• 2017 Legislative Session Update – Day 36

    02/13/2017
    Today is day 36 of the 2017 legislative session. Nearly 2,000 bills and resolutions have been introduced. Legislators are busy this week holding public hearings on bills to meet two upcoming deadlines on February 17 and February 24 for bills to be approved by policy and fiscal committees. Legislation CAPAA is tracking the following proposed legislation that may be of interest to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. To participate in the legislative process, visit our website or call 1-800-562-6000 to leave a message for your elected officials. For more information, visit www.leg.… Read more

  • Asian American Studies Semi-finalist Campus Visits

    02/01/2017
    Updated April 17, 2017 The UW’s American Ethnic Studies Department was successful in its search process and will bring on two new faculty. AES will begin the process to request authorization to conduct a third faculty search next academic year. Updated February 17, 2017 The Department of American Ethnic Studies at the University of Washington is in the process of hiring two tenure-track faculty specializing in Asian American Studies (AAS). The AAS Search Committee has invited seven semi-finalists for campus visits to meet with students and community members. The Commission urges participation… Read more

  • Deportation Awareness & Educational Forum (2/18)

    01/31/2017
    The Cambodian American Community Council of Washington is hosting a forum to educate the community about deportation and immigration laws. Event Details: Saturday, February 18, 2017 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Asia Pacific Cultural Center 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409

  • CAPAA Welcomes 2017 Legislative Intern

    01/09/2017
    The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs is pleased to announce the selection of the 2017 Legislative Intern, Anuilagi Nguyen.   Anuilagi Nguyen is CAPAA’s Legislative Intern for the 2017 Session. She is the daughter of Samoan immigrants and attends The Evergreen State College as a first generation college student. She also serves as the Club Coordinator for the Women of Color Coalition at Evergreen. Her areas of focus include International Studies, Feminist Studies, and Social Justice. Before attending Evergreen, she served in the United States Air… Read more