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OMA&D Mourns Loss of Roy Pleasant
December 12, 2013
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) mourns the loss of former recruitment coordinator Roy L. Pleasant, ’71, who passed away on Nov. 2, at the age of 65. After graduating from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in history, Pleasant worked with underrepresented, low-income and first generation students in OMA&D from 1972-74. He later worked at…
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President Young Seeking MCAC Nominations
December 10, 2013
University of Washington President Michael Young is seeking individuals to serve on the President’s Minority Community Advisory Committee (MCAC). The MCAC is a 15-member committee whose mission is to advise and assist the University President concerning ways to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff of color and strengthen the connections of those individuals, and of the University itself, to…
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OMA&D IC Instructor, Ambassador Among MAP Scholarship Recipients
November 19, 2013
Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) chemistry instructor Scott Fung and Recruitment & Outreach ambassador Kamaria Carnes were among the students honored at the 19th annual Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) “Bridging the Gap Breakfast” held at the Husky Union Building, Oct. 26. Joining Fung and Carnes as 2013 MAP scholarship recipients were Svetlana Belikova, Ivan Cuevas, Brady Kent and…
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UW and Regional Tribes Celebrate Longhouse Groundbreaking
November 6, 2013
A dream 40 years in the making took one step closer to becoming reality when the University of Washington joined regional tribal members to celebrate the groundbreaking for a Native American longhouse-style facility, on the UW campus, Oct. 25. Wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ, pronounced “wah-sheb-altuh (click here for the audio)” and the Lushootseed language name for “Intellectual House,” will serve as a learning…
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OMA&D Mourns Passing of Bill Baker
November 5, 2013
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) mourns the loss of former colleague William (Bill) Baker, ’60, ’73, who passed away on Sept. 28, at the age of 79. Baker was one of Samuel E. Kelly’s first administrative staff members when the Educational Opportunity Program and OMA&D was established, and his tenure in the department spanned over 30 years…
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Alumni and Friends Celebrate Homecoming at The Weekend
November 5, 2013
A large group of alumni and friends joined the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) to celebrate UW Homecoming at The Weekend, Oct. 26. Guests packed OMA&D’s tent in The Zone to enjoy tailgating festivities before cheering on the UW football team to a 41-17 victory over California at Husky Stadium. The tailgate featured food, beverages and the opportunity…
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San Antonio Mayor Urges UW Students to Pass on “Baton of Opportunity”
November 1, 2013
San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, the youngest mayor of a Top-50 United States city, spoke to a group of University of Washington students, faculty and staff during a luncheon at the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC), Oct. 23. Castro, 39, was in Seattle to present a talk about sustainable cities at Town Hall in a speaker series sponsored…
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Community Luncheons Usher in Another School Year
October 15, 2013
Each year, the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) hosts a series of community luncheons to welcome incoming freshmen and transfer students to the UW and celebrate their acceptance into the university. New students have the opportunity to network with student leaders, faculty and staff, as well as build community with their peers. Each event was held at the…
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Washington MESA Supports State Adoption of Next Generation Science Standards
October 15, 2013
Washington MESA leadership, teachers and students played a role in the review process for a new set of K-12 state science standards, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), officially adopted earlier this month. Gov. Jay Inslee and State Superintendent Randy Dorn made the announcement at Cascade Middle School in the Highline School District, Oct. 4. Washington was a lead partner…
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Hunter Donates $30,000 to OMA&D for Student Support
October 7, 2013
University of Washington alumnus Kim L. Hunter, ’82, recently announced he will contribute $30,000 to the UW Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) to develop the Kim L. Hunter Internship Support Fund. The fund will support OMA&D’s ability to maintain the economic development of underrepresented students who major in business with an emphasis in marketing, advertising or communications, and…