Akbayan, Pilipino-American Organization At San Jose State University

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Akbayan means, Embracing in Friendship. Along with the SJSU community, other universities, the Pilipino community, and the larger community, we strive to increase our knowledge of the Pilipino/Pilipino-American culture and share the beauty of the heritage.Akbayan established in 1976 began from Pilipino/Pilipino-American college students from SJSU gaining consciousness about their heritage and culture. Initially starting out as a social group where Pilipinos had a chance to meet new people, now through the SJSU Tower Foundation, Akbayan has become a tax recognized Non-Profit Organization concerned with community involvement, cultural awareness, and social growth of its members.Akbayan is noted for many student ran events, among them is Pilipino Culture Night show (PCN). During this event, the organizations members are given a chance to perform traditional dances hailing from different regions and provinces of the Philippines.Aside from PCN, Akbayan has participated in/supported/spearheaded the following:Community Involvement-The Annual Pil-Grad (Pilipino Commencement, Graduation)-Collaborations with the Jacinto Tony Siquig Northside Community Center-The fight for the Filipino Veterans Equity Bill (HR 677)-The Annual Raising Awareness Amongst Pilipinos (RAAP) ConferenceCultural Awareness:-Cooking / Language Workshops-Cultural Education Workshops-Pilipino History Lessons for our General MembersSocia Growth:-CSU Fullertons Annual Friendship Games-Akbayans Annual Winter Formal-Competitive Intramural Sports TeamK.A.A.M.P.-Mentorship Programs between upperclassmen and underclassmen at SJSU-Extension of K.A.A.M.P. Program to Independence High School***Akbayan SJSU is not affiliated with any local, state, national, or international organization. Any organization that may share this name is coincidence and should not be believed to be associated with Akbayan SJSU***
Headquarters:1 Washington Sq One Washington Square, San Jose, California, United States
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Phone Number: +1 408-924-4489
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