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	* [http://www.facebook.com/theicup/ ICUP's Facebook Page]		* [http://www.facebook.com/theicup/ ICUP's Facebook Page]
	* Email ICUP at: theicup@gmail.com~~<br /><br />~~		* Email ICUP at: theicup@gmail.com
	* The ICUP Tambayan is currently located at: Rm. 210 Vinzons Hall, Academic Oval, UP Diliman		* The ICUP Tambayan is currently located at: Rm. 210 Vinzons Hall, Academic Oval, UP Diliman<br /><br />

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	''The International Club of the University of the Philippines'', or more commonly known as '''ICUP''', was founded on October 24, 1956 by a group of foreign students in UP Diliman. It is a duly-recognized student organization of UP Diliman, without political or religious ties, dedicated to the promotion of international cultural awareness and understanding. As such, it regularly organizes events and activities for this purpose, the most well-known of which is the annual Kalye Kultura cultural fair. ICUP is also a Core Organization and Founding Member of the Alliance of International Student Organizations Philippines (AISO-PHIL).<br />		''The International Club of the University of the Philippines'', or more commonly known as '''ICUP''', was founded on October 24, 1956 by a group of foreign students in UP Diliman. It is a duly-recognized student organization of UP Diliman, without political or religious ties, dedicated to the promotion of international cultural awareness and understanding. As such, it regularly organizes events and activities for this purpose, the most well-known of which is the annual Kalye Kultura cultural fair. ICUP is also a Core Organization and Founding Member of the Alliance of International Student Organizations Philippines (AISO-PHIL).<br /><br />

	==History==		==History==

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	''The International Club of the University of the Philippines'', or more commonly known as '''ICUP''', was founded on October 24, 1956 by a group of foreign students in UP Diliman. It is a duly-recognized student organization of UP Diliman, without political or religious ties, dedicated to the promotion of international cultural awareness and understanding. As such, it regularly organizes events and activities for this purpose, the most well-known of which is the annual Kalye Kultura cultural fair. ICUP is also a Core Organization and Founding Member of the Alliance of International Student Organizations Philippines (AISO-PHIL).		''The International Club of the University of the Philippines'', or more commonly known as '''ICUP''', was founded on October 24, 1956 by a group of foreign students in UP Diliman. It is a duly-recognized student organization of UP Diliman, without political or religious ties, dedicated to the promotion of international cultural awareness and understanding. As such, it regularly organizes events and activities for this purpose, the most well-known of which is the annual Kalye Kultura cultural fair. ICUP is also a Core Organization and Founding Member of the Alliance of International Student Organizations Philippines (AISO-PHIL).<br />

	==History==		==History==

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			''The International Club of the University of the Philippines'', or more commonly known as '''ICUP''', was founded on October 24, 1956 by a group of foreign students in UP Diliman. It is a duly-recognized student organization of UP Diliman, without political or religious ties, dedicated to the promotion of international cultural awareness and understanding. As such, it regularly organizes events and activities for this purpose, the most well-known of which is the annual Kalye Kultura cultural fair. ICUP is also a Core Organization and Founding Member of the Alliance of International Student Organizations Philippines (AISO-PHIL).

	==History==		==History==

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	* [http://www.facebook.com/theicup/ ICUP's Facebook Page]		* [http://www.facebook.com/theicup/ ICUP's Facebook Page]
	* Email ICUP at: theicup@gmail.com<br /><br />		* Email ICUP at: theicup@gmail.com<br /><br />
			* The ICUP Tambayan is currently located at: Rm. 210 Vinzons Hall, Academic Oval, UP Diliman

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	==History==		==History==

	The '''International Club of UP''' sprang from the shared vision of a group of foreign students in the troubled 50’s. This vision eventually led to the recognition of ICUP as an official organization on October 24, 1956 – the same day when the UN charter was signed to pave the way for world peace in the post war era.		The '''International Club of UP''' sprang from the shared vision of a group of foreign students in the troubled 50’s. This vision eventually led to the recognition of ICUP as an official organization on '''October 24, 1956''' – the same day when the UN charter was signed to pave the way for world peace in the post war era.

	Since then ICUP has resonated with the changes in the times. It served as a bastion of peace rallies and idealism during the 50’s and 60’s. Though it was silent in the 1970’s in the light of the Martial Law regime, its activities continued to uphold its vision of intercultural understanding in the midst of local turmoil.		Since then ICUP has resonated with the changes in the times. It served as a bastion of peace rallies and idealism during the 50’s and 60’s. Though it was silent in the 1970’s in the light of the Martial Law regime, its activities continued to uphold its vision of intercultural understanding in the midst of local turmoil.
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	The 1990’s was a time for shaky restructuring in ICUP. With the renovation of the organization's tambayan came the move for an introspection and reevaluation of the club’s purpose and vision.		The 1990’s was a time for shaky restructuring in ICUP. With the renovation of the organization's tambayan came the move for an introspection and reevaluation of the club’s purpose and vision.

	In 1993, the club joined other concerned organizations to form the UP Environmental Assembly (UPEA). It also became a founding member of the United International Students’ Association (UISA), an alliance of ~~foreign~~ student organizations from various universities.		In 1993, the club joined other concerned organizations to form the ''UP Environmental Assembly (UPEA)''. It also became a founding member of the now defunct ''United International Students’ Association (UISA)'', an alliance of international student organizations from various universities around the world.

	In 1995, in a bid for yet another big change, the club decided to shed off politically-tainted ties and focused on expanding its cultural experiences through interactive social activities.		In 1995, in a bid for yet another big change, the club decided to shed off politically-tainted ties and focused on expanding its cultural experiences through interactive social activities.

	The end of the 1990’s saw yet another restructuring process in ICUP. With the country’s troubles in the political arena and public safety issues came the slow but steady decline of foreign students. Fortunately, ICUP was able to recover by realizing that with or without foreign students, it is still an organization that is dedicated to the promotion of international awareness and goodwill, and the appreciation and love for global culture.		The end of the 1990’s saw yet another restructuring process in ICUP. With the country’s troubles in the political arena and public safety issues came the slow but steady decline of foreign students. Fortunately, ICUP was able to recover by realizing that with or without foreign students, it is still ''an organization that is dedicated to the promotion of international awareness and goodwill, and the appreciation and love for global culture''.

	In 2011, ICUP, together with ASEC from the Ateneo De Manila University and UNISTO from De La Salle University Manila, co-founded the Alliance of International Student Organizations Philippines. In order to achieve their common goal of cultural awareness and understanding, these three organizations have decided to become allies in fulfilling the enormous task ahead of them. The Alliance is set to be officially inaugurated in July 2012, with ICUP as one of its leaders.		In 2011, ICUP, together with ASEC from the Ateneo De Manila University and UNISTO from De La Salle University Manila, co-founded the ''Alliance of International Student Organizations Philippines (AISO-PHIL)''. In order to achieve their common goal of cultural awareness and understanding, these three organizations have decided to become allies in fulfilling the enormous task ahead of them. The Alliance is set to be officially inaugurated in July 2012, with ICUP as one of its leaders.

	In its 56 years of existence, it has served as a family for its members, friends and visitors. It has ceaselessly sought to create numerous venues in which various cultures and nationalities can meet and in which the same cultures can be celebrated. In the years to come, ICUP will be guided by the legacies of its past and the vision of its future, both founded in the relationships between its alumni, members, friends and acquaintances that serve as ultimate proof of how responsible social interaction can transcend cultural barriers.		In its 56 years of existence, it has served as a family for its members, friends and visitors. It has ceaselessly sought to create numerous venues in which various cultures and nationalities can meet and in which the same cultures can be celebrated. In the years to come, ICUP will be guided by the legacies of its past and the vision of its future, both founded in the relationships between its alumni, members, friends and acquaintances that serve as ultimate proof of how responsible social interaction can transcend cultural barriers.<br />

	==Officers==		==Officers==

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	==History==		==History==

	The '''International Club of UP''' sprang from a vision ~~shared by~~ a group of foreign students in the troubled 50’s. This vision eventually led to the recognition of ICUP as an official organization on October 24, 1956 – the same day when the UN charter was signed to pave the way for world peace in the post war era~~. Since then ICUP has resonated with the changes in the times~~.		The '''International Club of UP''' sprang from the shared vision of a group of foreign students in the troubled 50’s. This vision eventually led to the recognition of ICUP as an official organization on October 24, 1956 – the same day when the UN charter was signed to pave the way for world peace in the post war era.

	It served as a bastion of peace rallies and idealism during the 50’s and 60’s. Though it was silent in the 1970’s in the light of the Martial Law regime, ~~but~~ its activities continued to uphold its vision of intercultural understanding in the midst of local turmoil~~. The 1980’s saw ICUP engaging in activities that celebrated world cultures and raised funds for international organizations like UNICEF and~~		Since then ICUP has resonated with the changes in the times. It served as a bastion of peace rallies and idealism during the 50’s and 60’s. Though it was silent in the 1970’s in the light of the Martial Law regime, its activities continued to uphold its vision of intercultural understanding in the midst of local turmoil.
	~~the Red Cross~~.

	In 1985, ICUP was hailed as the Most Outstanding Student Organization in UP after singlehandedly reviving the UP Fair~~. The 1990’s was a time for shaky restructuring in ICUP. With the renovation of the tambayan came the move for an introspection and reevaluation of the club’s purpose and vision~~.		The 1980’s saw ICUP engaging in activities that celebrated world cultures and raised funds for international organizations like UNICEF and the Red Cross. In 1985, ICUP was hailed as the Most Outstanding Student Organization in UP after singlehandedly reviving the UP Fair.

	~~In 1993,~~ the ~~club joined other concerned organizations to form~~ the ~~UP Environmental Assembly (UPEA). It also became a founding member of~~ the ~~United International Students’ Association (UISA),~~ an ~~alliance~~ of ~~foreign student organizations from various universities. In 1995, in a bid for yet another big change,~~ the ~~club decided to shed off politically-tainted ties~~ and ~~focused on expanding its cultural experiences through interactive social activities~~.		The 1990’s was a time for shaky restructuring in ICUP. With the renovation of the organization's tambayan came the move for an introspection and reevaluation of the club’s purpose and vision.

	~~The end of~~ the ~~1990’s saw yet another restructuring process in ICUP~~. ~~With the country’s troubles in~~ the ~~political arena and public safety issues came the slow but steady decline of foreign students. Fortunately~~, ~~ICUP was able to recover by realizing that with or without foreign students, ICUP is still~~ an ~~organization that is dedicated to the promotion~~ of ~~international awareness and goodwill, and the appreciation and love for global culture. Therein lies the organization's core objective that has remained intact despite all these changes~~.		In 1993, the club joined other concerned organizations to form the UP Environmental Assembly (UPEA). It also became a founding member of the United International Students’ Association (UISA), an alliance of foreign student organizations from various universities.

	In its 53 years of existence, it has served as a family for its members, friends and visitors. It has ceaselessly sought to create numerous venues in which various cultures and nationalities can meet and in which the same cultures can be celebrated. In the years to come, ICUP will be guided by the legacies of its past and the vision of its future, both founded in the relationships between its alumni, members, friends and acquaintances that serve as ultimate proof of how responsible social interaction can transcend cultural barriers.		In 1995, in a bid for yet another big change, the club decided to shed off politically-tainted ties and focused on expanding its cultural experiences through interactive social activities.

			The end of the 1990’s saw yet another restructuring process in ICUP. With the country’s troubles in the political arena and public safety issues came the slow but steady decline of foreign students. Fortunately, ICUP was able to recover by realizing that with or without foreign students, it is still an organization that is dedicated to the promotion of international awareness and goodwill, and the appreciation and love for global culture.

			In 2011, ICUP, together with ASEC from the Ateneo De Manila University and UNISTO from De La Salle University Manila, co-founded the Alliance of International Student Organizations Philippines. In order to achieve their common goal of cultural awareness and understanding, these three organizations have decided to become allies in fulfilling the enormous task ahead of them. The Alliance is set to be officially inaugurated in July 2012, with ICUP as one of its leaders.

			In its 56 years of existence, it has served as a family for its members, friends and visitors. It has ceaselessly sought to create numerous venues in which various cultures and nationalities can meet and in which the same cultures can be celebrated. In the years to come, ICUP will be guided by the legacies of its past and the vision of its future, both founded in the relationships between its alumni, members, friends and acquaintances that serve as ultimate proof of how responsible social interaction can transcend cultural barriers.

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	''ICUP Representative to AISO-PHIL''<br />		''ICUP Representative to AISO-PHIL''<br />
	Pamela Toh<br />~~<br />~~		Pamela Toh<br />


	==Members==		==Members==

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	''ICUP Representative to AISO-PHIL''<br />		''ICUP Representative to AISO-PHIL''<br />
	Pamela Toh<br />		Pamela Toh<br /><br />


	==Members==		==Members==
	~~[[Link title]]~~		'''As of A.Y. 2012-2013, the official member roster of ICUP is as follows:'''<br />


			==Notable Alumni==


	==Activities==		==Activities==

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	''Members, applicants and other speakers are invited to discuss different countries' cultures and current events''<br /><br />		''Members, applicants and other speakers are invited to discuss different countries' cultures and current events''<br /><br />

	==~~Notable Alumni~~==		==Join Us==

			The International Club of UP accepts both local and foreign students of the University of the Philippines. Application Drives are conducted once every regular semester. For more information about Application Drives, please contact the organization through the contact details in the following section.

			Applicants must be willing to participate in the organization's activities and projects, and must be open to all cultures. Other application requirements include:

			* Application Fee
			* Application Form
			* Form 5 Photocopy or Scanned Copy
			* 1x1 ID Picture
			* Participation in ICUP Events and Activities
			* Formal Interview
			* Talents' Night and Induction<br /><br />

	==~~See Also~~==		==Contact Us==

	* [http://www.facebook.com/theicup/ ICUP's Facebook Page]		* [http://www.facebook.com/theicup/ ICUP's Facebook Page]

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	''A showcase of films of different genres and origins around the world''<br />		''A showcase of films of different genres and origins around the world''<br />

	* Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE)<br />		* '''Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE)'''<br />
	''A chance to learn about different cultures around the world from speakers invited by ICUP''<br />		''A chance to learn about different cultures around the world from speakers invited by ICUP''<br />

	* Application Drives<br />		* '''Application Drives'''<br />
	''ICUP invites students interested in joining the organization''<br />		''ICUP invites students interested in joining the organization''<br />

	* ICUP Help Desk<br />		* '''ICUP Help Desk'''<br />
	''A special service offered to international students of UP in need of help with matters regarding their stay in the University''<br />		''A special service offered to international students of UP in need of help with matters regarding their stay in the University''<br />

	* International Cuisine Exploration (ICE)<br />		* '''International Cuisine Exploration (ICE)'''<br />
	''Food trips and casual dinners in restaurants with various international cuisine''<br />		''Food trips and casual dinners in restaurants with various international cuisine''<br />

	* Team Building Activities<br />		* '''Team Building Activities'''<br />
	''Games and other activities to promote goodwill, teamwork and leadership in the organization''<br />		''Games and other activities to promote goodwill, teamwork and leadership in the organization''<br />

	* World Whiz Trivia Quiz (WWTQ)<br />		* '''World Whiz Trivia Quiz (WWTQ)'''<br />
	''A quiz bee featuring questions about international culture, history and current events, with various prizes to be won''<br />		''A quiz bee featuring questions about international culture, history and current events, with various prizes to be won''<br />

	* World Watch<br />		* '''World Watch'''<br />
	''Members, applicants and other speakers are invited to discuss different countries' cultures and current events''<br /><br />		''Members, applicants and other speakers are invited to discuss different countries' cultures and current events''<br /><br />

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	The International Club of UP promotes international awareness and understanding through a range of social, cultural and academic activities, where students can come together to celebrate different cultures. Some of these activities are:<br />		The International Club of UP promotes international awareness and understanding through a range of social, cultural and academic activities, where students can come together to celebrate different cultures. Some of these activities are:<br />

	* Kalye Kultura		* '''Kalye Kultura'''
	''An annual cultural fair hosted by ICUP with booths and performances from different cultural and regional organizations''		''An annual cultural fair hosted by ICUP with booths and performances from different cultural and regional organizations''

	* Walking Tours		* '''Walking Tours'''
	''Guided tours of beautiful and historic sights around Metro Manila and neighboring areas''		''Guided tours of beautiful and historic sights around Metro Manila and neighboring areas''

	* Friday Afternoon Tea		* '''Friday Afternoon Tea'''
	''Internal event held on certain Friday afternoons after classes for the members and international students to get to know each other better''		''Internal event held on certain Friday afternoons after classes for the members and international students to get to know each other better''

	* Movie Marathon/Film Showing<br />		* '''Movie Marathon/Film Showing'''<br />
	''A showcase of films of different genres and origins around the world''<br />		''A showcase of films of different genres and origins around the world''<br />