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Rosie Rimando, South Seattle College’s new president, says diversity comes first

September 20, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Seeing how the school system treated students of color motivated Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap, the new president of South Seattle College (SSC), to start a career in education in order to help more students of color obtain the resources they need to succeed. Born and raised in Charleston, S.C. to Filipino […]

Filed Under: Education, Community News Tagged With: 2018, Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap, South Seattle College, VOL 37 NO 39 | SEPTEMBER 22 - SEPTEMBER 28

Robert Shimabukuro featured speaker for Day of Remembrance

March 14, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Feb. 18, South Seattle College hosted noted author and historian Robert Shimabukuro as the featured speaker for the annual Day of Remembrance. This annual event marks the anniversary that President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the evacuation and incarceration of 120,000 persons of Japanese ancestry, living on the West Coast, most of whom were U.S. […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, Camp Minidoka, Executive Order, Robert Shimabukuro, South Seattle College, Vol 35 No 11 | March 12 - March 18, West Coast

Finalists for Seattle Colleges chancellor diverse

February 26, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Emiri Aoki Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle Colleges Board of Trustees announced the finalists for a new chancellor on Feb. 23. The new chancellor is going to take over for Jill Wakefield, who is retiring in June 2016, after seven years. The finalists are: Gale Gibson Gayle, president of Essex County College, N.J. Mark […]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: 2016, Arthur Siegal Administrative Center, Education, Essex County College, Gale Gibson Gayle, Green River Community College, Jeremy Jordan, Jonathan Yao, Mark Mitsui, Mesa Community College, Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, North Seattle College, Pacific Islanders, SSC, Seattle Central College, Seattle Colleges System, Seattle Vocational Institute, Shouan Pan, South Seattle College, Vol 35 No 9 | February 27 - March 4

Back to school — “A Fresh Start”

September 10, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Congressman Adam Smith 9th District “The beginning of each new school year represents an opportunity to move forward toward achieving your goals. Focusing on your education is one of the most important ways you can help create a fresh start and a better world for yourself, your family, and our community.”   Hsiao-Lin Wang Owner […]

Filed Under: Briefs, Community News Tagged With: Bellevue College, China Harbor Restaurant, Congressman Adam Smith, Corporate Counsel, Costco Wholesale, Edmonds Community College, James Doane, Nate Miles, President Gary Oertli, President Jean Hernandez, South Seattle College, Vice President, Vol 34 No 38| September 12 - September 18, language

BLOG: Honoring Warren Chan — Icon of an incredible generation

July 9, 2015 By Assunta Ng

By Assunta Ng A parade of “who’s who,”— including a governor, mayor, and 19 judges from both Supreme Court to Municipal Court—gathered at South Seattle College to pay their last respects to Judge Warren Chan July 3. Chan died on June 15 at the age of 92. “A man of ‘firsts,’” said Hon. Gary Locke. […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2015, Ark Chin, Asian American Pioneer, Ben Woo, Chinese American, Daughter April Chan Hale, Ire Chan, Judge Chan, Judge Warren Chan July, King County Councilmember Ruby Chow, King County Superior Court, Law Review, Marianne Spearman, Northwest Asian Weekly Pioneer Award, Seattle Chinese Garden Society, Seattle City Councilman Wing Luke, South Seattle College, Supreme Court Justice Faith Ireland, Tommy Quan Chan, Vol 34 No 29 | July 11 - July 17, Wes Uhlman, 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

Wise Words on DIVERSITY — How diversity makes a difference

March 20, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Promoting diversity is a core value of the Attorney General’s Office and should be vital to the mission of every government agency.   A culture of inclusion within government is key to effectively representing the interests of diverse communities, and ensuring public employees have a meaningful connection with everyone we serve.” — Bob Ferguson Washington State […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2015, Assistant Governor, Beloved Community, CEO, Edmond Pettus Bridge, Kids Without Borders, Port of Seattle, Real Estate Specialist, Rotary International, Seattle Port Commissioner, South Seattle College, Southeast Seattle, Thach Real Estate Group, Tina Soike, Vol 34 No 13 | March 21 - March 27, Washington State Attorney General, Wise Words

VFA honors 2 people, 1 church

March 31, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Two people and a church were awarded in the March 20 Vietnamese Friendship Association’s 2014 benefit dinner at the UW HUB Ballroom.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Bill Melinda Gates Foundation, Puget Sound Blood Center, Rifka Bahaman, South Seattle College, Sri Lanka, Thanksgiving, Trang Tu, United States, University Unitarian Church, VFA, Vietnamese Friendship Association, Vol 33 No 14 | March 29 - April 4

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