KAPS News, Jan 19th

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Welcome to the January 19th, 2009 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*Korean Dance Performance for New Year – KNUA Dance Company
*KAPS Kickoff Meeting Recap
*February Kappy Hour
*KAPS Ski/Snowboarding Trip – Save the Date!
*iKAPS Update

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Come join KAPS for a very special performance of KNUA Dance Company from the Korea National University of Arts (KNUA), School of Dance!

KNUA Dance Company is bringing a group of top-notch Korean young dancers and the choreographers. They have been performing internationally for past years and receiving great reviews. KNUA will have two performances in Bay Area:

KAPS’ very own Yumi Lee was able to reserve some free tickets to the show in San Francisco. Though this allotment of tickets has run out, there may be some $10 discounted tickets (regularly $30) available for the Sacramento show. Please contact Yumi at performance@digirati.net for all ticket-related inquiries.

Since its establishment by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 1992, KNUA continually strives to create an academic environment in which the artistically gifted are challenged and inspired to do their best possible work. It consists of six independent but correlative schools: School of Music, School of Drama, School of Film, TV & Multimedia, School of Dance, School of Visual Arts and School of Korea Traditional Arts. Under this innovative and cooperative spirit, KNUA offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs while providing pre-school training program for promising young students

The School of Dance was established for the aim to provide practical and high-standard education in dance to meet the long yearned goal of securing professionalism and excellence in the dance education. In 1997, the School of Dance organized KNUA Dance Company composed of students and faculty of KNUA, taking yet another step closer to becoming the provenance of professional dancers in Korea. In 2000, the graduate program was installed to produce Masters of fine arts. The KNUA has built up the partnership with Paris Conservatory, France Lyon Conservatory Taiwan National University of Arts and Dance, and Purchase College State University of New York.

KAPS would like to thank Yumi for providing us with this special offer.

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KAPS KICKOFF MEETING RECAP

A big thank you to everyone who came out to get KAPS 2009 started in style at our annual Kickoff Meeting.

Meeting attendees were able to meet the new officer team, learn about KAPS history and upcoming events, network with other attendees and hear a great message from the very inspirational Joy Boatwright, whose great professional success is surpassed only by the impact she has made on the local community.

Click here to see pictures from this event!

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FEBRUARY KAPPY HOUR

Come join us for the February installment of our monthly Kappy Hour!

Where: John Colins Lounge (90 Natoma St, off 2nd St between Mission and Howard, San Francisco, CA 94105)

When: Thursday, February 5th, 2008, 7:30PM (first Thursday of every month)

Each of our Kappy Hours offer a great opportunity to network with fellow Korean-American professionals, meet up with old friends, and learn about what's going on in KAPS. We have some very exciting events planned for early 2009, so make sure you don't miss out!

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KAPS SKI/SNOWBOARDING TRIP – SAVE THE DATE!

Bummed about being back at work? Need a good excuse to avoid another weekend at home? Ready for a snow-filled adventure?

Then come out to the 2009 KAPS Ski & Snowboarding Trip!

This year’s trip will be from Friday, February 27th through Sunday, March 1st. More information will follow in next week’s newsletter but make sure you save the date now!

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iKAPS UPDATE

New iKAPS Poll: We want to hear from you! Contribute to the direction of KAPS 2009.

Click here to participate

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INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED IN KAPS?

KAPS is always on the lookout for people interested in getting the most out of their KAPS experience. We are looking for volunteers to plan social events, coordinate community service events, serve as guest speakers, monitor the website, and improve the overall KAPS member experience. We are also looking for contributors to our newsletters and website, in the form of job postings, professional advice, and relevant news.

If you are interested in becoming an officer, contributing to newsletters, or assisting with an event, please contact andrew@kaps.org.

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The Korean American Professional Society (KAPS) is a nonprofit organization that is devoted to the professional and social development of Korean Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a forum for networking, community service, and political involvement.

To learn more about KAPS, our members, and our events, or to join the KAPS community, please visit our website at www.kaps.org

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