Tracy Lai

Events

Unearthing history: Seattle Central’s commemorative program centers landmark Supreme Court case and Filipino American struggles for justice
ByDanika Djuanda Saturday, November 4, 2023Sunday, November 5, 2023

On Oct. 26, 2023, Seattle Central hosted a college-wide community program titled “Burden of Proof: Wards Cove v. Atonio, a Bittersweet Landmark Supreme Court Case.” The session, moderated by Professor Tracy Lai, featured a distinguished panel of five experts: David Della, Nemesio Domingo, John Foz, Paul Ryan Villanueva, and Conor Casey. The event marked the…

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News

Knowing Oneself: Tracy Lai’s History and Humanity
ByDanika Djuanda Wednesday, October 25, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023

When we delve into the realm of history, our thoughts naturally steer toward pivotal events and iconic figures; we often overlook the treasure trove of personal histories that we carry within ourselves. These untold stories of personal growth can be every bit as inspiring — as grand narratives and the legends that grace the pages…

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Features | Lifestyle

M. Rosetta Hunter in memoriam
ByAlex Su Saturday, November 7, 2020Thursday, March 24, 2022

On Oct. 27th, 2020, M. Rosetta Hunter, former associate dean of humanities and social sciences at Seattle Central College, passed away. Her career at Seattle Central began as a member of the faculty teaching courses in the Social Sciences Division before being promoted to the dean of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department. As a…

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Features | Top Story

Counter-convocation event participants rally for change
ByAlexa Villatoro Tuesday, September 29, 2020Thursday, March 24, 2022

As Seattle Colleges continues to implement budget cut strategies which began in 2020 July, staff union members organized to stand against furloughs and lay-offs at a Counter-Convocation event on Wednesday, September 25. With over 100 attendees collectively on Zoom and in person, the event ran simultaneously with the district’s official convocation event. Organizers and speakers…

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Opinion

COSI: Peace and labor in Okinawa
ByMichael Hope Monday, January 27, 2020Thursday, March 24, 2022

It was January 23rd as the clock turned 11:46 A.M. that a young woman darted around Seattle Central Library’s Room A, meticulously arranging the lecturn area. Kimberly Malone, the COSI (Conversations on Social Issues) coordinator, had prepared everything just so, 14 minutes ahead of schedule for the Peace and Labor Activists in Okinawa talk. At…

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