Diversity

"Everything I do is influenced by my Chinese background," said Luly Yang (BFA, Graphic Design, 1990), about the cultural elements in her project with Alaska Airlines.

Alaniz, a professor in the department of Slavic languages and literatures, spoke about Mexican-American representation in comics from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Emily Zimmerman, director of the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, explains how the gallery is taking action for a more equitable future for artists. 

Twenty-five years ago, the University of Washington inaugurated a gallery to honor a giant of our time.

If ever a show deserved a rave review, it's the Crocker Art Museum's "History, Labor, Life: The Prints of Jacob Lawrence." Lawrence was a professor of painting at the UW.

Tanya Tagaq will be in residency at the University of Washington Feb. 6 to 8, capped by a concert at Meany Center on Feb. 8.

Established in 1973, the Odegaard award honors individuals whose leadership in the community exemplifies the former UW president’s work on behalf of diversity. 

Through his G'ma Project, artist Che Sehyun (BA, English, CHID | BS, Biology, 2011) is honoring elders, ancestors and culture.

As the discipline of American Indian studies approaches its 50th year at the UW, a new research center is in the works:

Dr. Ralina Joseph, founding Director of the Center from Communication, Difference, on Serena Williams, racism and sexism.

“I want to recover these moments in which women were stepping out into the streets, onto the screen, and behind the camera and mobilizing."

Carolyn Yuen-Marino (BA, English, 2010) wanted to see more Asian American representation in pop culture, so she took a leap of faith and produced her own web series.

Funding to support the teaching and study of world regions and foreign languages, and generate public engagement in international affairs.

In an introductory American Indian Studies course, students left the classroom to learn about Indigenous cultures.

UW sociologist, Jonathan Warren, is quoted in this article about identity, privilege and affirmative action.