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With vision and generosity, Husky Giving Day makes an impact
Today marks a special tradition for the UW community: our annual Husky Giving Day – 24 hours of digital giving to support our shared mission to create and accelerate impact for the public good.
Education and Sharing Day honors the values at the heart of our shared mission
April 2 is Education and Sharing Day, which honors the work of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and his lifelong dedication to advancing moral and ethical education to create a healthy society.
Women make history every day – let’s remove the barriers that stand in their way
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let us also rededicate ourselves to creating a more equitable and just society in which women and all people, have the opportunity to thrive and contribute to the greater good.
Reconnecting with our U District arts venues
Last week, I had the opportunity to tour some of the fabulous arts and culture venues and organizations in the U District, a vibrant neighborhood where music, theater, film and arts of all kinds surround us every day.
We celebrate Black history, and acknowledge the pain of persistent inequity
Part of what makes Black history such a compelling lens is the bravery and tenacity with which Black Americans have persevered to overcome staggering obstacles and oppression that were – and are – built into our nation’s systems and structures.
The earthquake in Turkey and Syria is a global tragedy and a moment to offer support
With every passing day, the devastating human toll of the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria rises, and our Husky community stands with the entire world in grieving this global tragedy.
Mourning Tyre Nichols and the broken system that took his life
Tyre Nichols’ name joins the terrible roster of people who have been victimized by our grievously broken system. While it can never bring these stolen lives back, we must rededicate ourselves to the work of preventing police violence against the people they are sworn to protect, and to the broader mission of building a culture that treasures Black lives.
Dr. King’s legacy lives in the work you do
I am proud of the extraordinary work of our community to realize Dr. King’s dream, while acknowledging the urgent need for more progress in the face of threats – both ongoing and emerging – to equity and access. I believe in our community’s strength, dedication and ability to move us forward, and I look forward to continuing this vital work together.
In this season of gratitude, I’m grateful for our incredible community
As our autumn quarter draws to a close and we look ahead to the start of a new year, I am deeply grateful for the rekindled sense of community and togetherness that has marked these first months of our academic year.