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Diversifying Our Professional Workforce Speaker Series
February 26, 2010
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Jones and lawyers Constance Proctor and Daniel Gandara participated in the Law and Justice expert panel, Feb. 24. Read more…
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EOP Students Honored At Winter Recognition Reception
February 11, 2010
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) held its 2010 Winter Recognition Reception on Thurs., Feb. 11, at Kane Hall to honor the efforts of outstanding Education Opportunity Program (EOP) students who achieved high academic success in their first quarter at UW. The event included the presentation of several awards to students based on their performance in the fall,…
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Fourth Annual African Heritage Unity Celebration
February 6, 2010
The UW Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) participated in the fourth annual African Heritage Unity Celebration held at Seattle Central Community College, Sat., Feb. 6. The event served as a celebration of African cultural heritage and allowed participants to share in community resources. Many different exhibitors, including representatives from OMA&D, were on hand to share information and services.…
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OMA&D Participates In Husky Promise Tour
January 25, 2010
Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity Sheila Edwards Lange was one of several UW leaders who took part in the Husky Promise Student/Leadership Tour, Jan. 25 through Feb. 16. UW administrators and students traveled across the state to raise awareness of Husky Promise which guarantees that financial challenges will not stand in the way of eligible…
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MLK Day of Service 2010
January 15, 2010
January 15 marked the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King promoted tolerance, equality and opportunity, and his legacy exemplified service and learning as cornerstones to the peaceful coexistence of people from all walks of life. To honor Dr. King’s legacy, the UW Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) partnered with the UW College of Engineering and the…
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The Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture
December 22, 2009
The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity is currently soliciting applications for the 2010 Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series. All University of Washington faculty members are eligible for nomination. The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2010 and carries an honorarium of $1500. Read more…
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2009 Champions of Diversity Award Winners Honored
December 1, 2009
One-hundred area high school students were honored at the 2009 Champions of Diversity Awards Ceremony held Dec. 1, at Skagit Valley College. Among the 500 community members in attendance was University of Washington Vice President for Minority Affairs Sheila Edwards Lange who presented the UW Champions of Diversity Scholarship awards. The event recognized young adults who contribute to diversity on…
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Educational Opportunity Program Receives $25,000 Grant
October 29, 2009
The Seattle Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently approved a grant of $25,000 to support the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) Educational Opportunity Program. The grant is paid from the Bladin and Lou Family Advised Fund, Helen G. Van Waters Fund, Helen Mae Hostetter Foundation, Rodney S. and Caroline A. White Fund, and The Seattle Foundation Education and Learning…
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The Weekend 2009
October 23, 2009
The inaugural series of homecoming events for alumni of color and friends of diversity was a great success.
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The OMA&D Fall 2009 E-newsletter
October 18, 2009
The OMA&D Fall 2009 E-newsletter will provide you with updates on campus projects and programs that have an impact on diversity. Read more…