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Pitre Receives UW Health Sciences Distinguished Service Award
January 28, 2014
OMA&D associate vice president for assessment Emile Pitre, ’69, received the UW Health Sciences Distinguished Service Award for Community Service and Volunteerism at its 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute, Jan. 16. The award honors an individual or group who exemplifies Dr. King’s principles through a commitment to addressing community needs, particularly in low-income or communities of color; development and…
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Community Leaders, Donors Attend Holiday Open House
December 17, 2013
UW Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity Sheila Edwards Lange hosted a holiday open house for community leaders and donors, Dec. 5. In attendance were members of the UW President’s Minority Community Advisory Committee, UW administrators, donors to OMA&D scholarships and programs, and prominent community members who strive to improve the educational experience for underrepresented minority,…
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Campus Walker Winter 2014
December 3, 2013
OMA&D Associate Vice President for Assessment Emile Pitre, also known as the “Campus Walker,” captures some incredible images during his walks throughout the UW campus. Here is a glimpse at a few recent shots: Photos by Emile Pitre
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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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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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Welcome Daze Introduces New Students to Campus
October 1, 2013
OMA&D introduced new students and their families to the UW at its annual orientation event, Welcome Daze, held in conjunction with Dawg Daze on Sept. 20, at the Husky Union Building. Welcome Daze provided opportunities for incoming freshmen and transfer students to learn about campus and community resources, and connect with current students, OMA&D staff, faculty of color and UW…
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Campus Walker Fall 2013
September 7, 2013
OMA&D Associate Vice President for Assessment Emile Pitre, also known as the “Campus Walker,” captures some incredible images during his walks throughout the UW campus. Here is a glimpse at a few recent shots: Photos by Emile Pitre
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GEAR UP EDI Summer Institute Prepares Educators for State Standards
September 6, 2013
Seventy middle and high school educators from across the state converged on the UW campus for a summer institute hosted by the GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Educator Development Initiative (EDI), June 24-27. The four-day institute, “Digging Deeper: GEAR UP & the Common Core State Standards,” provided an opportunity for teachers at GEAR UP schools…