Our Whitman, My Story:
Conner Myers
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Graduates pursue a wide variety of career and life paths after leaving Whitman. In this video, Conner Myers '18, who majored in physics and astronomy, talks about pursuing graduate school while also co-founding a computational drug design startup company, and reflects on how valuable he finds his liberal arts education.
"If you're deciding, still deciding what exactly you want to do, Whitman is the perfect place to figure that out." - Conner Myers
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Winter Break Security Reminders
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Here are a few helpful safety tips to minimize your risks of becoming a victim of a crime, especially as we leave and return from the break between semesters.
On Campus:
- Always lock the door when you leave your room or office.
- Avoid "piggybacking" and do not let anyone in your building you do not know.
- If you leave campus for the break, store your bike in an indoor residence hall bike rack.
- When out at night, walk with a friend in well-lit, well-populated areas or call campus security for an escort.
- Be mindful of the nearest location of the blue light phones.
- If you have an emergency, call 911 immediately and campus security as soon as possible.
Off Campus:
- Never leave valuables visible in your car.
- Park as close as you can to your destination.
- Be aware of your surroundings when approaching or leaving your vehicle.
- If you must use an ATM, choose a location in a well-lit area and only pull out the necessary cash.
- Avoid leaving delivered packages on your porch.
- If you see something, say something, and contact the local police.
Campus security will be available 24/7 during the holiday break. If you need assistance, call the on-duty officer at 509-527-5777. In an emergency, call 911.
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URGENT: HEDS Diversity and Equity Survey Closes Tonight
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The HEDS Campus Climate Survey closes at midnight tonight! Students, we need your voice. The survey is in your email already (search for a message from "whitmancollege@hedsconsortium.org"), and will probably take about 15 minutes of your time. Random survey participants will also be selected to receive $25 gift cards.
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Craft Your Future Workshop Tomorrow
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Receiving and providing productive feedback is a great skill for anyone to develop. Students who are interested in developing their workplace communication and leadership skills are invited to a Craft Your Future workshop titled "How to Lead: Receiving and Providing Productive Feedback" at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Reid Campus Center 240. For more information contact Senior Associate Dean of Students Juli Dunn.
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Tiny Altar Concert Series Debuts Tomorrow
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The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life presents the Tiny Altar Concert Series which aims to provide space for reflection and meaning-making through the mediums of poetry and music. Mostly highlighting original compositions from our own community, the inaugural performance will be at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in the All Faiths Room (Reid 110). The event will feature the poetry of psychology major Tejashree Jadhav '24, and original music from Libby Miller, senior adjunct assistant professor of general studies and art history and visual cultural studies. Hot chocolate and cookies provided. Seating is limited (RSVP).
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Weeklong Finals Study Jam Sessions
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LGBTQIA+ Student Services invites students to join a Finals Study Jam any time this week between 10 a.m. and 5 pm. in Maxey Hall. Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be hosted in Maxey 211. Tuesday and Thursday will be hosted in Maxey 212. The jam sessions are open to any form of schoolwork and are meant to be a focused solidarity space for students to work alongside other students.
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Students: Do You Need a Spring Semester Job?
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As a reminder, student jobs and internships are posted year-round in Handshake. Current job postings include Barista, Sound and Lights Crew, Tour Guide and many more!
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In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that over the weekend, no one with Whitman access was confirmed positive for COVID-19.
Please continue to follow all our campus COVID-19 protocols to help prevent transmission. If you have any symptoms that may be COVID-19 or know that you may have been exposed to coronavirus, please be tested. Additional masks and rapid test kits are available in the front entryway at the Welty Student Health Center during normal operating hours.
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Library Director Candidate Presentation for Faculty/Staff
Maxey Auditorium
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| 4:30 p.m. |
Z-Fit
Sherwood Athletic Center
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10 a.m., 12 p.m.
2 p.m. |
Blue Zones Project: Walking Moais
Ankeny Field
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| 2 p.m. |
Library Director Candidate Presentation for Faculty/Staff
Maxey Auditorium
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| 4-5:30 p.m. |
Cookies and Environmental Justice Conversation
Glover Alston Center
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Open Mic Night
Reid Campus Center Basement
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FRIDAY (last day of classes)
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Z-Fit
Sherwood Athletic Center
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Have an event you'd like to share with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
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