What are some goals or plans you have for VSA this year?
As a treasurer, I would like to make sure the money is well organized and spend very wisely, efficiently and impartially.? I would like all of the officers to be aware on the amount and the reasons why the money is spent. ??That way, the executive board can be certain that our budget will last all through the academic year. ?I am also willing to answer any possible concerns with members/officers of the association. ?I want to contribute to the group's important decisions and share my past experience as an officer and PSU student with the other officers and members of VSA.? Without a doubt, I want all the members of VSA to have fun and actively participate in our group meetings and uber- cool & fun events. ?Finally, I hope to help and maybe train next year's officers to guarantee VSA's success for years to come.
As an active member, I would like to have fun and participate in as many events as possible. I would like to meet new people and learn new things, as well as new stuffs. That includes Vietnamese culture and history.

What changes would you like to see happen this year and for the future of PSU VSA?
I would like to see a constant growth in the club's success.? I would like not only the Portland State community but also Portland and uNAVSA to know that we have a strong, reliable and extremely active student group.

Tell us the most exciting / bizarre / crazy thing you have done in one sentence or less.
Finished the Portland Marathon and wish to participate in an Ironman.

If you could live in any time period of Earth’s history, what time period(s) would you choose (or avoid) and why?
I would want to see what will happen in 10,000 years. I am interested in seeing all the cool stuff that mankind will have discovered ... without all the bad stuff.

Who is your alter ego persona?
On top of my head, I'd say Mahatma Gandhi. I wish I could be as strong and disciplined as him.

The ONE song you must have on your playlist at the moment or you would die.
Remember the name by Fort Minor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Neop9OVaB8)

Lastly, if VSA President asks you out on a date would you accept? (And No, Noel, I can’t pay.)
If it's BAO, I will date him for free. Heck, I will even give him money to date him. He is soo cool! I even wrote that thing that you are reading right now to make him happy.

Full Name: Noel Tavan

Year in school: Grad Student

Major & Minor: Mechanical Engineering