April 8, 2022
Ramadan Mubarak
We here at SAFS wish our Muslim friends and colleagues a blessed Ramadan! Ramadan is is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered a holy month. Those who are able fast from dawn to sunset every day for the whole month. The month is a time for prayer, reflection, charitable giving, and…
March 10, 2022
Women’s History Month
In the United States, March is recognized as Women’s History Month. It overlaps neatly with International Women’s Day, celebrated in some form for over 100 years. Much like Black History Month, Women’s History Month in the US started as Women’s History Week, a way to celebrate women’s achievements and increase awareness of women’s contributions to…
February 1, 2022
Black History Month and Lunar New Year
This year, February first marks the start of two exciting celebrations: Black History Month and the Lunar New Year. Black History Month In the United States, the month of February is commemorated as Black History Month. It is a time to celebrate the heritage, history, and achievements of Black US Americans; subjects which are often…
January 15, 2022
MLK Day 2022
We are now two weeks into 2022 and winter quarter, and for many, this long weekend is a much-needed rest from the exhaustion of attending school or work amidst this latest round of COVID uncertainty. As we take some time to rest and recharge, it’s important to understand why we have Monday off next week,…
December 20, 2021
SAFS DEIJ & Community Service Recognition Award to Jennifer Gosselin
Every quarter, the SAFS Equity and Inclusion Committee chooses an individual or team from within the School to receive the DEIJ and Community Service Recognition Award in honor of their significant contribution towards advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in community service, academic endeavor, teaching, or research. This quarter, Jennifer Gosselin is the deserving recipient of…
November 24, 2021
SAFS Equity Assessment Report Available
After over a year of organizing, planning, and implementation, SAFS has completed its first ever School-wide assessment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The full, written report of the equity audit/equity assessment was released to the SAFS community on November 2, and a week later, on November 9, WhitworthKee Consulting presented their findings to SAFS and…
November 5, 2021
Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month in the United States. It is a month to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of the indigenous peoples in what is now the US. The University of Washington occupies land that is the ancestral homeland of Coast Salish tribes, including the Duwamish (who are still denied federal…
October 22, 2021
International Pronouns Day
Earlier this week, Wednesday, October 20, was International Pronouns Day. It is a relatively new campaign, which first began in 2018, to raise awareness about pronouns, specifically third-person personal pronouns, which are usually gendered. From their faq page: “International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people…
October 8, 2021
Indigenous Peoples’ Day and National Coming Out Day
This year, both Indigenous Peoples’ Day and National Coming Out Day fall on Monday, October 11. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is generally recognized in the United States on the second Monday of October. It is a day to honor the indigenous peoples of the land we live and work on, who were the original stewards and…
September 24, 2021
SAFS DEIJ & Community Service Recognition Award to The Dark Side of Hot Topics
Every quarter, the SAFS Equity and Inclusion Committee chooses an individual or team from within the School to receive the DEIJ and Community Service Recognition Award in honor of their significant contribution towards advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in community service, academic endeavor, teaching, or research. This summer, Yaamini Venkataraman, Kristin Privitera-Johnson, and Jenny Gardner,…