Join fellow Asian American alumni from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Emory, Harvard, Northwestern, Princeton, UChicago, UPenn, and other schools for a networking mixer on Thursday, June 29th at Untitled Supper Club. One of Chicago’s best bars and River North’s most popular hotspots, Untitled features craft cocktails in a trendy speakeasy setting. UPDATE: We have more schools joining so are extending early bird to the 28th, register at https://
“Best Bars in Chicago” -Chicago Magazine “Remarkably polished; impressive” -Chicago Reader “Coolest Bars” -Thrillist
Guests will enjoy a free beer or wine in the venue’s beautiful Whiskey Library in addition to happy hour specials from 6 to 7 pm. Specials include $4 draught beers, $6 wines, $8 Knob Creek Rye Manhattans, $8 Basil Hayden Old Fashioneds, and $3 and $4 food items.
Stay later at complimentary reserved tables for the Unbridled show at 9:15 pm in the Lounge; named on Chicagoist’s “Best Burlesque Troupes” list. One lucky attendee will also win a free Untitled gift card!
Registration: $5 early bird at https://
Alumni from listed schools https://goo.gl/LUkir1 are welcome to register a guest.
Getting There: River North, close to Grand, State/Lake, and Merchandise Mart El stops and numerous CTA buses. Self-park use Spothero for $12 up to 9 hours in 111 W Kinzie St garage ($7 for first-time usershttps://goo.gl/n1VNGm). Valet for $14 up to 3 hours at Mercardito, 108 W Kinzie St.
What is IPA4? The Ivy Plus Asian American Alumni Association (IPA4) is a collaboration between alumni of Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Emory, Harvard, Northwestern, Princeton, UChicago, Upenn, and other schools. IPA4 seeks to create a community of alumni from selective admission colleges and universities. We also provide opportunities for alumni clubs and associations to collaborate with one another and engage with their Asian American alumni.
Questions? Contact the organizers:
Hauwei Lien hauwei dot lien at gmail dot com (Northwestern)
Lindie Wang lindie dot wang at gmail dot com (Princeton)
Samantha Chiang samantha at tapchicago dot org (UChicago)
Additional Hosts
Jay Xu jayxu33 at gmail dot com (Brown)
Cassie Zhang xuehuiz01 at gmail dot com (Columbia)
Paul Choi paul dot choi dot 07 at gmail dot com (Cornell)
Jeff Koh jeffrey dot j dot koh at gmail dot com (Dartmouth)
Richard Hu richardyyhu at gmail dot com (Emory)
Bonnie Hu bonnieyhu at gmail dot com (Harvard)
James Lee skyblue121 at gmail dot com (UPenn)
Organization Partners
Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P) http://
Dartmouth Asian Pacific American Alumni Association http://
Northwestern Club of Chicago www.alumni.northwestern.ed
Northwestern University Asian and Asian American Alumni Association (NU-A5) http://
Additional organizations to be announced.
Taste of Taiwan
Join hundreds of other young professionals from Chicagoland area as we celebrate the Taiwanese heritage with great Taiwanese food, music, open bar & raffle.
A TJCCC Annual Membership worth $30 will be included in your Taste of Taiwan event ticket. As a member, you’ll gain first-hand and discounted access to practical business seminars & social networking events. In addition, you’ll also gain access to our exclusive job board where you’ll be connected to businesses throughout Chicagoland.
Dress Code
The dress code for this event will be semi-formal, but feel free to come fancy!
割包 (Gua bao/Steamed Pork Sandwich) by 輝月Kizuki
肉羹湯 (Pork Thick Soup) by t.m. Basil
鹽酥雞 (Fried Chicken) by 輝月Kizuki
豆花 (Tofu Pudding) by 南北和 Chinese Cafe
肉圓 (Ba Wan/Taiwanese Mega-Dumpling) by 南北和 Chinese Cafe
章魚小丸子 (Takoyaki) by 輝月Kizuki
滷肉飯 (Braised Pork Rice) by Lotus
雞卷 (Chicken Rolls) by t.m. Basil
炒米粉 (Fried Rice noodles) by t.m. Basil
雪花冰 (Shaved Ice) by 小台北 Taipei Cafe
茶葉蛋 (Tea Egg)
南北和 Chinese Cafe
輝月Kizuki
Lotus
小台北 Taipei Cafe
t.m. Basil
TACCGC – Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago
KAC-Chicago – Korean American Coalition – Chicago
TAP-Chicago – Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals
Lunar Ball
Ascene – Chicago’s Guide to the Asian American Community
CAMOC – Chinese-American Museum of Chicago
Kick off the summer with the TAP-Chicago community service team and lend a helping hand/paw to man’s best friends at Chicago Canine Rescue! We will be walking dogs and enjoying the outdoors around the Forest Glen Woods preserve. Space is limited! . First timers and experts are welcome.
Please RSVP at https://
TAP-Chicago has procured DISCOUNTED tickets at $35 (REG. $44) with LIMITED tickets available and on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Get your ticket on Eventbrite before Monday, May 15th!
Cynthia Yeh, Principal Percussionist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, received a Bachelor of Music Performance degree from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Music performance degree from Temple University. Cynthia joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as principal percussionist in June 2007. She previously served as principal percussionist for the San Diego Symphony Orchestra from 2004 to 2007.
TAP-Chicago first met Cynthia in early-March when she was one of five panelists who participated in the “The Road Less Traveled” panel program featuring prominent Chicagoland Asian Americans in careers not generally associated with Asian Americans such as careers in the field of performing arts.
Join TAP for a special event as we invite you for a night out at the symphony with Cynthia featuring Haydn’s Symphony No. 85, a favorite of Queen Marie Antoinette, and Szymanowski’s First Violin Concerto. After the concert, Cynthia gives a sneak peak behind the scenes with a backstage tour, followed by a meet and greet at Tesori!
PLEASE NOTE THAT BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE, YOU ARE PURCHASING A DISCOUNTED TICKET THAT IS PRE-PAID BY TAP-CHICAGO WHO WILL BE ISSUING YOU YOUR PAID TICKET FOR THE CONCERT.
INVITEES HAVE THE OPTION TO VENMO $35 TO TAP TO AVOID PAYING THE REGISTRATION FEE ($2.92) ON EVENTBRITE. THIS METHOD OF PAYMENT IS PREFERRED.TAP’S VENMO IS “TAP-Chicago” OR “@tapchicago.” PLEASE BE SURE TO INDICATE THAT YOUR PAYMENT IS FOR THE FOLLOWING: “CSO EVENT”
SHOULD YOU OPT TO VENMO YOUR PAYMENT, PLEASE ENSURE TO SELECT THE “FREE TICKET” UPON REGISTERING ON EVENTBRITE THAT CONFIRMS YOU PAID VIA VENMO.
Mock interviews will be scheduled based on first-come, first serve. We encourage you to register soon as space is limited.
A job interview does not have to be daunting once you know what to expect. Join TAP-Chicago for a mock interview session with experienced professionals from a variety of fields including accounting, computer science, consulting, and marketing. Give yourself the opportunity to interview with an experienced professional from your intended career who can provide you with insider knowledge of what to expect and how to best present yourself for your ideal job.
Interviewers and interviewees will be paired up according to the background and interest. The event will be two-fold: first, recruiters will help interviewees prepare for the mock interview and then the interviewers will conduct the mock interview. After the mock interview session there will be a networking session for everyone at the event.
We cordially invite you to our April Networking at AceBounce Ping Pong. AceBounce is a new concept venue in the heart of West Loop featuring amazing cocktails and ping pong tables!
Make sure you RSVP via Eventbrite by Thursday April 20th with the FREE Early Bird ticket. General Admission at the door is $5. Contact Tuyet Ngo | Tuyet@tapchicago.org Contact Jack Lian | Jack@tapchicago.org
Complimentary hot food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be served.
Join TAP-Chicago for a Social Media Professional Skills Module in downtown Chicago on April 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Our two speakers, Katie Molchan and Rachel L. Schaller, will discuss ways to manage your social media presence as a job seeker and an employee, and what employers can consider when making employment decisions. Ms. Molchan will also provide tips and advice on how to improve your social media footprint (e.g. Linkedin, the modern resume) in order to get the coveted job that you want.
Rachel L. Schaller is an attorney at Taft, Stettinius & Hollister with extensive employment litigation and counseling expertise, includes but not limited to employment disputes, class actions, and breach of contract. Ms. Schaller is also a legal author, having frequently published employment articles for Workforce Magazine and the 2013 through 2016 supplements to Chapter 13 (Disability) of the Employment Discrimination Law treatise. Ms. Schaller received her Juris Doctorate from the Chicago-Kent College of Law and her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Katie Molchan is a Senior Consultant with the Beacon Hill Staffing Group with nearly seven years of experience in helping applicants find the right jobs across many industries. Prior to Beacon Hill, Ms. Molchan also placed candidates in Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and Anaheim while at Action Figures Convention Staffing. Ms. Molchan is also an expert on Linkedin Profile management, having presented at universities in the Chicagoland area on the topic. Ms. Molchan received her BA from Columbia College Chicago.
Join TAP as we go to the King of the Yees at the Goodman Theatre on April 29th (2pm Sat) ! Learn more about King of the Yees, please visit:https://
We have 15 seats reserved at a group discounted rate of $25 each for the main floor ($5 OFF the original ticket). You are welcome to join us for drinks/snacks after the show!
Please RSVP via eventbrite:
https://
Questions?
Contact Matt Maa at matt@tapchicago.org
TAP (Taiwanese American Professionals), KACC (Korean American Coalition of Chicago), and TJCCC (Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago) invites you to a joint networking mixer on Thursday, March 16th at Patron’s Chicago in River North. There will be a complimentary “make your own” tacos and nachos bar for attendees. Join us for a night of drinks and fun with TAP, KACC, and TJCCC!
Early bird (available until 3/15) – free
General admission (or at the door) – $5
Other specials during the happy hour event will include:
$6 Don Julio Blanco Luxury Margaritas
$6 Don Julio Anejo Manhattans
$6 Don Julio Blanco Mojitos
$50 Off Bottles
1/2 Price Appetizers
Patron’s Chicago is an authentic Mexican restaurant featuring traditional Mexican dishes, sports cantina showing all of the UFC and Boxing events, and nightclub nights on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The bar offers specialty cocktails, craft, domestic and imported beers along with hand-selected wines and over 56 varieties of tequila served individually in a flight, or by the bottle.
For more information, please contact:
Kevin Chang (kchang511@gmail.com)
Tuyet Ngo (tuyet.t.ngo@gmail.com)
RSVP Here. Facebook event Here.
