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Womxn of Color Celebration

In collaboration with the Q Center, UW Housing & Food Services, the UW Women’s Center and the ASUW Womxn’s Action Commission, the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center proudly presents the 17th Annual Womxn of Color Celebration (formerly Womxn of Color Reception). Join us for a feel-good luncheon where we’ll celebrate ourselves, be in community and envision new futures together. This year’s program features the ever-amazing Dr. Joy Williamson – Lott as our keynote speaker, q&a, and a catered lunch. We hope to see you there!

Keynote bio:
Joy Williamson-Lott assumed the role of Dean of the Graduate School in July 2019. She is also a professor and previously an associate dean in the College of Education, an accomplished scholar and researcher in the field of American higher education, and a committed advocate for equity and diversity in higher education. She is the author of several books examining black higher educational history and the black freedom struggle, including her most recent book, “Jim Crow Campus: Higher Education and the Struggle for a New Southern Social Order.” Her teaching focuses on education as a moral endeavor, the shifting definition of “proper education” and “liberation” for different social groups, and the educational histories of people of color.”

For more information, check out the WOCC 2020 page.

Winter Faculty Spotlight: Faculty of Color for Climate Justice

This quarter, we are highlighting some of the amazing faculty and doctoral students of color working for climate justice at UW and beyond. Join us for a wonderful opportunity to hear from and network with phenomenal faculty members like Isabel Carrera Zamanillo and Ernesto Alvarado. Food and beverages will be provided!

Date: Tuesday, March 3rd
Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm
Location: Anderson Hall 207

Learn about our spotlight speakers here:

https://jsis.washington.edu/latinam/people/isabel-carrera-zamanillo/

https://environment.uw.edu/faculty/ernesto-alvarado-celestin/

The heART of Womxn

Did you know March is Womxn’s History Month? 2020 marks the 32nd time Womxn’s Month will be observed…what will you be doing to celebrate?

Luckily, the ECC & WAC have collaborated on an event to kick off your remembrance, honor, and empowerment of womxn: The HeART of Womxn!

One of the most powerful ways to document Womxn’s achievements is through art- so come join us on Wednesday, March 4th from 4-6PM in the lobby of the Kelly ECC to…
▪️Get a free, fun Polaroid taken!
▪️Decorate & personalize your own Polaroid Frame!
▪️Grab a bag of candy (& encouragement!)
▪️Share your favorite thing about being/knowing/having womxn!

Come through to show off and celebrate the best things about womxn! Tag a womxn who inspires you below + tell us why to be featured in one of our next posts! 💪🏽

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso@u.washington.edu

Teach for China Lantern Festival

Teach for China will host an annual festival to celebrate the Lunar New Year to allow UW students to experience and immerse in the Lunar New Year atmosphere by providing traditional food and games.Join TFC to participate in cultural activities include lanterns making, Chinese riddles, calligraphy writing, and eating tangyuan (rice dumpling).

All the above activities are essential parts of the festival. For example, tangyuan has a similar pronunciation with “tuanyuan”, which means reunion in Chinese. So everyone eats them to symbolize union, harmony, and happiness for the family. TFC will offer UNLIMITED FREE tangyuan and milk tea, and also send out special gift packs for the game winners! You will be able to learn more about Chinese culture as well!

KSU Overnight

Korean Student Union is recruiting for 2020 Overnight audition participants!
This audition consists of 2 areas with songs or rap (individual or team) / Dance (individual or team).
This year, Overnight will be held on 8 p.m. on February 15, 2020 at Kane Hall(KNE) 130.
The deadline of this application form is January 12, 2020.

BSU Legacy Soiree

The Black Student Union Legacy Soiree is an annual formal celebration and banquet that centers around excellence within the black communities at the University of Washington and in the greater Seattle area. The legacy Soiree is also an essential effort in creating a scholarship for underrepresented students, that went live for the first time last year! This year, the Soiree is themed “New Harlem Renaissance”, and will involve a night of live music, performances, honoraria, keynote speakers, catered dinner, and more. The BSU will also be continuing their tradition of recognizing ten exemplary high school students, with the hopes of inspiring them to attend the University of Washington.

Join BSU on Saturday, February 1st at 6:00 PM at the WƎⱢƎBʔALTXʷ INTELLECTUAL HOUSE for an elegant night celebrating black excellence!

BSU Paid Members: $15 (printed, must purchase in person for proof of membership)
UW Students: $20 + fees
UW Staff/faculty: $25 + fees
General Admission: $30 + fees
VIP Table: $500 + fees (please contact bsu@uw.edu if interested before purchasing)

CSSA & TOSA – The Voice of UW

CSSA and TOSA invites you to audition for The Voice of UW!

Starting on January 7th, come to CSSA and TOSA booths on Red Square to sign up. There are limited spot available, so first come first serve.

•Event Details
✰ First Audition ✰
Date: February 1st , 2020 & February 2nd, 2020
Location: ECT (Ethnic Cultural Theatre)
Time: There will be four periods.
February 1st, 2020
Period One: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Period Two: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

February 2nd, 2020
Period Three: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Period Four: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
★Way to purchase the tickets:
You can purchase tickets from CSSA and TOSA Booths on the Red Square starting from 10:30 am, January 20th, 2020. (Limited tickets! Make sure to come purchase your tickets before they are sold out!)

★How to sign up:
Please come to CSSA and TOSA Booths to sign up starting from 10:30 am, January 13th. (Limited space! Make sure to come sign up before all the contestant seats are taken!)
Price:$10 (Comes with one audition tickets)

*Note: The first audition is open to the public and contestants will have two free tickets for your family and friends. However, other audiences would need to purchase from CSSA and TOSA Booths.
All the audiences must bring their student ID (Husky Cards) and The Voice tickets in order to enter.

★Ticket Information:
Single Ticket: First Audition ticket: $5
Combo: All Pass (First Audition & Second Audition & Final Round, in total three rounds): $20 (Limited amount 60 tickets)

Here is the link for the ticket purchase.

✰✰ Second Round ✰✰

Date: February 8th, 2020
Location: ECT (Ethnic Cultural Theatre)
Time: There will be two periods.
February 2nd, 2019
Period One: 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
Period Two: 4:30 PM -6:30PM

★Ticket Information:
Single Ticket: $5

✰✰✰ Final Round ✰✰✰
Date: February 29th , 2020
Location: Kane Hall 130
Time: Check in at 6:00 PM, starts at 7:00 PM

★Ticket Information:
Single Ticket: $10
VIP Section: $20
Attention: No refunds!

More Information on Facebook Event 

Let’s Talk

What is Let’s Talk?

Let’s Talk is a program that connects UW students with support from experienced counselors from the Counseling Center and Hall Health without an appointment.

Counselors hold drop-in hours at various sites on campus and can help provide insight, solutions and information about other resources. Let’s Talk drop-in visits are free, confidential and there is no appointment necessary.

Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling or psychiatric care.

Let’s Talk is supported by UW Parent & Family Programs and the Services & Activities Fee.

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Ethnic Cultural Center, Room 306 (Black Room)
Iris Song, PsyD

More information here

Ritmo Latino

It’s about that time of the year, Ritmo Latino is officially here!

Unidas Seremos is hosting their annual Ritmo Latino this year on February 8th at Gould Hall, 8PM – 12AM.

Featuring DJFlow206, this will be a great night of dancing and amazing music! For any questions, contact unidas.seremos@gmail.com.