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OMA&D Mourns the Loss of Former UW Regent Ark Chin
November 17, 2011
Former University of Washington regent Ark Chin passed away on Sun., Nov. 13, at the age of 87. A World War II veteran, engineering executive and avid philanthropist, Chin was a regent from 1998-2004, serving as board president in 2001-2002. Chin was born in a small village in Tai Shan, China, and came to the United States at the age…
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EXPD and First-Year Programs Hold Open House
November 10, 2011
Faculty, staff, and students gathered to celebrate an open house for the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity (EXPD) and First-Year Programs in Mary Gates Hall, Nov. 8. Both units have transitioned to newly renovated suites, with EXPD now in Suite 171 and First-Year Programs in Suite 120. The open house began in EXPD with refreshments and welcome remarks from…
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Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange Honored by Tabor 100
November 3, 2011
In honor of her commitment to educational excellence, Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity Sheila Edwards Lange received a Crystal Eagle Leadership Award at Tabor 100’s 12th annual Captains of Industry Gala at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in downtown Seattle, Sept. 17. Tabor 100 is an all-volunteer organization of individuals from the Pacific…
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Alumni and Friends Enjoy The Weekend
November 3, 2011
Over 100 alumni of color and friends of diversity gathered to celebrate UW homecoming with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity at The Weekend, Oct. 29. Guests enjoyed tailgate festivities in The Zone before cheering on the Huskies to an exciting 42-31 Pac-12 victory over Arizona. OMA&D’s pre-game tailgate tent featured food, beverages, and the opportunity to mingle with…
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Show Your Purple on W Day Nov. 4
October 26, 2011
Free cupcakes and T-shirts on Red Square. Special promotions at area businesses. Everyone is invited to be part of W Day on Nov. 4, the UW’s 150th birthday! Huskies who live outside the Seattle area can post their UW memories and photos on the UW Facebook page or via the Twitter hashtag #UW150. Get the W Day details!
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Gallardo Named President-Elect of the Northwest Association of Special Programs
October 21, 2011
Dr. Gabriel E. Gallardo, associate vice president for Student Services and Academic Support Programs with the University of Washington’s Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, has been elected to serve as president-elect of the Northwest Association of Special Programs (NASP).
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Luis Fraga Named Among “100 Influentials” By Hispanic Business Magazine
October 20, 2011
Associate vice provost for faculty advancement and Russell F. Stark University Professor, Dr. Fraga was named on the 100 most influential Hispanics in the nation according to the publication’s Oct. 18 edition. Read more…
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New Ethnic Cultural Center Breaks Ground
October 18, 2011
University of Washington students, faculty, staff, and alumni came together to break ground on the new Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Representatives from the student legacy groups involved in the founding of the original ECC in 1972 participated in the ceremonial “dig.” Those groups included the Black Student Union (BSU),…
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ECC Groundbreaking Slated For Wed., Oct. 12
October 10, 2011
Members of the campus community are invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the ECC construction site located at the corner of Brooklyn Ave NE and NE 40th Street. A reception will immediately follow the…
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Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange Named One of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2011 Women of Influence
October 6, 2011
Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange, University of Washington Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity, was named one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Women of Influence for 2011, the publication announced Oct. 5. Dr. Edwards Lange is one of 15 local leaders who will be honored at a special event to be held Wed., Nov. 16, at…