Community Welcome Celebrations
These celebrations are part of the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity Welcome Daze series of events, created as a collaborative effort by the Kelly ECC, in partnership with ASUW Commission offices, and the UW Affinity Groups to welcome incoming EOP first-year and transfer students. Each celebration is as unique as its community and features a cultural, social, and networking element which welcomes and introduces new students to the wealth of resources, services, and support networks the University of Washington has to offer.
Latine Community Welcome Celebration
Contact info: Lead-Magdalena Fonseca: mikese@uw.edu
Description:
Familia- Communidad- Cultura
Bienvenidos a la Universidad de Washington! Join a fun night to celebrate your acceptance to UW and other Latinx/Chicanx students. Build community on campus and develop friendships with other UW students and staff. The celebration will feature short remarks prizes, music, and games.
American Indian/Alaskan Native Welcome Celebration
Contact Info: Leads- Nate Panelo panelon@uw.edu & Caleb Yates caleby@uw.edu
Description:
Join student leaders, faculty and staff at this community dinner as we celebrate your acceptance to the University of Washington. The dinner will feature a short program, music and an opportunity to build community and socialize with other first-year and transfer students.
Asian American Community Welcome Celebration
Contact Info: Lead- Cass Nguyen cassn@uw.edu
Description:
Welcome Asian and Asian American freshman and transfer students! Join the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center as we celebrate your acceptance into the University of Washington! This will be hosted in person at the Kelly ECC with a welcome from the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, catered food from a local restaurant, an opportunity to socialize with new students, learn about resources and get involved with student organizations and events on campus. We will also have giveaways and a goodie bag for each participant.
Black Community Welcome Celebration
Contact Info: Lead: Magdalena Fonseca: mikese@uw.edu
Description:
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Washington! Join the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center as we welcome and celebrate Black freshman and transfer students. The dinner will feature a short program, music and an opportunity to build community and learn about resources that will be key to your success.
Pacific Islander Community Dinner
Contact Info Lead: Kim Jones kjones67@uw.edu
Description:
Welcome to the University of Washington! Pacific Islander students are invited to join us for a welcome dinner to celebrate the beginning of your journey at the UW! The dinner will feature a short program including a few key speakers, music, and an opportunity to build community and socialize with other new students, returning student leaders, faculty, and staff.
