Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center

Community Welcome Celebrations

These celebrations are  part of the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity Welcome Daze series of events, created as a collaborative effort by the Kelly ECC, in partnership with ASUW Commission offices,  and the UW Affinity Groups to welcome incoming EOP first-year and transfer students. Each celebration is as unique as its community and features a cultural, social, and networking element which welcomes and introduces new students to the wealth of resources, services, and support networks the University of Washington has to offer.

Undocu Welcome Celebration

Tuesday, 10/3 Undocu Welcome Celebration

5:00PM to 6:30PM

Contact Info: Lead-Hugo Garcia Villa hugogv@uw.edu

Description:

You are invited to our 9th Annual Undocu Welcome Dinner! Join our undocu student leaders, faculty and staff at this welcome dinner as we celebrate your acceptance to the University of Washington. Our Welcome Celebration will feature a short program, raffle prizes, music and an opportunity to build community with other first year, transfer and returning students. You will have the opportunity to meet the Leadership Without Borders team, as well as, important allies and advocates at University of Washington.

American Indian/Alaskan Native Welcome Celebration

Wednesday, 10/4 American Indian/Alaskan Native Welcome Celebration

5:00PM to 6:30PM  

Contact Info: Leads- Nate Panelo panelon@uw.edu  & Caleb Yates caleby@uw.edu  

Description:

Join student leaders, faculty and staff at this community dinner as we celebrate your acceptance to the University of Washington. The dinner will feature a short program, music and an opportunity to build community and socialize with other first-year and transfer students.

Latine Community Welcome Celebration

Thursday, 10/5 Latine Community Welcome Celebration

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM 

Contact info: Lead-Magdalena Fonseca: mikese@uw.edu                             

Description:

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Bienvenidos a la Universidad de Washington! Join a fun night to celebrate your acceptance to UW and other Latinx/Chicanx students.  Build community on campus and develop friendships with other UW students and staff.  The celebration will feature short remarks prizes, music, and games.

Asian American Community Welcome Celebration

Tuesday, 10/10 Asian American Community Welcome Celebration

5:00PM to 6:30PM 

Contact Info: Lead- Cass Nguyen cassn@uw.edu 

Description:

Welcome Asian and Asian American freshman and transfer students!  Join the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center as we celebrate your acceptance into the University of Washington! This will be hosted in person at the Kelly ECC with a welcome from the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, catered food from a local restaurant, an opportunity to socialize with new students, learn about resources and get involved with student organizations and events on campus. We will also have giveaways and a goodie bag for each participant. 

Black Community Welcome Celebration

Wednesday, 10/11  Black Community Welcome Celebration

5:00 PM to 6:30PM 

Contact Info: Lead: Trina Reid reidt@uw.edu 

Description:

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Washington! Join the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center as we welcome and celebrate Black freshman and transfer students. The dinner will feature a short program, music and an opportunity to build community and learn about resources that will be key to your success.

Pacific Islander Community Dinner

Thursday, 10/12 Pacific Islander Community Dinner

5:00PM to 6:30PM

Contact Info Lead: Cass Nguyen cassn@uw.edu & Cicero Delfin cdelfin@uw.edu

Description:

Welcome to the University of Washington! Pacific Islander students are invited to join us for a welcome dinner to celebrate the beginning of your journey at the UW! The dinner will feature a short program including a few key speakers, music, and an opportunity to build community and socialize with other new students, returning student leaders, faculty, and staff.