the family continues to honor his legacy of fostering scholarship for future generations.
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Not only did the boy’s graduate wearing husky purple and gold,
A father made his wife promise…
“make sure the boys graduate from the University of Washington.”
- Mark Shigihara
The Mark Shigihara Memorial Scholarship commemorates a Seattle sansei who prioritized the joy and wellness of his family and community. Shigihara’s educational and inspirational memoir, Living Lessons – My Journey of Faith, Love, and Cutting-edge Cancer Therapy, was shared to “…help others who face life-altering challenges”.
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Scholarship Recipients
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is a second-year pharmaceutical doctorate student at the University of Washington in Seattle. Liu completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington in 2022, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Chemistry. Liu has volunteered at community organizations such as the Vietnam Health Clinic and Seattle Children’s Hospital and is currently a pharmacy intern at Virginia Mason Hospital and Safeway Grocery Inc. Liu is projected to complete her doctoral studies in 2026.
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Why Selenia?
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