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“7th ANNUAL ASIAN AMERICAN COMMISSION CELEBRATES THE COMMONWEALTH'S YOUNG LEADERS”

BOSTON – On Saturday, September 22, 2018, the Asian American Commission (AAC) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will provide students and young professionals a great opportunity for networking revolving around the themes of social justice and civic engagement.

The Asian American Commission will present its recently established annual scholarship in the amount of $1000. Additionally, two secondary scholarship awards in the amounts of $500 and $250 will be awarded. Our morning keynote speaker will be C.N. Le, a senior lecturer II in Sociology Department and Director of the Asian & American Studies Certificate Program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Breakout sessions will include speakers featuring Diana Hwang, founder of the Asian American Women’s Political Initiative, Coco Alinsug from Fenway Health, ACDC's Asian Voices of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment (A-VOYCE), and AAC’s Health & Human Services Committee.

Event Details:
Saturday, September 22, 2018
9:00am – 3:00pm
Vietnamese American Community Center (VietAID)
42 Charles Street
Dorchester, MA 02122

This event is free and open to the public, for planning purposes, we would appreciate those interested in attending to register on our website at: 

http://www.aacommission.org/programs/young-leaders-symposium/

Cranston Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Cranston Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

CRANSTON, RI—The City of Cranston has once again been recognized for excellence in financial reporting.

Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung announced that the city has received the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association, the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

The award is given to municipalities and government departments on an annual basis for preparing detailed and transparent financial reports. The achievement is a “significant accomplishment by a government and its management,” according to the GFOA.

In Cranston’s case, the GFOA’s award is based on the city’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and annual audit and budget reports. According to the GFOA, the city meets the high standards of the CAFR program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate the city’s financial story.

“In Cranston, we balance the books, but we also make sure we accurately report the books thoroughly and transparently,” commented Mayor Allan W. Fung. “I’m proud of the work from our city departments to not only keep our finances strong on a daily basis, but also ensure the public is fully informed and all state and federal budgeting regulations are followed.”

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Finance Department in the Division of Accounting Control, Treasury and Tax Collection, Contract and Purchase, Assessment and Management Information Systems for their diligence and cooperation on a daily basis in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this department,” said Finance Director Robert Strom. “The success that the Finance Department has enjoyed is due to their efforts.”

Governor Baker Swears In Dr. Noreen “Chioma” Okwara to the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees

Governor Baker Swears In Dr. Noreen “Chioma” Okwara to the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees

BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker was joined by University of Massachusetts (UMass) President Marty Meehan, UMass leadership and friends, family and colleagues of Dr. Noreen “Chioma” Okwara to swear her in as a member of the UMass Board of Trustees. Dr. Okwara was a recipient of the Charles D. Baker II Scholarship for her time at UMass Boston and at UMass Medical.

“Dr. Okwara is a hardworking and dedicated individual who will bring experience and passion to the University of Massachusetts,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “I am proud to appoint her to the Board of Trustees and am confident that she will serve with distinction.”

“Dr. Okwara’s commitment and drive she demonstrated as both an undergraduate and a medical student will well serve the Board of Trustees,” Lt. Governor Karyn Polito said. “Her determination, grace and courage is inspiring and we are pleased she will continue to be a part of the UMass community.”

The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees is a body of 19 voting members including two full time students, the Secretary of Education and 16 appointed members, five of whom are UMass alumni representing each of the UMass campuses.

The Charles D. Baker II Scholarship was established by Governor Baker to honor the memory of his grandfather Charles D. Baker II who never had the opportunity to pursue higher education but served his country and ensured that each of his children were able to go to college.

About Dr. Noreen “Chioma” Okwara:

Dr. Okwara is currently an Internal Medicine Specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She graduated from UMass Medical School in 2017, nearly 10 years after immigrating to Lowell from Kenya at age 17. As a medical student and an undergraduate, Okwara received the Charles D. Baker II Scholarship awarded to students who “approached each day and each challenge with persistence, optimism, and grace.” Upon completing her undergraduate degree in Biology with honors at UMass Boston in 2012, Okwara conducted research on HIV immunoregulation at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland under Dr. Anthony Fauci. Dr. Okwara’s lifelong passion for medicine stems from the tragic death of her 9-year-old brother who was unable to access medical care for injuries suffered in a car accident in their native Kenya.