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Sheila Edwards Lange

January 18, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly While she’s the president of Seattle Central College (SCC), Sheila Edwards Lange thinks of herself as an activist. She’s in an ideal role because her true passion is education. As president of SCC, no day is the same for Edwards Lange. A current challenge that she faces is trying […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Education, Community News Tagged With: 2018, Sheila Edwards Lange, VOL 37 NO 4 | JANUARY 20 - JANUARY 26

Seattle Central names new president

May 12, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Sheila Edwards Lange has been named the permanent president of Seattle Central College (SCC). She has served as interim president since last August. “Dr. Edwards Lange has all of the qualities we have been looking for in a new president. She has great experience, and it’s clear that she cares […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Education, Community News Tagged With: 2016, Seattle Central College, Sheila Edwards Lange, VOL 35 NO 20 | MAY 14 - MAY 20

Gallardo appointed Interim UW Vice President for Minority

October 19, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

University of Washington Interim President Ana Mari Cauce and Interim Provost Jerry Baldasty have appointed Gabriel Gallardo as interim vice president for minority affairs and vice provost for diversity, was effective Aug. 3. Gallardo succeeds Sheila Edwards Lange who accepted the position of interim president at Seattle Central College. A strong advocate for student success […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Gabriel Gallardo, Minority Affairs, Seattle Central College, Sheila Edwards Lange, Vol 34 No 43 | October 17 - October 23

Back to school — “A Fresh Start”

September 18, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“How you spend each day, is of course, how you live your life.” — Annie Dillard Cheryl Roberts President Shoreline Community College “This season is always my favorite, where the anticipation of a new school year gives way to exciting possibilities and opportunities. Students, this is your time. With hard work, I know it will […]

Filed Under: Briefs, Community News Tagged With: Bellevue College, Carrie Tzou, Cheryl Roberts, Edmonds Community College, Interim President, National Science Foundation, President Jean Hernandez, Real Estate Specialist, Seattle Central College, Seattle Police Chief, Sheila Edwards Lange, Shoreline Community College, Thach Nguyen, Thach Real Estate Group, Vol 34 No 39 | September 19 - September 25, Waters Academy

Fukui-Sketchley receives Odegaard Award

May 18, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Colleen Fukui-Sketchley, diversity affairs director for Nordstrom, has been named the 2015 recipient of the University of Washington Charles E. Odegaard Award. The  Odegaard award honors individuals whose leadership in the community exemplifies the former UW president’s work on behalf of diversity. It is the only University and community-selected award, and is regarded as the […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, 2015, Chris Sketchley, Colleen Fukui-Sketchley, Jackson Sketchley, Odegaard Award, Sheila Edwards Lange, UW, Vol 34 No 21 | May 16 - May 22

Wise words on preserving diversity

September 19, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“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 all, and by celebrating different cultures and backgrounds, we can ensure that our society builds an environment that accepts, welcomes, and preserves diverse backgrounds and […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2014, Congressional District, Congressman Adam Smith, Diaspora Tour, Jill Wakefield, King County Executive, Martin Luther King, Minority Affairs, Nate Miles, Seattle Colleges, Sheila Edwards Lange, Sung Yang, UW, Vice President, Vice Provost, Vol 33 No 39 | September 20 - September 26, Wayne Lau

Wise Words from Wise Leaders on Today’s Women

March 29, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

 More women have gotten elected in the last 10 years than in the last 10 centuries, and although America lags way behind the international average (we rank 70 out of 165 bin the world), and Washington State (which used to boast 40% women in our legislature and now has 32%), we are kicking up our […]

Filed Under: Community News, Wise Words Series Tagged With: Cathy Allen, Former Fashion Designer, International Women, Jill Wakefield, Laura Rehrmann, Lori Matsukawa, Maya Angelou, Minority Affairs, Political Consultant, Seattle Community Colleges, Sheila Edwards Lange, University Club, Vice Provost, Washington State, Washington Supreme Court Justice, Yijiao Hong

Wise Words for Wise

October 6, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Phyllis did a tremendous job in unprecedented times to preserve access to a quality college education and to train the work force of tomorrow. She is a thoughtful scientist, accomplished researcher and dedicated educator. Her skill, passion and leadership will serve her well at the University of Illinois. I wish her the best of luck.” […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: Ark Chin Winnie Chin, Chris Gregoire, Diane Adachi, Jerry Baldasty, Jill Wakefield, Lo Yu, Minority Affairs, Penny Fukui, Phyllis Wise, Ruthann Kurose, Seattle Community Colleges, Sheila Edwards Lange, UW, Vivian Lee, Wise Words, communication

Blog: What’s cooking at Kurose’s birthday party?

August 18, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng The guest list of Ruthann Kurose’s surprise 60th birthday party was a Who’s Who in politics. The party was held at the house of former Mayor Norm Rice and his wife, Constance.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Asian American, Attorney Jenny Durkin, Chinatown, Debbie Bird, Dow Constantine, Former Gov, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Mayor Norm Rice, Mike Lowry, Norm Rice, Obama, Publisher Ng's blog, Rear Admiral Herb Bridge, Ruthann Kurose, Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, Secretary Sam Reed, Sheila Edwards Lange, Supreme Court Justice Bobbe Bridge, Vol 30 No 34 | August 20 - August 26

Editorial: Remembering a trailblazer: Dr. Sam Kelly

July 8, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On July 6, Dr. Sam Kelly passed away from congestive heart failure. Kelly was perhaps most known for being the founder and first vice president of the Office of Minority Affairs of the University of Washington in 1970.

Filed Under: Opinion, Editorials Tagged With: Education, Everett Junior College, Kane Hall, Kelly Endowed Scholarship Fund, Minority Affairs, Sam Kelly, Sheila Edwards Lange, UW, Washington State Community College, vol 28 no 29 | July 11 - July 17

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