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Vivian Lee: Alumna, Volunteer, Community Activist, Philanthropist
October 1, 2013
For more than 50 years, Vivian Lee has worked to make the University of Washington inclusive and accessible for all students through her volunteer work. Now she is leaving her mark in another way. A retired nurse and 1958 graduate of the UW School of Nursing, Vivian has decided to make a bequest to the UW toward scholarships that support…
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Tacoma Teacher Receives MESA’s Mona Bailey Leadership Award
September 19, 2013
Betsy Constantine, from Sheridan Elementary School in Tacoma, received the 2013 Mona Bailey Teacher Leadership Award at the Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Board of Directors Dinner in Seattle, Sept. 6. The award, sponsored by Washington MESA, was established in 2004 to recognize teacher leadership in mathematics, engineering or science. Applicants are evaluated on their leadership and dedication to K-12…
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Foster School Dean Emeritus William Bradford Honored
September 12, 2013
William Bradford, dean emeritus and professor of finance at the UW Foster School of Business, will receive Tabor 100’s Lifetime Achievement Award at its Captains of Industry Gala at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Sept. 14. Bradford will be one of several community leaders honored at the event. Seattle City Council Member Bruce Harrell will serve as master…
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UW To Break Ground On Native American Longhouse Facility October 25
September 10, 2013
A groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Washington Native American longhouse-style facility, Wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ (Intellectual House), will take place on the UW campus in Seattle, Fri., Oct. 25, from 3-5:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the facility’s construction site currently located in the N6 parking lot between Lewis and McMahon Halls. The event is open to the public. University…
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Polly Olsen to Receive 2013 UW Diversity Award for Community Building
September 10, 2013
Polly Olsen, ’94, director of community relations and development for the UW School of Social Work’s Indigenous Wellness Research Institute, has been named the recipient of the 2013 University of Washington Diversity Award for Community Building. The honor is given annually by the UW Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity to a UW student, staff member,…
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OMA&D Recognizes New and Recently Tenured Faculty
September 10, 2013
As the 2013 fall quarter commences, OMA&D is pleased to recognize the latest group of faculty engaged in diversity-related research, teaching or service who are recently tenured or new to the University. New Faculty: Dr. Sara Gonzalez joins the Department of Archaeology as an assistant professor. She recently served as a scholar-in-residence fellow in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology…
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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…
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OMA&D Celebrates Donor Support at Annual VP Club Barbecue
August 30, 2013
A barbecue buffet, pink sunset and reunions with friends provided the backdrop for this year’s Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) Vice President’s Club Barbecue held Aug. 23. The annual event was hosted by Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity Sheila Edwards Lange at the home of Nelson, ’84, and Suzanne Del Rio, who shared…
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UW’s College Assistance Migrant Program Ranked No. 1 in the Nation
August 27, 2013
The University of Washington’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) received a No. 1 national ranking for scoring 100 percent on a pair of federal performance measures, the Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education announced at its annual directors meeting in Arlington, Va., July 17-18. Federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered through the UW Office of…
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OMA&D Mourns Passing of Bruce Hilliard
August 27, 2013
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) mourns the loss of long-time friend and UW alumnus Bruce Hilliard, ’85, ’02, who passed away on Aug. 9, at the age of 52. Hilliard held a passionate commitment to introducing students underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to those fields. For over 25 years, he brought thousands of children of…