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WISE WORDS: Becoming a diverse leader — Wise words for our new graduates

June 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“The late Elson S. Floyd inculcated a culture of openness and diversity at Washington State University that will remain one of our guiding principles. About a third of WSU’s annual freshman class come from ethnically diverse backgrounds. By creating a high-quality institution that is accessible and affordable, we are educating the next generation of diverse […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2015, Ben Bridge Jeweler, Cheryl Roberts, Chief Client Officer, Eddie Pasatiempo, Executive Director, Jan Levy, Jon Bridge, King County Councilmember, King County Executive, Leadership Tomorrow, Public Affairs, Rod Dembowski, Serengeti Law, Shoreline Community College, Vice Pres, Vol 34 No 27 | June 27 - July 3, WSU, Washington State University, culture

Writing her own book — Cuc Vu, director of Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, has her own history

September 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly As Saigon fell during the end of the Vietnam War, the chaos of people trying to leave the country tore families apart, as most sought to escape

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Columbia University, Cuc Vu, East Coast, Eastern Washington, Jason Cruz, LGBT, Mayor Murray, New York, Pomona College, Public Affairs, Seattle, Tan Son Nhat, Tumwater High School, United States, Vietnam War, Vol 33 No 38 | September 13 - September 19, Whitman College, Wohlers Chevy Nova

Cuc Vu is director of OIRA

July 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Cuc Vu, a refugee from the Vietnam War, relocated with her family to Olympia, WA based on an uncle’s advice. She earned an undergraduate degree at Pomona College and a graduate degree as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. She also brings ­­­­­­­­­­­­twelve years of experience working on […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Columbia University, Cuc Vu, Eliseo Medina, OIRA, Pomona College, Public Affairs, Vietnam War, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25

Indian American confirmed as Assistant Secretary of State

May 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Puneet Talwar has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a key diplomatic position, becoming the second Indian American to join the state department. Talwar, who was a key aide of President Barack Obama on the Middle East, will now serve as the assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2009, 2014, Assistant Secretary, Columbia University, Cornell University, Indian American, Iran, Iraq, Joseph Biden, Middle East, President Barack Obama, Public Affairs, Puneet Talwar, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Vol 33 No 20 | May 10 - May 16

Top Contributor: Rey Pascua

November 21, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Rey Pascua was the persistent and committed man who helped proclaim October as Filipino American

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Child Protective Services, Eastern Washington, Filipino American Community, Filipino American History Month, Filipino American National Historical Society, Keith Garton, Larry Itliong, Larry Seaquist, Nina Huang, Philippines, Public Affairs, Rey Pascua, Seattle, South Kitsap School District, Top Contributors 2013, United States, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29, Washington State, Yakima Valley, top contributors

UW international student receives Evans Student Leadership Award

July 1, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Chinese international student Lin Gao, who recently graduated from the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs, received the 2013 Daniel J. Evans Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership. The award is presented to a graduating student who has had a record of leadership and service during their time at the Evans School. Nominees receive […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Chinese, Evans School, Lin Gao, Literacy Bridge, Public Affairs, UW, Vol 32 No 27 | June 29 - July 5

Vandana Slatter hosts campaign kick off

June 24, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Vandana Slatter, candidate for Bellevue City Council Position 6, hosted her campaign kick off on June 18 at the Bellevue Muncipal Golf Course Clubhouse.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Bellevue City Council Position, Bellevue Community College, Cindy Ryu, Deb Eddy, Evans School, Overlake Hospital, Public Affairs, State Rep, Vandana Slatter, Vol 32 No 26 | June 22 - June 28

Women of color build a diverse and promising future

September 7, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Compiled by Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Race and ethnicity has been a key issue in this year’s elections, which is why the group of women

Filed Under: Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2012, Andrina Bigelow, Charlotte Cote, Colleen Fukui-Sketchley, Jeanette James, Julie Pham, Marcie Maxwell, Mijo Lee, Nguoi Viet Tay Bac, Patricia Akiyama, Port of Seattle, Public Affairs, Seattle Art Museum Native Arts Council, Seattle Girls School, Toni Castro, UW, Vol 31 No 37 | September 8 - September 14, Weyerhaeuser Company, women of color

Lloyd Hara establishes Endowed Graduate Student Support Fund

September 3, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

King County Assessor Lloyd Hara has established an Endowed Graduate Student Support Fund at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs. The support fund is aimed at students who have academic merit, who are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and who have experience with diverse cultures. The fund is also aimed at students committed […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Evans School, King County Assessor Lloyd Hara, Lloyd Hara, Public Affairs, Vol 31 No 36 | September 1 - September 7

Rep. Bob Hasegawa and Bobby Virk endorse each other for office

March 15, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly On March 12, Bobby Virk and Bob Hasegawa announced they are endorsing one another’s run for office. Hasegawa will vie for a state senate seat. Virk will vie for Hasegawa’s vacated seat in the state’s House.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2012, Asian American, Bob Hasegawa, Bobby Virk, Boston University, Evans School, India, Japanese American, Margarita Prentice, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Northwest Teamsters Local, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Teamsters Union, United States, Vol 31 No 12 | March 17 - March 23, Washington State Sen

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