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Leadership Lessons with Kurt Carlson, President & CEO of Propel Insurance

The Milgard Center for Leadership and Social Responsibility (CLSR) launched an interview series called Leadership Lessons which aims to highlight the leadership wisdom of local executives. Part one of this  features Kurt Carlson, CEO of Propel Insurance and recipient of the 2019 Business Leader of the Year award.

February 18, 2021

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Making a Connection

Gabe Minthorn plans to use the skills he developed as a coach and educator in his new role as tribal liaison.

February 10, 2021

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Husky On Demand

The Center for Student Involvement understands that sometimes, students may not be able to learn certain information or enhance skills because of their other priorities in life. Husky On Demand is an answer to the scheduling issues that keep students from the skills and experiences they would like to develop. 

February 10, 2021

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The Best She Can Be

Alumna Chelsi Johnson took the strategic communications skills she learned at UW Tacoma to the D.C. National Guard and the Department of Defense.

February 3, 2021

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CSL's Warmth and Wellness Drive Success

The Center for Service and Leadership's 'Warmth and Wellness Drive' was a huge success! All donated items will go to people experiencing homelessness. Over the course of the drive, a total of 162 items were donated. Thank you to all participants for such a prosperous drive.

February 3, 2021

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Preserving Nihonmachi

In their new book, Mary Hanneman and Lisa Hoffman share the history of Tacoma's Nihonmachi and the Japanese Language School once located on what is now the UW Tacoma campus.

January 27, 2021

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Book Talk: Becoming Nisei

At a free, virtual event, Lisa Hoffman and Mary Hanneman will discuss their new book "Becoming Nisei," a history of the Tacoma Japanese-American community.

January 25, 2021