Off-Campus Studies Photo Fest
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Photo (Katie Jose): “IES: Granada - Study in Granada”
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Off-Campus Studies (OCS) recently held a Photo Fest competition where OCS interns and alums (Fall 2021 through Fall 2022) showcased their study abroad experiences through stories and pictures. OCS interns and DIS Copenhagen alums, Aidan Schutter ’23 and Nick Hager ’23 emceed the event. Prizes included Whitman Bookstore gift packages.
BEST IN SHOW:
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- Grand Prize: Katie Jose ’23, IES: Granada - Study in Granada
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THE GLOBAL CAMPUS (academic experience in an international context—classroom, research, course-related excursion and/or internship):
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- 1st Place: Pearl Kim ’24, Associated Kyoto Program Japan
- 2nd Place: Rosa Woolsey ’23, SIT: Indonesia Arts, Religion, and Social Change
- 3rd Place: Gabriel Blank ’23, SIT: Ecuador Development, Politics, and Languages
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EVERYDAY LIFE (a typical day abroad—favorite study spot, local hangout, daily commute):
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- 1st Place: Cassidy Washburn ’23, IFSA: Merida Universities Program
- 2nd Place: Natalie Traw ’23, BADA: London Theatre Program
- 3rd Place: Rebecca Bartig ’24, Syracuse University Florence, Italy
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LANDSCAPES AND LANDMARKS (postcard quality, conveying unique study abroad experience):
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- 1st Place: Alicia Buchter ’23, IES: Granada - Study in Granada
- 2nd Place: Anika Vucicevic ’23, IES: University College London
- 3rd Place: Maddie Love ’23, DIS Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Ryan Barnes, Director of Creative Strategy and Operations
- Brianna Cate, Accounting Coordinator - Receivables
- Sandy Henry, Director of Financial Aid Services
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New myWhitman Portal Launched!
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Off-Campus Studies Meetings Tomorrow
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Students planning to study abroad fall semester must attend one of two meetings taking place at Noon and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29 in Olin Hall Room 233. Off-Campus Studies Directors Susan Holme and Nadir Ovcina will discuss financial considerations and answer questions.
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Guest lecturer Jennifer Ye Ji Cho will deliver a talk titled “Jazzin’ The Golden State: Sociopolitics of Jazz Academization in Early 20th-Century Los Angeles and Oakland” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29 in Chism Recital Hall. Focusing on key individuals that navigate race, sociopolitics and institutional borders in academic spaces, she will discuss early jazz transmissions in two Great Migration hubs of California.
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Inclusive Excellence Awards Nominations
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Nominations are still open for the 2023 Inclusive Excellence Awards. The Division of Diversity and Inclusion is accepting nominations through Friday, March 31 for staff, faculty and students who have made significant contributions to the advancement of inclusive excellence at Whitman in the last year. The awards, which include a cash gift, recognize inclusive excellence in teaching, leadership and service. Nominate someone (including yourself) today!
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Community Engagement Book Drive
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Story Time and Friends Program are hosting a children’s book drive through April 8. All donated books will be distributed to local K–5 classrooms and daycare centers. New and gently used books in English or Spanish are greatly appreciated. Donation bins are located in Reid Campus Center, Penrose Library and the CCEC office. Please reach out to friends@whitman.edu or storytime@whitman.edu if you have any questions.
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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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