I am pleased to announce a new service available to all UWT students. Student Legal Services (SLS), funded through the generosity of the Services and Activities Fee Committee, provides free 40-minute consultation sessions on legal matters.

Many of you are aware that the trial of three Tacoma Police Department officers accused of killing Manuel “Manny” Ellis is underway in Pierce County Superior Court.

Welcome to UW Tacoma's 34th academic year, when our urban-serving mission has never been more urgent.

There are many opportunities for students to make connections with classmates, faculty, staff and campus resources.

Our theme for the coming year will be “Building Community,” and we are asking all of our faculty and staff to think about ways that you can contribute to the UW Tacoma community – both individually and as a team.

After serving UW Tacoma for 11 years, Leslie Kinkade will be joining Special Olympics Washington as their next Vice President for Development.

UW Tacoma Shop, operated by Follett Higher Education, will occupy the ground floor retail space in GWP. Follett will be our new partner for distribution of course materials and textbooks.

This week we were informed of behaviors and threats made by a student that rose to a level of concern that the SafeCampus threat assessment team was activated, and actions were taken to ensure the safety of our campus community.

Presentations by the finalists for the UW Provost position will be shown on campus in Carwein Auditorium

With the opening of Milgard Hall and recent campus moves, the ground floor of Tacoma Paper & Stationery (TPS) has become an underutilized space.