San Francisco, CA (August 30, 2010) – The Association of Asian American Investment Managers, a forum to meet and conduct business with plan sponsors, fund-of-funds and institutional investors, announced the opening of official registration for its 2010 national event, Building Bridges: Capital Access, Asia, Government Policy today.

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Dr. Baruch Blumberg

SAN FRANCISCO (August 30, 2010) –Nobel Laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg who discovered the Hepatitis B Virus and developed the Hepatitis Vaccine will be honored by the Chinese Hospital and San Francisco’s Hepatitis B community. The honor will take place at the Hep B Free Coast to Coast dinner on September 16 at the Regency Grand Ballroom.

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Washington, D.C. (August 31, 2010) – The Organization of Chinese Americans, a national organization with 80 chapters and affiliates dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans, announced the 12 winners of the its OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship. The scholarship awards $2,000 to high school seniors who are the first person in their family to attend college in the United States.  Scholarship recipients must also demonstrate academic achievement, leadership ability, and commitment to community service.

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (August 27, 2010) – In the largest operation of its kind ever carried out throughout the Midwest, 370 convicted criminal aliens and immigration fugitives have been arrested following a three-day targeted enforcement operation by agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations.

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WASHINGTON (August 17, 2010) – The Migration Policy Institute’s National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy today launched a new resource, an ELL (English Language Learner) Information Center that offers videos, data and maps that chronicle the growth and academic performance of the ELL student population across the United States.

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LOS ANGELES (August 27, 2010) – The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor photographer Jon SooHoo, who is celebrating his 25th anniversary with the team, on Friday as he throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the evening’s game against the San Francisco Giants. The evening’s festivities will include an in-game video tribute to SooHoo’s 25 years with the team, the longest-tenured photographer in Dodger franchise history. He will receive gifts from the Dodgers and the city of Los Angeles as a token of their appreciation for his hard work and dedication.

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Los Angeles, Calif. (August 4, 2010) – David K. Yoo, Ph.D., Director and Professor, Asian American Studies Center & Department, University of California at Los Angeles, announces the release the second of a three part education series, focusing on Higher Education in the AAPI Nexus Journal.

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The National Congress of Vietnamese Americans will hold its 25th National Convention from September 24-26, 2010 at the Best Western, 6633 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042. NCVA Executive President Nguyen Ngoc Bich, said this 25-year landmark is an opportunity to celebrate all that NCVA has accomplished since it was founded on the main campus of George Mason University in August 1986.

“Although it has had its ups and downs, NCVA’s presence and achievements have had a powerful impact on the life of Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans in this great country of ours, the United States of America,” said Nguyen.

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Washington, D.C. (August 5, 2010) – The Japanese American Citizens League announced that the organization will honor outstanding women at its annual Gala to be held in Washington, D.C. on September 16, 2010. The JACL event, “A Salute to Champions,” will have awards presented to Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Etsu Mineta Masaoka, Christine Toy Johnson and Roxana Saberi. JACL corporate partner Eli Lilly will also be honored.

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The first Asian “Feastival” will be held September 6, 2010, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Sheraton LaGuardia East, 135-20 – 39th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354. The event is designed to showcase the best of authentic Asian cuisines in the borough of Queens. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Food Bank For New York City and City Harvest.

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