Filipino Graduation Celebration 2009

Latest Updates

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Welcome to the website for the Filipino Graduation Celebration 2009 at UC Davis! Feel free to roam around and find all the information you need using the task bar to the right. This website will also be a source for the participants for retrieve different files needed to participation in the celebration, as well as apply for the various awards.

Fil-Grad Planning Meetings occur EVERY MONDAY in 16 South Hall in the Student Recruitment & Retention Center (SRRC) from 4-6pm. COME JOIN US!! You don't have to be a graduating senior to help with the planning meetings! =]

Check back often for new updates every day! =]

May 22, 2009
May 26: Fil-Grad Info Meeting in Olson 158 at 7PM. Please attend because this is when we will be giving you more information and the official dates and details about everything. Especially if you haven't already been to a planning meeting or informational meeting, you MUST attend. If you cannot make it, please reply back so we can send you more details. This counts towards the 2 socials, 1 planning meeting requirement.

May 29: All award applications are DUE! Please submit your applications! You can find them on filgrad2009.blogspot.com. You all are amazing, so don't be shy! Also, if you want to nominate anyone, e-mail us and we'll let them know. It will be anonymous.

May 30: Your program page is due, which means we need you to send us the answers to the following questions and a collage! Please send everything to this e-mail address :) Below is an example from last year's program and we have a hard copy in 16 South Hall if you want to see it. Here are the questions:

Defining Songs
What I'll Miss Most
Blurb ... basically you can put whatever you want: shout-outs, memories, quotes, thank you's ... ANYTHING!

May 30: Pictures for the programs will be taken. This will take place sometime in the afternoon. We'll spam you with details later, but please save this date!

June 5: Program advertisements are due! We've attached a copy of the form so make one for your friends, yourself, your organization, or forward this to your extended families (we sent this to your home address already :D) or businesses that would be interested in advertising with us. The possibilities are limitless, and Fil-Grad would love the funding :)

June 13: Filipino Graduation Celebration in Freeborn Hall at 6PM!

May 7, 2009
SENIORS!! Remember your Fil-Grad applications are due tomorrow (Friday), May 8, 2009 with the $20 fee. If you turn your application after this date, the fee will be $30!

Turn in your applications to any Fil-Grad Coordinator or into the folder in the Student Recruitment & Retention Center (SRRC in 16 South Hall) under the BRIDGE desk!

May 1, 2009

We have found a place the Pacquiao vs. Hatton fight!! It will be held at the XPO house (340 Parkway Circle in Davis) on May 2 at 6PM. So please come enjoy the fight and free snacks all for $5!! =]

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All About FilGrad

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Fil-Grad, short for Filipino Graduation Celebration, is an intimate graduation ceremony, as opposed to the commencement ceremony for your college where the presence of hundreds of other students seems to devalue your fifteen seconds of fame on stage. With a lesser amount of participants in Fil-Grad, you have the opportunity to have a more personal graduation that honors the hard work and dedication that you put into this wonderful, yet tumultuous journey that is college. One of the best known parts of Fil-Grad is the chance to deliver a short speech to address the various figures and experiences that had a great impact in your life. The joy of graduating and being around family watching and friends in gowns alongside of you creates a strong aura of pride, honor, and success. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Freeborn Hall on the UC Davis Campus at 5pm.

Registration & Fees

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Click and Fill out the forms that apply to your needs! =]

Registration

Due: Friday, May 8, 2009 w/ $20 Participation Fee

After May 8, 2009 --> $30 Participation Fee

Turn in @ FilGrad Meetings or in 16 South Hall in "Fil-Grad 2009" envelope

Community Recognition

Due: Wednesday, May 29, 2009 @ 11:59pm

E-mail to filgrad2009@gmail.com

Outstanding Senior Award

Due: Wednesday, May 29, 2009 @ 11:59pm

E-mail to filgrad2009@gmail.com

Senior Speaker

Due: Wednesday, May 29, 2009 @ 11:59pm

E-mail to filgrad2009@gmail.com

Calendar of Events

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May 2, 2009

Pacquiao vs. Hatton Fight

Location: XPO House (340 Parkway Circle, Davis, CA)

6pm

$5 Entrance Fee

Enjoy the fight and some free snacks!

May 11-17, 2009

Ali Baba Fundraisier

220 3rd Street

Davis, CA

Say you're there for "Fil-Grad" and help support the graduation celebration!

June 13, 2009

Filipino Graduation Celebration 2009

Freeborn Hall @ UC Davis

6pm

Celebration and participate in the graduation celebration for the senior class!

Program Blurbs

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More information coming soon!

Contact Us

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If you have any comments/concerns/suggestions/etc., please feel free to e-mail us at filgrad2009@gmail.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I have to be Filipino to participate?

This event is not limited to Filipinos. It is for anyone who identifies with the community. Fil-Grad exists because every community is unique and as a Filipino community, this serves as a space to gather and share our culture as we celebrate our graduation.

How can I get involved?

If you are interested in helping to plan Fil-Grad 2009, please contact one of the coordinators saying that you're interested and we will send you more information soon! No obligation if you sign up. The planning of Fil-Grad has just begun and everyone's input is important and welcome. This is your graduation, and we want to cater to your needs and wants as much as possible! Help us to make your Fil-Grad the best that it can be. =]

Where do the fees go?

The fees go to various necessities to make FilGrad the best it could be. No profit is made whatsoever. The fees are allocated to purchase stoles, seniors gifts, venue, socials, etc.

What can I benefit from participating in Fil-Grad?

Participating in Filipino Graduation Celebration, gives you a more intimate celebratory event, in which you can recognize and celebrate your accomplishments through your collegiate career with your friends and family. Fil-Grad also gives you a chance to participate in a graduation celebration with your fellow senior friends, whom you may not necessarily be able to participate in the same commencement with.

How many "tickets" am I allocated?

Participating student will be allowed be bring as many guests as they please, which therefore means they will be allocated as many tickets as needed.

Why is this different from the college graduation?

As stated previously, the Filipino Graduation Celebration offers a different venue and atmosphere from that of the UC Davis commencements, in which it has more of a family and friend appeal that is not often seen in commencement ceremonies.

What is the commitment like?

The time commitment to participate in Fil-Grad is not tedious or time consuming at all. Although we do require our participants to attend 2 Fil-Grad socials and 1 Fil-Grad planning meetings, the requirements are meant to further develop the bond between the graduating students. We may also need participants on a few Saturdays, more toward the event date, for possible rehearsals and photo shoots.

I still have a quarter left in the fall, can I still participate in Fil-Grad?

By all means YES! Even if you have two quarters left, or maybe even if you graduated one quarter early, we encourage you to participate in what truly is a once in a lifetime event.