The aroma of home cooking entices the senses. Childhood memories with the family bring nostalgia of home. The holiday season arrives and signs of the times are in every media outlet and storefront. Like all cultures, there is no argument that Filipinos around the world put their own twists on the holiday season and life at home.
For the end of the academic fall semester, educators are given the opportunity to promote more lighthearted topics. FIND D7 embraces the holiday season and shows the rainbow of ways Filipinos celebrate this time of the year. Filipino traditions just do not occur at the end of the year. During November, educators also introduce topics related to the Filipino family and the home life. From Filipino customs to food and childhood games to clothing, participants are given a crash course in the lives of Filipinos.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH - topics is HISTORY!
October brings the world such celebrations as National Dental Hygiene Month, Month of the Dinosaur, National Popcorn Month, the Sputnik Anniversary, and the ever anticipated National Magic Day. Although everyone should have a day to be a magician, these occasions do not have people jumping for joy like Filipino American History Month! Filipinos have their own month? Better believe it!
With over four hundred years of history in the United States, FIND D7 joins millions of Filipinos in commemorating the rich history of Filipinos in America and in the Philippines. Since schools do not take the time to teach the history of Filipinos, FIND D7 accepts the responsibility to be an ambassador of Filipino education. October welcomes participants to learn about a people, their struggles, their successes, and the concerns that are shaping the future of the Filipino community.
WHAT IS YOUR SCHOOL DOING THIS MONTH??
WHAT KINDS OF THINGS DO YOU WANT TO DO THIS MONTH??
LET'S SHARE AND CELEBRATE!
With over four hundred years of history in the United States, FIND D7 joins millions of Filipinos in commemorating the rich history of Filipinos in America and in the Philippines. Since schools do not take the time to teach the history of Filipinos, FIND D7 accepts the responsibility to be an ambassador of Filipino education. October welcomes participants to learn about a people, their struggles, their successes, and the concerns that are shaping the future of the Filipino community.
WHAT IS YOUR SCHOOL DOING THIS MONTH??
WHAT KINDS OF THINGS DO YOU WANT TO DO THIS MONTH??
LET'S SHARE AND CELEBRATE!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
SEPTEMBER - IDENTITY
September - Identity
Now, this is a story all about how life got flipped-turned upside down and we need to take a minute just sit right there! Maybe more than a minute is needed for this? All minds are cluttered with questions. Who am I? Who are we? Who are you? Who are they? The difficulty of understanding reflections of self is a struggle shared by all. Individuals of all ages, colors, and backgrounds need a helmet and pads to tackle the multitude of issues surrounding identity.
Everyone has a story to tell, but the characters are not always clear. To begin the year, FIND D7 explores the many dimensions of self. From the individual to the global community and everything in-between, everyone sees themselves differently and is seen differently at all levels of the social sphere. Throughout the month, educators will encourage participants to engage in the complexities of defining a person, a group, and a community. The broad nature of identity will also allow participants to learn about the organization they are choosing membership.
Now, this is a story all about how life got flipped-turned upside down and we need to take a minute just sit right there! Maybe more than a minute is needed for this? All minds are cluttered with questions. Who am I? Who are we? Who are you? Who are they? The difficulty of understanding reflections of self is a struggle shared by all. Individuals of all ages, colors, and backgrounds need a helmet and pads to tackle the multitude of issues surrounding identity.
Everyone has a story to tell, but the characters are not always clear. To begin the year, FIND D7 explores the many dimensions of self. From the individual to the global community and everything in-between, everyone sees themselves differently and is seen differently at all levels of the social sphere. Throughout the month, educators will encourage participants to engage in the complexities of defining a person, a group, and a community. The broad nature of identity will also allow participants to learn about the organization they are choosing membership.
To D7 Representatives and SFAS Educators -
You have the liberty of how you want to portray the theme for this month. Share us your thoughts, what you did, any ideas you have, any pictures, etc.
Anyone can comment, but keep it clean! =)
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