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Annual Meeting - April 9, 2011
On April 9, 2011, the Japanese American Women Alumnae of U.C. Berkeley held its 21st annual luncheon meeting at Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant, Jack London Square, Oakland, California, with 80 members and guests in attendance.
The keynote speaker, longtime Bay Area television newscaster, Wendy Tokuda, gave an inspiring presentation on the non-profit organization she co-founded, Students Rising Above. This highly successful organization offers multifaceted assistance to impoverished students who are committed to pursuing educational opportunities. Typically the students, who are the first member of their family to attend college, face many difficult challenges. They are supported financially, academically and with a strong mentor program to support their academic goals. Ms. Tokuda’s commitment to the students was reflected in her compelling presentation and dedication to the success of all the student participants.
Alumna of the Year Dr. Joyce N. Takahashi, right
with Daughter Kathryn Doi, left
The Outstanding Alumna of the year was Berkeley native Joyce N. Takahashi, BA, UCB, 1955; Ph. D. UCLA, 1960. The UCD Emerita Adjunct Professor was honored for her research in the field of organic and heteroatom chemistry, her dedication to her students at UCD, and her community service. Dr. Takahashi was elected to the academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa in 1954, and the science honor society, Sigma Xi in 1955. She volunteers at the California Museum in Sacramento, CA, and asked that the award check be sent there in support of their exhibit on Japanese American history, Uprooted and their Time Of Remembrance program. She accepted the award in memory of her mother, the late Barbara Y. Takahashi, UC Diploma, UC Training School for Nurses, 1930; RN, 1929; PhN, 1930, to honor her role in the purchase and maintenance of the Japanese Women's Clubhouse, the sale of which resulted in the JAWAUCB scholarship endowment fund.
Scholarship awardees attending (left to right)
Theresa Molino, Robyn Suzuki
Theresa and Robyn each gave a brief presentation. The five recipients of the 2011 JAWAUCB scholarships are:
o Laura Ito -
College of Letters and Science, Religious Studies
o Naomi Schmidt - College of Letters and Science, Philosophy
o Robyn Suzuki- College of Letters and Science, Linguistics
o Theresa Molino- Graduate Schools, Anthropology
o Mie Sato- Graduate Schools, Science and Math
Three Representatives of the U.C. Berkeley attended the luncheon: Dr. Carroll Brentano, Coordinating Editor, Chronicle of the University of California; Kathryn Neal, Associate University Archivist; and Matt Ulery, Coordinator, Alumni Events and Groups of the California Alumni Association.
The annual business meeting preceded the luncheon. Following the treasurer’s report, the officers for the ensuing year were elected.
(From left) Co-chairs Irene Tekawa & May Hirose, guest speaker Wendy Tokuda, Editor of UC Chronicles Dr. Carroll Brentano, Assoc.University
Archivist Kathryn Neal, scholarship recipients Theresa Molino, Robyn Suzuki, Alumna of the Year Dr. Joyce Takahashi and her daughter Kathryn Doi
See 2010 Lunch Photos
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