Throughout his life, Dr. King led by example because he saw clearly that true impact requires work and action. Our UW community is steeped in the importance of creating impact through public service and sustained effort to build a more equitable, inclusive future for all.
Category: Race & Equity
Expectations and responsibilities of our University community
As we begin another year full of learning, discovery and service to community, I want to reiterate the obligations we have to our community, and to each other, to enable that tradition to continue.
Honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage — past, present and future
Each May, the nation and our UW community are proud to honor National Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and to recognize the enormous impact and influence of our AANHPI community members here on campus and across the globe.
Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month at the UW and beyond
This National Arab American Heritage Month, we have the opportunity to celebrate the countless ways that Arab Americans have enriched our nation’s cultural, political and economic landscape, reflecting our deep commitment to the diversity and excellence that are the hallmarks of our UW community.
Our community is stronger than hate and discrimination
The overwhelming majority of us embrace a pluralistic and inclusive environment in which all of us are welcomed for our faith, culture and identity. Together, we are so much stronger than those who would seek to divide us.
February celebrates African American contributions in the arts
The national designation of Black History Month reflects our shared commitment to celebrating Black achievement, but Black history has a critical place in our learning and exploration all year round.
Contributing to a world that lives up to Dr. King’s dream
However you choose to use MLK Day – whether as a day of service, reflection or care – I hope you’ll consider how the values and spirit of this national day of service are integrated into your daily life as a member of the UW community.
Our University will not tolerate religious bigotry or harassment
During this difficult time for all who are affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the recognition of our shared humanity is essential to ensuring an inclusive and welcoming campus environment conducive to engaged teaching and learning, scholarship and discovery, patient care and community service. The members of our large, diverse community bring a wide range of perspectives, lived experiences and emotions to this crisis, but we will not tolerate harassment, violence or threats of violence on our campuses.
Our University has much to honor and celebrate for Native American Heritage Month
Throughout November, we take joy in honoring National Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the many extraordinary accomplishments and contributions that Indigenous people and communities bring to our University and our world.
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month’s themes of prosperity, power and progress
Each year, from September 15 to October 15, our University of Washington community joins the nation in honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month, taking time to recognize and celebrate the impact and contributions of Americans whose family origins, like my own, are in Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.