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Tour for Diversity in Medicine Comes to the UW Oct. 24
October 13, 2015
The grassroots effort to educate, inspire and cultivate future minority physicians and dentists will hold a day-long interactive workshop at the HUB for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.
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Alumni and Friends Celebrate Big Husky Win at Viewing Party
October 12, 2015
OMA&D alumni and friends came together to cheer on the UW football team to a 17-12 upset victory over nationally-ranked USC at a special viewing party at the Tap House Grill in downtown Seattle, Oct. 8.
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Q&A with the Interim Vice President and Vice Provost
October 1, 2015
Dr. Gabriel Gallardo was appointed as the interim leader of OMA&D following Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange's departure this summer. Get to know a little more about him and his priorities for the coming academic year.
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Welcome Daze Introduces New Huskies to the UW
September 25, 2015
The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) introduced new students and their families to the UW at its annual orientation event, Welcome Daze, on Sept. 25, at the Husky Union Building.
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Making College the Expectation, Not the Exception
September 23, 2015
The staff at small, remote Wahkiakum High School in southwest Washington is transforming its college-going culture and sharing its best practices thanks to the GEAR UP Educator Development Initiative.
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Creating a Merck Scholar Legacy
September 23, 2015
University of Washington senior Taylor Boyd joined a prestigious group when she received a United Negro College Fund/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship for the 2015-16 academic year.
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How to Be Boundless: Alumni Share Advice
September 23, 2015
The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity encourages all students and staff who walk through its doors to follow their passions and pursue their dreams.
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Campus Walker Fall 2015
September 20, 2015
Retired OMA&D Associate Vice President Emile Pitre, also known as the “Campus Walker,” has been photographing beautiful images of campus throughout the last several years. His latest gallery highlights one of his favorite subjects: hummingbirds.
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OMA&D Welcomes New UW Faculty Members
September 9, 2015
As the 2015 fall quarter commences, OMA&D is pleased to recognize the latest group of faculty engaged in diversity-related research, teaching or service who are new to the UW.
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Patricia Loera Named OMA&D Associate Vice President for College Access
September 2, 2015
Patricia Loera, a University of Washington alumna and longtime advocate for educational opportunity, will join the UW Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity as associate vice president for college access, effective Sept. 8.