• Newsletter for August 4, 2016

    08/08/2016
    Next Public Board Meeting September 17, 2016 City of Vancouver, Clark College View more details. Letter to UW in support of Asian American Studies CAPAA and numerous Asian Pacific American community leaders from across the state sent a letter to University of Washington President Cauce regarding concern for the future of the Asian American Studies (AAS) program at the UW. “For students of all ethnicities, AAS offers an opportunity to learn more about the history, cultures, and perspectives of the numerous ethnic groups represented by this program. Retaining and increasing the number of… Read more

  • Ensuring community voices are heard by decision-makers

    08/04/2016
    Washington State has numerous opportunities for the public to shape policy and make recommendations to the governor, legislature, and state agencies. Making government more accessible and ensuring community voices are heard by decision-makers is a key role for CAPAA. CAPAA works with the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions, legislature, and state agencies to ensure members of the public, who reflect the diversity of our state, apply for and are appointed to boards, commissions, and state task forces. Below is a list of boards, commissions, and state task forces where CAPAA recently… Read more

  • Letter in support of Asian American Studies at UW

    08/04/2016
    The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and numerous Asian Pacific American community leaders from across the state sent the letter below to University of Washington President Cauce regarding our concern for the future of the Asian American Studies program at the UW. August 1, 2016 President Ana Mari Cauce University of Washington Office of the President 301 Gerberding Hall Box 351230 Seattle, WA 98195 Dear President Cauce, With three vacant faculty positions in Asian American Studies (AAS) in the Department of American Ethnic Studies, the Washington State Commission… Read more

  • CAPAA statement on the passing of Ruth Woo

    07/14/2016
    “Ruth Woo was a trailblazer who shaped our communities and state in more ways than anyone could ever know. Auntie Ruth did not seek recognition or the spotlight, but worked tirelessly behind the scenes mentoring and opening doors for aspiring civic leaders from school board directors to county executives and to governors, particularly among the Asian American community. “Auntie Ruth fought to achieve racial equality and justice in her own unique way, and reliably asked those who sought her advice about their commitment to diversity at the top and passion for serving the public. The Commission… Read more