Gov. Chris Gregoire appointed Joanne Harrell to the University of Washington Board of Regents.
Oct. 9: Karen Narasaki named to most powerful list
Asian American Justice Center President and Executive Director Karen K. Narasaki is one of the 100 women Washingtonian Magazine celebrates as the most powerful women in Washington, an honor Narasaki has now earned four times.
Sept. 26: ACRS Annual Benefit Gala a culinary success
The Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) held its annual gala at the Grand Hyatt in Seattle.
Oct. 6: Three Americans win the Nobel in physics
Americans Charles Kao, William Boyle, and George Smith won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics. Kao’s discoveries led to the creation of modern fiber-optic communication networks. Boyle and Smith were honored for inventing the eye of the digital camera.
Oct. 2: Shen Consulting, Inc. and Schemata Workshop win business awards
Two businesses owned by Asian Americans won the Seattle Mayor’s Small Business Award.
Oct. 5: API women come together to learn leadership
More than 200 women of Asian and Asian Pacific heritage attended the National Leadership Summit to network and advance leadership skills on the weekend of Sept. 26–27. The Summit was hosted by The Center for Asian Pacific American Women and took place at Microsoft’s Conference Center.
Sept. 23: FLOW members recognized as emerging leaders
Benes Aldana was awarded the Emerging Filipino Leaders (EFL) award in the law category by the Filipino Community of Seattle at its inaugural EFL Awards held at the Filipino Community Center. Aldana is a founding member of the Filipino Lawyers of Washington (FLOW).
Sept. 12: Denise Louie jazz night a success
The Denise Louie Education Center held its annual jazz night at the Showbox Sodo.
Sept. 28: Tuan Nguyen selected for Census Bureau’s Asian Advisory Committee
Tuan Nguyen, who is vice president for Media and Film Company, a Vietnamese-language entertainment production company, was selected by Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke to serve on the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advisory Committee on the Asian population.
Oct. 2: Rep. Zack Hudgins to represent U.S. in India
State Rep. Zack Hudgins (D-Tukwila) and a select group of six young political and policy leaders from around the United States were chosen by the American Council for Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) to participate in a 10-day political exchange program beginning on Oct. 30.
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