South Asian Alliance at McMaster

2010-11-07T20:03:00.000-08:00

Forbidden fruit may be tempting but this will really allure your taste buds to have a bite…

The South Asian Alliance presents:

ALLURE

If you’re as sinful as Adam and Eve, give into this alluring temptation and join us at our first formal of the year.

Woodbine Banquet & Convention Centre should be the perfect location to indulge in the 7 deadly sins...

Act gluttonous with the appetizing menu (veg. and non-veg. dishes available)...show pride towards the 2011 SAAC teams, with live performances on the night...Lust over the belly dancers, which have been made available for your viewing pleasure...express your wrath on the dance floor with music by NSPIRE Sound

Give your halo a rest and come out to this event on Friday, November 12. Tickets on sale in Student Centre NOW!

BUZZED 2010

2010-09-15T10:26:00.000-07:00

It’s the talk of the town. What has everyone loud and buzzing with excitement……

-----BUZZED-----

presented by South Asian Alliance.

We’ve put this event on for you once, twice, even THRICE…but you’re like a pack of bees; we just cant take the BUZZ out of buzzed!

So this may be the event’s fourth year but no doubt this baby is all grown up and ready to show you that it’s BIGGER, BETTER and simply, the most SEXIEST back-to-school jam & SAA launch to date!

WHO: all of you honey lovers ;)

WHAT: BUZZED! BUZZED! BUZZED!

WHEN: Thursday September 30, 10pm

WHERE: FREQUENCY Nightclub, Downtown Toronto

HOW: You don't need any lessons on how to party ;)

STYLE CODE IN EFFECT; NO RUNNERS, HEADGEAR OR ATHLETIC WEAR

UNIVERSITY + GOVERNMENT ID IS A MUST

TICKETS are on sale now. Student Centre! They’re also available for purchase at the General Meeting on SEPTEMBER 16

$10 – 19+ Members

$15 - 19+ Non-members

$15 – Underage members

$20 - Underage Non-members

They’re guaranteed to sell like hotcakes so don’t delay this purchase! Pick one up NOW to reserve your spot on the bus from MAC to downtown Toronto.

BE THE CHANGE, BE SAA EXEC!

2010-09-12T21:56:00.000-07:00

THE EXECUTIVE TEAM NEEDS YOU

Do you want to fly executive class? Join SAA’s team and we’ll have you traveling in luxury through the 2010-2011 school year!

We’re looking for the following positions to be filled:

FIRST YEAR REP (x2)

FIRST YEAR SPIRIT SQUAD COORDINATOR (x1)

UPPER YEAR SPIRIT SQUAD COORDINATOR (x1)

Download an application here:

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1NBnl5BzL8TO-ZJpyqYFRw-jsAFukDX7ZvQXby-yuKFs

Give in to our temptation:

Have your application ready and email us at mcmaster.saa@gmail.com to schedule an interview today!

We’ll email you back, confirming your interest in one of the available positions, and provide you with interview dates.

So get on board with McMaster’s South Asian Alliance..part of the STAR Alliance family ;)

Clubsfest 2010: SAA & Immacculate!

2010-09-04T11:22:00.000-07:00

South Asian Alliance & Immacculate Dance Team

Are ready to kickoff the 2010 year @ McMaster's Clubsfest!

When?

Wednesday September 8, 2010
9:00am - 1:30pm

Where?

McMaster University Student Center (MUSC)
SAA + Immacculate table located outside of student center - between Mills Library & Student Center

COME OUT TO THE SAA & IMMACCULATE DANCE TEAM TABLE AND GET INFO ON:

- Find out how to sign up and be a part of South Asian Alliance & Immacculate

- Find out how to JOIN the South Asian Alliance EXEC TEAM! (FIRST YEAR REPS + SPIRIT SQUAD)

- All the information you need on events throughout the year - Immacculate Dance Team Tryout Information - SAA's 1st Term General Meeting - SAA BUZZED - SEPTEMBER 30! - SAA Charity Partnerships

- FREE GIVEAWAYS!

SAACS Culture Show DVDs
Mixtapes from Upcoming SAA EVENT-RELATED DEEJAYS! (Sean Stealth, KSR, Sikaa SC)
T-shirts
Bookmarks
Mehndi tattoos

BE SURE TO COME OUT AND JOIN US!

MAC...MAC...IMMACCULATE!

South Asian Alliance
Be the Change!

SAA & MACSCII PRESENT: END OF '09/10

2010-04-17T13:47:00.000-07:00

South Asian Alliance & McMaster Society for Spinal Cord Injury Present:

♦♦♦♦♦-----END OF '09/10-----♦♦♦♦♦

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Inside TwelvEighty

Are you done exams?
Won't be seeing your friends from school/Hamilton for a while?
Want to celebrate the end of another long, hard school year?
Want to party with McMaster University one last time @ 1280?
- WANT TO SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE?!

COME OUT TO 1280 ON THE LAST NIGHT OF EXAMS AND CELEBRATE THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR THE RICK HANSEN FOUNDATION!

MACSSCI and SAA are collaborating to raise funds for the Rick Hansen Foundation and MacWheelers so come out and show your support!

TICKETS:
$5 (COVER @ 1280 IS $4, ADDED PROCEEDS GOING TO CHARITY)
Proceeds from ticket sales will be going to the Rick Hansen Foundation

For Tickets please contact an SAA exec member, check the Facebook event @
(http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108694582504232&ref=ts)

OR call (289) 339-9398! Get your tickets ASAP as there are a limited number available!

CELEBRATE THE END OF THE YEAR THE RIGHT WAY & SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE!

SAA EXEC POSITIONS - APPLY TODAY!

2010-03-26T14:39:00.001-07:00

BECOME AN EXEC MEMBER OF SAA @ MAC TODAY!

South Asian Alliance at McMaster is currently looking to fill spots on our Exec for the 2010/2011 Year!

Interviews will be taking place next week on Tuesday March 30, and Wednesday March 31.
This is your chance to be a part of the team that helps put together various events:

* The Annual South Asian Alliance Culture Show
* SAA-wide Formals
* Clubsfest
* Samosas & Success @ McMaster
* Inter-university parties in downtown Toronto
* Various Other University Activities

We are currently looking to fill the following positions on our executive team:

* Secretary
* Treasurer
* Promotions (x2)
* Spirit Squad (x4)

Application forms can be downloaded from:
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AZLavSez2yKYZGMzZm5wY3FfM2Y0ZGR0c2ht&hl=en

If you are interested in applying for a position on the upcoming year's Exec and would like to schedule an interview, please e-mail us at mcmaster.saa@gmail.com!

Interviews will be scheduled as soon as we receive an e-mail from you expressing interest in joining for next year.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Humble The Poet Invading An SAA Formal...Get Your Mosaic Tix Now!!!!

2010-02-18T22:01:00.000-08:00

Get Your Mosaic Tickets NOW!!!!

On SALE THIS MONDAY AT

Compass (MAC Students) or call 905.334.1075 or 905.399.1896 (Outside of MAC)

Click Here for More Details.

GET YOUR MAC SPIRIT SQUAD TICKETS NOW!!!!!

2010-02-18T21:34:00.000-08:00

MAC SAA AND THE SAA IMMACCULATE DANCE TEAM WANTS YOU

To Be Apart of the most vibrant, energetic and amazing Spirit Squad Ever!!!!

Get Your SAA CULTURE SHOW PACKAGES NOW!!!!

PACKAGE A - Pre-Party, Show & After-Party--> $65

PACKAGE B - Show & After-Party---------------> $50

PACKAGE C - Show only-------------------------> $35

We are only selling until MARCH 1ST so please get your MAC SPIRIT SQUAD TIX ASAP!!!!

We will be selling everyday next week between 5-7pm in the student centre, plus we will also be selling at MOSAIC as well!!!!!

PLEASE JOIN THE MAC SAA SPIRIT SQUAD GROUP TO GET MORE INFORMATION!!!!

MAC MAC IMMACCULATE!!!!!!!!!

Contact Info:

Laj: 289-880-0708

Anand:905-330-4513

Natasha: 905 559 5258

Priyanka:289 218 6363

spiritsquad.mcmaster@gmail.com

HUMBLE THE POET...SAA @ MAC PRESENTS MOSAIC....FEBRUARY 27TH

2010-02-13T13:47:00.000-08:00

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT COMPASS...GET THEM QUICK!!!!!! OR CALL 905.334.1075 905.399.1896

SAA @ MAC Presents: MOSAIC 2010!

2010-02-10T11:16:00.001-08:00

South Asian Alliance at McMaster Proudly Presents....

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦--------MOSAIC--------♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

****Saturday, February 27th, 2010****

Westdale Secondary School
700 Main St. Hamilton ON

******Doors Open: 1:00pm******

*****HEADLINER - FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN HAMILTON*****

~HUMBLE THE POET~

http://www.thepoetproject.com

ALSO FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY:

|J.S. Dhillon|

|Award Winning SAA ImMACculate Dance Team|

|Award Winning McMaster O.U.C.H. Dance Team|

|Emerson Street Rhythm Band|

|MMALSA|

|ACA|

|& Many, Many More!|

After the Show....

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦--The Official Mosaic After Party--♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Inside

**TwelvEighty (McMaster Pub) ----------- 1280 Main St. Hamilton ON**

**Doors Open: 10:00PM**

Government/McMaster ID Required | Non-MAC students must be signed in by a MAC student | All Ages with After Party Tickets

****LINE BY-PASS WITH AFTER PARTY TICKET****

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tickets will be available at COMPASS in the student centre.

Show - $8

After Party (Including Line By-Pass) - $10

Show+After Party - $15 (GREAT DEAL)

*****FREE SAA GIVEAWAYS AT THE SHOW AND AFTERPARTY*****

*****FOOD PROVIDED BY NEW INDIA SWEETS AND RESTAURANT******

For More Information Contact:

289.339.9398
905.399.1896
905.334.1075
289.439.3228

South Asian Alliance Presents Dhadkan

2010-02-07T10:07:00.000-08:00

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
The South Asian Alliance Presents...
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Our Annual Valentines Day formal

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
DHADKAN
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Feel The Heartbeat...

Friday February 12th, 2010 at the elegant Woodbine Banquet & Convention Center.
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Purchase a Rose to help the victims in Haiti
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Live performance by Nachdi Jawani
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Performance by KSR ft. J.S. Dhillion
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Spinning the best in | HIP HOP | RnB | Top 40 | Bhangra | Bollywood |

----- NSPIRE SOUND -----
---The Take Over Artists---

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!

$35 Members
$40 Non-Members

TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY AT 5PM IN THE STUDENT CENTRE.....GET THEM QUICK!!!!

Contact:

905.334.1075

905.399.1896

SAA @ MAC Presents: Samosas & Success

2010-01-30T23:59:00.000-08:00

Want to learn how to get into MED School?

Have you ever wondered how to apply to TEACHER'S college?

Is there more to a business other than doing your MBA or your CA?

Those are the types of questions that are asked by students when they come to university, or as they progress through the various years, trying to figure out what they want...

SAA @ MAC Presents - Samosas & Success

A Mix and Mingle with Recent Grads from:

Medicine
Pharmacy
Engineering
Commerce
Teaching

and much more!!!!!!

Who will provide information and expertise on various academic issues you may have regarding graduate studies, certain professions and most important how to get there... from here!

Wednesday February 3rd, 2010

6PM to 8PM

*FREE EVENT*

Clubspace
(2nd Floor of the Student Centre)

FREE SAMOSAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Courtesy of New India Sweets)

imMACulate is #1 - MAC WINS 1st EVER SAA BHANGRA COMPETITION

2009-12-05T16:03:00.000-08:00

South Asian Alliance Presents: MASTI

2009-11-04T11:01:00.000-08:00

South Asian Alliance presents the first formal of the year:

MASTI

Come join us in celebrating our formal, along with the 1st Bhangra Competition

Great location: PAYAL Banquet Hall
Great food: Veg & Non-Veg Dishes
Great music: DJ Spence Diamonds (Z103.5)/NSPIRE SOUND/DJ Binz
FREE GIVEAWAYS, ROSES to the first 100 LADIES, CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS & MORE!

Be sure to come out, enjoy a lovely night & support imMACulate @ the Bhangra Competition!

PARANOIR - Thursday Oct 29th 2009

2009-10-23T10:53:00.000-07:00

Asian FOCUS and the Canadian Cancer Society Presents:

"PARANOIR" @ 77 Halloween 09...

...in collaboration with the South Asian Alliance at McMaster

Bringing you a huge GROUNDBREAKING COLLAB event, including a MASSIVE 19+ VIP Area!
UNDERAGERS PERMITTED WITH VALID ID!

Featuring: DJ Glew / MC ENG (Toronto's premier Hip-hop/ R&B/ Club Anthem DJ of Home Nightclub and CIRCA)

FOCUS' annual Halloween night has been the largest grossing event by any MSU club for 4 years straight! This year, we're supporting BREAST CANCER RESEARCH! Come be a part of it, you DEFINITELY DO NOT want to miss out. Finish up those midterms and assignments and come party at FOCUS' largest event of the year!!! Release that stress and let yourself go at 2009's most seductive party night. There is no limit to what can happen on Devil's night...

***Costumes are def encouraged but NOT mandatory***

Doors open at 10pm until capacity!!! Yes, CAPACITY.
So get your tickets ASAP.

***Featuring another FABULOUS performance by MacBreak! They're ready to bring down the house AGAIN!! Don't miss out this time!***

Members: $8
Non-Members: $10

****THIS IS THE ONLY UNDERAGE PARTY ON OCT 29TH, SO DON'T MISS OUT****

Call:
905.334.1075
905.399.1896

"MAC IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME" T-shirts!

2009-10-21T20:10:00.001-07:00

MAC SAA T-shirts - Rock 'em & show MAC IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!

SAA will be selling shirts the following days:

Thursday Oct. 22 - Student Center - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Monday Oct. 26 to Thursday Oct. 29 - Student Center - 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Sizes range from S, M, L, XL

GET YOURS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

WANT TO WIN A FREE T-SHIRT?!

View the General Mixer Poster
Identify the theme that SAA used/copied in the poster theme
E-mail mcmaster.saa@gmail.com with the answer
First CORRECT ANSWER e-mailed to SAA before Monday Oct. 26, will win a FREE T-SHIRT!

GET THOSE E-MAILS IN TO WIN A FREE T-SHIRT!

MAC SAA Presents - General Member Mixer

2009-10-21T19:44:00.001-07:00

Finally done all those midterms?
Need a study break?
Are all your friends busy studying and doing work?
Are textbooks and lecture notes the only friends you have left?

WANT TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?!

Come join MAC SAA for our GENERAL MEMBER MIXER!

When: Tuesday, October 27 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Where: Phoenix - Wentworth Lounge (Located on campus beside MDCL)

We will be serving INDIAN FOOD along with refreshments

Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Dish = $5
Samosas = 2 for $1.50 or 1 for $0.75
Drinks = $1.00

Come join us for a night of music, food & drink, entertainment, activities, SAA updates & giveaways & the highlight of our night...

The first look at MAC SAA's ImMACulate '09/10 Dance Team!

We will also be selling tickets for FREAKOUT & Selling MAC SAA T-shirts!

SEE YOU THERE!

SAA Presents FREAK OUT

2009-10-09T18:29:00.000-07:00

IT’S BACK!!!!!

THE ANNUAL…
THE LEGENDARY…
THE MOST ANTICIPATED HALLOWEEN JAM of 2009…

South Asian Alliance proudly presents…
****FREAK OUT****

Come experience the PHENOMENON that gets everyone talking EVERY HALLOWEEN!!!!

-----Thursday, October 29th----------------
---------------Fusion Nightclub--------------------------------
-----------------------30 Beverly Hills Dr.------------------------------------

GET DOWN…GET WILD…GET FREAKY…

► SPINNING THE BEST IN ◄
|Hip-Hop|RnB|Bhangra|Soca|Reggae|Top20|Old School|

► FEATURING ◄
>>>>>NSPIRE SOUND<<<<>>>>>DJ RITZ<<<<< Stylus Dj of the Year

Tickets are LIMITED, so get them NOW!
>> $10 MEMBERS
>> $15 NON-MEMBERS

*STYLE CODE IN EFFECT*
>> PRIZES AVAILABLE FOR BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!!!

*19+ EVENT*
>> GOVERNMENT ID REQUIRED

DOORS OPEN AT 10 PM!!!!
***************************************************************
SAA FORMAL TICKETS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE FOLLOWING COSTUMES…

-BEST DRESSED ORGINAL COSTUME
-BEST DRESSED COUPLE
-BEST DRESSED GROUP (Max. 4)
-SEXIEST COSTUME

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Open to students from all Universities/Colleges. To purchase your tickets, contact your individual schools (or the closest near you, see below!)
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MAC:
905-334-1075
905-399-1896

Final SAA IMMACCULATE DANCE TEAM AUDITION TODAY (WEDNESDAY)

2009-10-06T23:07:00.000-07:00

Due to popular demand, there will be a FINAL SAA immacculate dance team audition tonight (Wednesday) at 7PM in the Ivor Wynne Centre.

If you are interested please email immacculate@gmail.com

If you are interested in choreographing as well, please attend this audition...

Remember this is your FINAL opportunity to auditon for the award winning SAA Immacculate dance team...so do not miss out!!

Here's a youtube clip from last year's stage rehearsal, (later winner of 3rd Place Overall, Best Bhangra, People's Choice, Best Audio/Video, 2nd Best Dance) absolutely IMMACCULATE!!!!!

First Year Representatives

2009-10-02T10:31:00.000-07:00

It is with great pleasure for the SAA@MAC Executive to announce our First Year Representives for the 2009-2010 year, and they are:

-------------Puja Bagri----------------
------------Bhavik Mistry----------------
------------Jordan George-----------------

A special thanks goes out to everybody who applied. We look forward to working with these three individuals, as we continue to be the change and take SAA@MAC to the top.

Devo Brown (Flow 93.5) and Celebrity Dru Hanging Out with Mac SAA at SAA Buzzed 09

2009-09-26T23:41:00.001-07:00

STAY TUNED!!!!

SAA ImMACculate Dance Team Auditions

2009-09-26T17:06:00.000-07:00

SAA ImMACculate Dance Team auditions are:

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

at 7PM in the Ivor Wynne Center

If interested please e-mail immacculate@gmail.com

Also, if anybody is interested in auditioning for choreographer, please email us as well

Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35123399480

Pictures From General Meeting/ Chai House

2009-09-19T19:28:00.000-07:00

Long Overdue, but still good, here are pictures from last week's South Asian Alliance at McMaster 09-10 General Meeting, thanks again for everybody that came out, it was surely a fun time...Buzzed this Thursday (MAC SOLD OUT :D)..See You Guys There!!!!

First Year Rep Application

2009-09-17T23:46:00.000-07:00

The First Year Rep Application is Available Here

We will be conducting interviews on Tuesday, Sept 22nd and Wednesday, Sept 23rd; between 12pm-5pm at a location TBA, so if you are interested please email us a time frame between those times that you are available (example 3-4pm or 12-2pm, etc).

E-mail us at mcmaster.saa@gmail.com regarding your availability

Please bring the completed application form with you to the interview

Thank You,

SAA @ MAC

Pictures from Clubsfest 2009

2009-09-14T13:15:00.001-07:00

Check out these pictures of MAC SAA @ Clubsfest 2009 and be sure to check us out at our general meeting come this Thursday at 6pm in the MSU House of Games (Downstairs Student Centre) ...more information in the posts below....

BUZZED

2009-09-12T14:29:00.000-07:00

BUZZED 2009!

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!!!

South Asian Alliance proudly presents for a third time…

THE PARTY THAT HAD EVERYONE BUZZING FOR THE LAST TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS…

▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ BUZZED █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂

THE HOTTEST AND MOST ANTICIPATED BACK-TO-SCHOOL JAM & OFFICIAL SAA LAUNCH of 2009!!!!

Thursday September 24 @ Frequency Nightclub in downtown Toronto - Doors open at 10:00pm

STYLE CODE IN EFFECT - NO RUNNERS, HEADGEAR, OR ATHLETIC WEAR
WRISTBAND POLICY IN EFFECT*
UNIVERSITY + GOVERNMENT ID REQUIRED

We will be selling tickets at MAC starting this Thursday, Sept. 17 @ the General Meeting:

$10 - Members
$15 - Nonmembers

Be Sure to pick your tickets up fast and guarantee yourself a spot on the busses from MAC to downtown Toronto.

General Meeting

2009-09-12T14:09:00.000-07:00

1st General Meeting

We will be having our first general meeting of the year on Thursday September 17, @ 6:00 pm in the MUSC House of Games (Located in the basement of the student center)

The meeting will cover various topics including:

An overview of SAA at McMaster
Getting your SAA Memberships
Upcoming events
Ticket sales for Buzzed

Be sure to come out and help your South Asian Alliance at McMaster get the 2009/2010 year started off right!

BE THE CHANGE!

FIRST WEEK!

2009-09-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

CLUBFEST 2009

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday and showed support, signed up, and just had time to chat! It was good seeing everyone