ASPIRE@Work Lecture Helps Asian American Women Land Dream Jobs

Boston, March 6, 2013, –It can be intimidating navigating to further your career growth. Understanding the necessary skills to gain and resources to use can make it less so. Asian Sisters Participating in Reaching Excellence (ASPIRE) held its third ASPIRE@Work event, “How to Land Your Dream Job”, on Thursday, February 28, 2013.

As Lexington Turns 300, bostonese.com Celebrates First Anniversary

By David Li, bostonese.com Lexington, Mass, March 6, 2013 — Today marks the first anniversary of the official launch of bostonese.com on March 6, 2012. With over 900 news reports, feature stories and interviews published online, bostonese.com has covered a wide range of issues and events in both Chinese and English. One of the goals… Continue reading As Lexington Turns 300, bostonese.com Celebrates First Anniversary

Suffolk University Celebrated Lunar New Year with Lion Dance and Smiles

By David Li, bostonese.com When a group of students from Suffolk University Chinese Students and Scholars’ Association (CSSA) planned for a Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 9, 2013, they didn’t expect Blizzard Nemo would arrive in Boston without invitation on that day. They had to reschedule it to Feb. 12. Suffolk University president James… Continue reading Suffolk University Celebrated Lunar New Year with Lion Dance and Smiles

Two Chinese American Candidates Run for Town Meeting Members in Lexington Today

By David Li, bostonese.com Local elections are being held today in various communities in Massachusetts. In Lexington, two Chinese Americans Geoffrey Xiao and Hongbin Luo are running for town meeting members. On Super Tuesday of 2012, Weidong Wang was elected to 5-member Lexington House Authority, and became the first Chinese American to win town-wide election… Continue reading Two Chinese American Candidates Run for Town Meeting Members in Lexington Today

Gov. Patrick Announces Major Life Sciences Investment and New Online Tools to Showcase Benefits of Investment in Communites

GOVERNOR PATRICK ANNOUNCES MAJOR LIFE SCIENCES INVESTMENT IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HOLYOKE – Thursday, February 28, 2013 – Governor Deval Patrick and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) today announced more than $9 million in grants for life-sciences-related capital projects in Western Massachusetts, including $3.8 million to support the creation of a Center for Life Sciences… Continue reading Gov. Patrick Announces Major Life Sciences Investment and New Online Tools to Showcase Benefits of Investment in Communites

Chinese Cultural Festival Debuts on March 9 at Newton Cultural Center

Newton, Mass. — Newton’s first citywide Chinese Cultural Festival will be held at the Newton Cultural Center at 225 Nevada Street on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 5 PM, with interesting and exciting activities for everyone.  The richness of Chinese traditions and philosophies will be showcased through a kaleidoscope of exhibits, live… Continue reading Chinese Cultural Festival Debuts on March 9 at Newton Cultural Center

Big Apple Circus Returns to Boston with All-New Show on March 26

“The finest up-close circus in America.” – Variety Big Apple Circus Presents LEGENDARIUM A Journey into Circus Past–Annual Engagement at Boston City Hall Plaza March 26th – May 12th, 2013 Welcome to the Big Apple Circus LEGENDARIUM, where you will experience the nostalgic thrills of bygone Big Tops and get a first–hand view of Beauties,… Continue reading Big Apple Circus Returns to Boston with All-New Show on March 26

White House Petition Response: Happy Lunar New Year!

Happy Lunar New Year! Thanks for your petition! We hope that you’re enjoying the Year of the Snake. As a kid, President Obama knew what it meant to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Growing up in Hawaii, he was surrounded by friends and neighbors who marked the Lunar New Year with parties and parades. And… Continue reading White House Petition Response: Happy Lunar New Year!

Life of Pi Earlier Winner at 85th Academy Awards

(xinhuanet)In the evening of Feb. 24, 2013, best picture nominee Best of Pi took home two earlier awards: Cinematography and Visual Effects. With many more awards still in contention, it will be an exciting evening for director Ang Lee and all crew of Life of Pi. Indian actor Suraj Sharma (R) playing the character Pi,… Continue reading Life of Pi Earlier Winner at 85th Academy Awards