by Heidi M. Pascual
When Laurie Rasmussen Duran of the Department of Public Instruction's Gear Up- EIP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs-Early Identification Program) invited me to be the keynote speaker for their 6th annual Recognition Banquet May 18 at the Lowell Center in the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, I didn't think twice; I said 'yes' right away. My reason was that I am always willing to share my life experiences with youth who struggle to get an education, and with parents who push their children to create their future through higher learning.
Wisconsin Organization for Asian Americans (WOAA)
Unity Potluck
by Heidi M. Pascual
In time for the Asian Pacific Heritage Month, WOAA held its 2005 Unity Potluck and awards presentation May 1 at the home of Dr. Pat Takemoto.
Award recipients were David Haas of Bayview International Center for education and Arts, for his commitment as a lifetime ally, and P. Emraida Kiram, WOAA member and social activist, for outstanding advocacy.
Cover Story: Pat Takemoto
Columns and other stories
* Business Matters, by Jo Oyama-Miller
* The Jennifer Wilbanks Story, by Polo Catalani
* Your Master Tax Advisor, by Mei-Feng Moe
* Observations on Assimilation, by Atsuko Kusuda
* Hmong National Conference, by MaiZong Vue
* Winning Nails, from Wisconsin Women Business Initiative Corporation
* Social Security column, by Karyl Richson
* Made in China, by Ben Freund
* PAMANA Spring Fling, by Al Poliarco
* Japanese American Internment Story, by Sharyl Kato
* Luoluo Hong leaves Madison, from UW-University Communications
* Tokyo in Spring, by Regina Cowell
* Jansirani Prabakaran, by Anita Martin
* On the Borderline, by Sandy Weber
* Paul Kusuda interview: We've been down this road before
* Money Matters, from Bridal News Network
* Intercultural Night, by Heidi M. Pascual
July 16, 5 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn in Middleton
$35 per person
Featuring Dr. Angelo Favis, playing harana (serenades) with his guitar.
www.pamana-madison.org for more information.
KARAOKE SUNDAY WITH HEIDI
7-11 p.m.
Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts
306 West Dayton St.
(Near Overture Center, back of Whitehorse Inn)
Admission: $5
Book us for your next party - (608) 358-8608
