Students from Urban Native Education Alliance ClearSky Program visit the School of Public Health on July 14 2023 to learn more about public health and SPH academic programs with 7 Directions Public Health Institute Director Dr Myra Parker (HSPop) and Dr. Victoria Gardner (Office of the Dean). Also shown Steven Nez, EDI Team GSA. Photo credit: Tee Benally MPH 2023 (Dine/White Mountain Apache)
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The work of equity, diversity and inclusion is the work of Public Health. UW SPH is committed to a future that is free of health inequities, that promotes the highest level of wellness for the communities we serve.
At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all.
SPH Common Threads (2nd Tuesday/month)
SPH Common Threads is an opportunity to spend time in community and have space for what brings us together. Come and try Kantha-style hand quilting, knitting or crochet. Instructions and starting materials will be available. Feel free to bring your lunch. If you have your own crafting project, bring that!
Dates: January 3, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12 (2nd Tuesday of the month)
Time/Location: 12:00PM-1:30PM | HRC 2nd floor kitchen area
SPH Community Conversations (4th Tuesday/month)
SPH Community Conversations will feature facilitated discussions related to the theme of community building. We will engage with various audio-visual content to encourage topic-oriented discussions. We will have time during sessions to listen to excerpts from books and articles or watch videos together (no pre-work required!). You can attend any of the sessions without prior participation. This year we are starting with materials from john a. powell, author of, The Power of Bridging: how to build a world where we all belong.
Please see the attached flyer for full session details!
Dates/Location: January 27, February 24 - HRC 375; March 24, April 28, May 26 - HRC 250
Time: 2:00PM-3:00PM
Race and Equity
Inclusion sites
- SPH Diversity Resources
- Classroom Climate Paragraph
- Required EDI Statements
- Student Academic Services Canvas
The University of Washington School of Public Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (SPHEDIC) is a school-wide governing body that works to foster a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, engaging, supportive, and intellectually stimulating learning environment for all at the school.
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is an enrichment program designed to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students interested in the health sciences and prepares them for a successful matriculation into health profession schools.