Named in honor of the University of Washington’s first Vice President for the Office of Minority Affairs (1970), the annual Samuel E. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture is dedicated to acknowledging the work of our distinguished faculty by spotlighting nationally recognized research focusing on diversity and social justice. Add sentence at end of description: The reception and lecture are free, but advanced registration is requested. Please visit the Samuel K. Kelly Distinguished Faculty Lecture web site for more information.
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