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Brady Wakayama awarded AAJA sports scholarship

January 25, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Sports Task Force has named Brady Wakayama the first-ever recipient of the Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship. Wakayama is a senior at Washington State University, majoring in communications with an emphasis on broadcast journalism and a minor in sports management. Currently a student member of AAJA, Wakayama has volunteered […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, AAJA, Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship, Brady Wakayama, Seattle, Vol 35 No 4 | January 23 - January 29, Washington State University

IN MEMORY OF …: A fond farewell to James Medina (1950-2015)

December 31, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

James A. Medina (Jim) passed away on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at his home in Olympia after a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Jim was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Jim was born in Seguin, Texas, on Dec. 29, 1950. He married the love of his life, Patricia Higgins, on Nov. 19, 1977, […]

Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: 2015, 2016, Asian Pacific Islander, Business Enterprise, Catholic Church, Executive Director, Gonzaga University, Human Rights Commission, Leilani Pottratz, Medina Jim, Patricia Higgins, Seahawks, Seattle Sonics, Space Needle, Vol 35 No 1 | January 2 - January 8, Washington State University

Edmonds CC students selected to visit NASA’s Johnson Space Center

October 26, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Edmonds Community College students Ben Nguyen and Rebekah Waligorski have been selected to travel to NASA’s Johnson Space Center Oct. 25-28 to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars project (NCAS). Nguyen and Waligorski were selected as two of 160 community college students from across the U.S. to be part of NCAS. Nguyen is […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Ben Nguyen, Edmonds Community College, Education Program, General Engineering, Johnson Space Center Oct, NASA, NCAS, Vol 34 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, Washington State University

Can one non-offensive word cause an uproar? — Apparently, it can

October 8, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The word “deferring” got John Streamas, an Associate Professor of Critical Culture, Gender, and Race Studies at Washington State University involved in controversy early in the semester Aug. 27.  What was the situation? It was a statement from a syllabus for a 200-level Introduction to Multicultural Literature class. The statement in the syllabus  included the […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2015, Associate Professor, Campus Police, Campus Reform, Fox News, John Streamas, Vol 34 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, Washington State University

WISE WORDS: Becoming a diverse leader — Wise words for our new graduates

June 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“The late Elson S. Floyd inculcated a culture of openness and diversity at Washington State University that will remain one of our guiding principles. About a third of WSU’s annual freshman class come from ethnically diverse backgrounds. By creating a high-quality institution that is accessible and affordable, we are educating the next generation of diverse […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2015, Ben Bridge Jeweler, Cheryl Roberts, Chief Client Officer, Eddie Pasatiempo, Executive Director, Jan Levy, Jon Bridge, King County Councilmember, King County Executive, Leadership Tomorrow, Public Affairs, Rod Dembowski, Serengeti Law, Shoreline Community College, Vice Pres, Vol 34 No 27 | June 27 - July 3, WSU, Washington State University, culture

Making a difference — Honoring women in male-dominated careers

January 29, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly The Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation will be honoring 14 women who have contributed to our community and have made an impact in their male-dominated careers. They will be honored at the China Harbor restaurant, Feb. 6.<!–more–> The honorees: Chief Kathleen O’Toole was sworn in as Chief of the Seattle […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Aerospace Science, Airport Operations, Alaska Airlines, Asset Management, Bellevue College, Civil Engineering, Cornell University, Honeywell Aerospace, Intellectual Ventures, Jimale Technical Services, MSEE, National Science Foundation, Pioneer Square, Port of Seattle, Professional Engineer, Program Research Manager, Project Management, Public Works, RSVP, Seattle Police Department, Seattle Public Utilities, Vol 34 No 6 | January 31 - February 6, Washington State University, Western Washington University

Kate Lee best young designer

April 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle architecture and design firm Callison announced that associate Kate Kyung-ha Lee has been named to Visual Merchandising + Store Design’s (VMSD) Designer Dozen for 2014. Lee was recognized as one of 12 emerging stars (age 35 or under) across the country to be among the best and brightest young designers in retail this year.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, BA, Kate Kyung-ha Lee, Kate Lee, Korea, MA, Seattle, United States, Visual Merchandising Store Design, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2, Washington State University

Solemsaas finalist in NSCC prez search

March 20, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

It would be an “honor” and a “homecoming” for Rachel Solemsaas to be selected as the president of North Seattle Community College. That’s what Solemsaas said when she was named as one of four finalists for the position.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Education, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Asian American, Bellevue College, Edmonds Community College, Education, Filipino, Human Services, Jill Wakefield, NSCC, North Seattle Community College, President Mark Mitsui, Rachel Solemsaas, Seattle Central Community College Daryl Campbell, Seattle Community Colleges, Shoreline Community College, Vol 33 No 13 | March 22 - March 28, Washington State University

Puyallup JACL awards 4 scholarships

July 1, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Puyallup Japanese American Citizens League awarded scholarships to four students in June based on the student’s scholarship, community leadership, and community service.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Declan Morita, Elsie Yotsuuye Taniguchi Scholarship, Franklin High School, JACL, Japanese National Honor Society, Lakes High School, Lindbergh High School, Meadowdale High School, Pierce College, Puyallup Fair Junior Senior High School Art Show, Stephanni Wong, Tacoma Buddhist Temple Youth Association, Tana Tamaki, Vol 32 No 27 | June 29 - July 5, Washington State University

EDITORIAL: APAs make advances in education, but where’s the women?

June 20, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Over the past few years, Asian and Pacific Americans have been making great gains in education administration. Two years ago, former Seattle University Dean Wallace Loh became the president of the University or Maryland, College Park and has since guided the university through multiple challenges. North Seattle Community College President Mark Mitsui is headed to […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2013, APA, College Park, Education, Edwina Uehara, Kelly Aramaki, North Seattle Community College President Mark Mitsui, Phyllis Wise, Pima Community College, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle University Dean Wallace Loh, Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert, UCLA, UW, United States, Vol 32 No 26 | June 22 - June 28, Washington State University

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