UW Tacoma will hold its first conference on higher education and Native Americans, featuring presentations that highlight contemporary issues facing Indigenous people in higher education, such as the absence of Indigenous heritage and history in academic courses and literature.
William W. Philip Hall, a new assembly space accommodating 300 to 500 people, depending on configuration, will provide a venue for lectures, concerts, banquets, student activities and community events.
Tacoma has been chosen as one of Outside magazine's top five towns to live in - and the University of Washington Tacoma is credited with making a major contribution to the city's revitalization.
Recipients, representing the South Sound's best business leaders, include Michael A. Tucci, Ben Pentecost and George Cargill.
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Local gospel singer Crystal Aikin and noted community leader Carl Mack to appear at the Jan. 21, 2008, event.
James A. Milgard and the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation have made a $2 million donation to the University of Washington Tacoma to establish the campus' first endowed deanship.
The Institute of Technology's new computer engineering program already has 20 new students enrolled and has advised the Port of Tacoma on electronic navigation aids.
The "Bay Hero Award, Excellence in Environmental Education" recognizes the proposed Urban Waters program now under development.
The $12 million building will serve as a venue for public lectures, community events, arts productions and fairs.
