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University of Washington senior and Black Student Union (BSU) vice president for communications Tracy Hansen-Lamont referenced a quote by one of his heroes, Malcolm X, when addressing the faculty, staff, and students in attendance at BSU’s “Men Promoting Change” event at Parrington Hall, Nov. 15. “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” 
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The Student Advisory Board for the last two months has held two general meetings opened to the campus to voice concerns regarding issues of diversity. By opening up the door for students to voice any issues seen on campus, SAB helps resolve these concerns through university administrators on campus and represents the student involved. 
Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange, UW Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity, was honored as one of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2011 Women of Influence at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Nov. 16. 
Former University of Washington regent Ark Chin passed away on Sun., Nov. 13, at the age of 87. A World War II veteran, engineering executive and avid philanthropist, Chin was a regent from 1998-2004, serving as board president in 2001-2002. 
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