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2011 Ghana Study Abroad-44, OMA&D Student Blog-44, Ryan Trinidad

Sep

30

Ghana Wrap-Up

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by Ryan Trinidad

This film was created to be a final project for a summer exploration seminar course. Although amongst the creation of this short collection of photos and video clips I realized it was much more than that. The time spent in Ghana was short, but the connections I made with those who traveled with me became like nothing else I’ve ever seen. We arrived in Ghana as acquaintances and fellow students, but we grew together as a unique group of 25 people who experienced something that could never be duplicated. Almost a dozen student groups and organizations were represented by various members, calling us a group of young leaders would almost be an understatement. We left home to find our roots that were lost through oppression and time. We not only discovered this, but also rediscovered our identities within ourselves. Like the end of the film states, “We walked where they did… And created our own footsteps…” This line couldn’t of defined our trip any better.

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Sep

30

OMA&D Receives New $3.96 Million GEAR UP Grant To Serve Low-Income Middle and High School Students

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The University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) has received a new $3.96 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) that have served low-income middle and high school students in the Skagit and Yakima Valley regions of Washington State since 1998. The new grant also includes the addition of two school districts in the Columbia Basin. Read more

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Sep

29

Dr. Edwards Lange Throws Strike on Dawg Daze Night at Safeco Field

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UW Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange participated in the ceremonial first pitch on Dawg Daze Night at Safeco Field, Wednesday, by throwing a strike to senior David Bahr. Read more

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Sep

28

UW State GEAR UP Project Celebrates Milestone As Students Begin Fall Quarter

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The University of Washington State GEAR UP Project (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) celebrated another milestone this week, as 39 students who participated in its Scholars Project joined the UW freshman class when fall quarter began, Sept. 28. Read more