Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Learn More About Whitman Debate & Forensics
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Feature by: Zoe Perkins ’25
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It could be argued that Baker Weilert-Pekar was destined for the debate life. Whitman’s Director of Debate and Forensics grew up attending the debate practices his parents ran at the local high school. Weilert-Pekar went on to study and debate at Arkansas State University (A-State), earning both their Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Communication. Weilert-Pekar later served as a debate coach and taught at ASU before joining Whitman as an Assistant Director of Debate and Forensics in 2019.
Whitman Magazine had a chance to ask Weilart-Pekar what keeps them committed to the pursuit of knowledge and to inspiring Whitman students in their passion.
1. What do you like most about debate and forensics?
It keeps me engaged in thought. It makes me constantly reevaluate my own systems of beliefs—I can’t just tacitly accept them. The other part of it is that I recognize it is a tool for students to learn how to engage with high-level ideas. I always tell the students to search for the truth in a topic.
2. How is debate complementary to a liberal arts education?
In my perfect world, it enriches the experience. Students involved in speech and debate interact with a lot of different thoughts and perspectives and they get to take that into the classroom. And it helps them make new lines of connection between what they learn in their different classes.
Read more.
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Let’s Celebrate Your Accomplishments Together
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We love to celebrate the Whitman community, but sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know. This is an open invitation for students, staff and faculty to share their good news with us, so we can share it with the rest of campus. We want to hear about awards won, grants secured, scholarship published, athletic victories, projects completed and more!
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Creator’s Talk and Reception Tonight
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In conjunction with the new exhibit now open at Sheehan Gallery, Whitman College will host a Creator’s Talk with Sebastian A. Jones on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Kimball Theatre at Hunter Conservatory. A reception will follow. Jones is the founder of Stranger Comics and author of “Niobe, The Untamed” and other titles from the Asunda Universe.
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Learn About Salmon Conservation Club Tonight
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The Salmon Conservation Club extends an open invitation to students to attend the first club meeting of the semester on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Maxey 207. Stop by if you want to learn more about salmon ecology and their importance to the Pacific Northwest ecosystem.
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President Bolton To Hold Open Office Hours for Students Tomorrow
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President Bolton will hold open office hours on Friday, Feb. 16 from noon–1 p.m. in Reid Campus Center (look for signage by the Fish Ladder). Throughout the semester, students can drop by these sessions to share their thoughts or just to chat.
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Staff Advisory Council Holds Open Office Hours Tomorrow
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The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) will host Open Office Hours on Friday, Feb. 16 from 1–2 p.m. in Memorial Building. Greg Lecki, Director of International Student and Scholar Support Services, will meet with people in his office (MEM 208). As a reminder, if you are interested in serving on SAC or other campus committees, please fill out this form.
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Volunteer With Food Justice Project Tomorrow
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The Food Justice Project is looking for volunteers to help pack boxes of food for distribution in the Walla Walla community. The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 16 from 1–4 p.m. at the Blue Mountain Action Council warehouse (921 W. Cherry St.). Transportation options are available. Please sign up in advance.
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The China at Whitman student affinity group (@China_Whitman) recently hosted a Chinese New Year celebration, bringing Whitties together to ring in the Lunar New Year and celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Dragon. The festivities were filled with Chinese traditions like red pocket gifts, traditional food, music and dances!
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Strategic Planning Feedback Session: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Antiracism and Accessibility
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Cleveland Commons, Lizzie Murr Conference Room
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Welty Student Health Center
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Hall of Science, Room 151
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Creator’s Talk and Reception: Sebastian A. Jones
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Hunter Conservatory, Kimball Theatre
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Hunter Conservatory, Room 107
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Gods at the Movies: Bollywood Film Screening
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Hunter Conservatory, Kimball Theatre
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Das Deutsche Haus (Interest House)
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Would you like to share an event with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
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