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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 – September 3

Korean women married to non-Koreans find kindred spirits at local conference

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

As a first generation Korean American married to a non-Korean man, Lea Armstrong had to overcome challenges uncommon in other marriages, including cultural

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Cultures Tagged With: 2010, George Bradley, Great Britain, Indonesia, KIMWA, Korean American, Lea Armstrong, Malaysia, Mary Nam, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Airport Double Tree Hotel, Switzerland, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, United States, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3, culture, language

Bodies, survivors of Manila hijack drama head home

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

MANILA, Philippines — Most survivors of this week’s tragic hostage drama in Manila flew home to Hong Kong on Wednesday, along with the bodies of eight slain tourists

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2010, Alberto Lubang, Bedridden Tracey Wong, Cathay Pacific, Chief Rodolfo Magtibay, China, Donald Tsang, Hong Kongers, Hong Thai Travel Services, Ken Leung, Lau Kong-wah, MANILA, Ming Pao Daily News, Philippine Consulate, Philippine Interior Secretary Jessie Robredo, RTHK, Several Hong Kong, Survivor Amy Ng, Susanna Lau, TV, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3

Former UW law dean to be president of U-Md

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Wallace D. Loh, a former dean of the University of Washington (UW) School of Law, was selected as the new president of the University of Maryland (U-Md).

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2010, Chinami Tajika, Chinese, College Park, Cornell University, Grinnell College, Northwest Asian Weekly, Peru, Seattle University, Steven Sundborg, Trailblazer Award, UW, United States, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3, Wallace Loh, Yale Law School

August 2: City of Seattle awards $300,000 to community organizations

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The City of Seattle awarded $300,000 in technology grants to 24 local community-based organizations in Seattle, including some Asian-based services:

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2010, API, Burma, Helping Link, Seattle, Vietnamese Friendship Association, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3, technology

Aug. 17: JCS Donates $50,000 to JCCCW

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Japanese Community Service of Seattle (JCS), one of the oldest Japanese community organizations, donated $50,000 to the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2010, Community Center, JCCCW, Japanese American, Seattle, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3

Outstanding grad: Melanie Ma

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Melanie Ma graduated from Franklin High School as its valedictorian. She was the treasurer for the school’s National Honor Society chapter, president of the Key Club

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2010, Asian Student Association, Club Award, Franklin High School, Key Club, Melanie Ma, National Honor Society, Phil Mar Memorial Scholarship, Seattle Chinese Girl Drill Team, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3

July 24: White River Buddhist Temple Bon Odori event a success

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

For Buddhists, O-Bon is the time to reflect upon the dedicated lives of departed ancestors. To celebrate, Bon Odori is a festival in which the young and old come together to dance

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2010, Bon Odori, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3, White River Buddhist Temple

July 29: NAAAP-Seattle and NSHMBA-Seattle present a panel for entrepreneurs

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

About 50 entrepreneurs met at Tutta Bella for the Entrepreneur Panel, Secrets of our Successes, organized by the local chapters of the National Association of Asian American Professionals

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2010, Beto Yarce, Cinti Fine Mexican Jewelry, Murthy Kalkura, Rachel Valdez, Richard Velazquez, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3

The results of the primaries – Which Asian Americans are moving ahead?

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The 2010 primary election took place on Aug. 17. The top two candidates who earned the most votes in the primary will move forward to the general election in November.

Filed Under: News, Community News Tagged With: 2010, Bob Hasegawa, Charles Allen, Chinami Tajika, Chris Marr, Cindy Ryu, Diana Toledo, Dino Rossi, District Court Northeast Electoral District, District Court Northwest Electoral District, Doris Fujioka McConnell, Ketu Shah, King County Council, Mike Park, Northwest Asian Weekly, Patty Murray, Paull Shin, Seven Asian Americans, Shahram Hadian, Sharon Tomiko Santos, Steve Hobbs, United States, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3

Small business conference to look at being culturally savvy and the bottom line

August 26, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Cultural awareness in business goes beyond recognizing diversity. Being respectful of other cultures and building cross-cultural communication can open the doors to new opportunities.

Filed Under: News, Features, Community News Tagged With: 2010, David Cho, James Tabafunda, KING, KOMO, Lourdes Sampera Tsukada, Multicultural Biz Wiz Conference, Northwest Asian Weekly, Opening Latino Doors, Renaissance Seattle Hotel, Seattle Chinese Post, Seattle Mortgage, Thach Real Estate Group, Vietnamese, Vol 29 No 35 | August 28 - September 3, attention, culture

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