Monday, September 5, 2022

Welcome to “Thinking about Working!” - a bimonthly article produced by the Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC).

 

The overall goal of these pieces will be to increase education and learning about how the churning global economy influences students’ opportunities to move in professional directions that are interesting, challenging and hopefully satisfying. Like all subjects of study here at Whitman, the world of work is complex, multifaceted, diverse, open to interpretation, and most of the time, incredibly interesting. 

 

Today's article is about Labor Day, its origins and evolutions, and current trends in the labor market. 

 

read the full article on the CCEC Blog

Noteworthy

Congratulations to Finola Bailey '24 and Súeli Gwiazdowski '24 who were each awarded Delta Gamma Foundation scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. This award is given based on scholastic achievement, campus and community involvement and sorority chapter leadership.

Chief Financial Officer Peter Harvey was interviewed in the August 18 issue of "Financial Investment News" where he answered questions about his role at Whitman College and about the college's strategy of divesting its endowment from fossil fuel investments.

The Student Career Advisors (SCAs) are peer career liaisons of the Career and Community Engagement Center. They review resumes and cover letters, assist with job applications and the Whitman Internship Grant applications and process, connect you with the Career Pathfinder and/or Whitman Connect, plus they can offer guidance in Handshake. Drop-in hours are posted online or you can schedule individual appointments via email.

Sophomore Summit consists of core workshops on topics ranging from networking to building a resume to finding internships and research opportunities. Attendance at these five core workshops (repeated in-person weekly and offered asynchronously on Whitlife) is required to attend Summit Saturday, a half-day conference and networking lunch event. Visit Sophomore Summit Whitlife to find out more about this week's workshops!

President Sarah Bolton will present a "College Update" for faculty and staff tomorrow in Maxey Auditorium, at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to accommodate different schedules. A virtual attendance option is also available.

Are you a Whitman employee with Premera health benefits? Do you also have a dependent who is attending college somewhere outside of Walla Walla? Here are some tips to share with them to make sure they are getting the best quality care at in-network prices.

• Help them to identify in-network care providers where they are located.
• Have them download the Premera App, which they can use to show their digital ID card at medical visits, view their current medications, and locate in-network care.
• Remind them that virtual care is available through the Premera App, 24/7/365 for primary care, mental health, and prescriptions.
• Make sure they understand the difference between urgent care (lower costs, shorter wait times, limited hours) and emergency care (higher costs, longer wait times, available any time).

COVID-19 Updates

In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that over the weekend, three people with Whitman access were confirmed positive for COVID-19. 

 

Please continue to follow all our campus COVID-19 protocols to help prevent transmission. Mask use will be required during the first couple of weeks of classes. 

 

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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