Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, honoree at the Third Annual Judge James B. Parsons Legacy Dinner, Feb. 24, 2020, University of Chicago Law School. Photograph by Lloyd DeGrane.
For this week’s contribution to the Whitman Today newsletter, the Division of Diversity and Inclusion is providing some commentary about Women’s History Month. This is not to reinforce a gender binary or promote particular forms of gender expression, but as an effort to disrupt a sexist status quo. Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion John Johnson reached out to Associate Professor of Politics Susanne Beechy, who generously offered these thoughts about the significance of the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court.
Ketanji Brown Jackson both fits and breaks the mold of Supreme Court justice. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman nominated to the highest court in the United States. Her identity as a Black woman surely does matter. The buzzword “intersectionality” circulates widely these days and helps us to understand, here at the intersection of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, what it might mean to have not only a Black justice or a woman justice, but also a Black woman justice. Intersectionality also reminds us that our social locations can help inform how we see the world and enrich the perspectives we bring to our work.
Read more.
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Whitman is conducting a campus-wide survey about student health and well-being, called the Healthy Minds Study. The purpose of this study is to better understand student mental health and well-being, sources of support and other mental and emotional health topics.
The Healthy Minds Study was designed specifically for colleges and universities, and its success depends on gathering the diverse perspectives of all types of students, so participation is key! Please check your email for the link to this confidential survey and make sure to complete it before Spring Break.
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Canopy Offers Housing Support Information and Webinar
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No matter where you are in your housing journey, Canopy (Whitman's Employee Assistant Program) has you covered each step of the way with financial coaching, legal consultations, renter resource retrievals and their homeownership program. Let them help you reach your housing goals! Join Canopy at 9:30 a.m. on March 15 for "Home Buying and Financing 101." This webinar will identify the pros and cons of owning a home, review the process, go over various types of zero and low-down loan programs and more. Register now.
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Wishing a Happy Retirement to Joan Walters
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In September of 1988 Joan Walters joined our Whitman College custodial crew.
Walters worked with both the academic Reid Campus Center custodial crews. She has made great friendships and been a tremendous worker and a dedicated team member! It is now 34 years later, and we wish her a very happy retirement. Please sign this virtual card for Walters. It’s full of everything iconic from 1988 (including Walters herself)!
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Banff Film Festival Starts Today
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After a two-year absence, the wait is over! The Banff Mountain Film Festival world tour is back on the big screen and the Outdoor Program is proud to host two nights of fantastic, action-packed adventure and mountain films.
Details:
Tonight: Larch Film Program
Tomorrow: Spruce Film Program
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the program starts at 7 p.m. in Cordiner Hall.
Tickets are free for all Whitman faculty, staff, and students. Tickets for the general public are $15 per show for adults and $10 per show for kids under 14, Whitman alums and students of other institutions with ID.
Whitman free tickets must be reserved and general public tickets purchased before the show. You can secure your tickets online for either or both nights.
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| 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Student Leadership, Community Healing and Campus Culture Dine and Dialogue Session for Students
This session will provide insights and strategies to help develop and sustain functioning student organizations, create collaborations with other groups and infuse joy and wellness into your experience as a student leader. Pre-registration was required.
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| 2 – 4 p.m. |
Inclusive Supervision Session for Supervisors
This session will provide insights and strategies for effective supervision across difference, including preparing for performance evaluations, developing skills to reduce staff departures and improving employee retention.
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| 4 p.m. |
“Big Tent” Gathering: Meditation
All meditation-practicing students, staff and faculty of Whitman College are invited for conversation, connection and cookies!
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| 4 p.m. |
Craft Your Future: Interview Prep & Practice
Practice the skills that will improve confidence and performance in any professional interview in this interactive workshop. Student Career Advisors, Whitman staff and alumni are ready to help you practice and strengthen your interview skills to help you secure your next step.
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| 8 p.m. |
Open Kayak
Come to the pool to try out kayaking, practice or learn new skills. Free. Equipment and instruction provided; just bring a swimsuit.
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Outhouse Documentary Night!
Join the Environmental House in watching the Patagonia documentary "Public Trust: The Fight for America's Public Lands." This documentary features a discussion of the forces in favor of and against public lands, where the conflict is at now, and where it is heading.
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Have an event you'd like to share with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
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