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Telling Black History

Through a project called BLK WINS, Jazmyn Pratt, ‘12, is leveraging her communication degree to tell the world there is more to history than what we learn in school.

February 25, 2022

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What's a "stackable" course?

How are pancakes like professional development courses? UW Tacoma Professional Development Center Executive Director Christopher Cellars explains.

February 22, 2022

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Taking Off

Associate Teaching Professor Menaka Abraham helps students reach new heights.

February 15, 2022

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You Don't Have to Go It Alone: Mentorship in HR

As part of this year’s Employment Law and HR Conference, WA State SHRM has asked PDC instructor Rebekah Jones to facilitate “Emerging Professionals Speed Networking” on March. Program Manager Saralyn Smith sat down with Rebekah for a brief conversation about the event and the importance of networking / mentoring in the human resources management field. 

February 14, 2022

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Healthcare Exploration Panel 2/15/22 12:30-2:30 via Zoom

Interested in a career in medicine, healthcare, or public health? Attend the Healthcare Exploration Panel on Feb. 15 from 12:30-2:30 pm. Hear from medical and healthcare professionals in a variety of fields, and ask them your questions! Open to all students.

February 10, 2022

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Rolling Up His Sleeves

Charles Emlet's experience as a social worker lead him to UW Tacoma and a career that changed our understanding of aging in vulnerable communities.

February 4, 2022

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Bridget Talebi: Planet Protector

As director of the Washington Conservation Corps, Urban Studies alumna Bridget Talebi, '05, is using her UW education to make Washington healthier, more just and more resilient.

January 25, 2022

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Before You Quit

Career Actions to Consider During the Great Resignation/Reshuffle Christopher Cellars, Executive Director of the UW Tacoma Professional Development Center, has some thoughts to share.

January 25, 2022