Dạ Vũ Thu 2012 with the Spotlight Band
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6th Annual Vietnamese Academic Awards Day
RVA presents Richmond’s 6th Annual Vietnamese Academic Awards Day, when we recognize, and award the best 1st to 12th grade students of Vietnamese heritage in the Richmond metro area (Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield). This year, thanks to our generous donors, we will be granting two $500 scholarships, among with many other awards.
- Aug 12 ,2012, 12 PM-4 PM
- Church of Vietnamese Martyrs, 12500 Patterson Av, Richmond, VA 23238
- Entry criteria
- 1st to 12th grade
- All A’s and a maximum of 1 B
- Student is of Vietnamese heritage
To participate, submit a copy your report cards with parents’ names via one of the following methods:
- Drop into one of our physical drop boxes
- Fax to 804-335-1295
- Mail to RVA Academic Awards Day, 3904 Springfield Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Minimum requirements: All A’s and 1 B, 1st to 12th grade. Please include parents’ names and phone numbers on report card submitted. The deadline to submit report cards is 7/22/2012. Must be present at the event to receive award.
Questions, suggestions, comments? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RvaVietnameseAssociation or call Dave Duong – 804-270-0883.
Chương Trình Học Tiếng Anh Cho Người Lớn / English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) – Chesterfield County Public Schools
Học tiếng Anh trong một môi trường vui vẻ va thoải mái với bạn, đồng nghiệp, hàng xóm, và gia đình. Kết bạn mới trong khi bạn thực tập tiếng Anh.
Trước khi vào học, mổi học sinh sẽ lấy một bài kiểm tra để xác định khả năng. Chương trình cung cấp nhiều lớp, từ căn bản, đến TOEFL.
Muốn thêm chi tiếc, xin liên lạc với chúng tôi hoặc 804-768-6140. Web site: https://www.facebook.com/CCPS.ESOL.ADULT.EDUCATION
Learn English in a fun and comfortable environment with friends, co-workers, neighbors, and family. Make new friends as you practice.
An assessment test determines each student’s English abilities. The program offers nine levels of English instruction, from Pre-Literacy to High Advanced and TOEFL. Day and evening classes are available. Daytime classes meet at Beulah United Methodist Church on Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Evening classes meet at Meadowbrook High School on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. Distance learning classes and blended instruction options are also available.
Fall and spring semesters are 15 weeks (70 hours) each, and tuition is $70 per semester (includes the book). Discounts are available for excellent attendance and post-testing.
The program also offers citizenship classes on Saturdays 9 a.m.- noon at Meadowbrook High School. Fall and spring semesters are 10 weeks each, and tuition is $25 for students and $50 for non-students. This class is open to those who function at the Intermediate level and higher.
For more info, please visit https://www.facebook.com/CCPS.ESOL.ADULT.EDUCATION
Happy Teacher Scholarship
On behalf of the community, we would like to thank Dao Huynh and Family for establishing a $1000 annual scholarship to be distributed via RVA Annual Community Day, in memory of their father.
The RVA Community Day recognizes and rewards the best academic achievements by young people in our community. This year’s Community Day will be held in August (exact date/location will be announced later).
Below is the letter from Dao Huynh and Family announcing this scholarship:
April 20, 2012
To Richmond Vietnamese Association:
On behalf of Dieu Huynh-Vuong’s family we would like to donate $1000 to the community day event in honor and memory of our beloved lather. He passed away
from Leukemia in 2008 and is greatly missed since. We would like to continue the
scholarship every year. His nickname was happy teacher coined by his beloved students, hence We would like to call it the “Happy Teacher Scholarship".
Our father was a great teacher who had taught many students whom are now very successful all over the world. His methods and discipline toward higher education was very apparent growing up. He strongly believed in education and had always pushed us to excel in schools and in business. We are all successful because his teachings but most importantly better people. He taught us compassion, kindness, hard work, respect and giving back.
Our family had benefited greatly his teachings and we hope this scholarship will inspire and help other young kids to reach further to achieve their goals and ultimately be even better people. We donated to many charities and many previous community day events and we know he would be happy because of it.
Thank you for continuing to do great things for our community.
Sincerely,
Dao Huynh & Family
In Memory of Dr. Jonathan (Tuan) Vu
The RVA board is deeply saddened to announce the loss of one of our own: Dr. Jonathan (Tuan) Vu. Dr Vu was a Vice President on our new Board of Directors for 2012. He has been a very enthusiastic and instrumental member of our new board.
Dr. Jonathan Vu, 40, of Midlothian VA, died Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Vu had a chiropractic medical practice in Chesterfield, VA.
RVA would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Vu family.
VCU Vietnamese Students Association Annual Culture Show–Search for the Golden Medallion
- Time: Sat 3/24/2012, 5PM-8 PM
- Place: Louis Armstrong High School, 2300 Cool Ln, Richmond, VA
Đặc San Nhâm Thìn 2012 / Nguoi Viet Richmond Magazine 2012
Click on the picture below to open the PDF.
Nguoi Viet Richmond Magazine 2011 Edition
Here’s the 2011 Edition of our Nguoi Viet Richmond Magazine. Better late than never. Click on the picture below to open the PDF.
The 15th Asian American Celebration
Save the date. The 15th Asian American Celebration will be on May 5, 2012. Be sure to look for the Vietnamese booth for hands-on cultural activities and delicious authentic Vietnamese food.
With the other Asian communities, our community will present various culture performances throughout the day. Come give us your support.
The premiere showcase of 16 Asian communities annually in May at the Greater Richmond Convention Center
- FOOD BOOTHS
- CULTURAL EXHIBITS
- HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
- NON-STOP PERFORMANCES
- CHILDREN’S PARADE, EXHIBITIONS
- EDUCATION BOOTH
- V.I.P. BOOTH
- VENDORS MARKETPLACE
- CORPORATE DISPLAYS
- MULTIPLE MEDIA COVERAGE\
- ESSAY COMPETITIONS
