The Rutgers Association of Philippine Students was established by Filipino American students at the Rutgers University, New Brunswick campus in 1987. The organization works to promote unity, cooperation, and friendship amongst students with a common interest in the Filipino culture, history, current issues and the uniqueness of the Fil-Am lifestyle.
At our bi-weekly meetings throughout the school year we have varying activites including discussion forums, Filipino "scary" movie night, Filipino Jeopardy, and the ever popular line dancing meeting. Throughout the year, we plan off-campus activities such as bowling, the annual ski-trip, and dessert night. Our organizationalso participates in activities with other colleges in our area and nationally at our annual Battle of the Barrios and road trips to FIND events. As the year goes by, we hope to see new ideas flourish, understanding grow, and friendships blossom. We represents the tagalog word
bayanihan which means family. Come and be part of our family!
Barrio Fiesta
! Barrio Fiesta !
Dante and Anna were in love, but distance made
them both wander. He found someone new in
college. She found someone new in Dante's
best friend. This year's Barrio Fiesta play
is a tale about love, loss, and friendship.
There's also plenty of toilet humor for the
guys. Come check it out!
Battle of the Barrios
RAPSgiving
Our very own Thanksgiving dinner, Filipino style.
TASA Freestyle
Main event hosted by the Taiwanesa American Student Association.
Halo Haloween
The Halo-Halloween is a charity event for the Bantay Bata Association, in order to help abused and starving children in the Philippines. It's a showcase of Filipino talent to the Rutgers Community, having performances ranging from cultural to hip-hop. With a costume contest to engage you with your halo-halo, remember to eat slowly. Brain freeze hurts.
Halo Haloween was a success. Thanks to all who attended and participated. The show sold out right before the show even started. There were great performances which included hiphop dance, bands, singing, and a most entertaining Costume Contest.
NJIT Reign or Shine
- Dance Competition to Benefit the hurricanes charities in our nation sponsored by NJIT FSA.
- Competitors included RDT, fr3sh, RANG, and Rhythmology.
- Congrats to winners and performers. All the routines were great and fun to watch.
Mr. Philippines Competition @NYU
- Location: Kimmel Center, E&L Auditorium, 4th Floor 60 Washington Square South
- The annual Mr Philippines pageant sponsored and held by NYU IFA. Our very own Jon Santos represented our school.
DAWA Taste of Asia
RAPSgiving
How better to celebrate the dinner between American Indians and Pilgrims than a bunch of Filipino Students eating pancit, lumpia shanghai, and turon. Its our version of Thanksgiving dunner without the parents.
Ski Trip
Whether you ski, board, sled, or not at all its always a fun trip to the whiteclad mountains. How can you not enjoy getting away from Rutgers for a weekend putting off that important paper?
FIND, Inc. Dialogue
(Filipino Intercollegiate National Dialogue, Inc.)
Delegates from Filipino College organizations from all over the eastern seaboard congregate for this weekend long event in the fall. With the goals of promoting and preserving the culture and traditions of the Philippines as well as addressing issues relevant to the Philippine community, FIND hopes to spark thought and discussion amongst Filipinos from all areas. This year, it's a road trip to Washington DC, and you can only imagine what happens when you get 400 college students in one hotel together.
Battle of the Barrios
Our annual competition between Filipino college organizations in skit, cultural dance, and modern dance. In the past, schools from all over NYC, NJ and Philadelphia areas have participated in this much anticipated event. This year will
Barrio Fiesta
Annual sudent created theater production and RAPS' biggest event. Friends and family are invited to see the fruits of their moral support and tuition dollars as the creative juices overflow. Sometimes dramatic, sometimes funny, and always a good time. It's not to be missed.
Enjoy a magical night of RAPS looking their very best. Usually planned on the last day of finals, what better way to celebrate the end of the school year with a crazy party. The semi is always a kick-ass formal, with hot music and all night dancing, not to mention the end-of-the-year RAPS awards. Whether you have a date or you're going stag, this is a party you can't miss! Don't miss out!
