Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap, chancellor of Seattle Colleges, recently was named one of the most influential Filipina women in the world by the Filipina Women’s Network (FWN).
Seattle Colleges’ 50th
Seattle Colleges held its 50th anniversary dinner on April 25 at Pacific Tower in Seattle. Enrique Cerna emceed and there were comments from Chancellor Dr. Shouan Pan and Teresita Batayola, […]
How do you Define Success?
“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.
WOC: Women as Bridge Builders — Thursday, February 4, 2016
WHAT: Women of Color Empowered luncheon, “Women as Bridge Builders” WHEN: Thursday, February 4, 2016 — 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. WHERE: China Harbor Restaurant COST: Discounted price of $35 if purchased […]
Critics say duck boats are too dangerous for city streets
By Phuong Le and Martha Bllisle Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the deadly crash of a duck boat and charter bus is the […]
Seattle Colleges Chancellor announces retirement
After 40 years with Seattle Colleges, Chancellor Jill Wakefield has announced her retirement, effective June 2016. She was appointed as chancellor in 2009, becoming the district’s first female in that […]
June and Henry Chen Endowment scholarship
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 […]
Supporting student and workplace diversity — Seattle Colleges gets acclaim
By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle Colleges recently received the American Association of Community Colleges award for national equity. The Seattle Colleges system has impressive numbers when it […]
Wise words on preserving diversity
“The diversity of our nation is our greatest strength. Preserving diversity is crucial to the future of our community. By honoring our past, providing equal opportunities and social justice for […]