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Link Up To Diversity
by Zach Luther

Over the past few years, you may have noticed that diversity has become an increasing priority for Financial Management. In November of last year, the RAVE diversity team implemented a 2004 Diversity Calendar, viewable at:

http://www.washington.edu/admin/finmgmt/diversity/divcal/ .

Shortly thereafter, in January 2004, Diversity Connections was born: A website devoted to cultural awareness and recognition, created by and for members of Financial Management.

Diversity Connections is updated at the beginning of each month with a wealth of new information. Articles about holidays, traditions, and famous people with ties to cultural diversity are all offered, along with recipes and a new staff profile each month. RAVE team members frequently contribute articles, but submissions are gladly welcomed and everyone is encouraged to write.

The site is the brainchild of the RAVE Team, who dreamed of a friendly site where people could find information about interesting cultural events and historical persons, as well as learning a bit more about others in the department. It’s also a place where FM employees can communicate with each other, on the “FM Diversity Message Board.” A new question is posted each month to stimulate discussion. Those who post need not use their real names, and may safely remain anonymous if they so choose. The RAVE Team would love to see more people expressing their opinions and ideas on the message board, so take a look at it at:

http://catalyst.washington.edu/webtools/epost/register.cgi?owner=rave&id=8076 .

The site’s layout was initially created by Zach Luther, and with a recent graphical revamp by Michael Fero, it now looks better than ever! Drop on by to read the October issue of Diversity Connections. It’s on the web at:

http://www.washington.edu/admin/finmgmt/diversity/ .

The RAVE Team is:

Karen Crowder (FM)
Paul Jeganathan (Treasury)
Ruchi Aggarwal (MAA)
Libby Graham (Payables)
Dick Simmons (SFS)
Agnes Acholonu ( Payables)
Shelly Yen (GCA)
Mai Lin Chua (SFS)