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Donors Honored at VP Club Barbecue
September 12, 2012
A special donor appreciation event for Vice President’s Club members was hosted by Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange at the home of OMA&D supporters Nelson, ’84, and Suzanne Del Rio on Aug. 23. Donors who have given $1,000 or more to UW Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) departments or programs in the past year were honored for their support.…
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GEAR UP School Principal Wins National Award
September 7, 2012
Toppenish High School’s Trevor Greene was named the 2013 National Principal of the Year at a surprise assembly, Sept. 6. Toppenish is served by OMA&D’s GEAR UP grant and is making great strides in math and science achievement. Pictured, Greene is congratulated by Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange. Read more…
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OMA&D Hosts Fourth Annual Alumni Soirée
September 6, 2012
University of Washington alumni of color and supporters of diversity enjoyed an exciting evening of networking, great food and music at the fourth annual Alumni Soirée on Friday, August 17, at The Landing in Seattle’s University District. The event was hosted by the UW Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D), along with campus sponsors and partners. Guests socialized with…
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Seattle Fandango Project To Receive 2012 Diversity Award for Community Building
September 5, 2012
The Seattle Fandango Project, a local organization that promotes community through music, verse and dance, has been named the recipient of the 2012 University of Washington Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity Community Building Award. The award will be presented at the Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) Bridging the Gap Breakfast, on Sat., Oct. 27, at the…
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RISE UP GEAR UP Partners with College of Engineering to Host Summer Institute
August 24, 2012
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s RISE UP GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant partnered with the College of Engineering to host 27 middle school students on campus for the 2012 Early Engineering Institute, July 31-Aug. 2. The three-day institute was aimed to introduce students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and…
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Burbank Brothers Featured on UW360
August 10, 2012
Former EOP students and Celebration scholars Ruben and Elijah Burbank were featured in the June episode of UW360. The twin brothers from Tacoma, both 2012 graduates of the UW Medical School, have overcome their share of challenges to follow their dream of becoming doctors. View video…
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Congressman Chaka Fattah Visits with UW GEAR UP Students
August 9, 2012
Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), who created the legislation for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), paid a special visit to the University of Washington campus, Aug. 7, to meet with middle and high school students served by UW’s GEAR UP program. Read the Seattle Times article by Jerry Large. View photo gallery The event, held in…
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Upward Bound Summer Academy Prepares Students for College
July 31, 2012
The desire to attend college isn’t necessarily a reality for all high school students, especially those from low-income backgrounds who may also be the first in their families to pursue higher education. Thanks to the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s Upward Bound program, that mindset is changing for nearly 80 students from Seattle’s Franklin and Cleveland High Schools.
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High School Seniors Experience College Life at Shades of Purple Conference
July 26, 2012
Lindbergh High School senior Shondre Sims has always been a Washington State Cougar fan. But after attending the UW Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s inaugural Shades of Purple Summer Conference, he admitted his loyalty may have swayed.
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OMA&D Study Abroad Program Featured by Queensland University of Technology
July 20, 2012
The OMA&D-affiliated study abroad program in Brisbane, Australia was featured on the Queensland University of Technology web site. The UW group is using robotic systems to explore and collect data on marine ecosystems. Read more…