April 1, 1999
UW Diversity Fair to recruit minorities set for April 10
The University of Washington will hold a campus Diversity Fair on April 10 to recruit minorities from local high schools, community colleges, and nearby communities.
The fair, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Kane Hall, will begin with remarks from UW President Richard McCormick and Vice President for Minority Affairs Myron Apilado. Current UW minority students from different disciplines will then speak about their educational and vocational experiences and answer questions. Representatives from many of the university’s programs will provide information on financial, social, and academic support for multicultural students.
The Diversity Fair will showcase programs offered to underrepresented students. Booths will include offices at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels that offer programs, services or scholarships for the targeted audience. Financial aid representatives also will be available to discuss the various options for financing an education.
Limited free transportation will be provided from key pick-up areas in Seattle. This event is a product of student-driven campus and community effort. The passage of Initiative 200 prompted students to find ways to reassure the community and prospective students that the UW is still committed to providing an education to all members of society.
For more information about the event, contact Brandi Foster (206) 685-2489 or Rose James rdjames@u.washington.edu.
The Diversity Fair is sponsored by the Office of the President, the School of Medicine, UW Alumni Association, Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs in the School of Medicine, the Graduate and Professional Student Senate and the Associated Students of the University of Washington.
