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Book Talk: Becoming Nisei

At a free, virtual event, Lisa Hoffman and Mary Hanneman will discuss their new book "Becoming Nisei," a history of the Tacoma Japanese-American community.

January 25, 2021
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  • Community support
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Faculty Profiles
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Politics, Philosophy & Public Affairs News
  • School of Urban Studies

Howard talk on teaching and the African-American experience

Ngoma Howard, '98, will discuss the daily challenges of leading a school, and about teaching in a suburban setting and the African American experience.

January 13, 2021
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  • Alumni
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • School of Education
  • School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

From the Podcast: Racism Is a Public Health Crisis

“Racism is a stressor that causes wounds to the individuals who are exposed to it,” says Sharon Laing. Listen to Laing and Wendy Barrington in a two-part podcast from Paw’d Defiance.

October 22, 2020
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  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Research
  • School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership

Designers Describe Learning Commons

Shona Bose and Seong Shin of McGranahan Architects recently wrote about the concepts that are guiding the design of UW Tacoma's new Learning Commons.

September 10, 2020
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  • Campus planning
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Library

Educational Leadership Doctorate Expands in Partnership with Muckleshoot Tribe

As reported in The News Tribune, UW Tacoma's doctorate in educational leadership is welcoming 15 new students this summer via a collaboration with the Muckleshoot Tribe.

July 14, 2020
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  • Graduate education
  • School of Education

Stocking the Shelves

Sound Credit Union, Harbor Foodservice, AT&T and Coca-Cola have provided funding, food and resources to help support The Pantry during these difficult times.

April 29, 2020
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  • Community partnerships
  • Community support
  • Equity & Inclusion

Trans Day of Remembrance

Join the ACLU and others on Nov. 20 to remember those in the transgender community lost to violence.

November 19, 2019
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  • Equity & Inclusion
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  • Student Life

Helping Students RISE

The Center for Equity and Inclusion's Levon Williams has developed a pilot program to help first-year students succeed.

October 9, 2019
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  • Equity & Inclusion