Alumni
On an ongoing basis, the A³C collaborates with the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA) to identify class leaders and plan events that appeal to the increasingly diverse group of alumni. The center also works in partnership with SAA in planning Homecoming Reunion each October. The A³C also collaborates with the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club (SAPAAC) to co-sponsor various events throughout the year to promote involvement of Asian American alums.
Alumni News:
Fall 2010: Please join us for Reunion October 22-24, 2010!
Friday, October 22
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Asian American Activities Center (A3C) Open House
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom (Old Union Clubhouse, 2nd Floor)
Come visit the Asian American Activities Center and get updates about the A3C and the Asian American community at Stanford. Share experiences and get to know current A3C staff and students. Gather with fellow alumni for a relaxing afternoon tea party. Come have fun!
4:30 – 6:30 PM
16th Annual Multicultural Alumni Hall of Fame Reception
Tresidder Union – Oak Room
Honor Stanford’s most accomplished alumni of color and recognize the outstanding achievements of diverse alumni leaders as they are inducted into the Multicultural Alumni Hall of Fame. The Asian American inductee this year is Kathleen Ko, ‘80, President of the Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
SAPAAC Town Hall Meeting
Old Union – Cardinal Room
Learn more about the Stanford Asian American student, faculty, and alumni population. Hear how SAPAAC has been addressing APA issues and how you can get involved. Refreshments provided.
1:00 – 2:30 PM
SAPAAC Asian American Community Lunch
Asian American Activities Center Couchroom (Old Union Clubhouse 2nd Floor)
Re-connect with old friends and fellow alums over lunch.
2:30 – 4:00 PM
Panel: Advocacy & Activism: Reflections on Asian American Community Building
Asian American Activities Center (A3C) Couchroom (Old Union Clubhouse 2nd Floor)
Join us for a lively panel discussion as we trace the formation of the Asian American community at Stanford over the past several decades. Community builders Frances Wong ‘79, Elsa Tsutaoka ‘87, Julius Paras ‘91, and Linda Tran ’06 reflect on the evolution of student advocacy and activism at the root of Stanford’s Asian American community and how their experiences as students have impacted their lives since graduation. Refreshments provided.
Panel co-sponsored by SAPAAC, A3C, the Asian American Students’ Association (AASA), and the Stanford Asian American Activism Committee (SAAAC).
For more information visit: http://www.sapaac.org/home.htm
SAPAAC Volunteer Events:
In December 2009, SAPAAC organized a charity event to assemble winter care packages for the homeless. Thanks to the contributions and in-kind donations of SAPAAC members, they were able to assemble bags filled with food, toiletries, and blankets which were delivered to City Team in Downtown San Jose for distribution to those in need. We hope you can join SAPAAC for future events.
SAPAAC members (L-R): Fidelia Wang, Ron Nakao, Christy Chung, Eva Hung, and Jonathan Chow
For information on ways to become more involved as an alum, visit the websites for
The Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club and the Stanford Alumni Association.
Alumni Hall of Fame
The Alumni Hall of Fame was established in 1995 to provide an opportunity for the Stanford community to recognize the outstanding achievements of Stanford’s diverse alumni leaders. Alumni selected for the Hall of Fame are those who have distinguished themselves through exceptional advancement and success in education, career, and/or outstanding contributions to the Stanford community and society as a whole. These outstanding alums are honored each year at a special gathering during Alumni Homecoming Reunion in October.
List of Inductees: Full bios can be found on the Alumni Association’s website.
2008 Henry Der, ‘68, MA ‘00
Senior Programs Officer for the Four Freedoms Fund. Mr. Der worked at San Francisco-based Chinese for Affirmative Action for nearly 25 years, serving as its executive director for many years.
2007 George Leong, ‘46, MA ‘47, PhD ‘51
President, GFL-en Consultants, a company which advises major pharmaceutical firms around the world
2006 Quyen N.Vuong, MBA ‘94
Co-founder and executive director of International Children Assistance Network (ICAN)
2005 Connie L. Matsui, ‘75, MBA ‘77
Executive vice president, corporate strategy and communications for Biogen Idec Inc., the third largest company in the biotech industry
2004 Wilma Chan, MA ‘95
Elected to the California State Assembly in 2000, she is an outspoken advocate of children and their families and the first Asian American to hold the position of Assembly Majority Leader.
2003 Dado Banatao, MS ‘72
Developed advanced chip designs that helped put Silicon Valley on the map
2002 Glen Fukushima, ‘72
Leads the Japan operations of Cadence Design Systems
2002 Sakie Fukushima, MBA ‘87
A partner in and Regional Director for the Japanese firm, Korn/Ferry International
2001 Jerry Yang, ‘90, MS ‘90
Co-creator of the Yahoo! Internet navigational guide
2000 Evelyn Hu-DeHart, ‘68
Professor of History; Chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies; Director of the Center for Studies of Ethnicity and Race in America
2000 Purnima Mankekar, MA ‘85
Assistant Professor in the department of Anthropology at Stanford.
2000 Denny S. Roja, MBA ‘71
Managing Director of Acuity Ventures of San Jose, California
1999 Dr. Bienvenido Nebres, SJ, MS ‘67, PhD ‘70
President of Ateneo de Manila University and is among one of the most prominent Pilipino alumni from Stanford.
1998 Professor Shau Wing Chan, MA ‘32, PhD ‘37
Professor Emeritus of Chinese and Chinese Literature at Stanford
1997 Professor Gordon Chang, MA ‘72, PhD ‘87
First Director of Stanford’s newly developed Asian American Studies Program in 1997
1996 Professor Yamato Ichihashi, BA 1907, MA ‘08
First Asian professor at Stanford; Professor 1913-1942; Professor Emeritus 1943-1963
1995 Dr. Frank Y. Chuck, ‘22, PhD ‘25
Founder of the Chinese Clubhouse and father of Bernadine Chuck Fong, former Stanford Trustee member
Asian Americans on the Stanford Board of Trustees
Ying-Ying Goh ‘94, ‘02
Goodwin Liu ‘91
Ross Walker ‘98, MBA ‘05
Jerry Yang ‘90