Filipino Student Association to host call-out meeting Tuesday

Coconut dances and authentic Filipino food samples were part of the Filipino Student Association’s booth at the Asian Culture Center’s welcome reception Friday.\nThe Filipino Student Association was promoting its call-out meeting, which is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Ballantine Hall, Room 006. \nThe Filipino Student Association, which is open to all students of different races and ethnicities, plans to coordinate several social events this year, such as Filipino Night, a variety show exhibiting Filipino music, dance and culture. \nAlso under consideration is a semi-formal dance, but representatives stressed that it is “only under consideration.” \nFilipino students are also invited to attend Filipino-Americans Coming Together, a regional conference with guest speakers and workshops on Filipino culture. \nIn addition to social events, the Filipino Student Association also participates in philanthropic events such as Relay for Life and the Jill Behrman Run for the End Zone. In the past, the Filipino Student Association has participated in Mr. and Miss Asia and AsiaFest. The group also raised relief funds for a mudslide that killed more than 1,500 villagers in the Philippine province of Southern Leyte.\nInterested students are encouraged to attend the Filipino Student Association’s initial meeting or contact the association by e-mail at \nfsa@indiana.edu.