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Political newcomer Dan Shih’s passion for public service rooted in family and culture

March 18, 2016 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Dan Shih advocates for justice; he works on such issues as patent infringement, class actions, and contract and warranty disputes. But now, the Seattle attorney is taking a leave of absence from Susman Godfrey to battle five other opponents – at this time – for a seat in the […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2016, American Civil Liberties Union, American Dream, Asian Pacific Islander, Capitol Hill, Chinese American, Congressional District, Dan Shih, James Tabafunda, Lakeside School Alumni, Madison Park, Mercer Island, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Stanford University, Susman Godfrey, Taiwan, University District, Vol 35 No 12 | March 19 - March 25, culture

Toyota invests $1b in artificial intelligence in US

November 14, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Yuri Kageyama AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. is investing $1 billion in a research company it’s setting up in Silicon Valley to develop artificial intelligence and robotics, underlining the Japanese automaker’s determination to lead in futuristic cars that drive themselves and apply the technology to other areas of daily life. […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2011, 2015, AI, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, General Motors, Gill Pratt, Google, MIT, Silicon Valley, Stanford University, Tokyo, Toyota President Akio Toyoda, Toyota Research Institute Inc, US, Vol 34 No 47 | November 14 - November 20, technology

First CDSMP class graduates

August 17, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Washington State Chinese Cancer Network Association (WSCCNA) has been collaborating with Kin On Community Care Network to offer the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) workshop for members and friends of WSCCNA. CDSMP is an evidence-based program developed by Stanford University to help participants more effectively self-manage their various chronic health conditions so that they […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, CDSMP, Kin On, Stanford University, Vol 34 No 34 | August 15 - August 21, WSCCNA

Exterminator convicted in slaying of doctor

May 24, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An exterminator accused of strangling a pediatrician, who questioned his work and then tying her up with equestrian gear and setting her body on fire, has been convicted of first-degree murder, arson, and related offenses. Dr. Melissa Ketunuti was of Thai descent. Jason Smith, 39, faces a mandatory life term without the […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2015, Botswana, HIV, Jason Smith, Melissa Ketunuti, Michael Farrell, Stanford University, Thailand, United States, Vol 34 No 22 | May 23 - May 29

Asian American Stanford physician appointed White House Fellow

October 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Edward Sheen  is a board certified internist and was a Clinical Fellow in Liver and Digestive Diseases at Stanford University, He is Executive Chair/Senior Partner of the Stanford Healthcare Consulting Group, and Course Director of Leadership/Strategies for Healthcare Delivery Innovation. In the California State Assembly.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, California State Assembly, Stanford University, Vol 33 No 42 | October 11 - October 17

Sakurako Fisher, appointed General Trustee of JFK Center for the Performing Arts

October 6, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Fisher, President of the San Francisco Symphony, has been a member of the San Francisco Symphony’s Board of Governors since 1992, and was formerly the Vice President of the Symphony’s Board of Governors and Chair of the Development Steering Committee. Fisher serves as the Chairman of the National Board of the Smithsonian Institution and is a […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Arts Decoratifs, International Studies, Sakurako Fisher, San Francisco Symphony, Smithsonian Institution, Stanford University, Union Centrale, Vice President, Vol 33 No 41 | October 4 - October 10

Book on history of protests in China released

August 10, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Jessica Chen Weiss, born and raised in Seattle, has written a book, Powerful Patriots: Nationalist Protest in China’s Foreign Relations, about the history of anti-foreign protests in China from 1985 to 2012. Weiss has interviewed over 170 people for this book and has spent about 14 months on field research. Powerful Patriots discusses anti-foreign protests […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, 2014, China, Chinese, Foreign Relations, Jessica Chen Weiss, Powerful Patriots, San Diego, Seattle, Stanford University, Vol 33 No 33 | August 9 - August 15, Yale University

Pres. Obama will nominate Max Baucus China ambassador

January 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

President Obama announced his intent to nominate Senator Max Baucus as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, replacing former Washington state Governor Gary Locke. “For more than two decades, Max Baucus has worked to deepen the relationship between the United States and China, said President Obama. The economic agreements he helped forge have created millions […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2014, China, Governor Gary Locke, President Obama, Public Works, Senator Baucus, Senator Max Baucus, Stanford University, United States, Vol 33 No 2 | January 4 - January 10

Top Contributor: Bjong Wolf Yeigh — New UW chancellor has high ambitions

October 24, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Imana Gunawan Northwest Asian Weekly University of Washington Bothell’s new chancellor Bjong Wolf Yeigh has ambitions for both his new institution and for its students, the majority of whom identify with underrepresented minority groups. “In the end, when we’re successful with all the things that we’re doing, I would like to see University of […]

Filed Under: Profiles, Education, Community News Tagged With: 2013, 2014, Ana Marie Cauce, Bjong Wolf Yeigh, Bjong Wolf Yeigh Photo, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Norwich University, Princeton University, SUNYIT, Seattle, Stanford University, Top Contributors 2013, UWB, United States, Vol 32 No 44 | October 26 - November 1, Yale University

Three APA White House fellows announced

September 9, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2013–2014 Class of White House Fellows on Aug. 27. The White House Fellows Program was created in 1964. Three of the 11 fellows are Asian or Pacific Islanders.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Bay Area, Biomedical Engineering, Charina Choi, Emory University, Health Behavior Society, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Kapil Parakh, Pacific Islanders, Public Health, Stanford University, Vanderbilt University, Victor Wu, Vol 32 No 37 | September 7 - September 13, Zambia

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