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The Husky Family

The UW Tacoma Class of 2019: a passionate, tenacious and diverse group of graduates that are already out in the world making an impact. We present a sampling of their stories.

June 14, 2019
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Christina Nelson: The Best of Both Worlds

Loving both science and writing, Christina Nelson discovered a way to harness both passions in her work with Project EMAR.

June 13, 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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  • School of Engineering & Technology
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  • School of Urban Studies

Focusing on Activism

Assistant Professor Sonia De La Cruz uses documentary filmmaking to address social justice and human rights issues.

March 6, 2019
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Ellen Moore Named "Champion of Sustainability"

Senior Lecturer Ellen Moore received a "Champion of Sustainability" award at WOHESC 2019 in Seattle.

February 28, 2019
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  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
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  • Sustainability

Found at Sea

A three-year stint aboard cruise ships set Associate Professor Vanessa de Veritch Woodside on a course to higher education.

January 24, 2019
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Beck Adelante: Finding Their Way

Beck Adelante, '18 Arts, Media & Culture, learned to be brave at UW Tacoma, and translated that onto the stage and into a Husky 100 award.

June 6, 2018
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Brit Barnhouse: Being Anti-Zenosyne

Brit Barnhouse, ’18 Writing Studies, immersed herself fully into an ocean of words, becoming editor of Tahoma West and mentoring writers at the Teaching & Learning Center.

June 6, 2018
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Global Classroom: Video Chat with Vietnam

Students at UW Tacoma spent a quarter studying plastic pollution from a global perspective, working with students in Vietnam.

May 31, 2018
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Generating Buzz

Foraging the Hive, a new art installation by Senior Lecturer Tyler Budge and his artistic partner Sara Young combines bees, test tubes and discarded items.

May 30, 2018
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