Alumni of Color Honored by College of Arts and Sciences In celebration of the UW College of Arts and Sciences’ 150th anniversary, the College honored 150 accomplished alumni with a Timeless Award. A number of these alumni are from underrepresented minority communities. Alfredo Arreguin ’67, ’69 One of the most well-known Latino artists working in the U.S. His paintings are in the permanent collections of two Smithsonian Institutions. Erasmo Gamboa ’70, ’73, ’84 UW Professor of American Ethnic Studies who helped establish the UW’s Chicano Studies program and Chicano student organization MeCHA. Carver Gayton ’60, ’72, ’76 Had a long career in education reform and workforce training, and served as the first executive director of Northwest African American Museum. Gary Gayton ’55 Senior Vice President at the investment bank Siebert Brandford Shank & Co., and first African American captain of a varsity sports team (track) at the UW.
Bruce Harrell ’79, ’84 Member of Seattle City Council since 2007 and an advocate on social issues such as housing and seniors. Alexes M. Harris ’97 Associate professor of sociology at the UW and award-winning teacher and mentor. Gordon Hirabayashi ’46, ’49, ’52 A UW senior during World War II, he became the face of resistance against the Japanese American internment, being convicted and sentenced to prison for his defiance. While his conviction was later overturned, his bravery will be remembered forever. Saad Eddin Ibrahim ’68 Egyptian-born sociologist who championed human rights and democracy in the Middle East. Harold H. Kawaguchi ’61, ’65 After a long career in the medical device industry, he is now chairman of Stratos Group LLC and a partner in Resolute, which specializes in lighting for the health-care market. Shirley Mahaley Malcom ’67 Among the first African Americans to earn a UW zoology degree. She heads Education and Human Resources for the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Nate Miles ’82 Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Eli Lilly and Company. Bryan Monroe ’87 Editor of CNNPolitics.com and past president of the National Association of Black Journalists. Joseph Namkung ’50 First photographer to have a solo show at the Seattle Art Museum. Assunta Ng ’74, ’76, ’79 President and publisher of the Northwest Asian Weekly and Seattle Chinese Post. Dara Norman ’96, ’99 Scientist at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory in Arizona. First African American woman to earn a doctorate in astronomy from the UW. Norman B. Rice ’72, ’74 Seattle’s first and only African American mayor. Today he is president and CEO of the Seattle Foundation. Roger Shimomura ’61 His art has been presented in more than 125 solo exhibitions including at the Smithsonian.
Ronald Simons ’01 Actor/producer at SimonSays Entertainment, a film, TV and theater production company. Sonny Sixkiller ’74 As starting quarterback in the 1970s, he led the Huskies to three winning seasons. Pang-Hsin Ting ’72 Agassiz Professor Emeritus of Chinese Linguistics at UC Berkeley & professor emeritus of humanities at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Marcus Tsutakawa ’79, ’85 Longtime director of the renowned Garfield High School Symphony. Patti Warashina ’62, ’64 UW professor emeritus and internationally renowned ceramics sculptor who taught in the UW School of Art for 25 years. Isiah M. Warner ’77 Boyd Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Louisiana State University & advocate for minorities in science. Luly Yang ’90 Former graphic designer turned founder and owner of Luly Yang Couture, a Seattle boutique shop specializing in custom bridal and formalwear
Writing a New Chapter Community to Celebrate Opening of Kelly Cultural Center Minority Affairs and Diversity as the new director of the Kelly Cultural Center and Theatre. Dr. Herrera comes to UW from Stanford, where she served as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions. She has extensive experience with student services, cultural centers and housing in addition to admissions. Herrera earned her doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Southern California. PENNING FOR POSTERITY Community members make their mark on the beam that was hoisted atop the new Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center during the May 24 “Raise the Roof” party.
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THE NEW SAMUEL E. KELLY Ethnic Cultural Center is on track to open as scheduled in January 2013. The grand opening is set for Thursday, Jan. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Community members, notable alumni and Dr. Kelly’s family will mark the happy occasion. In late November, the center will begin its transition from temporary quarters in Condon Hall. In spring 2013, tours of the new building can be scheduled and there will be a series of housewarming events. “We would like to invite UW alumni to come back to campus,” says Dr. Marisa Herrera, who has joined the UW Office of
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