As autumn quarter draws to a close, I am reflecting on the extraordinary experience of our community鈥檚 return to campus and anticipating the start of a new quarter and a new year.
Past-Presidential Blog
Remembering Husky legend and state civil rights leader, George Fleming, 鈥�64
Yesterday, we lost a treasured alumnus and path-breaking leader of our state with the passing of Senator George Fleming, 鈥�64, a Husky Football legend who made an even bigger impact off the field through his decades of public service and committed advocacy for civil rights and equal access to education.
Reimagining safety at the 91探花
Creating learning, working and living environments that enable each of us to be successful requires a holistic approach to safety and well-being that brings together a range of resources in a coordinated, accountable manner. And as we continuously evaluate the safety of our community, it has become clear to me 鈥� as it has to many of you 鈥� that a rethinking of how we keep our University community safe is required.
Celebrating and reflecting on National Native American Heritage Month
As we take this month to reflect with intentionality on the past, present and future of Native American contributions to our society, we are fortunate to be so deeply connected to the people, communities and traditions of the tribes that are woven into the fabric of our shared experience.
We all share responsibility for preventing sex- and gender-based violence and harassment
Every person 鈥� in our community and beyond it 鈥� is entitled to live free of sex- and gender-based violence and harassment, and it is our shared responsibility to prevent all forms of violence, harassment and misconduct.
60 years after MLK Jr鈥檚 visit to the Seattle, the work for racial equity continues
Last night, I had the joy and privilege of taking part in a momentous event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.鈥檚 sole visit to Seattle.
In a globally connected world, a global research university can do great things
Our University’s global reach creates incredible opportunities to advance learning and discovery for the public good in the most universal sense. So, as we celebrate Global Month this November, there are a multitude of ways to explore and connect with the world through the UW.
Honoring veterans next week and every day
Next week, we commemorate Veterans Day and our three campuses will offer a variety of opportunities to honor those who have served in our nation鈥檚 armed forces. As a community, let鈥檚 show our appreciation for their courage and commitment by making sure that every veteran鈥檚 Husky Experience is welcoming and enriching.
2021 Annual President’s Address: Finding Our Way Forward
Thank you to everyone who watched the livestream of this year鈥檚 Annual President鈥檚 Address. As we continue our work of recovering from the pandemic and meeting the many serious challenges we face, we are guided by the shared sense of purpose that informs our public mission.
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and the many contributions of Latinx people
Although National Hispanic Heritage Month officially ends today, it鈥檚 by no means the end of opportunities to explore and celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic and Latinx faculty, staff, students and alumni to history, culture and scientific achievement