This unprovoked attack on Ukraine has rightfully been condemned by leaders around the world and I join them in expressing my outrage at this assault.
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Black History Month was always about Black history year-round
The academy has a responsibility to ensure that Black history is part of American history, including in our curriculum, as a foundational component of our commitment to advancing racial equity and combatting systemic racism.
This MLK Week, find your place in the movement
On Monday, Jan. 17, our institution will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We encourage all University of Washington students, staff, faculty and academic personnel to engage with the holiday in ways that are personally meaningful, and to consider what it means to infuse the values and ideas that Dr. King represented.
Through vision and empathy, Stan Barer, ’63 changed the world
Across our University and far beyond it, we are mourning the passing of Stan Barer, ’63, a former regent, alumnus and dear friend. Through his enormous legacy of public service and philanthropy, Stan leaves the world a more equitable, open and prosperous place.
Through a challenging transition, our community has thrived
As autumn quarter draws to a close, I am reflecting on the extraordinary experience of our community’s return to campus and anticipating the start of a new quarter and a new year.
Remembering Husky legend and state civil rights leader, George Fleming, ‘64
Yesterday, we lost a treasured alumnus and path-breaking leader of our state with the passing of Senator George Fleming, ‘64, a Husky Football legend who made an even bigger impact off the field through his decades of public service and committed advocacy for civil rights and equal access to education.
Reimagining safety at the University of Washington
Creating learning, working and living environments that enable each of us to be successful requires a holistic approach to safety and well-being that brings together a range of resources in a coordinated, accountable manner. And as we continuously evaluate the safety of our community, it has become clear to me — as it has to many of you — that a rethinking of how we keep our University community safe is required.
Celebrating and reflecting on National Native American Heritage Month
As we take this month to reflect with intentionality on the past, present and future of Native American contributions to our society, we are fortunate to be so deeply connected to the people, communities and traditions of the tribes that are woven into the fabric of our shared experience.
We all share responsibility for preventing sex- and gender-based violence and harassment
Every person – in our community and beyond it – is entitled to live free of sex- and gender-based violence and harassment, and it is our shared responsibility to prevent all forms of violence, harassment and misconduct.
60 years after MLK Jr’s visit to the Seattle, the work for racial equity continues
Last night, I had the joy and privilege of taking part in a momentous event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s sole visit to Seattle.