Council of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA)

Office of the Governor Quarterly Vacancy List for April through June 2008 on various MI State Boards and Commissions

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Congratulations to Korean American Community of Metro Detroit's two recent recognition, one from the AT&T Foundation and the other, from Oakland County.

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Media Access Workshop   April 19, 2008

The Michigan chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is holding a “Media Access Workshop” from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, April 19 at the Detroit Media Partnership Academy, which is in the Detroit Free Press/Detroit News Building at 615 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit.

It is free and open to anyone who wants to come, but we’d like to get a headcount as soon as possible. To reserve spots, or for more information contact me, at 248-351-3690; or Erin Chan Ding at 248-790-3412 or echan@freepress.com.

Guest opinion Tibet -- The Roof Top Of The World -- Provides A Clear View Of China

By TOM WATKINS
Special to The Oakland Press

Standing on the roof top of the world, in Lhasa, Tibet only a few short weeks ago, I absorbed the tranquility of a special place.

Since returning to Michigan, the roof has been blown off Tibet. The eruption of violence is a stunning show of defiance against 57 years of Chinese rule...Click here for complete article.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH KOREAN AMERICAN COALITION

The Korean American Coalition's yearly summer programs, the National College Leadership Conference and the DC Summer Internship Program are now accepting applicants. Applications can be found on the KAC-DC website (www.kacdc.org) along with more information!

The Korean American Coalition's National College Leadership Conference is a 27 year-old program that strives to educate and inspire future generations of Korean Americans, and developing leaders among them. The NCLC invites Korean American students from all across the country, and internationally, to convene for one week in a camp-style setting. Participants hear from speakers in the community, participate in workshops on current issues in the community, and learn leadership skills to prepare them to become the next generation of community leaders. The 2008 National College Leadership Conference will take place in Southern California from June 16 through June 20. Applications, (available on the KAC-DC website) must be postmarked by April 18, 2008.

The KAC-DC Summer Internship Program is also currently accepting applicants for the 2008 program, going on from June 16 until August 22. The program is a 10 week dual internship in DC. Interns selected for the program will intern four days a week for a congressional office, and one day a week for KAC-DC working on community projects. Selected interns will also receive a stipend of $2,000. Applications, (available on the KAC-DC website) must be postmarked by April 18, 2008.

Any questions should be directed to internship@kacdc.org for the Summer Internship Program and nclc@kacdc.org for the National College Leadership Conference.

www.kacdc.org