Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Campus Wellness Tips for the New Semester
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Feature by: Laura Norris, Director of the Health Center
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This week, we welcome our new students to campus and by next week we will be back up to our full campus population of students, faculty and staff.
As this is the season for cold and flu and COVID-19, please consider masking up for the first couple of weeks of the semester in order to suppress the spread of infection. In addition:
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- Stay up to date on your vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza and RSV as appropriate for your situation.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and keep your distance from others if you are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school and errands.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, or use your elbow when coughing or sneezing.
- Clean your hands. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. This is a big source of contamination transfer.
- Practice other good health habits. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
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As a reminder, symptomatic COVID-19 testing and masks are available at the Welty Student Health Center (open weekdays between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Here’s to a safe and healthy spring semester for everyone!
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Whitman Alum Finds Alaska Airlines Door Plug in His Backyard
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Patrick Frierson Publishes Montessori Article
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Paul Pigott and William M. Allen Professor of Ethics and Philosophy Patrick Frierson recently published an article in Montessori Life and featured on the blog of the American Montessori Society. The article, titled “Montessori, Technology, and the Purpose of Education,” examines how current Montessori teachers think about technology and its use in the classroom. Frierson is currently writing his third book on the subject, titled “The Philosophy of Maria Montessori.”
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Bon Appétit Locations Reopening
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Campus Bon Appétit locations will be reopening from break as follows:
Cleveland Commons:
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- Friday, Jan. 12–Saturday, Jan. 13 (limited hours)
- Sunday, Jan. 14 (standard hours)
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- Sunday, Jan. 14 (standard hours)
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- Monday, Jan. 15 (standard hours)
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events on Monday
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Whitman’s Intercultural Center and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life together with the Center for Humanitarian Engagement at Walla Walla University invite you to participate in a Day of Celebration and Legacy Walk on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 15. Gather at Reid Campus Center at noon for light refreshments and poster making, then walk from Whitman College to Gesa Power House Theatre at 1:30 p.m. for a musical performance by recording artist Chris Pierce at 2 p.m. The day will conclude with a community service opportunity at Blue Mountain Action Council at 3 p.m.
A songwriting workshop with Chris Pierce will also take place on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center.
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Provide Feedback on Draft Accreditation Report
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Whitman’s Assessment Committee is pleased to share a draft of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Year 7 Accreditation Report. Together with the completed Year 6 Self-Study Report, these reports represent the collective and ongoing efforts of numerous campus community members during the past seven years. All members of the Whitman community are invited to read the draft report and provide feedback by the end of day on Friday, Jan. 26. A final draft will be submitted to NWCCU by mid-February and the NWCCU Year 7 site visit is scheduled for mid-April.
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Last week, the Division of Academic Affairs held their biannual staff retreat to foster growth and learning and teambuilding. Activities included a felting art class at Make For Joy Art Studio (pictured), a French crêpe cooking class (see @whitman.today on Instagram), self-defense, yoga and more.
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Thursday (New Student Move-In)
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Hall of Science, Brattain Auditorium
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Friday (New Student Orientation)
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Hall of Science, Brattain Auditorium
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