The department finally approved our course proposal and we officially have a place for PCN in the curriculum. I remember starting this because I wanted future students to have the same connection to their roots that I found here. Thank you for believing in this vision and helping us build …
May 15, 2025
Final supporters
PCN stands for Pilipino Cultural Night. It is a cultural show that KP's PCN has hosted every year for the past 25 years. It features Pilipino ethnic dances, modern culture, and skits exploring issues such as family, identity, and history.
Hello everyone! We, the executive team of UCSB's Pilipino's Cultural Night, are asking you to show your support in helping us to create a Pilipino Cultural Night class for UCSB. The main idea behind our intent to add this course is for UCSB to offer a space for students to explore the cultural narratives that PCN seeks to address. The entire process of PCN, from auditions to performance day provides immense opportunity for all students to learn about the Pilipino culture. Not only does PCN teach culture, but with every month of practice and collaboration, participants learn and grow through leadership, logistical, and performing arts aspects.
A part of what makes us aware of our own selves is how we identify with culture. For some people, PCN is a tool that helps students discover their past, explore the present, and think about their future. For others, it provide opportunities for discussion and exposure to parts of the Pilipino culture that they have never been exposed to. This class we are trying to create will help to bridge two very important aspects. Through invoking discussion and critical thinking, this class will address both cultural discovery and expression by using relevant texts and lectures. By discussing the origins of PCN and its application in addressing the Pilipino/Pilipino-American narrative, students gain an appreciation for the Pilipino/Pilipino-American culture as well as valuable insight into their own histories, identities, and the communities in which they thrive.
If you are interested in learning more about our vision for this class, here is a draft of our syllabus for the proposed class based on UCLA's Asian American Studies 97 class syllabus. If you are not a UCSB student or alumni, please be sure to provide additional information ie. school name/ involvement when signing the petition. We will be closing the petition this friday 7/22/16 so that we can use it for our proposal so make sure to sign it as soon as you get the chance
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Reached 250 supporters
April 1, 2025
July 21, 2016
Seeing one hundred people sign this in such a short time reminds me why I fought so hard to bring my own heritage into the classroom. This is the first step toward making sure our stories find a permanent home at UCSB. We have a long way to go but I am overwhelmed by the support for this vision.
Reached 100 supporters
July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016
Watching the signature count climb reminds me of how much this history means to our community. We are nearly at one hundred names and I need you to pass this link to one friend right now to help us break through that barrier. This performance is my home and having this class at UCSB would change everything for students finding their roots.
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PCN is the best part of my year at ucsb. would love to see this get the academic credit it deserves finally.
yessss please do this. way overdue.
THE AMOUNT OF WORK THAT GOES INTO THE SHOW IS INSANE. SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A REAL CLASS.
Such a great idea. There is so much learning involved in the process it makes total sense to make it official.
I support PCN, a long-time campus organization at UCSB with a rich history of community involvement and cultural celebration, in its submission of a proposal to the faculty of the University to devise a sustainable structure that provides faculty-supervised, credit-bearing courses to enhance the connection between curricular and co-curricular activities. Recognizing that authority for the curriculum is solely the purview of the faculty, I respectfully encourage the Academic Senate to consider this possibility.
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The department finally approved our course proposal and we officially have a place for PCN in the curriculum. I remember starting this because I wanted future students to have the same connection to their roots that I found here. Thank you for believing in this vision and helping us build …
May 15, 2025
Final supporters
PCN stands for Pilipino Cultural Night. It is a cultural show that KP's PCN has hosted every year for the past 25 years. It features Pilipino ethnic dances, modern culture, and skits exploring issues such as family, identity, and history.
Hello everyone! We, the executive team of UCSB's Pilipino's Cultural Night, are asking you to show your support in helping us to create a Pilipino Cultural Night class for UCSB. The main idea behind our intent to add this course is for UCSB to offer a space for students to explore the cultural narratives that PCN seeks to address. The entire process of PCN, from auditions to performance day provides immense opportunity for all students to learn about the Pilipino culture. Not only does PCN teach culture, but with every month of practice and collaboration, participants learn and grow through leadership, logistical, and performing arts aspects.
A part of what makes us aware of our own selves is how we identify with culture. For some people, PCN is a tool that helps students discover their past, explore the present, and think about their future. For others, it provide opportunities for discussion and exposure to parts of the Pilipino culture that they have never been exposed to. This class we are trying to create will help to bridge two very important aspects. Through invoking discussion and critical thinking, this class will address both cultural discovery and expression by using relevant texts and lectures. By discussing the origins of PCN and its application in addressing the Pilipino/Pilipino-American narrative, students gain an appreciation for the Pilipino/Pilipino-American culture as well as valuable insight into their own histories, identities, and the communities in which they thrive.
If you are interested in learning more about our vision for this class, here is a draft of our syllabus for the proposed class based on UCLA's Asian American Studies 97 class syllabus. If you are not a UCSB student or alumni, please be sure to provide additional information ie. school name/ involvement when signing the petition. We will be closing the petition this friday 7/22/16 so that we can use it for our proposal so make sure to sign it as soon as you get the chance
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Reached 250 supporters
April 1, 2025
July 21, 2016
Seeing one hundred people sign this in such a short time reminds me why I fought so hard to bring my own heritage into the classroom. This is the first step toward making sure our stories find a permanent home at UCSB. We have a long way to go but I am overwhelmed by the support for this vision.
Reached 100 supporters
July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016
Watching the signature count climb reminds me of how much this history means to our community. We are nearly at one hundred names and I need you to pass this link to one friend right now to help us break through that barrier. This performance is my home and having this class at UCSB would change everything for students finding their roots.
6 Comments
this experience taught me more about my roots than any history class. give them the class!
PCN is the best part of my year at ucsb. would love to see this get the academic credit it deserves finally.
yessss please do this. way overdue.
THE AMOUNT OF WORK THAT GOES INTO THE SHOW IS INSANE. SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A REAL CLASS.
Such a great idea. There is so much learning involved in the process it makes total sense to make it official.
I support PCN, a long-time campus organization at UCSB with a rich history of community involvement and cultural celebration, in its submission of a proposal to the faculty of the University to devise a sustainable structure that provides faculty-supervised, credit-bearing courses to enhance the connection between curricular and co-curricular activities. Recognizing that authority for the curriculum is solely the purview of the faculty, I respectfully encourage the Academic Senate to consider this possibility.
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this experience taught me more about my roots than any history class. give them the class!