P.A.R.E. - Philippine Americans Reaching Everyone

Campus: Queens

     


  

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Student Engagement Contact information
Student Engagement
DAC Suite 124
718-990-5400
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Faculty Moderator
Father Andiy Egargo
frandiy@yahoo.com

P.A.R.E. seeks to educate its members and others of Filipino cultural values as well as spread awareness of current events in the Philippines. P.A.R.E. embraces the Filipino heritage and shares its traditions with the community. P.A.R.E. also endeavors to help the greater community through active service both within and outside of St. John's University. Members of P.A.R.E. represent different cultures and this diversity strengthens the bonds within the organization.

Organization's Mission
The main purpose of this organization shall meet the cultural, educational, social, and political needs of P.A.R.E. members and its surrounding community. It shall be the purpose of this organization to encourage discussion and seminars in order to promote greater awareness of Filipino/Filipino-American history, and cultural heritage for the edification of its members. To provide information, advice, and counseling to the new members and such other services. To provide a forum in which different issues and ideals may be discussed, defined, and acted upon, and strive to represent the interest of Filipino/Filipino American students as a whole in the University's political processes and society at large. To sponsor such social functions as may be appropriate to increase cohesion, identification, and fellowship among members; their families, and academic community. To support and promote understanding through political, education, cultural exchanges, and social activities among Filipino/Filipino-American students, and other student organizations.

Signature Events
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of NYC Race for the Kids, Mumu Fest, Simbang Gabi, Simbang Hpon, Halo-Halo Karaoke Night, Cultural Workshop, Hoops Hope Hopia, Barrio Fiesta, intra-P.A.R.E Sports fest, Line Dancing 101, Hip-Hop Workshop, Cocoa Karaoke, Thanks Giving Jamboree

Membership Qualifications
All STJ students with 2.5 GPA

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