Feature by: Dr. John Johnson, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
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In their application for a DEIA Cultivation Grant, sophomore student Rami Ramirez requested funding for a creative project intended “to show the values passed down to me by my family and the appreciation I have for that.” Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values at Whitman College and Rami’s project, entitled “You’re Not Gonna Believe Me,” is currently on display in the Fouts Center for Visual Arts (pictured above). Rami’s project was supported by a mini-grant from the Division of Diversity and Inclusion.
The Division’s DEIA Cultivation Grants are designed to support projects, programs and events that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and/or antiracism (DEIA) at the college. Any member of the Whitman community can apply for a DEIA Cultivation Grant. Preference is given to projects that are innovative and enhance (rather than duplicate) existing college practices. Proposals that center the needs of historically marginalized communities, improve the campus racial climate or collaborative applications with co-leads from different constituency groups (e.g. staff and students) are also preferred. Awards are capped at $3,000 and the application is open through the end of May for 2023–2024 projects. Another application submission window will be available early in the fall semester.
Read more about the different mini-grants that have been awarded since the program’s launch last year.
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President Bolton Signs Open Letter Pledging Commitment to Student Diversity
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President Sarah Bolton, along with 27 presidents of other institutions that belong to LACRELA, the Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance, signed an open letter in response to two cases before the Supreme Court that have the potential to restrict long-standing recruitment and admissions practices. The letter reaffirmed a commitment to expanding access to higher education and increasing student body diversity, regardless of what the Supreme Court may decide in these cases.
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Shampa Biswas Featured in Podcast Episode
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Shampa Biswas, the Judge & Mrs. Timothy A. Paul Chair of Political Science and Professor of Politics, was featured in a recent episode of the Press the Button podcast. In the episode, Biswas talks about how she is working to put race, colonialism, gender, disability, ecological thinking and intersectionality at the center of nuclear studies.
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Berney Beautification Day on Saturday
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Join Berney Elementary School students and families for Berney Beautification Day on Saturday, May 6, from 10 am to noon. There will be several stations including face painting, poster coloring, fence cup and more! Transportation will be provided. Please sign up in advance and email storytime@whitman.edu or friends@whitman.edu with any questions. (See attached flyer.)
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Thank You to All Who Helped with Installation!
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The success of the recent Installation ceremony for President Sarah Bolton was made possible through the hard work and support of many people on campus, including the Office of the President, the Office of the Provost and Dean of Faculty, Athletics, Bon Appétit, Communications, Conferences, Events & Scheduling, Development and Alumni Relations, Facilities, Instructional Multimedia Services, Whitman Chorale, music students, faculty presenters and student presenters. Thank you!
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In accordance with Washington State Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that since yesterday, nobody with Whitman access was confirmed positive for COVID-19.
Please continue to follow all our campus COVID-19 protocols and if you have any symptoms that may be COVID-19 or know that you may have been exposed to coronavirus, please be tested.
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Outdoor Program External Review: Opportunity to Provide Feedback
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Reid Campus Center Picnic Tables, Near East Entrance
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