Celebrating the Odyssey Class of 2023!
Thank you so much to those of you that were able to join us either in person or via Zoom as we celebrated the incredible and resilient UW Odyssey Project Class of 2023 on May 3! The evening began with moving words from Dean Jeffrey Russell and Odyssey Director of Adult Education, Kevin Mullen. Then each student took the spotlight, sharing inspiring stories and powerful words at the podium before receiving an Odyssey certificate. It was wonderful to have students, family, and friends together in Great Hall cheering one another on. If you were unable to join us, please see below for video excerpts from the ceremony, the beautiful photos captured by Odyssey alum Hedi Rudd, and the 2023 graduation Oracle!
2023 Friend of the UW Odyssey Project Award
Congratulations to Jeffrey Russell for winning the 2023 Friend of the UW Odyssey Project Award! A UW Professor of Engineering, Jeff has served as the vice provost of lifelong learning and dean of Continuing Studies since 2011 and has championed Odyssey ever since. He notes, “Odyssey is emblematic of education at its best.” Calling his support of Odyssey one of his proudest accomplishments on campus, Jeff notes Odyssey’s transformative power as it empathetically meets its learners “where they are, as they are, and on their terms” in an environment giving them “a growing sense of agency, free of judgment, eager for greater self-discovery, and aspiring to fulfilling lives.” We proudly give this award to Dean Jeffrey Russell and thank him for his visionary support of the UW Odyssey Project.
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I'm grateful for starting this new journey, continuing my college education, and for being able to bring my son with me on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Monèl, Odyssey '23
Highlights from last year's graduation ceremony!
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