Dean of Students Kazi Joshua Named to
Governor’s Clemency and Pardons Board
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Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Kazi Joshua is the newest member of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee’s Clemency and Pardons Board. Joshua’s appointment to the five-member board was confirmed by the state senate earlier this month.
“I am grateful to the Governor's office and I feel humbled by the responsibility to serve on the board and the people of Washington State,” said Joshua. “It is my hope that I can serve with integrity, compassion and fairness, and that I play some small role in the work of community restoration. ”
Established to advise the governor in his exercise of pardoning power under the Washington State Constitution, the Clemency and Pardons Board receives petitions from individuals, organizations and the Department of Corrections regarding commutation of sentences and pardoning of offenders in extraordinary circumstances.
“I want to be attentive to those who have been harmed through actions and crimes that may have been committed, and at the same time, I want to hold out hope that sometimes people do change, and they can contribute back to society if adequately supported and prepared,” Joshua said.
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Latinx Alums Work to Better Their Communities
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are pleased to shine the spotlight on a few of our many alumni with Hispanic heritage who have contributed to stronger, more inclusive communities. These inspirational Whitman grads share advice that helped them succeed in business, law, education, public service and beyond. Read more.
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Open Door Fellowship on Second Fridays
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The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life will host Open Door Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month in the All Faiths Room (Reid 110). All Whitman students, faculty and staff are invited to this Walla Walla community-based, Christian, interdenominational group that is specifically LGBTQIA+ friendly and welcoming of all traditions.
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Fall for Whitman Day Tomorrow
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The Office of Admission is expecting more than 400 visitors for Fall for Whitman Day, Saturday, Oct. 15. Please extend a warm welcome to any new faces you see on campus this weekend!
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Dedicated Faculty and Staff Climbing Hours on Sundays
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This semester there will be dedicated hours at the Climbing Center for faculty and staff from 12-30-2:30 p.m. on Sundays Families and beginners are welcome. Sign up online. To receive email updates, contact Aaron Bobrow-Strain.
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Mathematics and Statistics Research Presentation on Monday
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Associate Professor of Economics Marian Manic, and Assistant Professor of Statistics Marina Ptukhina will present their recent research on state-level college merit aid programs and their impact on student retention at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17 in Olin Hall 201.
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GarifunaRobics Class on Monday
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The Whitman Events Board (WEB) invites Whitman and the greater Walla Walla community to GarifunaRobics, from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17 in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom. Promoting wellness through Garifuna culture, GarifunaRobics is a mixture of dance and fitness, performed barefoot. The music played during class is strictly Garifuna (Punta, Punta Rock, Gunchey, Wanaragua, Hungu Hungu, Parranda). No experience necessary. Just plan to have some fun!
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In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that since yesterday, two people with Whitman access were 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 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Welty Student Health Center.
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Open Door Fellowship
All Faiths Room (Reid 110)
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