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AASN E-Board’s “Last Supper” @ Spitz :)

AASN E-Board enjoying APAA’s Scholarship & Awards Gala :)

Culture Speak, part deux | 03/29/10

HUGE thank you to participating professors, involved organizations, and event attendees.
K-pop, KE$HA, RiRi, Gaga & B, and lots more discussed…

Interesting to see what the future of Culture Speak has in store.

Join AASN, ABSA, ALSA, & other Annenberg students for CULTURE SPEAK
Monday, 03/26/10, from 6:30PM - 9PM in ASC 207 (Dean’s Forum)

After our successful roundtable discussion of Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter film, GLEE, and more from November’s first session, we are following up with a second session of Culture Speak! A student-led discussion of anything and everything POP CULTURE, moderated by Annenberg’s own Professors Taj Frazier, Josh Kun, Allison Trope, Sarah Banet-Weiser, and potentially more.  This time, we want to hear what YOU want to talk about.

** Interested in attending and/or want to suggest possible discussion topics? Please RSVP through the Facebook event page or email culturespeak@gmail.com **
^{(RSVP recommended, so we can provide enough food to accommodate all attendees.)}

* Join the Culture Speak FB Group.
* RSVP to the Culture Speak FB Event!

* If you’re interested in running for AASN’s 2010-2011 Executive Board, meet the current e-board at Culture Speak. We can answer your questions, & we’ll have e-board applications for you! *

Want to learn how to get into the entertainment industry?
Ever wonder what it’s like to work in major companies like Disney, Sony and more?
Or just interested in getting an inside look into the dynamic field of entertainment?

Come to ASES ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY PANEL on Wednesday, March 31 from 7:00 - 9:00pm in WPH B27 for an insider’s perspective on the ins and outs of the business and how your major can fit in! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to interact with people who’ve had years of experience in the industry, and ask your own questions!

Dress code is professional.
Light refreshments will be provided at 6:30pm, so come early!
ALL MAJORS WELCOME!

**Don’t forget to RSVP online here
**Check out the Facebook event here

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail asesusc@gmail.com.

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Guest panelists include…

Rod Labuni 
Rod Labuni currently works as a Research Associate for The Nielsen Company. Based in Los Angeles, Rod is responsible for research analysis in local metered and diary markets with clients such as commercial and non-commercial television stations, advertising agencies, and cable operators. 

Brian Kim
Brian Kim is a Senior Financial Analyst for The Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment division. He works in the Global Business Planning Group, which is responsible for managing the financial and strategic planning initiatives of the organization. Brian is currently responsible for driving all aspects of the financial forecast and planning process across 22 countries. 

Hogan Lee
Hogan work as a Project Manager for MTV Networks Nickelodeon Virtual Worlds Group and is responsible for managing large and complex projects related to existing and new MTV Networks virtual worlds and leading the development and launch of online multiplayer gaming platforms and virtual world infrastructures for Nickelodeon and MTV Networks.

Jeffrey Chao
Jeffrey Chao is Manager, Finance for Participant Media, where he is responsible for financial planning and analysis across the company, working closely with each department.

Christopher L.Fong 
Christopher is an attorney at Song Pictures Entertainment. He is responsible for obtaining “New Media” rights, resolving contractual and technology language disputes, draft and review synchronization and master use “laser/needle-drop” and blanket licenses. Conducts rights research into acquisition negative pick-ups, projects related to foreign territories and other forms of non-interactive linear media. Determines rights for existing content, and provides estimates and negotiates quotes for upgrades

For prospective and current students: a taste of the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism.

Keep an eye out from 01:30 - 01:36 (AASN Tuesday tabling!?).
You might also notice a certain familiar Co-Director while you’re at it ;)

Annenberg Asian Student Network (AASN) presents REVOLUTIONIZING THE FACE OF FASHION, a fashion panel with guest speakers from all aspects of fashion—fashion entrepreneurship, journalism, public relations, marketing, branding and more.

WHO: Guest speakers include: Melissa Magsaysay, L.A. Times Style editor & fashion columnist; Ritchie Chan, creator of Project White T-Shirt; and Mary Nguyen, president of Enzoani, a couture bridal gowns company.  Please come join the discussion!
WHEN: February 22, 2010, from 6:30-9:30 PM
WHERE: ASC 207, the Dean’s Forum

Please RSVP @ our Facebook event!