Faculty across campuses gather to hone their community engagement at UW
Faculty new to the University of Washington, or to community-engaged scholarship and learning, came together on February 20 at Othello-UW Commons to explore and discuss what it takes to participate in ethical, impactful community engagement. Sponsored by the Office of Academic Personnel and Faculty (APF) and led by the project to Build Tri-Campus Capacity for…
Building skills, strengthening community
Each year, the Milgard School of Business at UW Tacoma opens its doors to the community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing free IRS-certified tax preparation services to those with limited financial resources. The program provides a dual benefit. With guidance from Milgard School faculty, staff and alumni, students volunteer their time…
Bridging the classroom and industry with engineering capstone projects
Each year, UW Bothell’s engineering students take part in capstone projects, working with mentors and their professors to research solutions to real-world problems. Local companies sponsor capstone projects by bringing a problem to students that they hope can be solved. Sponsors of past projects include Boeing, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Microsoft, Philips, Ventec Life Systems…
Advancing justice-centered education
Taking over as director of the Goodlad Institute for Educational Renewal, mathematics professor Dr. Allison Hintz knew she stood on big shoulders. Her first order of business: return to the work of Dr. John Goodlad, the renowned educational researcher for whom the institute is named. In doing so, Hintz came to more deeply appreciate — and take fresh inspiration from — his profound influence on the field of education. “Through many large-scale research projects…
Global recognition for Livable City Year partnership
In Pacific County, collaboration is fueling change. Local leaders and the University of Washington’s Livable City Year (LCY) program joined forces to address housing, health, and sustainability challenges, and the results are being recognized on the global stage. In recognition of a three-year collaboration designed to drive community-centered innovation, the Pacific County Economic Development Council…