Students Create Zines About Book Banning
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Photo (Emily Pearson): A display about banned books at Penrose Library.
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With support from a Community Engaged Learning and Research Initiative (CELRI) grant, Instructional and Research Services Librarian Emily Pearson partnered with the Walla Walla Public Library (WWPL) for her two-credit spring semester course, “Library 120—Information and Society.” Working with WWPL Young People’s Librarian Liz George in a zine-making workshop, Pearson’s students created original zines to address the re-emergence of the issue, which has roiled school boards and public libraries across the country, including in Walla Walla.
“Engaging students in the community’s battles against censorship helps educate and give perspective to the challenges facing educators and libraries across the country,” says George. “Creating zines, using words and pictures to share their perspective with the community, is a great resource and jumping off point for discussions and encouragement for young writers and artists to share their own perspectives … on anything."
“Censorship and book banning are national issues but are also conversations happening locally,” says Pearson. “Together with WWPL, we saw an opportunity for students to think about how to discuss these issues with the community. Zines allow people to share information in a less formal manner through images and text. The class's work spotlights specific book challenges, local and international issues of censorship and legal and ethical questions around book banning in an approachable manner.”
The completed zines, which were made with the intention of raising awareness of the issue for a teen audience, are currently on display and available at both Penrose Library and at the Walla Walla Public Library.
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Multi-Factor Authentication
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Most Whitman employees are now using Duo as a second layer of security on their Whitman accounts. Here are a few helpful tips and reminders:
1. Duo Push is the quickest and easiest way to authenticate when logging into your Whitman services. This requires installing an app on your smartphone with an up-to-date operating system.
2. Reminder: Only click on the Approve button in Duo if you are actively trying to log into a Whitman service. If you receive these requests at any other time, someone else may be using your password to attempt to log in. Click Deny and change your Whitman password immediately at my.whitman.edu/profile.
3. More than one authentication device can be set up for your account. This is helpful for those days you may have forgotten your smartphone at home. Your office phone can be set up as a backup authentication source. We also have key fobs that can be purchased for $20.
Please call the Help Desk at 509-527-4976 if you have any questions or need assistance setting up Duo on your device.
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Summer Job and Internship Fair Tomorrow
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The Summer Job and Internship Fair takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about organizations and get face time with recruiters. CCEC staff will be available to help you prepare your resume and questions for recruiters. Schedule an appointment and register for the job fair on Handshake. Questions? Email ccec_info@whitman.edu.
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Reception for New Library Director Tomorrow
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The Whitman community is cordially invited to a welcome reception for Ping Fu, Director of Penrose Library, from 5–6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 at Baker Center. Refreshments will be provided.
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QPR Suicide Prevention Training Tomorrow
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Whitman students are invited to participate in a two-hour suicide prevention training provided by Counseling Center staff. The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) model has been proven to decrease suicide risk in communities like ours. Participants will be certified as a QPR Gatekeeper, valid for one year. The training will take place from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 in Brattain Auditorium in the Hall of Science. Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance and email questions to qpr@whitman.edu.
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Faculty Award Nominations Due Friday
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Each year Whitman recognizes outstanding contributions by individual faculty members with awards for demonstrated excellence in teaching, advising, scholarship and mentoring. Learn more about these annual awards online. Nominations by students and faculty members are due Friday, March 10. Selections will be made by the Provost and Dean of the Faculty in consultation with the Committee of Division Chairs.
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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 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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President Bolton’s Open Office Hours for Students
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