Event Articles

Washington MESA Day Winners Announced Shaw Middle School from Spokane and Mountain View High School from Vancouver advanced to compete in the national MESA Day competition, June 24-27 in Denver, Colo. Click here for article.>>

Palau President and UW Alum Johnson Toribiong Visits With Pacific Islander Community Prior to receiving a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Law School, President Toribiong met with students and staff at the OMA&D's Ethnic Cultural Center Theater May 12. Click here for more information.>>
Click here for photo gallery.>>

OMA&D Hosts McNair/EIP/Go-MAP Research Conference Dr. Habiba Ibrahim, UW assistant professor of African American literary studies, served as the keynote speaker for the 18th annual event. " Click here for more information.>>

UW To Host 2010 National MEChA Conference May 27-30 The theme for the 17th annual conference, to be held at the HUB, is "Healing Our Gente y Tierra by Redefining Labor." Click here for more information.>>

Washington MESA Day To Be Held May 22 At Microsoft Middle and high school students representing seven MESA Centers from across the state will take part in a day of mathematics and structural engineering challenges. Click here for article.>>

Diversity In A Time Of Fiscal Adversity Conference University leaders from across the Northwest convened on the UW campus to discuss strategies on how to increase diversity during times of fiscal challenge. Click here for article and photo gallery.>>

Over 100 In Attendance For Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture Dr. Richard Ladner, Boeing Professor for Computer Science and Engineering, presented the sixth annual lecture. Click here for article and photo gallery.>>

Alexandra Herndon Receives UNCF/Merck Science Initiative Award The honor includes up to $25,000 in scholarships, as well as the opportunity to take part in two summer research internships. Click here for article.>>

OMA&D To Host 18th Annual Pacific NW McNair/EIP/Go-MAP Research Conference The event will be held Friday, April 30, through Saturday, May 1. Click here for information.>>

UW World Series Presents The UW OMA&D is pleased to partner with the UW World Series to support pianist Terrence Wilson at Meany Hall. Click here for information.>>

Dr. Richard Ladner To Present Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture Event will take place Thursday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m. at Johnson Hall. Click here for information.>>

UW and WSU Tri-Cities Launch Early Outreach Partnership Website Hosted by OMA&D, the site offers a collection of information that offers guidance to individuals who provide early outreach services to students and parents. Click here to article.>>

ECC Hosts 7th Annual Women of Color Reception UW Women's Basketball Coach Tia Jackson served as the keynote speaker for the event that also included a performance by the Polynesian Student Alliance. Click here to article. >>
Click here to photo gallery.>>

OMA&D Mourns the Loss of FEOP Advisory Board Member Ernie Aguilar Aguilar, known for his efforts dedicated to developing programs that not only benefited Latinos, but all Washingtonians, passed away March 15. Click here to article. >>

OMA&D Spring 2010 E-Newsletter Read about the latest news and events associated with the UW Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity. Click here to E-News. >>

The Power of Giving Back Three UW alumni, Jeet Bindra, Dr. Anita Connell and Derrick Mar, are making a point to give back to the UW and their respective communities. Click on their names to read their stories.

Diversifying Our Professional Workforce Speaker Series U.S. District Court Judge Richard Jones and lawyers Constance Proctor and Daniel Gandara participated in the Law and Justice expert panel, Feb. 24. Click here for photo gallery. >>

EOP Students Honored At Winter Recognition Reception OMA&D held its 2010 Winter Recognition Reception on Feb. 11, at Kane Hall. Click here for article. >>

Fourth Annual African Heritage Unity Celebration OMA&D participated in the event that served as a celebration of African cultural heritage. Click here for article. >> Photo Gallery>>

OMA&D Participates In Husky Promise Tour Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange was one of several UW leaders who took part in the statewide tour. Click here for article. >> Photo Gallery>>

2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service OMA&D partnered with the UW College of Engineering and the Pacific Science Center to honor Dr. King's legacy by giving back to the community with a day of service. More Details here>>

2009 Champions of Diversity Award Winners Honored One-hundred area high school students were honored at the 2009 Champions of Diversity Awards Ceremony, Dec. 1. More Details here>>

The Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture The OMA&D is currently soliciting nominations for the 2010 Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series. Full details here>>

The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) is pleased to announce the addition of a Spanish homepage to our website to welcome and better accommodate our Spanish speaking constituents. OMA&D page here>>

Me complace comunicarles que la La Oficina de Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) ahora ofrece la página principal de web en español para bien venir y ayudar a nuestros constituyentes de habla hispana. Visite la Pagina aquí>>

Visit the OMA&D Alumni Page See what your fellow alumni are up to. Fill out the form and you too can be featured on this page. More Details here>>

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Details Read More >>

Educational Opportunity Program Receives $25,000 Grant Details here>>

The OMA&D Fall 2009 E-newsletter will provide you with updates on campus projects and programs that have an impact on diversity. Read E-Newsletter here>>

The Weekend The inaugural series of homecoming events for alumni of color and friends of diversity was a great success. View Photos here>>

Welcome Daze 2009The OMA&D hosted the 6th annual Welcome Daze in conjunction with Dawg Daze, which offers a variety of event to welcome incoming freshman and transfer students to the UW.
View Photos >>

The Mentor Power for Success Program The Mentor Power for Success Program is a partnership between incoming Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity students (protégés) and continuing UW student mentors, to help protégés make a successful transition to university life.
View photos here>>

Chief John Vinson makes history by becoming the first African American Chief in University of Washington history. Read More >>

2009 Eastern Washington Scholars Reception Saturday, August 29, 2009 the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity hosted the third annual Eastern Washington Scholars Reception at the Desert Wind Winery in Prosser Washington.Read More >>

$2.6 million grant will create alliance to double the number of degrees awarded to minorities in technical fields. Read More >>

Video: Celebration of Dr. Samuel E. Kelly's life. Read More >>

Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange appointed to the Susan G. Komen Board. Read More >>

Welcome Daze Information about the upcoming Welcome DazeRead More >>

The Weekend Join us for The Weekend, October 23-25 as we celebrate Homecoming with the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity Alumni of color and supporters of diversity. Read More >>

Fabiola Viveros Fabiola Viveros has been crowned as Miss Hispanic SEAFAIR 2009 by the Hispanic SEAFAIR Scholarship Program for Women. Read More >>

Ricardo Aguirre A community leader involved in Latino issues, Ricardo Aguirre, died July 3, 2009. Read More >>

Alumni Remix The Alumni Remix, hosted by the OMA&D and campus partners was a success. Read More >>

Leadership Team Meet the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity Leadership TeamRead More >>

MAP We are Now Accepting Nominations for 2009 Diversity Award for Community Building. Read More >>

OMA&D E-newsletter The E-newsletter will provide you with updates on campus projects and programs that have an impact on diversity. March 2009.Read More >>

Alumni Remix Join the OMA&D and campus partners for the Alumni Remix as we celebrate diversity through the arts and honor alumni who are making a difference and serving in key leadership positions in the community. Read More >>

UW World Series at Meany Hall KOMA/D is pleased to be partnering with the UW World Series to support Marian Anderson String Quartet for their Tuesday, May 19 performance at Meany Hall on the UW campus.  Formed in 1989, this African American ensemble makes creating new and diverse audiences for chamber music an integral part of their mission.Read More >>

University of Washington Distinguished Staff Award Karlotta Rosebaugh Nominated for the University of Washington Distinguished Staff Award. Read More >>

Welcome Daze 2008 article President Emmert, Provost Wise and The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity welcomes incoming students and families to the University at Dawg Daze 2008. Read More >>

Fiestas Patrias UW students celebrate Las Fiestas Patrias “Patriotic Holidays”, the celebration of independence of Latin Countries from colonial rule. Read More >>

Diversity CateringUniversity of Washington Business Diversity Program hosts its first annual catering event, showcasing local businesses that are small, minority, and women owned. Read More >>

Urrea Lecture and Reception The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity hosts Luis Alberto Urrea, author of the University of Washington common book, The Devils Highway. Read More >>

Eastern Washington Scholars Reception The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, along with the UW Alumni Association recognize and honor incoming freshmen along with their families. Read More >>

MLK Day of Service Martin Luther King Day of Service brought together over fifty-two OMA&D students, staff and community volunteers together. Read More >>