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Rosebaugh Honored at Women of Color Empowered Luncheon
February 25, 2014
Karlotta Rosebaugh, director of OMA&D鈥檚 Health Sciences Center Minority Students Program (HSCMSP), was among the female leaders in health care honored at the Northwest Asian Weekly鈥檚 Women of Color Empowered Luncheon in Seattle, Feb. 7. Rosebaugh has served in her current role for the last 24 years. Her program provides graduate and professional school application assistance, academic advising and counseling,…
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Students, Staff and Alumni Participate in 2014 MLK Day of Service
January 28, 2014
OMA&D students, staff and alumni, in collaboration with the 91探花Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center, United Way of King County and 91探花student organizations, came together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., through a day of service on Monday, Jan. 20. Festivities began with a kick-off event that included speakers, performances and a continental breakfast…
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Pitre Receives 91探花Health Sciences Distinguished Service Award
January 28, 2014
OMA&D associate vice president for assessment Emile Pitre, 鈥�69, received the 91探花Health Sciences Distinguished Service Award for Community Service and Volunteerism at its 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute, Jan. 16. The award honors an individual or group who exemplifies Dr. King鈥檚 principles through a commitment to addressing community needs, particularly in low-income or communities of color; development and…
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Community Leaders, Donors Attend Holiday Open House
December 17, 2013
91探花Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity Sheila Edwards Lange hosted a holiday open house for community leaders and donors, Dec. 5. In attendance were members of the 91探花President鈥檚 Minority Community Advisory Committee, 91探花administrators, donors to OMA&D scholarships and programs, and prominent community members who strive to improve the educational experience for underrepresented minority,…
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Campus Walker Winter 2014
December 3, 2013
OMA&D Associate Vice President for Assessment Emile Pitre, also known as the 鈥淐ampus Walker,鈥� captures some incredible images during his walks throughout the 91探花campus. Here is a glimpse at a few recent shots: Photos by Emile Pitre
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91探花and Regional Tribes Celebrate Longhouse Groundbreaking
November 6, 2013
A dream 40 years in the making took one step closer to becoming reality when the 91探花 joined regional tribal members to celebrate the groundbreaking for a Native American longhouse-style facility, on the 91探花campus, Oct. 25. W菨色菨b蕯altx史, pronounced 鈥渨ah-sheb-altuh (click here for the audio)鈥� and the Lushootseed language name for 鈥淚ntellectual House,鈥� will serve as a learning…
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Alumni and Friends Celebrate Homecoming at The Weekend
November 5, 2013
A large group of alumni and friends joined the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) to celebrate 91探花Homecoming at The Weekend, Oct. 26. Guests packed OMA&D鈥檚 tent in The Zone to enjoy tailgating festivities before cheering on the 91探花football team to a 41-17 victory over California at Husky Stadium. The tailgate featured food, beverages and the opportunity…
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San Antonio Mayor Urges 91探花Students to Pass on 鈥淏aton of Opportunity鈥�
November 1, 2013
San Antonio Mayor Juli谩n Castro, the youngest mayor of a Top-50 United States city, spoke to a group of 91探花 students, faculty and staff during a luncheon at the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC), Oct. 23. Castro, 39, was in Seattle to present a talk about sustainable cities at Town Hall in a speaker series sponsored…
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Community Luncheons Usher in Another School Year
October 15, 2013
Each year, the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) hosts a series of community luncheons to welcome incoming freshmen and transfer students to the 91探花and celebrate their acceptance into the university. New students have the opportunity to network with student leaders, faculty and staff, as well as build community with their peers. Each event was held at the…
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Welcome Daze Introduces New Students to Campus
October 1, 2013
OMA&D introduced new students and their families to the 91探花at its annual orientation event, Welcome Daze, held in conjunction with Dawg Daze on Sept. 20, at the Husky Union Building. Welcome Daze provided opportunities for incoming freshmen and transfer students to learn about campus and community resources, and connect with current students, OMA&D staff, faculty of color and UW…