Academic Affairs Staff Retreat
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Feature by: Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty
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The Division of Academic Affairs at Whitman College includes various departments and programs across campus, from Athletics to Penrose Library to Technology Services.
Twice a year, in January and June, the Academic Affairs staff come together to meet new colleagues, learn from each other and engage in interactive activities. According to Provost and Dean of the Faculty Alzada J. Tipton, these gatherings are an important way to promote enjoyable interactions and foster growth and learning among these staff.
This year’s Academic Affairs Staff Retreat included a presentation titled “Neurodiversity Across Campus” by Laura A. Cummings, Assistant Director of the Academic Resource Center. The retreat also included a variety of ice breakers and the sharing of challenges, affirmations and accomplishments.
A variety of recreational activities were also available for staff to choose from in the afternoon, including:
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- Bonsai Tree Demonstration – by Pat Spencer, the Grace F. Phillips Professor of Geology
- Spring Rolls Cooking Class – by Nimal Amarasinghe, Bon Appétit Executive Chef
- Introduction to Climbing - by Brien Sheedy and Stuart Chapin, Director and Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs
(Everyone made it to the top of the wall!)
- Yoga and Meditation – by Allie Keppel, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Studies
- Chair Massages - by Pat Meyer, LMT
- Acrylic Painting Class (pictured above) - by Make For Joy Art Studio
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It was a fun and exciting day for all!
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Chloe Baldino Named to All-Washington Academic Team
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Chloe Baldino ’25, has been named to the All-Washington Academic Team by Phi Theta Kappa. This year, 32 Washington students were honored at a ceremony at South Puget Sound Community College with Governor Jay Inslee in attendance. Baldino transferred to Whitman College from Peninsula College and is an English major.
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Janet Davis Honored by University of Washington
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Associate Professor and Microsoft Chair of Computer Science Janet Davis recently received the 2023 Alumni Impact Award from the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. The award honors former students who have made significant contributions to the field of computing.
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Annual Fire Alarm Inspections This Week
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Please note that annual fire alarm inspections will take place on campus throughout the summer. Testing will start at 8 a.m. and may continue for two to four hours. This week, testing will occur in Anderson Hall, Fouts Center for Visual Arts, Memorial Building and North Hall (see calendar below for details).
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Boyer Avenue Closures This Week
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The work to replace steam condensate lines for Whitman’s heating loop continues. This week, the crosswalk on the west side of Boyer/Park will be closed from Tuesday, June 20 to Wednesday, June 21 and the crosswalk on the east side of Boyer/Park will be closed from Thursday, June 22 to Friday, June 23.
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Supervisor Assessment Training on Thursday
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As a reminder, all supervisors on campus should plan to attend one of the training sessions scheduled by Human Resources to cover recent updates to Whitman’s performance management model. The next training session will be on Thursday, June 22 at 2 p.m. in Reid Campus Center, Room 207. One additional training session will be held on Monday, June 26. Questions? Email hr@whitman.edu.
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At Whitman College we strive to support our LGBTQIA+ community every day. In this blog post, “Feeling Supported as an LGBTQIA+ Student,” Pan Deines ’26 describes the resources and belonging they found here on campus.
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Fouts Center for Visual Arts
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Supervisor Training: Assessments
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