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SYLP graduation dinner

July 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation held a celebratory graduation dinner on July 14, at Hong Kong Bistro, for 22 students who completed the Summer Youth Leadership Program (SYLP). SYLP is an all-expense paid program designed for high school youth and college freshmen to develop leadership and communication skills, and to explore their identities as Asian Americans. […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, SYLP, Summer Youth Leadership Program, VOL 35 NO 30 | JULY 23 - JULY 29

How do you Define Success?

March 11, 2016 By Assunta Ng

“How did you become successful in the newspaper business?” asked Sarah Lubitz, a Bellevue College student who interviewed me for a class project. To be honest, I don’t consider my business successful. The more I think about it, the more I feel like I have failed. I flunk the vision test not just a little — but a lot — I have been completely off base.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2016, Bellevue College, China Harbor, Chinatown International District, Fritjof Nansen, Joan Yoshitomi, Master John Leong, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Sandy Sun, Sarah Lubitz, Seattle Chinese Post, Seattle Colleges, Seattle Kung Fu Club, Uwajimaya, Vol 35 No 11 | March 12 - March 18, Yoshi Minegishi, attention, women of color

Top contributors to the Asian American community

December 10, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly It is an event organized by Northwest Asian Weekly and the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation to mark the noteworthy achievements of local Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders. Held at the House of Hong Restaurant on Dec. 4, the 23rd annual Top Contributors to the Asian Community Award Dinner […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Bill Tashima, CACA, Chong Dameron, Elsie Taniguchi, Greg Slatter, Harold Taniguchi, Japanese American, Jean Godden, King County, Korean Women, Legislative District Democrats Mel Kang, Nick Licata, Nina Odell, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Rick Polintan, Seattle City Councilmembers Sally Clark, Stephanie Olson, Tom Rasmussen, Top Contributors 2015, Van Dinh Kuno, Vol 34 No 51 | December 12 - December 18

Honoring dreamers — Visionaries with ground-breaking ideas and efforts

October 16, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly At one point, the stage, filled with Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) members and supporters dressed in various traditional Asian and Pacific Islander dress, mirrored the packed, top-floor banquet room at China Harbor Restaurant alongside Seattle’s Lake Union. KING 5 and Northwest Cable News anchor Sula Kim, the event’s […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, APCC, Angelo Salgado, Asia Pacific, Chera Amlag, Dave Tenney, Food Sh, Geo Quibuyen, Hood Famous Bakeshop, Learning Management System, Lorraine Yu, Michael Verchot, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Pacific Islanders, Pierce County, Presenter Connie So, Ravi Ramineni, Sarah Baker, Seattle Chinese Post, Sula Kim, Vol 34 No 43 | October 17 - October 23

June and Henry Chen Endowment scholarship

June 29, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The late June Chen, a community leader, who passed away more than two years ago, had left funds for the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation in her will to honor the memory of June Chen.  The foundation has re-donated the funds for Seattle Colleges to set up a scholarship endowment under the June and Henry Chen […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Asian American, Carmen Gayton Front Assunta Ng, Chancellor Jill Wakefield, Henry Chen, June Chen, Michael Chen, Mona Locke, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, SCC, Seattle Central College, Seattle Colleges, Vol 34 No 27 | June 27 - July 3, gary locke

Honoring our students, mentors, and leaders

April 3, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly It was an evening of excitement, anticipation, education and great food when over 45 students arrived at the New Hong Kong Restaurant Friday evening to see if they were awarded scholarships. Many were accompanied by their families, teachers, and counselors from their schools, and even other classmates who came […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: 2015, City Councilmember Tina Soike, Diversity Makes a Difference 2015, Eastside Catholic High School Leah Shin, Foster High School Lauren Anglin, Holy Names Academy Kairy Meza, Ingraham High School, Interlake High School, Jackson High School Jonathan Flores, Jerome Siangco, Kentridge High School Ibrahim Perry, New Hong Kong Restaurant Friday, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Nova High School, Olympia High School Aden Bahta, Paula Watanabe, Port of Seattle, Sitara Nath, South Seattle College, Vol 34 No 15 | April 4 - April 10

First class – “Diversity makes a difference” scholarship nominees

March 27, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Compiled by Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Each year, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation offers scholarships for extraordinary students who contribute and play a part in promoting diversity in our community. Here is a sampling of a few of our many exceptional nominations: Sitara Nath, Olympia High School “I have never felt ‘trapped’ by my […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: 2015, African Masai, Beacon Hill International School, Black Student Union, Diversity Makes a Difference 2015, During Paula, East Africa, HNA, Kairy Meza, Lauren Anglin, Multicultural Student Union, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Paula Watanabe, Peggy Chapman, Senior Class President, Sitara Nath, Vol 34 No 14 | March 28 - April 3, attention

A+plus — “Diversity makes a difference” scholarship nominees

March 20, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Compiled by Andrew Kim Northwest Asian Weekly Each year, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation offers scholarships for extraordinary students who contribute and play a part in promoting diversity in our community. Here is a sampling of a few of our many exceptional nominations: Emily Okawara, Kentridge High School “Emily is an outstanding academic student who […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: 2015, AP, American Immigration Forums, Andrew Kim, Big Brother Big Sister, China, Chinese, Diversity Makes a Difference 2015, Emily Okawara, Interlake High School, Jackson High School, Japanese Heritage Club, Kathleen Chen, Kentridge High School, Leah Shin, Molly Turner, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Senior Class President, Tacoma Youth Symphony Association, Varsity Girls Golf, Vol 34 No 13 | March 21 - March 27

Top grade — “Diversity makes a difference” scholarship nominees

March 12, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Compiled by Andrew Kim Northwest Asian Weekly Each year, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation offers scholarships for extraordinary students who contribute and play a part in promoting diversity in our community. Here is a sampling of a few of our many exceptional nominations: Jonathan Flores, Kentridge High School “Jonathan has challenged himself by taking advanced […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: 2015, Andrew Kim, Auburn Riverside High School, Bamba Club, Bamba Kenya, Black Student Union, Diversity Makes a Difference 2015, Estonia, Franklin High School, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Honor Society, Ingraham High School, Mariner High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, Multicultural Fair, National Honors Society, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Vol 34 No 12 | March 14 - March 20, culture

First class — “Diversity makes a difference” scholarship nominees

February 20, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Compiled by Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Each year, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation offers scholarships for extraordinary students who contribute and play a part in promoting diversity in our community. Here is a sampling of a few of our many exceptional nominations: Ace Wilson, NOVA High School “Ace’s compassion and commitment to building community […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: 2015, ARHS, Ace Wilson, Aden Bahta, Auburn Riverside High School, Black Student Union Club, Diversity Makes a Difference 2015, Environmental Club, Eritrean Dance Group, Filipino, Ibrahim Perry, June Uiki, Kathreen Kumar, Mercer Island High School, Naomi Sanyika Moore, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Peggy Chapman, Seattle, Vol 34 No 9 | February 21 - February 27

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