Tuesday, July 10, 2012

寰宇e聞及寰宇e聞共同創辦人劉佳音對閻寶印女士言論的公開聲明(下)


寰宇e聞及寰宇e聞共同創辦人劉佳音當初在聽聞閻寶印女士涉及媒體工作與人身的不正確發言後 經過向證人確認 徵求僑領意見 向其他涉及單位及個人求證確認等等過程 在法律顧問協助下 擬定在(上)中登出之抗議及說明內容 由於劉佳音為國建會會員 故當時先將此份文件非正式送呈國建會表達意見 經國建會非正式討論 認為應算是閻寶印個人言行 與國建會無關 其時並有國建會成員 向劉佳音幾年來對國建會的參與支持 表示誠懇謝意

針對閻會長言論部份的處理 寰宇e聞尊重但無法完全同意國建會說法 因為閻寶印其時發言場合環境與美南國建會有絕對關係 而寰宇e聞法律顧問及其他相詢僑領也認為 “閻寶印說”與“國建會會長閻寶印說” 會造成所述內容產生不儘相同的衝擊後果 這也是僑社社團負責人與僑領多會自我要求謹言慎行的原因

所以在經過月餘處理過程後 寰宇e聞如今選擇依照原貌公開這份抗議及說明 一則保持原樣以實敘事件發展軌跡 一則是表示我方意見 即 閻寶印發話當時 她2011至2012年度國建會長的身分實在對內容造成之後果具有某種影響 並不能因為國建會某些成員沒有聽見這些話 而說與國建會無關

劉佳音當初因長輩多人對中華民國科技 經濟 教育都有直接的付出與貢獻 且自己尚在台灣生活工作時就因為長輩親友的關係 瞭解海外國建會對故鄉的關切與回饋 而對國建會有相當程度的尊敬 所以當在僑居地能自主參與社團時 就加入了美南國建會並希望在有機會時 以己身專長作付出及協助

也所以雖然因此事件讓寰宇相關人員及劉佳音始則相當錯愕 繼之確認要採取對應 到今日公開抗議與說明函 以及不久前的後續過程 我們的立場始終是 並非找國建會麻煩 而是向在做不實發言當時 具國建會年度會長身分的閻寶印女士表達嚴正抗議 並對因閻寶印女士發言而在不同程度被誤導的人 做寰宇e聞 及寰宇e聞共同創辦人劉佳音的正式說明


對於因此次事件被以不同情況及程度波及的個人及單位 寰宇及劉佳音也在此表達歉意 謝意

對他們其中某些人所表達對寰宇與劉佳音個人的理解與支持
寰宇全體將永遠銘感於心

2012  July 10

寰宇e聞及寰宇e聞共同創辦人劉佳音對閻寶印女士言論的公開聲明(上)



敬啟者:

近聞美南國建會現任(2011-2012)會長閻寶印在言談中,提及對Houston eWind(寰宇e)的共同創辦人及記者Alicia Liu(劉佳音)之未經求證、子虛烏有的媒體工作方面語言涉及(閻寶印指劉佳音對宏觀新聞之職非常感興趣 並央華報李元平為她說項 並續指休士頓記者都不與劉佳音來往)。寰宇e聞對閻寶印會長言行深覺詫異,現正式於此提出抗議,並考慮在法律顧問諮詢下,採取下一步行動。

閻寶印會長與寰宇共同創辦人劉佳音在僑社活動中,一向僅有極少的服務工作交集,更沒有私交,寰宇e聞不知道閻會長的說法何來。尤其內容已在造謠行為外, 疑有含沙射影地,對劉佳音與其他僑社媒體人們之間相處情況,以至工作媒薦等情形與多造相關,有多重抹黑意味。而閻會長將三項皆絕非事實的說法,在劉佳音不在談話現場的情況下,向他人以直述肯定句道出的行為,經寰宇e聞初步與法律人員詢認,閻會長言行恐涉及毀謗。

寰宇e聞為一在德州政府合法登記的媒體公司,成員皆為來自台灣的在美僑民。 另一位共同創辦人是美北高科技專業人才,並於所在僑居地因僑社服務成績而多受倚重及肯定,也與美南地區包括商會及科技單位與成員有多年淵源。

寰宇e聞於2010年創立未久,即因僑界著手準備慶祝百年活動,而將九成以上工作時間義務性投入百年系列活動;並盡全力以自營網路媒體角色,協助僑民及駐外單位的活動策劃及執行,成績有目共睹。而對寰宇而言,在多年海外生活中, 能在有需要之處為台灣盡一份力量,可說是寰宇此階段之首要工作原則。

在去年整年活動告一段落後,寰宇今年工作方針有所調整;但所思所做,無一非為聯繫台灣、美國僑居地、及以休士頓為主的主流活動,並逐步以社團活動為輔, 希望盡一己力以自訂計劃擴大開啟各方各面交流管道。

所以所謂宏觀新聞工作,不但完全在寰宇的計劃之外,寰宇更一向相信官方之僑社服務工作中,媒體在sideline 才更能盡到隨時臨時補位支援之工作效益。至於以寰宇及劉佳音的工作倫理標準而言,說項或關說的說法,更是對寰宇及劉佳音之非常汙衊性的不實言論。(寰宇無法為另位媒體人發言,不過華報李元平亦為多年媒體人,亦為僑社僑領,沒有也絕不會如閻會長所述為宏觀工作而替寰宇的劉佳音說項。)最後,除極少數幾位亦曾在僑社傳播關於寰宇或劉佳音的不實消息之媒體工作者外,劉佳音與多位同業相處互動良好,也常受邀就不同主題在數個媒體受訪或主持發言,完全沒有閻寶印所謂記者都不與劉佳音來往的情形。


另外,單就美南國建會社團而言,劉佳音以支持美南國建會為出發點,幾年前就加入美南國建會並為終生會員;還正考慮於最近開始擱置兩年餘,在返台時曾經長輩提及的美南國建會資料編採計劃。閻寶印身為國建會本年度會長及多年核心幹部,竟至對自己社團成員做出此些不實說法;也似乎忽略劉佳音身為在台灣與中國出書作者,並及美法跨國集團專業媒體人員的訓練與資歷下,她以及寰宇一向對國建會的參與及其在社區新聞發佈上的工作,這都是包括寰宇及劉佳音本人深覺難以理解的地方。

此次其實並非閻寶印會長第一次針對劉佳音,而在他人面前做出不實與不宜的發言。一年多前劉佳音曾就當時的一件事,直接與閻寶印對話。這次再度發生類似而牽連更廣情事,寰宇及劉佳音都深覺遺憾,也決定不必再採如前次與閻寶印個人聯絡溝通方式。本信在此是寰宇及劉佳音做為媒體與國建會成員而正式表達抗議,也就此就閻寶印會長不實言論做己方說明。


寰宇e聞 Houston eWind, Inc
劉佳音 Alicia Liu (寰宇聞共同創辦人及美南國建會終生會員)  

休斯頓大學中文專業獲得聯邦星談基金 2012年7月9 - 20日開設研究生課程培訓中文教師





休斯頓大學中文專業獲得聯邦星談基金
2012年7月9 - 20日開設研究生課程培訓中文教師

今年休斯頓大學中文專業(The Chinese Studies Program, UH)喜獲聯邦政府的星談基金STARTALK。星談基金是國家安全語言策略的一個重要項目。休大的項目是專門給學員開設研究生課程(CHNS 6371: Teaching Chinese as a Second Language), 培訓德州K-12和中文學校的中文教師。

完成課程和培訓項目的學員將獲得休大CHNS 6371課的三個學分。上課時間為2012年 7 月9日至20日,另加10月13日和11月3日兩天的后續課程。上課地址在休士頓大學主校園之語言學習中心(311AH)。

培訓項目提供的獎學金涵蓋在休大學習的各種費用和學費。學習成績優秀、課程報告做得出色並願意與老師公開分享者可另獲獎學金$400。參加者者皆具有大學學歷,目前在K-12、
中文學校或社區大學任教。

在9日的課程開展午宴上 二十名上課學員與 Dr. Kathleen A. Brosnan (Professor, History, Associate Dean of Faculty and Research, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, UH), Dr. Hildegard Glass (Associate Professor, Chair Modern and Classical Languages, Director of German Studies), Shannon Buggs, (Director of Communication, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, UH) 以及 Dr. Manuel Guitierrez (Professor of Spanish Linguistics, also Director of The Startalk Program, UH) 齊聚一堂聯絡感情並研討課程宗旨及未來展望方向  另華裔的老師及星談計畫負責人 Dr. Xiaohong Sharon Wen, (Associate Professor and Director, Chinese Studies, Chief Instructor of The Startalk program, UH) , Francoise Shih, (Associate director of the Startalk program, UH) , Jing Zhang, (Instructional Assistant Professor, Coordinator of The Startalk Program, UH)也都在現場大家共同分享課程正式開始的喜悅也針對未來的進展交換意見


中華文化中心將於11日舉行社區園遊會


OCA Announces 2012 OCA Unsung Heroes Awardees



OCA Announces 2012 OCA Unsung Heroes Awardees 




WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs)is proud to announce its 2011-2012 OCA Unsung Heroes presented by Buick.

“Our four outstanding awardees are individuals who selflessly serve their chapters and communities, never expecting thanks but are always reliable,” said OCA National President Ken Lee, “with the generous support of Buick, we are honored to have this opportunity to recognize them with the Unsung Heroes Award for their dedication to OCA’s mission and advancing Asian Pacific Americans as a visible and integral part of their communities.”

                             
The awardees will be recognized during the OCA Gala Awards being held on Saturday, August 4, 2012, during OCA’s annual National Convention in Las Vegas, NV. OCA members will have the opportunity to hear about the contributions each Unsung Hero made in 2011 and help celebrate the spirit of volunteerism while promoting OCA’s mission.

"Buick is honored to return as the sponsor of the OCA Unsung Heroes Award," said Eric Peterson, Vice President of GM Corporate Diversity. "We are proud to recognize all of the deserving volunteers who work to advance the Asian Pacific American community and celebrate their accomplishments."


The 2011-2012 Unsung Heroes Awardees are as follows:

Clara Chiu (OCA-Greater Los Angeles) has been a member of the Greater Los Angeles chapter for over 10 years and has served on both the chapter board and as a full-time staff member during this time. She has worked tirelessly to organize and manage events and programs for the chapter such as their annual Image Awards and the Asian Pacific American Community Holiday Toy Drive and Reception. Clara has also guided and mentored both the inaugural 2010-11 Civil Rights Fellow and the 2011-12 Fellow at the GLA office; she is always willing to assist and answer any questions they had. Clara has always represented the chapter with the utmost care and professionalism, helping to establish a presence and reputation for OCA in the Greater Los Angeles community.
Susie Yuen (OCA-New York) has been a member of the New York chapter for more than 9 years and currently serves as the chapter’s Co-Treasurer. A talented photographer, Susie captured all of OCA-NY’s 2011 sponsored events and activities, ranging from theatre outings, citizenship trainings, tri-state OCA-NY picnic in New Jersey, marches, and the Vincent Chin Memorial in Columbus Park, Manhattan. Beyond sharing her gift of photography, Susie also shared her civic, work, and family connections with OCA-NY to help make events successful and well-attended. From purchasing over 1,500 fortune cookies to pass out at the Lunar New Year parades to taking over 1,000 photos at the OCA National Convention, Susie continuously shows her boundless energy and willingness to help OCA-NY and OCA.

Victoria Ma (OCA-Greater Houston) has been a member of the Greater Houston chapter for 9 years and formerly served on the OCA-GH Board of Directors. She has been an instrumental member as she has provided a majority of the coordination for chapter events and has created almost every piece of print material involving graphic design/layout since 2003. She also volunteers her national anthem singing and emceeing capabilities to OCA-GH community partners which has helped the chapter gain visibility. Victoria donates so much of her time and effort to OCA-GH and the greater APA community because of her belief in the importance of growth for the APA community and the need for an organization like OCA.

Wooiyi Yin (OCA-Georgia) has been a member of the Georgia chapter for over 28 years and currently serves on the Board of Directors and as the Chair of the OCA-Georgia Advocacy & Civic Engagement Committee. A tireless champion for equitable treatment and prosperity of APAs and other minorities in the South, she has worked on many OCA-Georgia initiatives including organizing a large network of coalition partners to advocate against Georgia House Bill 87. Additionally, she helped ensure APA voting rights and protection by running a number of naturalization ceremony voter registration drives. Wooiyi has also served as a mentor to countless individuals and continues to motivate and inspire community leaders to follow in her footsteps to champion the rights of APAs in Georgia.

Monday, July 9, 2012

台灣踢踏舞專業舞團「舞工廠」蒞休市訪演及教學觀摩 歡迎僑社各界參加





台灣踢踏舞專業舞團「舞工廠」蒞休市訪演及教學觀摩
歡迎僑社各界參加

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