AAJA: Asian American Journalists Association


Special Events

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Convention Schedule
  1. Panels/Workshops
  2. Media Institutes
  3. Career Fair/Critiques
  4. Authors Showcase
  5. The Photo Room
  6. Special Events
  7. Community Programming
  8. J Camp
  9. Executive Leadership Program
  10. Convention News Project
  11. Agenda


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
OPENING RECEPTION
 SEAPORT HOTEL, PLAZA BALLROOM
7 PM TO 9 PM


Photo courtesy of Gund Kwok
Kick off the convention at AAJA's opening ceremony and reception featuring Secretary Gary Locke as guest speaker and a live performance by Gund Kwok, the only Asian Women Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe in the United States. SPONSORED BY THE BOSTON GLOBE, A NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Annual AAJA General Membership Meeting
August 13, 2009, Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m.
North End (Plaza Level), Seaport World Trade Center

AAJA members are encouraged to present open comments on the issues of their choice. Meet AAJA National Board members and hear about the state of the organization from AAJA National President Sharon Pian Chan. National board committee members are also encouraged to attend.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
SILENT AUCTION & RECEPTION
SEAPORT WORLD TRADE CENTER, COMMONWEALTH COMPLEX
5:30 PM TO 8 PM


(L-R) Ti-Hua Chang, happyfunsmile (Photo by Corky Lee)
A dedicated evening where hundreds of items will be up for bid. Proceeds help fund AAJA scholarships, internships and other national programs. This event will be emceed by Ti-Hua Chang, general assignment and investigative reporter, WWOR/My9, New York and a live performance by New York-based Okinawan pop group, happyfunsmile. Donations now being accepted! SPONSORED BY HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT. BEVERAGES SPONSORED BY BUD LIGHT.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
GALA SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS BANQUET
 SEAPORT WORLD TRADE CENTER, COMMONWEALTH COMPLEX
7 PM TO 9 PM

John Yang


Arthur Chi'en, Frances Rivera
This evening features the recognition of AAJA scholarship and internship recipients, and the 2009 awards presentation. This year's keynote speaker features John Yang, NBC News correspondent, and will be joined by co-emcees Arthur Chi'en, reporter/host with WPIX-TV/New York, and Frances Rivera, anchor, 7News and CW56 in Boston.

LIVE BAND KARAOKE NIGHT
 SEAPORT WORLD TRADE CENTER, COMMONWEALTH COMPLEX
9:15 PM TO 1 AM


George Kiriyama, The Nickel and Dime Band

Tune your pipes for the ever-so-popular closing event at convention with a new twist! Featuring The Nickel and Dime Band, this event will be emceed by George Kiriyama, news reporter, NBC11 San Francisco Bay Area News. SPONSORED BY BUD LIGHT

 
 

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(Last updated 5/21/09)