Tag Archives: Viet success

Du confirmed, becomes 2nd Viet federal judge

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Bolsavik

Almost eight months after her nomination, Vietnamese-American civil litigator Miranda Du from Nevada was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last week to be U.S. district judge for that state, the second Viet federal judge in the country and the first Asian-American federal … Continue reading →

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Viet nominated to federal judgeship in Nevada

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Bolsavik

A Vietnamese-American lawyer from Reno, former boat-people refugee, has been nominated by President Obama to be a federal judge for the District of Nevada, the White House announced Tuesday. Miranda Du, a civil litigator, had been recommended by Senate Majority Leader … Continue reading →

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Viet student wins top CSUF honors, heading to Harvard Med

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Bolsavik

People accessing the Cal State Fullerton home page today saw a happy Viet face smile back at them. That would be Annie Nguyen, a graduating senior who just won the Miles D. McCarthy Health Professions Award, presented annually to the … Continue reading →

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Viet police captain named San Jose deputy chief

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Bolsavik

A Vietnamese-American captain in the San Jose Police Department has been named one of the four deputy chiefs, reports the Mercury News here. The promotion of Captain Phan Ngo, who received his golden captain’s bars just last year, is particularly … Continue reading →

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Dat Nguyen leaving the Cowboys

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Bolsavik

The only Viet to ever play or coach in the NFL will not come back as part of the Dallas Cowboys’ coaching staff next season, reports the Dallas Morning News here. Dat Nguyen has elected not to sign a contract … Continue reading →

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Viet-Canadian bishop’s ordination to be streamed live

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Bolsavik

The Archdiocese of Toronto’s newest auxilliary bishop, who will also be Canada’s first Asian-descent and youngest bishop, Vietnamese-born Vincent Nguyen, will be ordained in a ceremony to be streamed live here. Pope Benedict XVI elevated Father Nguyen, 43, whose Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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Judge Nguyen unanimously confirmed to federal bench

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Bolsavik

The U.S. Senate by a vote of 97-0 today unanimously confirmed Judge Jacqueline Nguyen to the U.S. District Court, making her the first Vietnamese-American federal judge. Judge Nguyen’s confirmation vote came up shortly after noon today, here. She previously received … Continue reading →

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Viet 13-y.o. composer won performance in Japan

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Bolsavik

A 13-year-old Vietnamese-American music student won a trip to Japan to perform his composition, reports the Arizona Republic here. Christian Nguyen (pictured), from Gilbert, Arizona, was chosen to be one of 13 performers from the world over to join the … Continue reading →

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