April 24, 2006 :: No. 222
What: |
A special commemoration of the fall of Saigon, “New Hope, New Life, New Horizon,” will be presented Wednesday in the form of a slide show and documentary set to Vietnamese songs that tell the history of Vietnam and Vietnamese Americans. The event is free and open to the public. Lunch is included. |
When: |
Wednesday, April 26
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Where: |
Titan Student Union, Portola Pavilion |
Who: |
Vietnamese American community members will join Cal State Fullerton Asian American studies students and faculty members in making the presentation. |
Schedule Highlights: |
11 a.m. luncheon
Noon Songs: “The Heroes” and “Hoi Nghi Dien Hong”
12:15 p.m. “Vietnam Under Chinese Domination: The Story of the Trung Sisters”
12: 25 p.m. “Vietnam Under French Colonialism: The Story of the At Dau Famine”
12:40 p.m. “Reflections on Vietnam Wars” |
Sponsors: |
Vietnamese Catholic Students, Vietnamese Student Association and Associated Students |
Media Contacts: |
Son Kim Vo, Asian American Studies and Intercultural Development Center,
657-278-2400 or svo@fullerton.edu
Mimi Ko Cruz, Public Affairs, 657-278-7586 or mkocruz@fullerton.edu |