Midwest! This one's for you, from the White House. The White Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders invite you to the Midwest Regional Action Summit, a day of open dialogue where you can engage directly with Obama Administration Officials and learn how they are working to meet the needs of the AAPI community.
It's happening Friday, July 13 at Ohio State University's Meiling Hall. Here are some more details about the event:
Midwest Regional Action SummitThe summit is free and open to the public, but registration is required to attend. For further information and updates, visit the Facebook event here. For more on the White Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, go here.
Engage directly with Obama Administration Officials to learn how they are working to meet the needs of the AAPI community
Keynote Speaker: Chris Lu, Assistant to the President and White House Cabinet Secretary, Co-Chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
When:
Friday, July 13, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where:
The Ohio State University, Meiling Hall
Register:
Click Here to reserve your spot
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