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Simply the Best
helped us "get connected"
On March 8, CAPA held a successful Simply the Best seminar. Participants enjoyed the insightful presentations and discussion on the practices and pitfalls in today information driven society. Thanks to Lisa and Tai for planning a great event! Click here for pictures. Picture from CAPA's
Fall 2007 Advisory Board Meeting
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March 29
Akira Eguchi performance with Gil Shaham Violinist Gil Shaham will be performing on stage with pianist Akira Eguchi at an all Mozart program for the Chamber Music Society of Detroit. The Tokyo-born Eguchi has mesmerized audiences around the world as a soloist, composer, chamber musician, collaborative pianist and harpsichord player; but he is most beloved as a chamber musician. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Seligman Performing Arts Center, located at 22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI. March 30
West Michigan Asian Film Festival Kick-Off The film Imelda will be playing at 2 p.m. at the Celebration Cinema - Knapp, 2121 Celebration NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets are $9 per person. Click here for more information. April 2
Lang Lang, Solo Piano Recital Lang Lang is considered the hottest musician and national hero in China. He will be playing at Hill Auditorium at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 734-764-2538. Click here for more information. April 15
APACC SAE East-West Business Connection Sponsored by General Motors Corporation & the Detroit International Auto Salon, this event takes place from 5 - 9 p.m. at MGM Grand - Detroit, 1777 Third Street, Detroit, MI. A global business networking opportunity featuring a buffet dinner and cocktail reception followed by a B2B (Business to Business) roundtable discussion. Click here for the flyer. April 16
DCBA 2008 China Forum: Alternative Fuels and Vehicles The forum will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn, from 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. followed by lunch and networking. The Forum is a great opportunity to meet the policy-makers and executives from U.S. and China, and to learn the current developmental and strategic direction of Chinese's Auto Industry from the viewpoints across the Pacific. For more information, click here. April 24
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Shirin Ebadi The theme for this event is "Learning to Lead, Live and Work in a Global Society." It will take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Don Ridler Field House, Lawrence Technological University. RSVP by April 21 to the College of Management to 248-204-3050. Click here for the flyer. April 25
For Our Children Organ Donation and Transplantation Gala Come hear the keynote speaker Robert A. Lutz, Vice Chairman of Global Product Development, General Motors Corporation. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and program take place at 6 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton - Dearborn. Click here for the flyer. April 27
West Michigan Asian Film Festival: Crying Ladies This film is about the last professional mourners of Manila's Chinatown. Click here for more information. May 3
Basant spring recital 2008 Chauladevi Institute of Dance and Yoga presents their spring recital at 4:30 p.m. at the Costick Center, 28600 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI. Advance tickets are $15, at-door tickets are $20. Click here for the flyer. May 10
APACC Dinner Featuring Norman Y. Mineta The honorable secretary Norman Y. Mineta is the keynote speaker at APACC's annual dinner, which begins at 6 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Dr., Rochester, MI. Tickets are $150 per person. Click here for flyer and registration form. May 14
Amazing Asian Awards Dinner 2008 Hosted by the Asian Center, this awards dinner will take place from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Watermark Country Club 1600 Galbraith SE, Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets are $50. Click here for more information. May 17
APIAVote National Presidential Townhall- Michigan simulcast Come hear the Presidential candidates' perspectives on Asian American issues, as we watch the townhall stream live from California! The event will take place from 7 - 10 p.m. at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield. For more information, email Michigan@apiavote.org. May 18
West Michigan Asian Film Festival: Magnifico This film is a winner of the Crystal Bear Award and other film awards. Click here for more information. SAVE THE DATE! May 27
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration Please mark your calendars for the 2008 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration at the Capitol! This year's event will take place on Tuesday, May 27, from 10:00 to 2:00, at the State Capitol in Lansing. The day celebrates the many Asian and Pacific Islander cultures with cultural performances, displays, and cuisine. Attendance is free and open to the public. Please contact the office of State Representative Hoon-Yung Hopgood at 517-373-0852 with any questions. |
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Carmen Johnson and
Roland Hwang to be honored at Race Relations
and Diversity Taskforce breakfast
On April 17 at 8 a.m., Carmen Johnson of AT&T, one of CAPA's major sponsors, and Roland Hwang of the Governor's Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs (ACAPAA) will both be honored as "Diversity Champions." This special recognition is given to individuals whose vision of diversity has caused them to have a significant impact on others. The honored individuals lead by celebrating racial, ethnic or other diversity and also advocate for the removal of racism, bias and barriers in our communal life. Congratulations, Carmen and Roland! Congratulations,
Dominic Pangborn!
Dominic Pangborn, CAPA Advisory Board member and CEO & President of Pangborn Design, received a 2007 World Changer Award from the Michigan Chronicle and the Diversity Business Owner Recognition Award from Corp! Magazine's "Michigan's Salute to Diversity" Celebration. Congratulations, Dominic! Click here for more information. Association of
Chinese Americans Newsletter
The Association of Chinese Americans released its February 2008 newsletter. To view the newsletter, click here. NAASCon Statement on
Max Carson's opinion article at University of
Colorado
"We, the board members of the National Asian American Student Conference, condemn Max Karson's opinion piece, "If it's war the Asians want...It's war they'll get," published by the University of Colorado-Boulder's Campus Press on 2/18, as categorically racist and serving no other purpose than to perpetuate racist and harmful stereotypes of Asian Americans. We were further disappointed upon learning of Mr. Karson's lengthy record of flouting similar defamation charges (leveled against him earlier in his college career) by conveniently enshrouding his racist, misogynistic, and homophobic rhetoric under a rather broad interpretation of "satire." Click here to read the entire statement and click here to sign the petition. Asian American
Institute- Collecting Immigration
Stories
Asian American Institute (AAI) is launching an immigration stories collection project as part of a national movement to locate Asian American immigrant stories at the forefront of U.S. immigration debate. AAI asks you and/or your agency to identify clients, families, and friends who are willing to share their immigration stories. Interviewees may share their names or remain anonymous. If you are interested in participating, please contact April Lewton at 773-271-0899 or email at april@aaichicago.org. Click here for more information. |
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Group is focused on
boosting Asian vote
Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, Feb. 10 Click for article. New pan-Asian spot
in Star Southfield shines
Sylvia Rector, Detroit Free Press, March 27 Click for article. |
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APIAVote-Michigan
New Leaders Fellowship 2008
Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote - Michigan is hiring an organizing fellow to assist with voter registration, education and Get Out The Vote efforts this year! The fellow will assist with planning, volunteer recruitment and coordination, field tracking, programming, and communications. This is a full-time paid position - the fellow will receive a stipend. The fellowship will take place from May to November 2008. Application deadline is March 31, 2008. For more information, click here. CAPAL Summer
Scholarship & Internship Programs
The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership announces its scholarships and Forest Service Internships. Applications are due April 11. For more information, click here. National CAPACD
Undergraduate or graduate
internships
National CAPACD is seeking undergraduate or graduate students to work with a dynamic, progressive non-profit organization committed to advancing the well-being of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities through advocacy, organizing and leadership development. Applications are due April 15. For more information, click here. |
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