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OMA&D Mourns Passing of Former Odegaard Award Recipient Toby Burton
July 11, 2018
Octavia (Toby) Burton, the UW’s 1979 Charles E. Odegaard Award Recipient and member of the Seattle Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, passed away on June 28, at the age of 92.
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Academic Counseling Services Hosts 32nd Annual Spring Recognition
June 27, 2018
The achievements of students served by the Educational Opportunity Program, TRIO Student Support Services, College Assistance Migrant Program and the Champions Program were honored, May 25.
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UW Black Student Union Establishes Own Endowed Fund
June 27, 2018
The Black Student Union Legacy Endowed Fund will provide financial support for its members who are committed to social justice or are doing work in underrepresented communities.
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UW Hosts Special Olympics USA Games July 1-6
June 25, 2018
More than 4,000 athletes and coaches from all 50 states will visit Seattle to participate in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. The UW will serve as the primary venue and host several events and activities.
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Judge Martinez, Student Scholars Honored at 48th Annual Celebration
May 31, 2018
The Honorable Ricardo S. Martinez, ’75, ’80, received the Charles E. Odegaard Award and several outstanding student scholarship recipients were recognized at the 48th annual Celebration held at the HUB Ballroom, May 16.
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UW McNair Scholars Receive Prestigious National Honors
May 31, 2018
Five current and former students in OMA&D’s McNair Program were awarded 2018 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while Tyler Valentine received the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship.
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Historical Talk with Emile Pitre Highlights 50th Anniversary Celebration
May 31, 2018
Alumni, staff and friends representing the last five decades of OMA&D, as well as campus and community colleagues, came together for what was the pinnacle event of our 50th anniversary activities on May 17.
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Community Graduation Ceremonies to Celebrate Class of 2018
May 22, 2018
OMA&D and the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are joining campus partners to celebrate the Class of 2018 by hosting the annual community graduation ceremonies, June 1-8.
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OMA&D Celebrates 50th Anniversary Historical Display Opening
May 10, 2018
UW students, administrators and staff gathered to commemorate the opening of the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity’s 50th Anniversary Historical Exhibit that is on display in the North Lobby of Allen Library through June 13.
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Professor Banks Presents Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture
April 20, 2018
Professor Banks’ lecture titled “Civic Education for Excellence, Diversity and Inclusion: Global Perspectives” was a part of OMA&D’s 50th anniversary suite of events and UW’s annual Parent & Family Weekend.