Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Photo: Making Mojigangas puppets in preparation for the Festival de Cultura Viva.

An invitation from the Intercultural Center:

 

Come join the Intercultural Center and other campus partners as we continue to celebrate the last week of Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events:

• Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration - Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m.
  Food, art, dancing, and Lotería in the Reid Campus Center, co-hosted by the Intercultural Center, WEB, and ASWC.
  
  
• ¡Noche de Película! - Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
  A surprise movie screening in Lyman Hall, hosted by Hispanic Studies.
  
  
• Lotería Pride Celebration Event - Friday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.
  Play Queer Lotería, enjoy pan dulce, and learn about queer Latinx history in Glover Alston Center, hosted by LGBTQIA+ Student Services and the Intercultural Center.
  
  
• ¡Festival de Cultura Viva! - Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m.
  Meet the Intercultural Center at the Glover Alston Center, then join a procession through downtown that ends at Gesa Power House Theatre for a free, family-friendly community festival.

Even if you don't consider yourself Hispanic, Latino or Latinx, you can still seize the opportunity to learn more about the cultures of the 21 Spanish-speaking countries and territories honored during these four weeks!

Tuesday Tech Tip: Microsoft Office 365

Did you know that all current Whitman students, faculty and staff have free access to Microsoft 365 for use on up to five of their personal computers and mobile devices? To access this benefit, log in at portal.office.com with your Whitman email address and Whitman password.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to the WCTS Help Desk at helpdesk@whitman.edu or 509-527-4976.

The Counseling Center is hosting a QPR Suicide Prevention Training on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. in Brattain Auditorium in the Hall of Science. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. Three easy steps that can save a life. All students, faculty and staff are welcome. Attendees will be certified in QPR at no cost. Certification is valid for three years.

The Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) staff and student career advisors, are available to help students with their career questions and needs. Whether it be job applications, interview prep, resume reviews, or talking about your future, we are here to help prepare you for your life after Whitman. If you would like to meet with a staff member, schedule an appointment on Handshake, or check out the SCA drop-in hours to find a time that works for you!

The Welty Student Health Center is currently offering standard flu shots for students, every afternoon from 1:30-4:30 p.m., no appointment needed. Leftover flu shots will be made available to employees at a later date. 

The Office of Admissions is looking for 25 staff or faculty volunteers to assist with Fall for Whitman Day on Saturday, Oct. 15. Volunteers will work from 8:30-10:30 a.m., helping groups of guests get from Reid Campus Center to classes and activities. Brunch at Cleveland Commons will be provided. Sign up online.

Daily COVID-19 Update

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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