Difference between revisions of "Calvin Sun"
(Undo revision 35574 by Jabwest15th (Talk)) |
|||
| (13 intermediate revisions by 6 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | '''Calvin Datze Sun''', [[Columbia College|CC]] '[[2008|08]] | + | '''Calvin Datze Sun''', [[Columbia College|CC]] '[[2008|08]] is a legend. He was the Vice President of the [[CC 2008 Class Council]]. He was also the President of the [[Asian American Alliance]] and the founder and president of the Columbia University [[National Undergraduate Film Festival]] for 4 years. In his spare time, Calvin directs documentary films and music videos. (See "Directed videos") |
| − | Calvin | + | Calvin works as the owner of Sun Farm Corporation as well as an owner of real estate property in Manhattan. He also is serving as Social Chair for the [[Columbia College Young Alumni]] and is on the Board of Directors for a large non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the [[w: ECAASU | East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU)]]. He sometimes can be spotted around campus pretending that he never graduated. He will be attending medical school beginning Fall 2010. |
| − | ==Other activities== | + | ==Other activities at Columbia== |
| − | * Vice Chair of the 2008 CC Senior Fund | + | * Vice President of [[Columbia College Student Council]] |
| + | * President of the [[Asian American Alliance]] | ||
| + | * Founder and President of the [[Columbia University National Undergraduate Film Festival]] | ||
| + | * Vice Chair of the 2008 [[CC Senior Fund]] | ||
| + | * Co-organizer of the 2007 [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/11/30/day-out-against-hate-held-campus Day Out Against Hate] on Low Plaza | ||
* Research Assistant at the laboratory of Dr. [[Richard Axel]] at the [[Columbia University Medical Center]] | * Research Assistant at the laboratory of Dr. [[Richard Axel]] at the [[Columbia University Medical Center]] | ||
| − | * | + | * Taught bartending classes at the [[CU Bartending Agency]]'s [[School of Mixology]] |
* Break dancer on the [[Raw Elementz]] fusion hip-hop dance troupe | * Break dancer on the [[Raw Elementz]] fusion hip-hop dance troupe | ||
| − | * | + | * Dancer on the Columbia Bollywood dance team, [[CU Dhoom]] |
| + | * Co-panelist/VJ on [[w:MTV|MTV]] U's [http://www.mtvu.com/music/freshmen "The Freshmen"] | ||
| + | * Runway modeling for [[AAA]] Culture Shock, [[Chinese Students Club]] Lunar Gala, [[KSA]] Culture Show, and [[OPS]] Chamak | ||
| + | * Advisory Board Member on the [[Office of Multicultural Affairs]] | ||
| + | * Orientation Leader, Crew Chief, and Filmmaker for the [[NSOP]] | ||
| + | * Producer of [[AAA]]'s annual showcase [[Culture Shock]] | ||
| + | * Independent Filmmaker | ||
| + | * Consultant for The Intelligence Group | ||
| + | * Tutor for [[Intro to Molecular & Cellular Biology]] (C2005-C2006) | ||
| + | * Biochemistry Major & Pre-med | ||
| + | * Designated a Columbia [[King’s Crown Leadership Awards|Leadership Legend]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Directed videos== |
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW4rFV5EJJg "Identity"] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW4rFV5EJJg "Identity"] | ||
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv-WI6Vlrpk "Asian American Beauty/Female Body Image Part 1"] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv-WI6Vlrpk "Asian American Beauty/Female Body Image Part 1"] | ||
| Line 19: | Line 33: | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.bwog.net/articles/campus_characters_6/magazine Campus Character Profile in the Blue & White] | * [http://www.bwog.net/articles/campus_characters_6/magazine Campus Character Profile in the Blue & White] | ||
| + | * [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?sid=788efc210027c48a67164845a1d27f80&gid=2200224465 Calvin Sun Fan Club on Facebook] | ||
* [http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/05/10/asian.heritage.overview/index.html Interview on CNN] | * [http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/05/10/asian.heritage.overview/index.html Interview on CNN] | ||
* [http://imdb.com/name/nm1751793/ Calvin Sun] at the [http://imdb.com/ Internet Movie Database] | * [http://imdb.com/name/nm1751793/ Calvin Sun] at the [http://imdb.com/ Internet Movie Database] | ||
| − | * [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17332325&ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Twist transcriptionally up-regulates AKT2 in breast cancer cells leading to increased migration, invasion, and resistance to paclitaxel] | + | * [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17332325&ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum Calvin's lab publication: Twist transcriptionally up-regulates AKT2 in breast cancer cells leading to increased migration, invasion, and resistance to paclitaxel] |
* [http://www.asianconnections.com/a/?article_id=1092/ Calvin Sun wins audience "One to Watch Award" at International Film Festival] | * [http://www.asianconnections.com/a/?article_id=1092/ Calvin Sun wins audience "One to Watch Award" at International Film Festival] | ||
* [http://www.cufestival.com/ Columbia University National Undergraduate Film Festival] | * [http://www.cufestival.com/ Columbia University National Undergraduate Film Festival] | ||
| + | * [http://www.ecaasu.org/ East Coast Asian American Student Union] | ||
| + | * [http://www.sunfarmcorp.com/ Sun Farm Corporation] | ||
==Columbia Spectator Interviews== | ==Columbia Spectator Interviews== | ||
| Line 31: | Line 48: | ||
* [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2008/04/18/asian-american-students-aim-dispel-stereotypes Columbia Spectator 4/18/08: Asian-American Students Aim to Dispel Stereotypes] | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2008/04/18/asian-american-students-aim-dispel-stereotypes Columbia Spectator 4/18/08: Asian-American Students Aim to Dispel Stereotypes] | ||
* [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/03/30/national-undergraduate-film-festival Columbia Spectator 3/30/07: National Undergraduate Film Festival] | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/03/30/national-undergraduate-film-festival Columbia Spectator 3/30/07: National Undergraduate Film Festival] | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2008/02/18/aspiring-directors-vie-spot-columbia-film-festival Columbia Spectator 2/18/08: Columbia University National Undergraduate Film Festival] |
| − | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/11/30/ | + | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/11/30/day-out-against-hate-held-campus Columbia Spectator 11/30/07: ‘Day Out Against Hate’ Held on Campus] |
* [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/11/28/students-remain-divided-strike-methods Columbia Spectator 11/28/07: Students Remain Divided on Strike Methods] | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/11/28/students-remain-divided-strike-methods Columbia Spectator 11/28/07: Students Remain Divided on Strike Methods] | ||
* [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/09/28/students-weigh-response-graffiti Columbia Spectator 9/28/07: Students Weigh Response to Graffiti] | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/09/28/students-weigh-response-graffiti Columbia Spectator 9/28/07: Students Weigh Response to Graffiti] | ||
| − | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/09/27/campus-groups-re-evaluate- | + | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/09/27/campus-groups-re-evaluate-umbrella-group-designation Columbia Spectator 9/27/07: Campus Groups Re-evaluate ‘Umbrella Group’ Designation] |
| − | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/09/ | + | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/09/25/statement-asian-american-alliance Columbia Spectator 9/26/07: A Statement from the Asian American Alliance] |
* [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/04/30/4-billion-campaign-races-ahead-schedule Columbia Spectator 4/30/07: $4 Billion Campaign Races Ahead of Schedule] | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/04/30/4-billion-campaign-races-ahead-schedule Columbia Spectator 4/30/07: $4 Billion Campaign Races Ahead of Schedule] | ||
* [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/04/23/calvin-sun-elected-aaa-president Columbia Spectator 4/23/07: Calvin Sun Elected AAA President] | * [http://old.columbiaspectator.com/2007/04/23/calvin-sun-elected-aaa-president Columbia Spectator 4/23/07: Calvin Sun Elected AAA President] | ||
| Line 49: | Line 66: | ||
[[Category:Columbia College alumni|Sun, Calvin]] | [[Category:Columbia College alumni|Sun, Calvin]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Class of 2008|Sun]] | + | [[Category:Class of 2008|Sun, Calvin]] |
| + | [[Category:Biochemistry majors|Sun, Calvin]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Campus Characters|Sun, Calvin]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:54, 16 October 2010
Calvin Datze Sun, CC '08 is a legend. He was the Vice President of the CC 2008 Class Council. He was also the President of the Asian American Alliance and the founder and president of the Columbia University National Undergraduate Film Festival for 4 years. In his spare time, Calvin directs documentary films and music videos. (See "Directed videos")
Calvin works as the owner of Sun Farm Corporation as well as an owner of real estate property in Manhattan. He also is serving as Social Chair for the Columbia College Young Alumni and is on the Board of Directors for a large non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the East Coast Asian American Student Union (ECAASU). He sometimes can be spotted around campus pretending that he never graduated. He will be attending medical school beginning Fall 2010.
Contents
Other activities at Columbia
- Vice President of Columbia College Student Council
- President of the Asian American Alliance
- Founder and President of the Columbia University National Undergraduate Film Festival
- Vice Chair of the 2008 CC Senior Fund
- Co-organizer of the 2007 Day Out Against Hate on Low Plaza
- Research Assistant at the laboratory of Dr. Richard Axel at the Columbia University Medical Center
- Taught bartending classes at the CU Bartending Agency's School of Mixology
- Break dancer on the Raw Elementz fusion hip-hop dance troupe
- Dancer on the Columbia Bollywood dance team, CU Dhoom
- Co-panelist/VJ on MTV U's "The Freshmen"
- Runway modeling for AAA Culture Shock, Chinese Students Club Lunar Gala, KSA Culture Show, and OPS Chamak
- Advisory Board Member on the Office of Multicultural Affairs
- Orientation Leader, Crew Chief, and Filmmaker for the NSOP
- Producer of AAA's annual showcase Culture Shock
- Independent Filmmaker
- Consultant for The Intelligence Group
- Tutor for Intro to Molecular & Cellular Biology (C2005-C2006)
- Biochemistry Major & Pre-med
- Designated a Columbia Leadership Legend
Directed videos
- "Identity"
- "Asian American Beauty/Female Body Image Part 1"
- "Asian American Beauty/Female Body Image Part 2"
- "Saigon Grill Sit-In"
- Complete collection of films by Calvin
External links
- Campus Character Profile in the Blue & White
- Calvin Sun Fan Club on Facebook
- Interview on CNN
- Calvin Sun at the Internet Movie Database
- Calvin's lab publication: Twist transcriptionally up-regulates AKT2 in breast cancer cells leading to increased migration, invasion, and resistance to paclitaxel
- Calvin Sun wins audience "One to Watch Award" at International Film Festival
- Columbia University National Undergraduate Film Festival
- East Coast Asian American Student Union
- Sun Farm Corporation
Columbia Spectator Interviews
- Columbia Spectator, Profile: The Jack of All Trades
- Columbia Spectator Interview: Q&A with the AAA President
- Columbia Spectator 4/21/08: Asian American Alliance Fights Stereotypes in Annual Showcase
- Columbia Spectator 4/18/08: Asian-American Students Aim to Dispel Stereotypes
- Columbia Spectator 3/30/07: National Undergraduate Film Festival
- Columbia Spectator 2/18/08: Columbia University National Undergraduate Film Festival
- Columbia Spectator 11/30/07: ‘Day Out Against Hate’ Held on Campus
- Columbia Spectator 11/28/07: Students Remain Divided on Strike Methods
- Columbia Spectator 9/28/07: Students Weigh Response to Graffiti
- Columbia Spectator 9/27/07: Campus Groups Re-evaluate ‘Umbrella Group’ Designation
- Columbia Spectator 9/26/07: A Statement from the Asian American Alliance
- Columbia Spectator 4/30/07: $4 Billion Campaign Races Ahead of Schedule
- Columbia Spectator 4/23/07: Calvin Sun Elected AAA President
- Columbia Spectator 11/20/06: Curtain Rises on Asian American Performance
- Columbia Spectator 10/09/06: Students Meet Protest Backlash
- Columbia Spectator 5/5/06: Becoming a Global University
- Columbia Spectator 5/5/06: SHOCC Makes Diversity an Issue
- Columbia Spectator 5/3/06: Students Reflect on Hate Crimes, SHOCC's Tactics
- Columbia Spectator 4/3/06: AAA Culture Shock Moves Many
- Columbia Spectator 2/28/06: An Office in Transition
- Columbia Spectator 3/21/05: Facebook Group Closed After Charges Of Racism
