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Fall 2012
From the Vice President and Vice Provost
Fall quarter is an exciting time on campus as returning students reunite and new students get acclimated
to college life. In addition to Homecoming being around the corner, there are upcoming events which will
offer opportunities for our alumni and friends to remain engaged. We hope to see many of you in the months
ahead. On Campus Kelly Cultural Center to Open in January The grand re-opening of the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center will take place in January. Alumni and friends are invited to join OMA&D for this special occasion. Be sure to check the Kelly Cultural Center web site for information as it becomes available. More...  2012 Kelly Faculty Lecture
Available OnlineDr. Alexes Harris’ lecture “The U.S. Criminal Justice System: Race, Poverty and Permanent Punishments” can be viewed online. More...  The HUB is
Back! The new and improved Husky Union Building (HUB) is now open following a 2.5-year renovation. Grand opening festivities took place in conjunction with Dawg Daze, Sept. 20-29. More...  New
and Recently Tenured FacultyOMA&D recognizes faculty of color who are recently tenured or new to the University of Washington. More...  In
MemoriamOMA&D mourns the passing of colleague Julian Argel, '84, '90, '91, and UW athletics usher George Hickman (pictured). Celebrating Diversity Seattle Fandango Project to Receive Diversity Community Building
AwardThe local organization that promotes community through music, verse and dance will be honored at the Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) Bridging the Gap Breakfast, Oct. 27. More...  Join OMA&D
for the Purple & Gold TailgateShow your team spirit, cheer on the Huskies and celebrate diversity at OMA&D’s Purple & Gold Tailgate, held in conjunction with the UW Homecoming football game versus Oregon State, Oct. 27. Get your tickets today! More...  Donors Honored at VP Club BarbecueDonors who have given $1,000 or more to OMA&D departments or programs over the last year were recognized at a special event on Aug. 23. More...  EOP Celebration Raises $250,000 for Student ScholarshipsThanks to the support of sponsors, donors and friends, $250,000 was raised to benefit student scholarships at the Friends of the Educational Opportunity Program Celebration event in May. More... Alumni Spotlight Burbank
Brothers Featured on UW360Former EOP students Ruben and Elijah Burbank, twin brothers from Tacoma and 2012 graduates of the UW Medical School, overcame their share of challenges to follow their dreams. More...  ETS
Alumna Alyssa Moore Aiming HighAfter receiving support from Educational Talent Search as a middle and high school student and working for the program as an undergraduate, Alyssa Moore, ’12, is using her experience to aim for some lofty goals. More...  OMA&D Hosts Annual Alumni SoiréeUW alumni of color and supporters of diversity enjoyed an exciting evening of networking, great food and music at the Alumni Soirée, Aug. 17. More...  Braine Moderates Session on Improving Urban Indian Education In May, OMA&D staff member Ross Braine, ’09, served as the moderator for a session during which tribal leaders gave input on the needs of urban Native American students. The event was featured on the U.S. Department of Education’s official blog. More... In the News GEAR UP Program Helps Students Look UpSeattle Times columnist Jerry Large wrote about U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah’s visit with UW GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) students on the UW campus, Aug. 7. More...  Study Abroad Program Featured in
AustraliaThe OMA&D-affiliated group that used robotics systems to collect data on marine ecosystems in Brisbane, Australia was featured on the Queensland University of Technology web site. More... More OMA&D News… |
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