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��ϳԹ�� researchers develop data visualization tool to advance child welfare

omadcoms — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:14:49 +0000

HCDE alumnus John Fowler (PhD ’23), now a Research Scientist and Engineer in the ��ϳԹ�� School of Social Work, and HCDE Professor Mark Zachry have developed VizCare, are advancing access to visualizations of foster care data.

Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton named dean of ��ϳԹ�� Bothell’s School of Nursing & Health Studies

omadcoms — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:11:52 +0000

Lopez-Littleton is an award-winning scholar who researches the structural causes of health inequities, with a focus on naming, measuring and addressing the impacts of social, economic and political influences on health and well-being.

From heritage to horizons: Joy laden with the weight of history for Indigenous and Native doctoral graduates

omadcoms — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:45:13 +0000

In an achievement that reverberates with hope, the ��ϳԹ�� College of Education proudly announces the graduation of ten Indigenous or Native doctoral students this month.

Brennon Ham and the Q Center enhance a brave, affirming, liberatory, celebratory environment at the ��ϳԹ��

omadcoms — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:27:13 +0000

The Q Center that Brennon now leads, on the third floor of the HUB, has been around for over 20 years, the product of labor and care and love and activism of so many students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members. “I’m standing on the shoulders of giants,” Brennon says, “which is pretty special.”

Building a Family Through Tribal Canoe Journey

omadcoms — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:17:40 +0000

Kuhn and her children are part of the new Shell House Canoe Family, č̓away̓altxʷ ʔiišəd, made up of ��ϳԹ�� students, alumni, faculty, staff, elders, and other community members. The group spent the past year planning its first canoe journey.

Disability Resources for Students (DRS) celebrates 45 years of increasing access and equity at the ��ϳԹ��

omadcoms — Fri, 10 May 2024 18:27:38 +0000

The Disability Resources for Students (DRS) office at the ��ϳԹ�� (��ϳԹ��) has seen transformative growth and shifts since its inception in 1978. DRS recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity that is integral to society and to our campus community. It serves 5,000+ students with either temporary or permanent physical, health, learning, sensory or psychological disabilities. Join the DRS community for the 45th-anniversary celebration on May 22nd.

What the Sky Teaches Us: Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics

omadcoms — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:24:57 +0000

Brittany Kamai is an astrophysicist with knowledge of Pacific Islanders’ Indigenous navigation — the use of the stars, winds, and waves as a guide for navigating across the Pacific Ocean. This spring quarter, she is combining her scientific and Indigenous knowledge in a new ��ϳԹ�� astronomy course: Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics.

Anita Ramasastry applies law, policy and pragmatism to fight corruption and defend human rights around the world

omadcoms — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:34:49 +0000

Ramasastry’s prolific research on international commercial law, responsible business conduct, anti-corruption and economic development has given rise to the new field called “Business and Human Rights,” which calls on governments and corporations to protect human rights all the way down the global supply chain.

Tabitha Espina: Writing the Invitation

omadcoms — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:04:06 +0000

As ��ϳԹ�� Tacoma’s new writing director, Tabitha Espina wants to celebrate students in all their strengths. In writing instruction and curriculum, Tabitha Espina wants to decolonialize the student experience. “I have no desire to impose on or control anyone,” she says. “I also don’t want to be imposed on or controlled.”

Omari Amili: Navigating the Post-Prison Pathway

omadcoms — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:00:16 +0000

Omari Amili, 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and new Husky Post Prison Pathways program director, shares his vision for welcoming and supporting previously incarcerated people like himself.

DEI – Diversity at the ���ϳԹ���

���ϳԹ��� researchers develop data visualization tool to advance child welfare

Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton named dean of ���ϳԹ��� Bothell’s School of Nursing & Health Studies