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‘Unapologetic Black joy’: Juneteenth celebration
This week, President Biden signed a law making Juneteenth a national holiday. But there are myths and omissions surrounding the telling of this day and that period in history, according to LaTaSha Levy, an assistant professor of American ethnic studies at the UW, and it’s critical to understand the past and present need to fight for, and celebrate, Black freedom.
Former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell named Fritzky Chair in Leadership
Established in 2002, this prestigious faculty position is designed to bring distinguished leaders to campus to share their expertise with faculty and students.
UW announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all employees
The University of Washington will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by autumn quarter. The UW recently announced that all students must also be vaccinated before fall classes begin.
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