What I'm Into: Pam Hennings, 22, Iowa Asian Alliance

by joe lawler
juice staff writer



Pam Hennings grew up in Iowa, but during college visited her birthplace of Seoul, Korea. That renewed Jenning's interest in her heritage and led to her applying with the Iowa Asian Alliance after graduation.

Now she's their administrative assistant, working to build membership and acting as liasion for the Alliance's eastern chapter. On Friday the Iowa Asian Alliance holds its AdmirAsian Achievement Awards at Prairie Meadows to reward community members.

There is a reception and awards ceremony from 5-9 p.m. with dinner and keynote speaker Jimmy D. Lee. Tickets are $100. DJ Episode spins at the community dance from 9 p.m.-midnight. Tickets for the dance are $10.

LIVES An apartment downtown with a roommate.

MUSIC I like pretty much anything with a good beat or message. I don't like country, but I have a secret love for hip hop.

MOVIES I love chick flicks.

TV "Project Runway." My roommate was a fashion design major.

RESTAURANTS I'm biased toward the places nearby, like Azalea and Zen. Centro and Grand Piano Bistro have some good stuff. Star Bar is great, and I love sushi and Thai food.

BARS People's was a staple at college, so I'm supporting them in Des Moines. I always seem to end up at Liars Club.

READING I read a lot of historical fiction. I try to find books that are fun to read, but I can still learn something.

FREE TIME Our sorority house had a cook, so I'm spending a lot of time cooking things for myself.

FUTURE PLANS I would like to go to law school, and I dream of someday owning my own restaurant. I like the idea of an eclectic menu utilizing local produce and wineries.