The Hmong Stout Student Organization (HSSO) is a student run organization at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. Established in 1988, HSSO works to provide social, cultural, and academic enrichment to its members and to build relationships with other student organizations, as well as the surrounding community. For over two decades now, HSSO has organized and supported many initiatives to promote diversity awareness on our campus. One of those initiatives that have been held for many years now is the Annual Educational Conference.
The Annual Educational Conference was established to bridge the gap between Hmong and non-Hmong youth on campus and in the community. This year HSSO will be hosting the 24th Annual Educational Conference on Saturday April 10th; the theme will be Weaving Cultures with Success: Integrating Hmong Culture into Mainstream Professions. The conference will consist of motivational speakers/workshops by individuals who have found a way to integrate their culture with their profession. In each seminar, speakers will detail their stories of success and triumph, learn how they have incorporated their culture into their work – and through these stories, HSSO hopes to be able to spark inspiration inside each participant that comes through the conference to be able to integrate their passion with their profession. This is what HSSO hopes you will gain, and this is what the organization hopes to bring to every one of you.
Additional information:
What: HSSO 24th Educational Conference
When: Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Cost: Free for UW-Stout/ $6 for non-Stout students (Lunch included)
Where: Memorial Student Center at UW-Stout, Menomonie, WI 54751
Night Party: 7:30 pm – Free for Conference attendees/ $2.00 for public
Dress Code: Semi-formal/causal
Parking Information:
Campus map: http://www3.uwstout.edu/guide/upload/Campus_Map_6-08_3.pdf
- You can park on the side of the student center on 3rd St.
- You can park in lots 14, 18, 29, or 24
For more information, or to view promotional conference videos, please visit our website at: hsso.uwstout.edu. You may also contact Gao Nhia Vang at hmongconference@uwstout.edu.
Conference Committee
Hmong Stout Student Organization
University of Wisconsin – Stout
Menomonie, WI 54751
Dear Readers,
First, I want to thank you for all of your support. This past year wouldn’t have been possible without the help of 18XEEM contributing writers, artists, photographers, friends, family and readers. This month we are celebrating the official one year anniversary of 18XEEM with our launch party in Warren, Michigan on June 13, 2008. As you might have noticed our office is located in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, but our content spans across states, countries and continents. 18XEEM was conceived here in Michigan, and has since expanded in all directions. This expansion has a deeper significance: our roots as nomadic people is influential in the way that the Hmong people have settled and continue to evolve. We now live all over the world and are represented in all aspects of public life. Our history has allowed our culture to branch out and our people to adapt to changes. Likewise, 18XEEM continues to evolve with our culture, continually expanding and growing in richness and diversity to reach our global audience.
In an effort to reach more youth, educators and entrepreneurs, we’ve attended as many events (big and small) as possible like the CHAT (Center for Hmong Arts & Talent) Annual Art & Music Festival, HNC (Hmong National Conference), and several student-run cultural shows across the country; created relationships with numerous organizations including Hmong National Development, Great Lakes Hmong Association, Inc., Hmong Wisconsin Radio, and APIAVote-Michigan; and most recently, sponsored two volleyball teams from the men’s and women’s divisions for the annual Hmong Michigan Soccer Tournament & Festival.
This newsletter highlights some of the stories for what’s ahead. In our next issue, we’ll be featuring more new content on amazing people and events happening around our communities. In an effort to bring you the content-rich stories and editorials, the 18XEEM team has collectively agreed to publish 18XEEM magazine as a quarterly publication instead of bi-monthly as stated previously. All subscribers will still receive the 6 issues for the $20, which can rollover into the next year when applicable. Our decision to extend the publication dates, will allow us to bring you more compelling stories and images, which will ultimately give you more value for your important commitment in us.
As always, I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
18XEEM Launch Party Photos by Caroline Vang | June 13, 2008
Celebrating the official 1 year anniversary of 18XEEM, a Cultural Hmong Magazine with guest appearances by past contributors, live performances & DJs. All proceeds from event will benefit 18XEEM’s cultural & social issues initiative & Hmong Oral History project (a documentary project for the Library of Congress). You don’t want to miss out on this event! Limited space so arrive early! Doors open @ 9 pm. $10 Cover. First 18 people in before 10 pm enter for free.
Friday, June 13, 2008
9:00 pm – 2 am
De’Fusion Lounge
6880 E 12 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI
Ages 18+ only
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