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Theo Calhoun: Space for Community

On and off campus, Theo Calhoun is devoted to creating spaces where people can find community and celebrate what brings us together, as well as what makes us distinct.

June 13, 2019
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Diana Sheila Algomeda Villada: Sense of Belonging

"I have a growth mindset. I'm always looking for new opportunities and experiences. I like being in places where I can advocate for others." -- Diana Sheila Algomeda Villada

June 11, 2019
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A Bridge Over Barriers

UW Tacoma's Campus Safety and Security has teamed up with the Office of Global Affairs on a project to help international students.

June 6, 2019
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Kolodziej, Peter Featured in SIFF Documentary on Seattle's Thornton Creek

Center for Urban Waters' Ed Kolodziej and Kathy Peter talk about how daylighting and re-engineering restored the stream's ability to clean stormwater and host salmon.

May 23, 2019
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Barreto, Yerena, De La Cruz, Ochoa Camacho Recognized at Latinx Faculty Event

The UW Latino Health Center held the third annual Latinx Faculty Recognition Event in May. Four UW Tacoma faculty members were recognized: Paulo Barreto, Anaid Yerena, Sonia De La Cruz and Ariana Ochoa Camacho.

May 22, 2019
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VIBE Business Plan Competition Finalists Range from Auto Wraps to Cyber Defense

Six finalists will compete in the 2019 VIBE Business Plan Competition for a first prize of $10,000 in cash and in-kind services.

May 20, 2019
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  • VIBE: Veterans Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship

The Argument for Debate

Assistant Professor Ben Meiches's push to get debate going at UW Tacoma has found early success.

May 16, 2019
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The Giving Garden at Age Ten

More bees. More beds. A paid coordinator. Even hops. At age ten, UW Tacoma's community garden is growing and bearing fruit.

May 14, 2019
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  • Sustainability

Diving for Data: Solving the Arsenic Riddle

Divers from EPA Scientific Diving recently helped a team from UW Tacoma with another piece of the Lake Killarney arsenic puzzle.

April 26, 2019
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Ultra-Marathon Educator

Ellen Bayer's passion for the outdoors guides her work both in and out of the classroom.

April 24, 2019
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