Upcoming Events

The iSchool Diversity Committee plans activities for each academic quarter. Please continue to check here for news on upcoming
events.

There are currently no more events scheduled for this school year.  Please check back in the fall for information about upcoming events.

Diversity Home

Welcome to the iSchool Diversity Homepage!  This is the place to find events, resources, and more information on iSchool diversity related efforts. 

iSchool Statement on Diversity
Our purpose is to share in the diversity efforts of the iSchool as well as bring together resources about diversity and multiculturalism.  The iSchool Diversity Committee prepared the iSchool's Statement on Diversity, which was approved by the School in January 2003. This statement is our mission and guide when looking at diversity needs and efforts of the iSchool.

Diversity Events
The Information School sponsors activities that highlight diversity in our community and also in the information field. Upcoming events will be listed on this Homepage.  To learn more about the types of events we offer and support we provide, please visit iSchool Resources.

The Diversity Committee
The Diversity Committee is dedicated to the promotion of diversity at the Information School and the University of Washington. Through efforts in many areas, including outreach, recruitment, and retention, the committee works to foster an openness regarding diverse ideas and perspectives.

The Diversity Committee meets a few times each quarter to review diversity needs and efforts of the iSchool and to help plan and implement various programs. The 2006-2007 Diversity Committee consists of the following faculty, staff, and students:

Faculty and Staff: Students:
Lorraine Bruce Fred Bigjim (MSIM)
Lisa Fusco Shaun Kane (PhD)
David Levy (Chair) Rebecca Paul (MLIS)
Tiffany Phelps Amy Vecchione (MLIS Online)
Marie Potter TBD (Informatics)


If you would like to share your thoughts or ideas with the Diversity Committee please email diversitycommittee@ischool.washington.edu or any of the committee members.