We are happy to announce the formal establishment of the University of Washington's Institute for the Study of Ethnicity, Race and Sexuality, also known as WISER. Welcome to faculty and students new and returning to the University of Washington. The Fall of 2006 is an exciting time for WISER. Please see the mission statement page to become further acquainted with our goals. Also, we are proud to present biographical sketches of the University of Washington faculty that are affiliated with the Institute. And, of course, don't forget to check out the latest in news pertaining to the study of ethnicity, race and sexuality.