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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…
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The Mentor Power for Success Program
October 10, 2009
The Mentor Power for Success Program is a partnership between incoming Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity students (protégés) and continuing UW student mentors, to help protégés make a successful transition to university life. Read more…
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Welcome Daze 2009
September 25, 2009
The OMA&D hosted the 6th annual Welcome Daze in conjunction with Dawg Daze, which offers a variety of event to welcome incoming freshman and transfer students to the UW.
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Chief John Vinson
September 17, 2009
On Thursday, September 17, community members, the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and the University of Washington President’s Minority Community Advisory Committee (UWMCAC) celebrated the appointment of the first African American Chief in University of Washington (UW) history. John N. Vinson, who holds a Ph.D., in public administration from Western Michigan University, was appointed as chief of police at the…
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2009 Eastern Washington Scholars Reception
August 29, 2009
On Saturday, August 29, 2009 the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity hosted the third annual Eastern Washington Scholars Reception at the Desert Wind Winery in Prosser, Washington. This reception recognized incoming University of Washington (UW) freshmen scholars, their family, friends, the community and UW alumni. The honored scholars represented various schools from the Yakima Valley and Tri-Cities. A total…
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$2.6 million grant
August 20, 2009
A regional alliance of colleges, universities, support organizations and science centers will be working together to double the number of bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics awarded to underrepresented minorities within the next five years. Read more…
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Video: Celebration of Dr. Samuel E. Kelly’s life
July 27, 2009
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