2007-2008
board
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| Co-President | Phyllis Yang | SAS '08 | |
| Co-President | Tiffany Yeh | Wharton '08 | |
| Internal VP | Richard Chen | Wharton '09 | |
| External VP | Michael Shen | Wharton/SEAS '10 | |
| Co-Social VP | Theresa Gue | SAS '08 | |
| Co-Social VP | Jason Han | Wharton/SAS '10 | |
| Financial VP | Patric Liang | SAS '10 | |
| Cultural VP | Jon Wang | SEAS/SAS '08 | |
| general |
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| Co-Cultural Chair | Edward Nieh | SEAS '10 | |
| Co-Cultural Chair | Christine Wang | SEAS/Wharton '10 | |
| External Chair | Monica Chen | SAS '09 | |
| Financial Chair | Rita Cheng | SEAS '10 | |
| Social Chair | Audrey Chang | SAS '10 | |
| Publicity Chair | Elizabeth Chen | SAS '11 | |
| Freshman Rep | Winnie Wang | SAS '11 | |
| Historian | Mindy Lee | SEAS '10 | |
| Webmaster | Jonathan Leung | SAS '09 |
events
When: Friday, May 2 - 12:00PM
Where: Rising Tide (Meet in Rodin lobby)
Description: Come join PTS for the last event of the year as we send off our graduating seniors and wrap up an amazing year. We will also be giving out superlative awards. Vote now! Meet in Rodin lobby at 11:30 pm to head down as a group, or just meet us there! $17/person. RSVP to penntaiwanesesociety(at)gmail.com by Thursday, May 1 if you are attending.
What: APSC Potluck
When: Thursday, May 1 - 12:00PM
Where: Rodin Green
Description: Join us on Rodin Green from 12-4 PM for food, prizes and games. Remember to bring enough food for the members coming from your organization and if you are a senior, fill out the exit survey and enter to win a really great (and expensive) prize!
What: Member Appreciation BBQ
When: Saturday, April 26 - 1:00PM
Where: 4037 Sansom
Description: PTS would like to thank all its members and even non-members for the support they have shown the club this past year. Thanks for coming out to the Bubble Tea Social, Charity Basketball Tournament, Cultural Show, etc. Here’s an event to show you just how much we love you! We will be grilling Chinese sausages and burgers. There will also be pasta, salad, fruit, etc. Feel free to bring a dish if you wish. And come pick up your PTS t-shirts if you haven’t done so yet! Members: FREE, Non-members: $2. Please RSVP to penntaiwanesesociety(at)gmail.com by Friday, April 25 if you are attending.
When: Friday, April 4 - 7:00PM
Where: The Palestra (Behind the tennis courts, next to Hutchinson Gym)
Description: This is going to be a great opportunity to hang out with the board / have lots of fun with PTS. In addition, it's a great cause and will be an opportunity to have fun and help others. Go to www.events.cancer.org/rflpaupenn , then click on "Join a Team." Then, in the box, Team Name, type in "PTS" and press "Search for a Team." You should be able to find PTS with captain as Jason Han. Click "join" and add yourself as a participant! The fee is $10. Please register by March 7 so we can get our free t-shirts! If you have any further questions, please email Jason Han: jasonhan(at)wharton.upenn.edu
What: ASU Annual Charity Date Auction
When: Friday, April 4 - 6:00PM
Where: Bodek Lounge Houston
Description: Because you never know who you're going to meet... Date Auction (this is the only time when you can spend money to get a date without looking creepy because you can say it's for a good cause), Couples game (premier entertainment), Performances (by amazingly talented groups and individuals on campus): Bloomers & Madeleine Schnur. AND come out and support PTS’s very own Jason Han!
When: Sunday, March 30 - 7:00PM
Where: Harrison Auditorium in University of Pennsylvania Museum (33rd & Spruce)
Description: Our biggest event of the year is coming soon! Not Another Asian Drama has it all..love triangles, haggling at nightmarkets, Taiwanese thugs, and Jay Chou. We will be selling tickets on the walk a week prior to the show. See you there! $7 on the walk, $9 at the door, $6 for groups of 5 or more.
What: Iron Chef Penn 2008
When: Saturday, March 29 - 5:30PM
Where: Commons 1920 Underground
Description: Japan Student Association will be holding our annual collaboration event, the Iron Chef Penn 2008, with CSA, Club Singapore, PPA, PTS, and Penn Hawaii. Last year Penn Hawaii triumphed, BUT NOW THE ULTIMATE TITLE IS UP FOR GRABS!! Tickets are $5 each and admission is $7 at the door. We will have different cultural foods catered for everyone at the event. Also, you can win a seat on the judges' table by participating in the game. So come to our event, enjoy the food, cheer for your friends, and have a great time!
When: Saturday, March 22 - 2:00PM
Where: Hutchinson Gym
Description: All proceeds will go towards the Hepatitis B screening program at the Unity Clinic in South Philadelphia. Grab some friends and form teams of three. While there is a registration fee for participating teams, 100% of proceeds will go to charity and by entering you will have a chance to win some fun prizes! $18 per team, $2 suggested donation for spectators. So come out and support your friends and maybe even win some prizes by participating in some side games like knockout and a three-point shooting contest. Comedic relief is guaranteed! Participating teams should arrive promptly at 2 pm. Interested teams should send us a team name and members to ptscsabball(at)gmail.com
When: Friday, March 21 - 7:00PM
Where: Huntsman Hall Rm F70
Description: Run for an executive board position for 2008-2009! Come to elections to select the new exec board! **FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED** Positions open: Co-President (2); Internal VP; External VP; Financial VP; Cultural VP; Co-Social VP (2); Please contact Phyllis: phyllisy(at)sas.upenn.edu if you would like to run for a position or if you have any questions regarding a position.
What: 228 Commemoration Dinner in Chinatown
When: Saturday, March 1 - 6:30PM
Where: Meet in Rodin Lobby
Description: We'll head over together to Sang Kee Peking Duck House (9th & Vine). RSVP to Phyllis: phyllisy(at)sas.upenn.edu
What: Basketball with PTS
When: Saturday, February 16 - 11:00AM
Where: Pottruck
Description: Come out and enjoy some basketball fun with PTS. We'll just be shooting around and practicing for our upcoming charity basketball tournament. Practice is this Saturday, 11am at Pottruck Gym, but feel free to come 20-30 minutes late; we'll most likely still be there. See you at Pottruck!
When: Thursday, February 7 - 7:00PM
Where: Harnwell Rooftop Lounge
Description: Join us for a Lunar New Year Celebration! The festivities take place on Thursday February 7th from 7:15 PM to 9 PM in Harnwell's Roof Top Lounge. The Penn Lions will kick off the night with a Lion Dance in the Harnwell Mezzanine at 7 PM. There will be performances by Penn Sori, Chinese Music Society, Pan Asian Dance Troupe, and the Penn Lions (making their debut on Penn's campus) along with a multitude of activities and free food! Celebrate in style, traditional Asian wear is encouraged! Hosted by EAH, PTS, CSA, Club Singapore, KSA, HKSA, and VSA. *ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT PENN CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY* Feel free to invite your friends!
When: Saturday, February 2 - 8:30PM
Where: Meet in Harrison Lobby
Description: Come out Saturday night to belt out your favorite tunes with PTS. Whether you’re singing Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, or Jay Chou songs, you’re bound to have a good time. Bring about $10-$15 for transportation, food, and room rental. RSVP to mrchen(at)wharton.upenn.edu by Friday, February 1, 2008!
When: Thursday, January 24 - 7PM and Sunday, January 27 - 2PM
Where: JMHH F90 (Thursday) and JMHH F45 (Sunday)
Description: Are ya funny, serious, or even a little bit gangsta?! We're looking for you! Don't think you have talent? Chances are you do, and we want you too! As some of you know, PTS puts on a cultural show every year. This year, the show "Not Another Asian Drama" is going to take place early April. Currently we're looking for around 12 male and 12 female parts, ranging from main characters (a nerdy male lead and cute/fobby female lead) to extras (thugs and fangirls). No experience in acting is necessary; anyone interested can try out. We even have at least two singing parts if there are any singers out there who are interested. To schedule a time or if you have questions, email enieh(at)seas.upenn.edu
What: Chinese New Year at the Penn Museum
When: Saturday, January 26 - 1:30PM
Where: Meet at the Lower Quad Gate (36th & Spruce St.)
Description: Come join PTS as we enjoy the Chinese New Year festivities at the Penn Museum. We will be meeting at the Lower Quad Gate and walking over to the Penn Museum. Check out http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/news/fullrelease.php?which=310 to learn more about the day’s events. Admission is FREE for PENNcard holders. Please RSVP to mrchen(at)wharton.upenn.edu or tgue(at)sas.upenn.edu by Friday, January 25.
When: Tuesday, January 22 - 9PM
Where: JMHH (Huntsman) F70
Description: Learn about what PTS has in store this spring! Love Taiwanese food, culture, and people? We do too! PTS has a slew of exciting events coming up, including the East Coast ITASA conference, a nightmarket, and cultural show, and we want to share them with you! Come learn more and how you can get involved at our general body meeting. Dessert and good company included =)
When: Sunday, December 9 - 7PM
Where: Harnwell Dungeon
Description: Self-explanatory. Members: $4 Non-members: $5. Come pick up your PTS T-shirt if you haven’t done so yet!
What: Asian Pacific Student Coalition Potluck
When: Saturday, December 8 - 1PM
Where: Ben Franklin Room
Description: RSVP to mrchen(at)wharton.upenn.edu by Wednesday, December 5 to coordinate food items to bring to the potluck.
What: PTS Freshman Nan Zhou Hand-Drawn Noodle House Trip
When: Saturday, December 1 - 12:30PM
Where: Meet in front of the Penn bookstore (36th and Walnut)
Description: Join us for lunch & eat delicious hand-drawn noodles in Chinatown and get bubble tea afterwards! Make sure you join us for a fun and delicious trip! Upperclassmen welcome! PTS will be subsidizing SEPTA tokens! Please RSVP to wanghsi(at)sas.upenn.edu by Friday, November 30th if you will be attending.
When: Friday, November 30 - 10PM
Where: Han-wool (36th & Chestnut)
Description: Penn Taiwanese Society & Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association (ITASA) present... Shangri-La: where's your paradise? ::Beat the cold and party like it's paradise with PTS & ITASA:: All proceeds go towards the 2008 ITASA East Coast Conference, coming to Penn in February! Beats provided by Bassline Productions. 18 to fantasize :: 21 to tantalize; $7 presale, $8 before midnight, $10 after
When: Thursday, November 29 - 8PM
Where: Steinberg Dietrich Hall Room 109 (3620 Locust)
Description: Penn Taiwanese Society presents a FREE screening of… Jay Chou's directorial debut: Secret (不能說的秘密).
When: Friday, November 16 - 7:50PM
Where: Meet in front of the bookstore (36th and Walnut)
Description: Come out Friday night to belt out your favorite tunes with PTS. Whether you're singing Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Jay Chou, or Leehom Wang songs, you're bound to have a good time. Bring about $10-$15 for transportation, food, and room rental. RSVP to wachris2(at)seas.upenn.edu by Thursday, November 15th!
When: Friday, November 9 - 1PM
Where: Logan Hall, Terrace Room
Description: Come out on Friday for the annual PTS Bubble Tea Social! All you can drink bubble tea, games, good company, and more! Buy your tickets from any PTS board member or just show up. Also, members can pick up their PTS t-shirts at the social! PTS members: $2 Non-members: $3
What: Island Night
When: Thursday, November 8 - 7PM
Where: Rodin Underground
Description: FREE FOOD! Featuring the Caribbean American Students Association, Dessaline Haitian Students Association, Grupo Quisqueyano, Penn Philippine Association, & Penn Taiwanese Society.
What: Freshmen Food Night
When: Friday, October 26 - 5PM
Where: McClelland (located in the Quad)
Description: This year is our first year doing the freshman project, and we are sending all of you (once or twice/month) out to different restaurants to eat good food! We will take pictures & compile a review book of the different restaurants in the end. Sounds like fun, right?! We will not be going to a restaurant this week; however, we will get food from all the yummy food trucks and eat them...together! How it will work: Everyone attending will bring a dish from a food truck. Please RSVP to Winnie [wanghsi(at)sas.upenn.edu] if you can come & let me know which food truck you are getting your food from! Upperclassmen are more than welcome to attend the events as well!
What: APAHW Extravaganza
When: Friday, October 26 - 12PM
Where: College Green (rain location: Houston, Hall of Flags)
Description: Co-sponsored by Asian Pacific Student Coalition.
What: APAHW Charity Gala
When: Thursday, October 25 - 6:30PM
Where: Inn at Penn
Description: All proceeds go to this year's charity, Intercultural Family Services. $30/person for a group of 10, $35 individual tickets. Contact jcheng3(at)wharton.upenn.edu for ticket information.
When: Thursday, October 18 - 8PM
Where: Jon M. Huntsman Hall G50
Description: Come out Thursday night for Poker, Mahjong, Twister, and board games. There will be food and a screening of the movie, “Let it Be.” Prizes include gift certificates to Au Bon Pain, Starbucks, and other prizes. PTS members: FREE Non-members: $2
When: Thursday, October 11 - Dinner in Chinatown: Meet in Rodin lobby at 6PM; Movie only: Meet in Rodin lobby at 7:40PM
Where: Ritz at the Bourse Theaters (4th & Chestnut) - Meet in Rodin Lobby!
Description: Join Penn Taiwanese Society in watching Ang Lee's new movie this Thursday. Come eat with us in Chinatown beforehand too! Bring money for the movie ($8.50), Septa ($3), & food.
When: Thursday, October 4 - 7PM
Where: Golkin Room (2nd floor of Houston Hall)
Description: Come by and relax with PTS at the end of this week. Enjoy some Taiwanese delicacies, like shaved ice, ai yu (yellow jello), pastries, and tang yuan. We’ll be screening a Taiwanese film in the background. PTS members: FREE Non-members: $2
When: Monday, October 1 - 5PM
Where: Fox Art Gallery, Logan Hall
Description: Starting on the first day of October (10/1), we will be kicking-off the celebration from 5-7pm with an Opening reception for the "Taiwan 101" Photography exhibition , co-sponsored by SPEC and Taipei Economic Cultural Office, at the Fox Art Gallery (Logan Hall). Throughout the month, there will also be several film screenings in addition to food-making and game-show events. So, be sure to join us for the free food and drinks while you explore the art gallery during the reception. Also, be on the lookout for more information about the other upcoming events!
When: Saturday, September 22 - 12PM
Where: Harnwell Dungeon
Description: Come out this Saturday at noon to enjoy some of your favorite Taiwanese & American brunch items like steamed buns (man tou), scallion pancake with egg (dan bing), sesame toast, fried dough (you tiao), soy milk (dou jiang), pastries, orange juice, etc. PTS members: FREE Non-members: $2
When: Tuesday, September 11 - 8:30PM
Where: Houston Hall - Ben Franklin Room
Description: EVERYBODY is invited to have some free food, meet cool people, see the unveiling of great PTS events this semester, and learn how you can get involved!
When: Sunday, September 9 - 12PM
Where: Meet in front of the Penn Bookstore
Description: Enjoy some cheap yet delicious dimsum with PTS at Chinatown's own Ocean Harbor. Hang out with PTS board members and explore Chinatown too!
When: Saturday, September 8 - 8PM
Where: Meet in Rodin Lobby
Description: Start off school with style by going to Karaoke with PTS! Come join us while we sing everybody's favorite tracks from Jay Chou to Bon Jovi to Dashboard Confessional. You won't want to miss out!
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Fall 2007 Newsletter (1.1MB)
Fall 2007 Slideshow (20.9MB)
Spring 2008 Yearbook (0.5MB)
Spring 2008 Senior Video (39.6MB)