What Happens in Whitman’s Personality Lab?
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Whitman’s Psychology Department established the Personality Lab in 2009 as a hub for the study of personality and to teach students how to engage in scientific research.
“As a professor, a significant part of my role is to be nurturing and supportive of my students while helping them reach their educational goals,” says Pavel Blagov, Professor of Psychology and the lab’s director.
Investigating topics such as personality adjustment in sexual minority individuals or links between personality and memories, the lab’s student-researchers also learn lessons that go far beyond the discipline of psychology.
Read the full article to learn more about the experiences of three recent graduates who conducted research in the Personality Lab and are now pursuing advanced psychology degrees.
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Emergency & Security Communications
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In consideration of the weather and security messages that were sent to Whitman community members this week, we wanted to share a reminder of the different ways we communicate news with campus. Most importantly, if any member of our community is in danger, we will provide specific information about the danger and recommendations on how to keep yourself safe.
Security Alerts:
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- For information that is important for the Whitman community to know, but where there is no immediate specific threat to campus, email communication may be used to inform campus.
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- The Jeanne Clery Act provides federal requirements for colleges and universities to report crimes that occur on and around their campuses. If a crime falls under the Clery Act and if there is a serious or ongoing threat to the campus community, a Timely Warning will be distributed by email and will include specific recommendations for keeping yourself safe.
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- In the event of an immediate, significant danger to the health and safety of the campus community (weather, fire, campus intruder, etc.), an alert will be sent to campus using our Everbridge Emergency Alert System. You may receive the alert as a text, email, and/or call depending on the information we have available and what you have configured as your “Campus Alert” setting in myWhitman.edu.
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Dialogue & Dignity Series Continues Next Week
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The next guest in the Dialogue & Dignity Series will be Carleton University Professor of Politics Mira Sucharov, who will be on campus for two days next week. A public talk, titled “Identity and Justice in Israel/Palestine,” will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. Additional information about other opportunities to engage with Sucharov will be shared in Whitman Today next week.
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Social Anxiety Counseling Group Announced
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The Counseling Center is pleased to announce Moving Forward With Social Anxiety—an ongoing counseling group where Whitman students can receive no-judgment anxiety survival tips, find support and be inspired to build a path to greater happiness. Starting on Thursday, Feb. 8, the group will meet weekly on Thursdays from 3:30–5 p.m. in the Welty Health Center. Please RSVP in advance. Questions or need to request accommodations? Email vernonn@whitman.edu. (Flyer attached.)
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Free Life Coaching Available to Employees
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Whitman’s employee assistance program, Canopy, provides free life coaching services to Whitman faculty, staff and their spouses, domestic partners and dependents. Professional coaches are available to support you with goal setting and planning, health habits, increased resilience, decision making, communication skills and career or personal development. Contact Canopy at 800-433-2320 or visit canopywell.com to schedule a free appointment.
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This week, the City of Walla Walla officially recognized International Holocaust Remembrance Day at their scheduled City Council meeting at City Hall. Richard Middleton-Kaplan, Director of Academic Support Services at Whitman College, also spoke to those in attendance. Full text of the proclamation is available to read on the City website. A video of the entire meeting is also available to watch. (The mayor’s comments and reading of the proclamation begins at about five minutes and 50 seconds. Middleton-Kaplan’s comments begin at about eight minutes and 50 seconds.)
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Cleveland Commons, South Corner
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Reid Campus Center (RSVP)
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Reid Campus Center, Basement
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom (RSVP)
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