Iu Mien Student Conference

05/26/2021

YOU’RE INVITED!!

Iu Mien Student Conference (IMSC) co-founder and past Iu Mien Community Services (IMCS) Board President, Dr. Chiem-Seng Yaangh, will join an incredible panel of Sac-based intergenerational AND intersectional Asian American organizers and activists for Showing Up: A Roundtable on Intergenerational Asian Organizing in Sacramento, hosted by Sacramento A/PI Regional Network.

When: Thursday, May 27, 2021. 5-6:30pm
Register at: https://apiregionalnetwork.org/showingup

Featuring:
May O. Lee (She/Her) - APIs RISE
Marielle Tsukamoto (She/Her) - Florin JACL Sacramento Valley
Asia Lee (She/Her, They/Them) - Hmong Innovating Politics (HIP)
Richard R. Carillo (They/Them, He/Him) - API Q***r Sacramento Coalition (APIQSC)
Chiem-Seng Yaangh, Ph.D. (He/Him) - Sociocultural and Educational Services & Iu Mien Community Services

Moderated By:
Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez (She/Her) - Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies

10/15/2020

We all count!

Complete your household’s today at 2020Census.gov!

Not old enough to vote does NOT mean not old enough to make a difference. You only have to be 15 years old to fill out the Census for your household. 🏡

Take an active part in making a difference for your community this year. Visit My2020Census.gov and fill out the Census! Today is your last chance to make sure .

10/15/2020

Attn: High School Seniors who plan to attend Sac State in Fall 2021!

05/06/2020

Starting at midnight and all day tomorrow, Iu Mien Community Services is participating in our 5th year with Big Day of Giving. This year, our goal is to engage with 300 donors and raise $30,000. Your support will help us improve operation of our social support programs and services.

In previous years, we have hosted events to showcase our culture with food, history and performing arts during the Big Day of Giving fundraiser. This year, due to COVID-19 and shelter in place, we have gone virtual for our events. We will be thrilled if you could help us make this a successful event by engaging with us online tomorrow!

How else can you help?
1. Make a donation starting as small as $15.
www.bigdayofgiving.org/iumiencommunityservices

2. Spread the word. Tell your family and friends. Share our post on
Facebook Iu Mien Community Services
Instagram and
Twitter

We have also made arrangements with staff to open the office from 10am - 7pm tomorrow for cash/checks Drop Off only donations. Details provided at Iu Mien Community Services page.

03/27/2020

Have you completed your household’s 2020 Census questionnaire yet?

Count IU MIEN! It only takes a few minutes and will help ensure our community gets the much needed funding and resources for the next 10 years.

☑️Visit https://my2020census.gov/, enter your unique 16-digit census ID # and do it today!

☑️Make sure to check the “Other Asian” box and write/type in “IU MIEN” on the race question. If you identify with more than one race/ethnicity, you can select multiple boxes.

☑️Count us in!

03/09/2020

💢ANNOUNCEMENT!!💢

The Iu Mien Student Conference scheduled for this Wednesday, March 11th at Sac State is being postponed to a later date. More info to follow!

04/09/2019

We celebrated our 20th anniversary milestone on March 26,2019!

The Iu-Mien Student Conference is a one-day conference providing Iu Mien high school and middle school students with motivational guest speakers and interactive workshops that help them understand the process of pursuing higher education and embracing their cultural identity. Every year, the conference is made possible with the help of great community leaders and collaboration with various community organizations.

Special thanks to our Chair Meuy Saechou, IMSC 20 Vice Chair Lai Saelee, IMCS Staff Fahm Saelee and support Susun Saephanh. Thank you IMCS Staff, past IMSC chairs, Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD), Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD), Sacramento State, Trinity Legal, Sawasdee Thai Cuisine, our lunch time performers, donors and last but not least, all our wonderful volunteers!

Thank you all for another memorable IMSC!

03/31/2019

In honor and loving memory of Brian Tha Saechao, the Iu-Mien Student Conference (IMSC) Committee has created the Iu-Mien Student Conference Hero Artist Scholarship Award. Brian was a former IMSC Chairperson, a tireless community leader, and a very skilled artist. He worked with the Iu-Mien Senior Social Group and loved to draw. In addition, he was the editor, director, and producer of the first and only IMSC movie. Years ago, he had hopes of one day creating an art scholarship for worthy Iu-Mien students. Today, we hope that this scholarship fulfills his dream and preserves his endearing memory, legacy, and spirit forever.

IMSC understands that everyone will not excel scholastically and may embody talents elsewhere. This scholarship emphasizes the student’s artistic talents and interest first and foremost. However, IMSC also considers the individual’s conscience about the community. Iu- Mien high school seniors who are active in the community and possess skills in the vast, diverse arts and entertainment field are encouraged to apply for the Hero Artist Scholarship.

Award Amount: Depending on recipient pool, at least one scholarship will be awarded, minimum $500.

Download the Application at http://bit.ly/IMSC20_heroartist and apply by Friday June 7, 2019.

03/29/2019

The Health Scholarship is an academic scholarship award established by a former IMSC participant. With the aging population and the lack of understanding of Western medicine among many Iu Mien elders, it is crucial to have Iu Mien individuals be represented in the health field to provide a voice for the Iu Mien community and to bridge the gap between traditional and Western medicine. The Health Scholarship was implemented to support Iu Mien students pursuing a career in the health field.

Iu Mien high school seniors and college undergraduates who are interested in a career in the health field, active in the community, and have taken on leadership roles are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount: $500-$1000
(1) Undergraduate and at least (2) high school seniors.

Download the Application at http://bit.ly/IMSC20_health and apply by Saturday June 1, 2019.

03/28/2019

The Iu-Mien Student Achievement Scholarship Award is an academic scholarship award developed by the Iu-Mien Student Conference (IMSC) Committee of Iu-Mien Community Services (IMCS). For over a decade, the committee has been dedicated to awarding numerous scholarships to Iu Mien high school seniors that demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement and leadership. Talented and unique Iu Mien high school seniors who are active in the community and have taken on leadership roles are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount: $250-$500

Download the Application at http://bit.ly/IMSC20_achievement and apply by Saturday June 1, 2019.