October ’24 DEI Digest
Welcome back Foster…welcome home. We are embarking on a new year of promise. The promise that we are going to be challenged in our thinking. The promise that we are going to make great strides in our learning. The promise that we have the opportunity to connect with classmates and colleagues in meaningful ways.
This month’s highlights include our Latine Celebration: Unity, Unidad, Unidade, featuring refreshments and an opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues while honoring the vibrant Latine culture. We are also excited to announce a unique opportunity for Foster students to attend a Fireside Chat with Microsoft Chief Communications Officer Frank X. Shaw and WE Communications Founder and CEO Melissa Waggener Zorkin. This event is a unique chance to engage with influential leaders who will share their insights on navigating the business world and driving change.
With each edition of the DEI Digest, we aim to shine a spotlight on the incredible ways our community is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud of the progress made so far and look forward to continuing this journey with all of you.
M. Michelle Purnell-Hepburn
Associate Dean for Inclusion & Diversity
Latine Celebration: Unity, Unidad, Unidade
Foster’s Latine Celebration Planning Committee invites you to attend the Latine Celebration: Unity, Unidad, Unidade on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This celebration of Latine pride will feature refreshments and is open to everyone. Thank you to Amazon and Boeing for making this event possible. RSVP here.
Fireside Chat with Senior Executives
Foster Students from traditionally underrepresented communities are invited to a Fireside Chat with Microsoft’s Chief Communications Officer Frank X Shaw and WE Communications Founder and CEO Melissa Waggener Zorkin. The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, please contact [email protected]
Welcome Back BBQ
Dean Frank Hodge, Associate Dean for Inclusion & Diversity Michelle Purnell-Hepburn, and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs Christina T Fong helped welcome students back to campus at the annual Welcome Back BBQ for Black Business Students. Students enjoyed a hearty BBQ buffet and participated in a raffle to win Foster-themed prizes.
YEOC Welcome This Year’s Cohort
TheYoung Executives of Color (YEOC) | Foster School of Business (uw.edu)(YEOC) Program recently welcomed its latest cohort of 165 high school students to campus for orientation. Students heard from senior business leaders, who serve as mentors, about the program’s role in teaching essential skills and preparing them for higher education. Now in its 19th year, the program’s recent annual report highlighted that 80 students from the 2024 YEOC class will attend the University of Washington, including 27 at Foster. By its milestone anniversary next year, YEOC is expected to have helped over 1,000 students from traditionally underrepresented communities enroll at UW. Please keep an eye out for ways to get involved in out Undergraduate Diversity Services Community with out upcoming annual report in the coming weeks.
UW resources for navigating the 2024 election
Every Tuesday leading up to the election on Nov. 5, UW faculty members from across the school will share their expertise in public lectures on an election-related topic. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the issues – local, state, and national – so you can make informed choices as you complete your ballot. See the full schedule.
