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Design Plans Approved as Progress to Build Intellectual House Continues
April 8, 2013
Design plans were recently approved for the Intellectual House, a longhouse-style facility to be built on the University of Washington campus that will serve as a learning and gathering place for Native American students, faculty and staff, as well as the UW and surrounding community. In February, the UW Board of Regents approved the project’s schematic design. The following month,…
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OMA&D Mourns the Loss of Roy Flores and Lois Price Spratlen
April 5, 2013
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) mourns the recent loss of Roy Flores, former Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) director, and Lois Price Spratlen (pictured), ’76, School of Nursing professor emerita and former longtime University ombudsman. Flores passed away on March 12 at the age of 69. He worked a total of 40 years as a higher education…
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Message from the Vice President and Vice Provost – Spring 2013 eNews
April 4, 2013
Spring quarter is a busy time of year for all of us affiliated with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D). We hope that you will take a moment read to about the latest stories and events associated with the department in this edition of eNews. Design plans were recently approved for the Intellectual House, a longhouse-style facility to…
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Frank Builds Community Through Art Exhibits
March 28, 2013
In her day job, Priya Frank, ’04, ’11, supports access and opportunity for underrepresented, low-income and first-generation students through her fundraising work with the OMA&D Advancement team. In her “off” hours, she is busy fostering her other passion – building community through the arts. Frank is artistic director at LUCID in Seattle’s University District, where she curates a series of…
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Schmitz Honored at BSU Legacy Soiree
March 28, 2013
Betty Schmitz, OMA&D director of the Center for Curriculum Transformation, was among the honored guests at the Black Student Union (BSU) Legacy Soirée held Feb. 23, at the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center. Schmitz was presented the Staff Member of the Year award by BSU and the UW Student Diversity Coalition (UWSDC) in recognition of her “ongoing commitment to…
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Amanda Swarr to Present 9th Annual Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture
March 23, 2013
Amanda Lock Swarr, UW associate professor in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, will deliver the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s ninth annual Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Thurs., April 18. A reception will be held at 5 p.m. at the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m. in the Alder Hall Commons Auditorium.
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UW and Regional Organizations to Participate in Yakima Valley Science & Engineering Festival
March 22, 2013
The Pacific Science Center, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center are just a few of the regional organizations slated to join several University of Washington programs at the second annual Yakima Valley Science and Engineering Festival, to be held at the Yakima Convention Center, March 26-27. The event, sponsored UW GEAR UP (Gaining Early…
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UW and Regional Organizations to Participate in Yakima Valley Science & Engineering Festival
March 22, 2013
The Pacific Science Center, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center are just a few of the regional organizations slated to join several University of Washington programs at the second annual Yakima Valley Science and Engineering Festival, to be held at the Yakima Convention Center, March 26-27. The event, sponsored UW GEAR UP (Gaining Early…
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OMA&D Programs Host Workshop at Neah Bay High School
March 20, 2013
The UW GEAR UP Educator Development Initiative (EDI) partnered with OMA&D Recruitment and Outreach, OMA&D Tribal Relations and the UW College of Education to host a day-long workshop for middle and high school teachers at Neah Bay High School in Neah Bay, Wash., Feb. 27. The workshop, “Preparing GEAR UP Students for Rigor & Academic Success,” provided information to educators…
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OMA&D Programs Host Workshop at Neah Bay High School
March 20, 2013
The UW GEAR UP Educator Development Initiative (EDI) partnered with OMA&D Recruitment and Outreach, OMA&D Tribal Relations and the UW College of Education to host a day-long workshop for middle and high school teachers at Neah Bay High School in Neah Bay, Wash., Feb. 27. The workshop, “Preparing GEAR UP Students for Rigor & Academic Success,” provided information to educators…