Fall 2016
From the Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer
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Rickey Hall |
It is exciting to share my first official eNews greeting as vice president for the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity. Much is happening within the department, as well as throughout campus, and I am eager to share this news with our community. More...
On Campus
Fall 2016 Race & Equity Initiative Update Learn about the significant process that has been made on campus-wide topics around racial equity and inclusion. More...
Calling Home Ceremony Student Veteran Life, in partnership with wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ - Intellectual House, will host the first-ever ceremony to help new student veterans ease their transition to academia and the UW. More...
Be Boundless - For Washington, For the WorldThe UW is currently undertaking the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history. Learn how you can support OMA&D’s campaign priorities to advance our access and success missions. More...
In MemoriamOMA&D mourns the passing of two community leaders and champions for diversity: Civil Rights Activist Bob Santos (pictured) and State Supreme Court Justice Charles Z. Smith.
Alumni Spotlight
Join us for a Husky Football Viewing Party! Our private room at the Tap House Grill in downtown Seattle will feature a complimentary buffet, cash bar and the UW vs. Cal road game on the big screen, Nov. 5. More...
The Wallaces: Two Paths to DiversityVincent Wallace and Beatriz Pascual-Wallace, ’87, are paying it forward to support UW students through their gifts to the Instructional Center and wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ - Intellectual House. More...
Faculty Spotlight
UW Works to Boost Faculty DiversityThe Office for Faculty Advancement, led by Associate Vice Provost Chadwick Allen and Director Norma Rodriguez, is helping the UW recruit more faculty whose work contributes to diversity. More...
Crusader for Diversity in Children’s Literature One of 18 new scholars joining the UW this fall based on support from the Faculty Recruitment Initiative, Michelle Martin is a renowned author, lecturer, book critic and community literary activist. More...
Student Spotlight
Welcome Daze Introduces New Huskies to the UWOMA&D introduced first-year students and their families to the UW at its annual Welcome Daze kick-off luncheon, Sept. 23. More...
GEAR UP EDI Summer Programs Help Students Prepare for
College Over 125 students and 50 educators from Washington State GEAR UP schools spent time on the UW campus this past summer to learn how to plan, apply and prepare for college. More...
ASUW President Aims to Raise AAPI VoicesMcNair Scholar, MAP scholarship recipient and new ASUW president Daniele Meñez talked to the International Examiner recently about her new leadership role. More...
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Connect With OMA&D:
Upcoming Events
- November 5: Husky Football Viewing Party
- November 7: Graduate School Public Lecture: Upholding the Beloved Community
- November 10: Calling Home Ceremony
Pride Points
- In Fall 2016, the UW admitted its most diverse freshman and transfer classes in the history of the university, due in large part to OMA&D’s college access efforts.
- The Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, houses over 165 registered student organizations and Leadership Without Borders, the state’s first undocumented student support program.
- Students who utilize the Instructional Center experience an average 1.35 increase in grade point average after their first year.
Photo Feature:
The Campus Walker
Viewpoint: The Story of Diversity at UW
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