Learn about some of our anniversary programming that featured a combination of OMA&D and campus partner events.
50th Anniversary Signature Events
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Historical Display
May 1 – June 13, 2018
Allen Library (North Lobby) / Open during library hours
This visual historical display, produced in partnership with UW Libraries and Studio Matthews, immerses visitors into the story and vision of OMA&D. Check out the display at the Husky Union Building through winter quarter 2019.
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The History of OMA&D: A Talk with Emile Pitre
May 17, 2018 / Kane Hall
Longtime OMA&D staff member turned historian, Emile Pitre was a founding member of the UW Black Student Union whose calls for equity transformed the university. His talk captured the 50-year history of OMA&D.
OMA&D Annual Events
![Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2020/03/02143843/James-Banks-cropped.jpg)
Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture
April 13, 2018 / Kane Hall
Professor James A. Banks, known as the “father of multicultural education” presented his lecture “Civic Education for Excellence, Diversity and Inclusion: Global Perspectives.”
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Celebration
May 16, 2018 / HUB Ballroom
Hosted by OMA&D and the Friends of the Educational Opportunity Program since 1971, this dinner and scholarship fundraiser recognizes the success of student scholars and the Charles E. Odegaard Award recipient.