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April 15, 2024
Professional Staff Organization Spring Celebration with UW President Ana Mari Cauce
The PSO is excited to host the annual Spring Celebration with UW President Ana Mari Cauce on Friday, May 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the end of another extraordinary academic and fiscal year. The event will begin with refreshments and an onsite reception, followed by the President’s address on…
February 5, 2024
Intergenerational Wisdom: Healing Forward with Dr. Wilson Edward Reed
In honor of Black History Month, the Burke Museum has partnered with the PSO DEI committee to host a candid conversation that centers on the elders of the African diaspora, cultural healing modalities, and a shared reflection from Dr. Wilson Edward Reed. He will share how his healing journey from anxiety and depression has evolved since…
November 13, 2023
Inclusivity Around The Winter Holiday Season
Join us for a dynamic committee presentation and group discussion on creating inclusive and joyous holiday celebrations. In a world that embraces diversity, it’s essential to ensure our holiday festivities are reflective of the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions within our community. We will explore practical strategies for promoting inclusivity, sharing diverse holiday experiences,…
October 25, 2023
PSO DEI Lunch & Learn with Dr. Maya Angela Smith, Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in the College of Arts & Sciences
The first session in the series will be on October 25 from 12-1 P.M. and feature Dr. Maya Angela Smith, Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in the College of Arts & Sciences and faculty within French & Italian Studies. Dean Smith is a sociolinguist, and her scholarship broadly focuses on the intersection of racial…
March 17, 2023
NEW! Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Excellence Award
By Leyla Salmassi, PSO DEI Committee Member and PSO Past President, and Tiana R. Cole & Russell Hugo, PSO DEI Committee Members. We’re pleased to announce the 2023 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Excellence Award which seeks to highlight Professional Staff currently working at the University of Washington at our Seattle, Tacoma or Bothell…
March 14, 2023
Research Scientists/Engineers A-4 vote yes in strike authorization vote
UW Research Scientists/Engineers A-4 have been negotiating with members of UW’s bargaining committee since August for their first contract. In February, the union hosted a strike authorization which concluded with 959 total votes cast, and 91.7% of voting Research Scientists/Engineers A-4 voting Yes, demonstrating a super majority of represented RSEs support the UWRU bargaining unit…
February 27, 2023
Faculty Contributions to DEI: Discussions with Legal Scholar Dr. Brian Soucek
Hosted by the Faculty Council on Race, Equity & Justice Friday March 3, 2023 | Foege Auditorium | 11:00am – 12:20pm Diversity statements, which are increasingly used in faculty hiring and promotion, often generate confusion and consternation. Dr. Brian Soucek, a leading voice in the use of diversity statements in academia, will explore the issues….
October 28, 2022
PSO Legislative Preview 11/9 12:30 HUB 250
Join us for our annual PSO Legislative Preview with featured speaker Joe Dacca, the UW Director of State Relations. It will take place on Wednesday, November 9th at 12:30 in HUB 250. Beverages will be provided.
August 11, 2022
Research Scientist A-4 union update
Following the vote in June to approve the petition to be represented by the UW Researchers United union (UWRU), the approximately 1,450 Research Scientist Engineer Assistants and RSEs 1-4 (RSE A-4s) were placed in a status of “dynamic status quo.” Dynamic status quo is a legal measure to ensure that workers cannot be penalized or…
August 8, 2022
LinkedIn Learning benefit
Reminder! As a UW employee you get access to LinkedIn Learning, an on-demand video learning platform for enhancing professional, personal, and academic skills. Learn more about LinkedIn Learning and log in with your UW credentials at www.linkedinlearning.uw.edu
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