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Building Connections and Community

As UW Tacoma's student involvement maestro, Conor Leary combines a flair for the programmatic with his desire to help students get the most out of their on-campus experience.

November 20, 2023
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Leader in the Making

ASUWT President Holly Wetzel credits her experience at UW Tacoma for her personal transformation

September 6, 2023
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Unity Breakfast to Commemorate MLK Legacy

Community advocate Dr. John Gaines will keynote the event with a talk on the theme of "Your Voice is Heard," and the Dream Awards will recognize work to promote equity, justice and civil rights.

January 5, 2023
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Jai'Shon Berry: Embracing the Moment

ASUWT President Jai'Shon Berry took his mother's words to heart: renew your commitment every single day and work hard for it.

September 28, 2022
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Andre Jimenez: Reset and Redefine

ASUWT President Andre Jimenez sees the pandemic as an opportunity to rethink the student experience at UW Tacoma.

June 11, 2022
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Convocation Kicks Off the New Academic Year

Hear and see what it was like when we came together face-to-face as a community for the first time in 19 months.

September 30, 2021
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Seeing the Way Ahead

Healthcare professionals and students are helping spread the word that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.

May 28, 2021
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A Good Place to Grow

Kirsten Hargett chose to study biomedical sciences because she wanted to stretch herself.

April 9, 2021
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Student Volunteer Spotlight

This month’s student volunteer spotlight is Ranie Betzina! If you would like to be featured in the next Student Volunteer Spotlight through the Newsletter and UWT website, email cslcom@uw.edu for some questions to answer as well as a photo of yourself!

March 15, 2021
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Founding Stories: The Black Student Union

Linda Ishem, Lisa Faircloth, Jamie McGee and Chana Lawson talk about the Black Student Union, the first student organization at UW Tacoma.

February 18, 2021
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