January 21st - GM #1: Welcome Back
Spring Semester is upon us, which means another Welcome Back GM for Troy Philippines We are having our first meeting of 2021 on THURSDAY (1/21), at 7 PM PST over Zoom! Come join us to meet our board, learn about the upcoming spring semester events we have planned, and to connect with new and old friends.
January 22nd - Welcome Back Social
Looking for something fun to do on your Friday night? Join Troy Philippines for our first social of the year this Friday (1/22) at 7PM PST on Zoom! Play games, meet new people, and celebrate finishing your first week of the semester! We'll be raffling off some ~ p r i z e s ~ so make sure to stick til the end!
January 28th - GM #2: PACN Hype!
It’s PACN Season!!! which means it’s time to get HYPE!!! Join us for our PACN Hype GM on Thursday (1/28) at 7pm to learn more about our virtual PACN. We’ll be delving into the importance of Pilipino dances AND hold an interactive tinikling session where you can learn the basic steps of tinik. Come join us and learn how you can get involved!
January 29th - Discord Watch Night Social
It’s the beginning of the semester, and we wanted to ease everyone in smoothly with a super chillax social event! We will have a Watch Night on Discord this Friday, January 29 from 7-9PM PST. We will first go through a tour of Discord, and afterwards we are gonna break into different groups where YOU can choose what to watch. We will be streaming Shrek, Wonder Woman, High School Musical the Musical the Series, and Great British Baking Show. We will also have a room for anime and one for Youtube in case you do not have access to those shows above from select services. Heat up your popcorn, grab your blanket, and get ready for a super relaxed and fun night with friends!
February 4th - GM #3: KAA Speed Dating
It’s KAA season again, our favorite time of the year! Come out to the KAA Speed Dating GM on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 7-9PM PST to simply learn more about the program and meet potential KAA’s. Get hyped to meet your f u t u r e soon-to-be kuyate or ading!
February 11th - GM #4: Fam Trivia Social
It’s time to have some fun, meet the different TP fams, and also have a spicy little trivia competition!!!! This GM #4 will feature a fam trivia SOCIAL where members will be able to collaborate and compete against each other :))) be prepared for different mind-boggling questions and fun activities in this night full of ~action and adventure~ as we rack our brains together!!!
February 18th - GM #5: Identities and Family History
We all know a big part of Pilipino culture is family and unity. This week, we’ll be discussing family trees, traditions, and diaspora history! We’ll also be delving into how family history shapes identity and how our own identities shape our views on family. We love hearing YOUR stories and experiences, so we’re very excited to open the floor to everyone! No matter what your family may look like, you always have a family here in Troy Phi! Get ready for some deep conversations and bonding!
February 25th - GM #6: KAA Reveals
It’s what everyone’s been waiting for: KAA REVEALS is Thursday, February 25, 7-9PM PST at the normal TP GM Zoom link. Call time for kuyates/bigs is 6:45PM PST and 7:00PM PST for adings/littles. There will be an Ading Welcome at the beginning of reveals that ALL FAM MEMBERS are welcome to come to so even if you aren’t picking up, please come at 7PM to vibe and later join your fam zoom to welcome all the new KAA’s!
March 4th - GM #7: Town Hall & Community Discussion
Given everything going on within the Pilipinx and Asian American communities, Troy Phi will be hosting a Town Hall & Community Discussion space. We recognize the need for both personal support and community space to process the death of Angelo Quinto, anti-Asian hate crimes, COVID-19, and other issues within the Pilipinx-American community (including those pertaining to PACNs and Pil-Am student orgs). Join us in this Town Hall as we heal together as a community while discussing ways to forward and combat these different issues.
March 11th - GM #8: Exploring Mental Health Among Pilipinx-American & Identities
This week, we will be exploring how cultural values within the Pilipinx community may clash with American and western ideals, and how these two identities affect our mental health. This will be discussion heavy, as we collectively take a deep dive into how cultural values may contribute to intergenerational trauma and overall mental wellbeing. Join us this Thursday at 7 PM PST via Zoom, which can be accessed through the link in our bio or below.
March 13th - Astrology & New Moon Social
The sun, moon, and stars have aligned for Troy Phi as we present our upcoming casual social on all things ASTROLOGY & MOON PHASES! We’ll be covering the basics in everything you need to know- from reading your birth chart, an explanation of the elements and your “big 3”, new moon rituals, and manifestation how-to’s just in time for the new moon in Pisces the same evening. Feel free to bring some snacks and join us in turning our daydreams into manifestations together this Saturday at 7 PM PST via Zoom, which can be accessed through the link in our bio or at the link below!
March 18th - GM #9: KAA Family Night
Calling all Troy Phi Fams: come out to our first KAA Family Night of the semester on Thursday March 18th at 7PM PST! Unleash your friendly, competitive spirit and represent your fam in a series of games. Destress from the constraints of midterm season and spend the night having some wholesome Troy Philippines fun. Bring your kuyates, adings, grands, sibs, twins, lolos and lolas and let’s see who the new reigning champion of the TP Fam Championships will be!
March 25th - GM #10: Alumni Night
Hello fellow Troy Phi members! Get pumped and professional, because this Thursday, we will be hosting a Troy Phi Alumni Panel! We will be having past TP members working in entertainment & journalism, healthcare, law, computer science, and public policy. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow TP alumni and ask your questions through their expert lens.
April 1st - GM #11: Human Rights Webinar + Elected Board Nominations
Hello Troy Phi Pamilya! We have a very special guest this week! Ms. Krisha Mae Cabrera, a Filipina human rights attorney and graduate of USC Gould School of Law, will be joining us! She is currently working with Willow International on anti-human trafficking work in Uganda. Join us for an International Human Rights Webinar led by Krisha Mae to learn more about human rights law, the current situation in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, and how YOU can make a meaningful difference!
April 2nd - Mahal Island Collab with UCR Katipunan
Love is in the air! We proudly introduce: Mahal Island, a SoCal dating show experience that features ten Pilipinx bachelors and bachelorettes searching for the one. In a collaboration between USC Troy Philippines and UCR Katipunan, tea will be spilled, secrets will be shared, and fun will be had. Join us on Friday, April 2nd from 7-9pm pst for a night full of excitement and chismis (gossip in Tagalog)! Will someone successfully find their Mahal?
April 8th - GM #12: IDEAS x Troy Phi Collab
Join us on April 8th from 7-9PM PST for a very special collaboration with IDEAS, the undocumented students and allies organization at USC 🦋 Join us in discussing undocumented status within the Pilipinx diaspora and the importance of allyship & cross-coalitions! IDEAS will also be sharing important community resources that we can support! This, like all TP meetings, will be a safe space for undocumented students and allies. Get hyped to meet some amazing folks from IDEAS and to build community!
April 15th - GM #13: Executive Board Elections
Troy Phi will be having our Elected Board Elections and the future of this organization is in y’all’s hands!! During our Elections GM on April 15th, our President, IVP, EVP, Programming Director, and Treasurer candidates will each be giving a 5 minute speech detailing why they are fit for the position in addition to undergoing a 5 minute Q&A session — both of which will be recorded and made available online for viewing on the official Troy Philippines Youtube page.
April 16th - 29th Annual Pilipinx American Culture Night: Buong Bahay
PACN is THIS FRIDAY :o oh my, how time has flown by. This year’s PACN: Buong Bahay, which translates to Full House, was filmed and recorded with a small cast of six people: shoutout to Eileen, Ethan, Johannah, King, Rafaelle, and Richelle!
We explored multiple themes as was discussed in our PACN Patio Pieces with the main theme being what it’s like to live in a multi-family house. There are also wonderful performances from the TPV Ensemble and three dances: Tinikling, Kali, and Modern.
Come watch your fellow TP members in the final product this Friday, April 16th 7-9pm via Youtube Premiere and join us in our bit.ly/pacnzoom!
We explored multiple themes as was discussed in our PACN Patio Pieces with the main theme being what it’s like to live in a multi-family house. There are also wonderful performances from the TPV Ensemble and three dances: Tinikling, Kali, and Modern.
Come watch your fellow TP members in the final product this Friday, April 16th 7-9pm via Youtube Premiere and join us in our bit.ly/pacnzoom!
April 23rd - E-Night
Be our guest this Friday, April 23rd from 7 - 9 PM (PST), for our annual e-night: a night of unbelievable sights (and potentially indescribable feelings lol.) You’ll get to meet the cast members (us leadership interns), show off your Disney knowledge, have some fun fam debates, and best of all, support your favorite TP talent acts!
April 29th - GM #14: Icebreakers
Come out to our last GM of the year on April 29th at 7 PM PST for a night full of warm and fuzzies! ❤️ Take a break from the stress of classes to appreciate and show some love to your fellow TP members as we near the end of the semester! Join us we celebrate our achievements and reminisce about the memories we've made in the past semester or even the last four years. Bring your tissues because you're in for a long night full of simping and love. 🥺
April 30th - Troy Philippines Annual Banquet
Get ready folks because our end of the year celebration is here! TP Banquet. Friday, April 30th. 7-9PM PST. You. Me. The Troy Phi Pamilya. And a very special musical guest Don’t miss out on one of our last events of the year featuring superlatives, fun games and activities, a raffle for items from Pilipinx-owned businesses, and the finale of Assassins!
May 13th - P-Grad: Gradchella
Hello Troy Phi Pamilya! We are thrilled to organize our very last Troy Phi event of the semester for Pilipinx Graduation, GRADCHELLA! Join us in celebrating our Troy Phi members who are graduating this year with some fun activities, along with a super special slideshow, and some very special guest speakers. We're thrilled to be joined again by our honorary TP member, Jej Vinson!