Sandra Leyva received the Washington Financial Aid Association (WFAA) Ethnic Awareness Scholarship in September 2007. This award recognizes Sandra’s commitment to her community and culture. In 2008 she will graduate from the University of Washington with a degree in the Comparative History of Ideas and a focus in Latin American Studies.

Kathy Pryor is the recipient of numerous awards for the 2006-2007 year including a $1,500 scholarship from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement foundation recognizing "excellent scholarly performance", a $1,500 USA Funds Access to Education scholarship and a $5,000 interest-free loan from the Hattie M. Strong foundation. In 2008 Kathy will graduate with her Master  of Arts in Environment and Community from Antioch University, Seattle. Congratulations Kathy!

Jill Mangaliman is the 2003 recipient of the Geography Department's award for Outstanding Contribution to Community-Based Learning. This award recognizes the extraordinary commitment to outreach, public service and community development on the part of a Geography major participating in a component of a Geography course. The student's ability to link the experience to academic work in an exceptional way is also recognized through this award. Jill was chosen for her deep commitment to community work and for her ability to think through her experiences with an inspired and critical eye.

Charlie Rogers and Linnaea Renz are the co-recipients of the 2003 John Caughlin Youth Award. The John Caughlan Youth Award was created in 2001 by LELO (Northwest Labor and Employment Law Office) in memory of John Caughlan, long time Seattle activist and lawyer, who dedicated his life to the full liberation of people and the creation of a just and humane society, domestically and internationally. This year's award focused on how youth were building a movement for peace and justice relative to the war on Iraq.

Carolyn Cooper is a 2003 recipient of the University of Washington's S. Sterling Munro Public Service Fellowship. This award is meant to encourage a life-long commitment to public service by providing outstanding undergraduates with the opportunity to explore their potential for service and leadership in the community. The award amount ranges from $3830 to $5750, and she will be working on her outstanding, critical paper on service learning for publication.