Guest blogger Rickey Hall, Vice President/University Diversity Officer in the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, invites us to recognize National Indigenous Peoples’ Day by reflecting on the experiences of American Indians and Alaska Natives, and recognizing the contributions Indigenous people have made, and continue to make at the UW.
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Saying farewell to a friend and visionary, Professor Emeritus Thad Spratlen
Yesterday, we said goodbye to a friend. But we also celebrated his truly extraordinary life and legacy with a community of people who loved him.
As we return in person, kindness, grace and compassion are our gifts to one another
The start of every academic year at the University of Washington is unique and exciting in its own way, but in all of our University’s 160-year history, we have never had an autumn quarter like this one. I expect we are all feeling a mixture of both anxiety and excitement about the transition back to shared spaces and experiences.
Twenty years after 9/11, let’s keep finding strength in each other
What we learned from 9/11 – to be guided not by fear, but by knowledge and understanding, and that we are stronger together – will forever be a part of who we are, and how we can choose to respond when the unimaginable occurs.
The benefits – and safety – of in-person learning and working
Guest blogger Hilary Godwin, Dean of the School of Public Health, provides a public health perspective on why she is confident that we can and should safely return to work and school in person this fall.
In the face of suffering, we must care for each other
Large-scale tragedies cause pain, fear and suffering not just locally, but globally. We may feel helpless in the face of such large-scale disasters, but we can start by caring for those in our community who need support.
We stand with the Dreamers
Although a new court ruling throws the DACA program into question, we continue to stand with the Dreamers,
New partnership has potential to transform cancer care in the PNW
I’m incredibly pleased that UW Medicine, Fred Hutch and Seattle Children’s are exploring a new way to bring our organizations together to accelerate the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Celebrating Pride – the progress and the work ahead
I’ve seen transformative change in the liberation of LGBTQ+ people, and knowing that change of this magnitude is possible, I am even more committed to continuing the work of ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live and thrive as their authentic selves.
Disturbing allegations of racism within UWPD
It was deeply disturbing to our whole community to read media reports about how several Black UWPD officers experienced racism within the department. This kind of behavior amongst our staff will not be tolerated or excused.