History |
After the Vietnam War, many Vietnamese made their way to the United States. A sizeable number of these immigrants settled in Orange County, California. As an ethnic minority, the Vietnamese people faced constant racial discrimination and faced pressure to assimilate. However, many wanted to preserve their connection to Vietnamese culture. They decided to build a new community from the ground up to make sure these connections lived on.
Since 1979, the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) at the University of California, Irvine has worked to educate both the student body at UCI and the local community about Vietnamese American culture. Our organization continually provides students with the opportunity to learn about Vietnamese culture and to participate in community efforts. In addition to its dedication to the UCI community, VSA also works with the Vietnamese community at large. VSAUCI has a long, rich tradition within the UCI campus, and the community, as we are one of the oldest VSAs in the area. VSA prides itself in its involvement in an array of community-based programs such as a mentorship program with local high schools, participation in the annual Lunar New Year Festival, and numerous activities with other Vietnamese organizations throughout Southern California. |
Our Mission |
VSA strives to preserve and promote the Vietnamese culture at UCI by hosting creative and entertaining weekly meetings, as well as by offering a wide range of social and cultural activities geared towards varying member interests and talents. VSA members can partake in various activities such as intramural sports, traditional dance, lion dance, choir, acting, and much more! Major events hosted annually include the annual Rose Pageant and Vietnamese Culture Night, open for all students and surrounding communities to participate and/or attend.
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Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. |
Timeline
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2008 - 2009
President Dennis Nguyen, Joseph Phan Internal Vice President Lisa Cao, Huong Nguyen External Vice President An Le Secretary Christina Nguyen Treasurer Jenna Dao Activities Coordinator Khanh Tran, Thai Nguyen Historian Oanh Tran Webmasters Anh Le, Henry Nguyen Interns Peter Huynh, Johnny Lee, Duc Nguyen, Elizabeth Nguyen Stacy Nguyen, Tam Nguyen, Nhat Tran, Oanh Tran |
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2004 - 2005
President
Martin Ngo
Internal Vice President
Matthew Phan, Vinh To
External Vice President
Van Do, Steve Huynh
Secretary
Lana Nguyen
Treasurer
Kimberly Pham
Activities Coordinator
Lam Bui
Interns
Anthony Do, Tammy Ngo, Hoan Nguyen, Katie Le
Hung Le, Andy Liu, Jim Nguyen, Mymy Nguyen
Trang Nguyen, Vivian Nguyen, Thong Vu
President
Martin Ngo
Internal Vice President
Matthew Phan, Vinh To
External Vice President
Van Do, Steve Huynh
Secretary
Lana Nguyen
Treasurer
Kimberly Pham
Activities Coordinator
Lam Bui
Interns
Anthony Do, Tammy Ngo, Hoan Nguyen, Katie Le
Hung Le, Andy Liu, Jim Nguyen, Mymy Nguyen
Trang Nguyen, Vivian Nguyen, Thong Vu
2003 - 2004
President
Jack Truong, Tieu-Y Nguyen
Internal Vice President
Martin Ngo
External Vice President
Tony Tran
Secretary
Cindy Ly
Treasurer
Khanh Vo
Staff
Lila Ninh, Kimberly Pham, Hung Le, Daniel Ngo
Anthony Do, Frank Vuong, Mark Nguyen, Albert Than
Lynn Ha, Quoc Tran
President
Jack Truong, Tieu-Y Nguyen
Internal Vice President
Martin Ngo
External Vice President
Tony Tran
Secretary
Cindy Ly
Treasurer
Khanh Vo
Staff
Lila Ninh, Kimberly Pham, Hung Le, Daniel Ngo
Anthony Do, Frank Vuong, Mark Nguyen, Albert Than
Lynn Ha, Quoc Tran
2001 - 2002
President
Thi Nguyen
Internal Vice President
Thomas Nguyen
External Vice President
Lisa Nguyen
Secretary
Tina Dao
Treasurer
Bryan Ma
Historian
Terence Truong
Community Chair
Long Tran
Cultural Chair
Tia Nguyen
Sports Chair
Tina Trinh
Social Chair
Kevin Thach
Public Relations
Kathy Hoang
Webmasters
Loc Nguyen, Thinh Dang
Interns
Kirk Arradaza, Janice Doan, Tieu-Y, Darien Tran, Khuong Vo, Thuy Diep
President
Thi Nguyen
Internal Vice President
Thomas Nguyen
External Vice President
Lisa Nguyen
Secretary
Tina Dao
Treasurer
Bryan Ma
Historian
Terence Truong
Community Chair
Long Tran
Cultural Chair
Tia Nguyen
Sports Chair
Tina Trinh
Social Chair
Kevin Thach
Public Relations
Kathy Hoang
Webmasters
Loc Nguyen, Thinh Dang
Interns
Kirk Arradaza, Janice Doan, Tieu-Y, Darien Tran, Khuong Vo, Thuy Diep
1998 - 1999
President
Kim Khanh Nguyen, Christian Trung Nguyen
Internal Vice President
Kristi Anh Thu Nguyen
External Vice President
Tuong Vinh Le
Secretary
Richard Hung Truong
Treasurer
Nancy Hoang Diem Nguyen
Cultural Chair
Tien Trieu Nguyen
Athletics Chair
Lyly Kim Tran
President
Kim Khanh Nguyen, Christian Trung Nguyen
Internal Vice President
Kristi Anh Thu Nguyen
External Vice President
Tuong Vinh Le
Secretary
Richard Hung Truong
Treasurer
Nancy Hoang Diem Nguyen
Cultural Chair
Tien Trieu Nguyen
Athletics Chair
Lyly Kim Tran
1997-1998
President
Son Vu
Secretary
Thuc Anh Nguyen
Treasurer
Kim Khanh Nguyen
President
Son Vu
Secretary
Thuc Anh Nguyen
Treasurer
Kim Khanh Nguyen
1996-1997
President
Tu Pham
Internal Vice President
Brian Hong
External Vice President
Khang Nguyen
Secretary
Loan Nguyen
Treasurer
Angela Vu
Sports Chair
Karen Nguyen
Activities Director
Son Vu
Public Relations
Tuan Ha
President
Tu Pham
Internal Vice President
Brian Hong
External Vice President
Khang Nguyen
Secretary
Loan Nguyen
Treasurer
Angela Vu
Sports Chair
Karen Nguyen
Activities Director
Son Vu
Public Relations
Tuan Ha
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Vietnamese Student Association at University of California, Irvine
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