Volunteers, speaker honored at MLK Tribute

Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute— The program for the Health Sciences Center event last week included remarks by UW President Richard L. McCormick, a keynote address by the Rev. Samuel McKinney of Mount Zion Baptist Church (above top), readings by students from Montlake Elementary School (above center), and a Native American dance by Taylor Henry (at bottom). Joe Ann Moore, a UW staff member, sang and the Meany Middle School Jazz Combo played. Dr. Glover Barnes, professor of urology, was the master of ceremonies. Photos by Gavin Sisk.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute at the Health Sciences Center last week included recognition of volunteers from each of the health sciences schools and UW Medical Center who are working for better communities.

The volunteers recognized were Courtney Chinn of the School of Dentistry, Rosalia Mendoza of the School of Medicine, Sharon Parkman of the School of Nursing, Rhalene Gabuat of the School of Pharmacy, Kristine Wong of the School of Public Health and Community Medicine, the “Bridges of Color” program in the School of Social Work and Anthony Moore, a UW Medical Center employee.

Each received a certificate and a summary of their volunteer work was read to the audience.

The Rev. Samuel McKinney, keynote speaker, received the first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Distinguished Service Award for Community Service and Volunteerism. A permanent plaque was unveiled at the ceremony and will be hung in the Health Sciences Lobby. ¶