Washington, D.C., March 9, 2015, — Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Michelle K. Lee as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the first woman to hold this position in the USPTO’s 200+ year history. While women represent less than 15% of executive officers in the private sector, more than 40% of the USPTO’s executive officer positions are filled by women.
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MIT Graduate Michelle Lee Confirmed as First Women Director of USPTO
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UN Celebrates International Women’s Day 2015
New York City, March 8, 2015, — In 2015, International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on March 8, highlights the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a historic roadmap signed by 189 governments 20 years ago that sets the agenda for realizing women’s rights. While there have been many achievements since then, many serious gaps remain.
Photo: UN Women/Fernando Bocanegra
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New National Standard for Face Masks to Take Effect in China
Beijing, March 7, 2015(ECNS) — The quality of protective face masks sold across China will soon be required to reach a minimum national standard to overcome industrial disruptions, the China Business News reported on Friday.
File photo shows children wear face masks on a smoggy day in Beijing. (Photo/China News Service)
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Dr. Tommy Chang Named Next School Superintendent of Boston
Boston, March 5, 2015, — The Boston School Committee, in at 5-2 vote on Tuesday evening, named Dr. Tommy Chang Boston Public School’s next superintendent.
Dr. Chang at an interview on Feb. 24, 2015 (from Twitter @chu_on_the_go).
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Ambassador Lippert in Great Spirits After Attack
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On Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Seoul, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Mark Lippert underwent surgery to treat wounds to his face and hand following an assault earlier that day. He is currently recovering in the hospital. As the Ambassador tweeted Thursday afternoon from Seoul, he is doing well and in great spirits.
Ambassador Lippert tweeted: “Doing well&in great spirits! Robyn, Sejun, Grigsby & I – deeply moved by the support! Will be back ASAP to advance US-ROK alliance! 같이 갑시다!” The Korean words in the end mean “let’s go together”.
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Pictures from ACLS Chinese New Year Celebrations
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Acton, Mass., March 5, 2015, — The Acton Chinese Language School (ACLS) hosted Chinese New Year celebration on March 1 from 3:30 to 8:30 PM at the Acton Boxborough Regional High School. Over 1,000 students, teachers, parents and guests showed up for the cultural events in the afternoon and evening gala performances that featured traditional singing, dancing and musical instruments.
Members of ACLS Pipa Class pose for a picture (photos by Victor Chen).
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2015 MIT Asian Career Fair to Be Held on March 7
Cambridge, Mass., March 5, 2015, — MIT Asian Career Fair 2015 is just around the corner! You are invited to join the fair and meet with representatives from leading tech companies in the US and China.
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Lunar New Year Gala Showcases Leadership by Women Professionals
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Boston, March 3, 2015, — The New England Chinese Professionals 2015 Lunar New Year Gala and Community Forum were held at Boston Marriott in Newton, Mass. recently. Close to 1,000 members of the 16 professional associations, guests and visitors participated in the day-long event despite snowy weather, and witnessed the confident leadership by women professionals who played leading roles in putting together this year’s event.
Deputy Consul General Zhang Meifang (third from left) with Dr. Tea (left), deputy director of the gala Tian Qin (third from right), violinist Li Lao (second from right) and others pose for a picture(file photo).
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Photo Exhibit at Boston City Hall Honors Women’s History Month
Boston, March 3, 2015 – In honor of Women’s History Month, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined the Office of Arts & Culture and the Office of Women’s Advancement in launching Lift/Women PowerLifters. This art display will feature the exhibition by photographer Liane Brandon in The Mayor’s Gallery on the fifth floor at Boston City Hall.
Mayor Walsh greets Van Amanda Le, president of Massachusetts Asian Women’s Association at an event in Boston Chinatown on March 1(photo by Victor Chen).
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Mayor Walsh Cheers for the Chinese New Year at CMA Banquet
By Victor Chen, bostonese.com
Boston, March 1, 2015, — Mayor Martin Walsh attended the Chinese New Year banquet of Chinese Merchants Association (CMA) at China Pearl restaurant in Boston Chinatown tonight. Mayor Walsh and board members of the CMA led three toasts for health, booming business and family harmony for the Chinese New Year of Sheep.
Mayor Walsh toasts with CMA board members (photos by Victor Chen).
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