Chicago Idol 2008

Thursday, May 15th | 8pm - 10pm | Hutch Commons | [Facebook Event]
This year, over thirty contestants have entered the annual campus-wide karaoke competition at the University of Chicago in an attempt to change their lives, find their voices, and discover their potential on the stage of Chicago Idol. Now, the finalists are chosen, and their moment of truth will be revealed on Thursday, May 15th. Free food and drinks will be served. Be sure to come to witness this extraordinary event!
Download the official Chicago Idol 2008 Program [pdf] and see it first.

Prizes:
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $50

 

Finalists:
Peter Cheung ---------------------- Blessing by Hins Cheung
Sharon Kim ------------------------- Flying Duck by Cherry Filter

Ilana Kowarski --------------------- Out Here on My Own by Irene Cara

Yi Fan Li ---------------------------- Lydia by F.I.R.

Francis Kim ------------------------ My Love by Westlife

Alison Chow + Jeffrey Lui ------- Come What May by Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor
Lewis Liu --------------------------- Blue and White Porcelain by Jay Chou
Saoirse McSharry ----------------- Torn by Natalie Imbruglia
Toni Qiu + Lin Zhu ---------------- Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
Roxy Ng ----------------------------- Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
Jay Sern Tan + Mingzhu He ----- Endless Love by Sun Nan & Han Hong

Good luck!

Korea Town Trip - San Soo Gab San

Saturday, May 10th | 5pm - 9pm | [map]

This K-town trip is a cultural exploration trip to foster understanding for the Korean culture. We will travel to the North side of Chicago, a predominately Korean neighborhood with plenty of Korean restaurants, bakeries, specialty stores, etc. We invite you to San Soo Gab San, which is Chicago's most renowned place for Korean BBQ. You'll sit Korean-style at low tables, cook your own food, and the barbeque smell is so strong that that it will permeate everything you are wearing.
"I really love San Soo Gab San. The room is dark and smoky. The service is endearing." - LTH Forum
Transportation will be subsidized by ASU, $10 - $9 = $1/person.
Price range at San Soo Gab San ~$20, "but worth every penny" - self-proclaimed Korean food expert
Please RSVP by May 7th, space is limited

Please contact Sharon Donaldson for questions regarding this trip.

Winter Quarter Study Break

Tuesday, March 4th | 8pm - 9pm | Hutch Commons
Come out of your dens, warm up in Hutch. Take a break from your work, catch up with old friends. Come to our Winter Quarter Study Break and enjoy an hour of food and conversation. Our delicious FREE food from Chinatown will relieve all of your stress while keeping your warm for the rest of the night.

Internationl Food Festival 2008

Saturday, January 26th | 6pm - 10pm | Ida Noyes Hall | [Facebook Event]
International Food Festival (IFF) is one of the largest events on campus each year. It consists of free food and performances provided by various student organizations on campus. You will be tasting delicious cultural cuisines from around the world, and at the same time enjoying amazing performances by various dance and choir groups. It's about food, music, and dance, for FREE.
Hint: arrive early to avoid the long lines.
Download the official IFF 2008 brochure [pdf] to find out about all the goodies inside now.

IFF Main Dish Menu (6:00)

ASA: lahmajoon-armenian lamb pizza / bread / ground lamb
CUSA: fish fillet with chilli bean sauce / poached spicy pork / spicy diced chicken
HKSA: beef tomato chow mein hong kong style / beef with broccoli / orange pork
KSO: bulgogi (marinated beef) / chapchae (clear noodles) / kimchi
MASA: roti canai (malaysian flat bread) / nasi lemak (rice in fat) / kang kung belacan (water spinach)
OLAS: arroz con gandules (rice with pidgeon peas) / pollo (chicken)/ salad
PanAsia: vietnamese spring rolls / pancit (stir-fried noodle) / pad seu
PASA: fresh kielbasa (polish sausage) / pierogi ruskie (russian dumplings) / pierogi z miesem (meat dumplings) / naleśniki ze serem (polish crêpes)
PRSA: arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) / pernil (roast pork) / plátanos maduros (fried ripe plantains)/ tostones (fried plantains)
Samahan: lumpia frito / vegetarian / pancit bihon (rice noodles) / chicken adobo
SAMASU: char kway teow (fried flat noodles) / mutton rendang / mixed vegetable
ThaiSA: som tum (spicy papaya salad) / num tok (thin sliced grilled pork) / yum moo yor (pork sausage) / thai fried chicken / thai iced tea
TSA: beef with green pepper / mapo tofu (spicy) / egg with tomato / steamed chicken with green onion sauce

IFF Performances (7:30)

1. Irish Tap Dance
“Planxty Drury” - Hornpipe Dance
“Hunter's Jig” - Irish Folk Dance
2. Men in Drag - female a cappella group
“Feel Good Inc.”
“Every Time We Touch”
“My Strongest Suit”
3. Argentine Tango Club
Medley of Tango and Milonga
4. Chinese Undergraduate Students Association
Traditional Chinese Songs
“Monk Dance” - Chinese Hip Hop Dance

IFF Dessert Menu (8:30)

Culinary Club: cookies: palmiers / anzac biscuits / pignoli / speculaas
French Club: french pastries: pains au chocolat / pains au raisin / croissants / eclairs au chocolat
HKSA: chinese pastries: egg tart / pineapple bun / vitasoy
ISA: greek pastries: baklava / bougatsa / trigona / kataifi / kourambiedes / melomakarona
OLAS: spanish pastry: flan

Enjoy!

Winter Quarter General Meeting

Wednesday, January 16th | 6pm - 7pm | Bartlett Lounge
Still in the holiday mood and can't lift up your textbook? Come join us to learn about the exciting events we planned for this quarter. We will provide you with details regarding the upcoming International Food Festival and volunteer opportunities. FREE FOOD will be provided, and everyone is invited.

Fall Quarter Study Break

Monday, November 19th | 8pm - 9pm | Hutch Commons
Tired from all those readings and problems sets? Then take a break and come to our Fall Quarter Study Break to chill with other students. Bring your friends and meet new people, relieve all your stress while eating our delicious food from Chinatown, FREE!

Mitsuwa Trip

Saturday, November 17th | 10am - 4pm | Arlington Heights, IL [map]
Take a trip with us to Mitsuwa Marketplace, one of the largest Japanese malls in America. You will find everything Japanese there, ranging from food, drinks, and snacks to books, anime, and household items. In addition, it has a food court full of delicious and exotic goodies to order from. Don't miss this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in everything Japanese.
Free transportation will be provided.
Please RSVP by Nov. 12th. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

First General Meeting

Thursday, October 4th | 7pm - 8pm | Bartlett Lounge
Join us in our first general meeting of the year. This will be a relaxing meeting where you can learn all about ASU and the events we provide over the school year. It will also be an opportunity for you to contribute to ASU by sharing your ideas with us. Did I forget to mention, FREE FOOD from Noodles Etc will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Student Activities and Resource Fair

Friday, September 28th | 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Main Quads
Come check out over 250 organizations, including student clubs, university departments, and neighborhood institutions. The fair is a great opportunity for you to discover and join what interests you the most. Don't forget to check out ASU and learn more about us.