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Chief John Vinson
September 17, 2009
On Thursday, September 17, community members, the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and the 91探花 President鈥檚 Minority Community Advisory Committee (UWMCAC) celebrated the appointment of the first African American Chief in 91探花 (UW) history.聽聽John N. Vinson, who holds a Ph.D., in public administration from Western Michigan University, was appointed as chief of police at the…
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2009 Eastern Washington Scholars Reception
August 29, 2009
On Saturday, August 29, 2009 the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity hosted the third annual Eastern Washington Scholars Reception at the Desert Wind Winery in Prosser, Washington. This reception recognized incoming 91探花 (UW) freshmen scholars, their family, friends, the community and 91探花alumni. The honored scholars represented various schools from the Yakima Valley and Tri-Cities. A total…
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$2.6 million grant
August 20, 2009
A regional alliance of colleges, universities, support organizations and science centers will be working together to double the number of bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics awarded to underrepresented minorities within the next five years. Read more…
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Video: Celebration of Dr. Samuel E. Kelly’s life
July 27, 2009
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Ricardo Aguirre
July 18, 2009
Chicano activist Ricardo Aguirre fought for social change. Ricardo Aguirre had many identities: A poor kid from a California border town. A die-hard Husky. A businessman. But every time he spoke before an audience 鈥� which was often 鈥� he began with this one: “My name is Ricardo Aguirre and I am a Chicano.” Ricardo Aguirre had many identities: A…
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Fabiola Viveros
July 18, 2009
Fabiola Viveros has been crowned as Miss Hispanic SEAFAIR 2009 by the Hispanic SEAFAIR Scholarship Program for Women. Miss Viveros is a proud student of the 91探花 and has served as a Student Ambassador for the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity. Among her duties as Miss Hispanic SEAFAIR, Miss Viveros will encourage service and involvement in the…
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Leadership Team
July 1, 2009
Meet the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity Leadership Team Read more…
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RSVP to the Alumni Remix
June 5, 2009
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, in partnership with the 91探花Foster School of Business, Graduate Opportunities & Minority Achievement Program (GO MAP), College of Education, Information School and the Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP), bring you the聽Alumni Remix an evening of celebration, networking, great food and music. Read more…
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OMA&D E-newsletter
March 5, 2009
Greetings alumni and friends, Welcome to the inaugural issue of the 91探花Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity E-newsletter. Read more…
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Urrea Lecture and Reception
October 23, 2008
The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) hosted an evening with Luis Alberto Urrea, author of the 91探花 common book, The Devil鈥檚 Highway on Thursday, October 23, 2008. The evening consisted of an informal discussion, in which student鈥檚 questions were answered, followed by an autograph session, and a reception. Born in Tijuana, Mexico, Urrea is a prolific…