Equity & Inclusion gazette

Dear Campus Community,

Greetings and Happy Celebrate Diversity Month! 

I am pleased to share with you the April 2024 issue of UWT Equity & Inclusion Gazette, the monthly newsletter of the University of Washington Tacoma’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.  This month's Gazette opens with an overview of the Office of Equity and Inclusion The absolute winning experience in March 2024 was my trip to Dharamshala, India, where I was invited to meet with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.Announcements about upcoming events follow and we close with a community building tip of the month. 

Dear Campus Community,

Greetings and Happy Women's History Month.

I am pleased to share with you the March 2024 issue of UWT Equity & Inclusion Gazette, the monthly newsletter of the University of Washington Tacoma's Office of Equity and Inclusion. This month's Gazette opens with an overview of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. It features three new staff members who have joined our Equity and Inclusion team: Ken Tuckfield, Native & Indigenous Student Success Specialist; Maeve Devoy, Administrative Specialist; and Siri Tiger Kaunda, Program Support Specialist. Then we share updates on the Pantry; Family Room; and the Center of Equity and Inclusion(CEI). Visit the link to read the entire Gazette.

Dear Campus Community,

Greetings and Happy Black History Month!

The UWT Equity and Inclusion Gazette went on winter break following the December 2023 issue, and we are happy that it is returning to continue connecting our beloved community by sharing the amazing work that students, staff, and faculty do to advance and celebrate inclusive excellence and unity in diversity at UW Tacoma and in neighboring communities. Visit the link to read more.

Dear Campus Community

Greetings and Happy Holidays!

We are approaching the end of the year 2023, the time when the hassling associated with the end of the Autumn Quarter and the busy holiday season leaves many of us wondering about where the time has gone. Yes, by the time you receive this newsletter, it will already be December! Hence, the UWT Equity & Inclusion Gazette will take a short break and return in February 2024. Visit the link to know more.

Dear Campus Community,

Greetings! I trust that your Autumn Quarter is going well and that you are enjoying the fall colors.The change of seasons is a special gift from Mother Nature! Quite often, it reminds us of our own changing seasons as we journey through life. So, remember to enjoy the fall foliage, maybe even catch a falling leaf to more closely connect with its brightness as a symbol of the bright moments that you can find in your own life. 

Dear Campus Community,

Greetings!

I trust that your Autumn Quarter is off to a great start.On behalf of my Equity and Inclusion team, I extend a warm welcome to our new students, faculty and staff. To returning students, faculty and staff, welcome back!As your diversity officer and in my second year serving UW Tacoma, I can say with confidence that you made the right choice by making the university your academic and professional home. We have a stronger community because you are here! 

Dear Campus Community,

Greetings!

I trust that you had an enjoyable and safe summer break.After a two-month publication pause to allow for a summer break, I am pleased to share with you the September 2023 issue of UWT Equity& Inclusion Gazette, the newsletter of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. The main purpose of this newsletter is to highlight cross-campus and community partners’ leadership in building community and advancing equity and inclusive excellence in diverse contexts.

Dear Campus Community,

Greetings! It is my pleasure to share with you the June 2023 issue of UWT Equity & Inclusion Gazette, the newsletter of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. The main purpose of this newsletter is to showcase cross-campus and community partners’ leadership inbuilding community and advancing equity and inclusive excellence in diverse contexts.

Dear Campus Community,

Greetings! It is my pleasure to share with you the May 2023 issue of UWT Equity & Inclusion Gazette, the newsletter of the Office of Equity and Inclusion. The main purpose of this newsletter is to showcase cross-campus and community partners’ leadership in building community and advancing equity and inclusive excellence in diverse contexts.

Greetings!

As I write the introduction to this inaugural April 2023 newsletter of the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI), I am filled with deep gratitude to the UW Tacoma campus community, Tacoma community partners, and all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leaders across the tri-campus University of Washington for welcoming me to serve you in my role as Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion.