Apr
30
The University of Washington hosted the 18th annual Pacific Northwest McNair/EIP/Go-Map Research Conference, Fri., April 30, through Sat., May 1, at the Husky Union Building. The research conference was an opportunity for students, faculty and staff from all over the country to share intellectual ideas, engage in a variety of discussions and build collegial relationships.
The annual event also offered the Ronald E. McNair and Early Identification Programs the opportunity to publicly recognize the accomplishments of their students, especially graduating seniors. The conference was staged as a professional meeting that allowed students to present the findings of original research they have conducted throughout the year in collaboration with a faculty mentor.
On Friday, students presented their research in the form of oral presentations and poster sessions before and after a special lunch reception. Dr. Habiba Ibrahim, an assistant professor of African American literary studies in the UW English Department, served as the keynote speaker. Dr. Ibrahim’s research focuses on the cultural politics of contemporary multiracialism, interracial intimacy and the conjoinment of black and mixed-racial identity formation.
Additional University remarks at the lunch reception were given by Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange (Vice President for Minority Affairs & Vice Provost for Diversity), Dr. Luis Fraga (Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement), Dr. Gabriel Gallardo (Associate Vice President and the Director of the UW McNair Scholar Program), Dr. Juan Guerra (Director of GO-MAP and the Associate Dean of the Graduate School), Dr. Gene Kim (Associate Director of McNair and EIP Programs) and Calista Phair (Miss Black Washington 2010). Saturday’s schedule included a Faculty Panel discussion, as well as the opportunity for students to engage with faculty over lunch.
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at UW prepares undergraduates for doctoral study through involvement in research and scholarly activities. The program’s goal is to successfully support low-income, first-generation students and students from groups underrepresented in graduate education. The Early Identification Program at UW also encourages and assists undergraduates from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds to enter graduate school. The Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP) works to promote greater access to advanced studies for graduate students of color and traditionally underrepresented groups.
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30
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Apr
29
Thursday, April 29, 2010 – 8:00 PM
See this renowned pianist for only $20 (tickets normally $35).
The UW Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity is pleased to partner with the UW World Series to support pianist Terrence Wilson at Meany Hall. This accomplished, Juilliard-trained pianist was first seen at Meany Hall performing with the Ritz Chamber Players in the spring of 2008. In addition to his work with the Ritz, Terrence Wilson has played with many prestigious symphony orchestras around the United States. His recent recitals in New York, Washington, D.C. and Paris are bringing him much deserved attention as a soloist.
Thanks to our partnership with the UW World Series you can see Terrence Wilson for only $20. That’s a 40% savings off the full ticket price. Call the UW Arts Ticket Office at 206-543-4880 and mention promotion code 1763 to receive this special price. (Limit 2 tickets per order, subject to availability. Advance phone or in-person orders only; this discount offer is not available at the door. Offer expires at noon on 4/29/10)
For more information on this and other events featured by the UW World Series, please visit: www.uwworldseries.org
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Apr
29
The 18th Annual Pacific Northwest McNair/EIP Conference is hosted by the University of Washington Seattle. This conference is designed to provide prospective graduate students the opportunity to present their current research and network with other students and faculty from select research institutions. [Read more...]
Apr
27
University administrators from around the Pacific Northwest convened on the University of Washington campus to take part in the UW’s Diversity in a Time of Fiscal Adversity Conference, Tues., April 27, at Kane Hall.
The conference, hosted by the UW Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and sponsored by the Office of Faculty Advancement, the Center for Curriculum Transformation and the OMA&D’s Community & Public Relations unit, brought together leaders from public and private four-year institutions in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska to engage in discussion and share strategies to increase diversity at institutions of higher education during times of great fiscal challenge. The conference addressed five themes: Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid, Undergraduate Student Success, Graduate Study and Support, Faculty Recruitment and Retention, and Institutional Change.
UW Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity, Sheila Edwards Lange, presented opening remarks. Among the UW leaders who led discussions were Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement Luis Fraga , Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Phillip Ballinger, Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program Juan Guerra, and Director of the Center for Curriculum Transformation Betty Schmitz.
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