Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Division of Diversity & Inclusion Annual Report
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Photo: 2022 Power & Privilege Symposium - Beyond the Bare Minimum
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From the desk of Dr. John Johnson, vice president for diversity and inclusion:
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion was active and productive throughout the 2021-2022 academic year working to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism at Whitman. The Division’s efforts for the year are summarized in a report that is now posted on the college website. Divisional efforts can be classified into five major areas: DEIA Training and Education, DEIA Advocacy and Cultivation, DEIA Recruitment and Retention, DEIA Research and Assessment, and DEIA Transparency and Accountability.
In addition to a summary of Divisional activities, the report highlights the work of individual units within the Division, notably: Religious and Spiritual Life, International Student and Scholar Services, the Intercultural Center, as well as the Equity and Compliance/Title IX area.
A campus Town Hall is being organized for next month to discuss DEIA at Whitman and address any questions or concerns related to the activities detailed in the report. An invitation to the campus community to provide feedback related to DEIA strategic initiatives and the opportunity to nominate oneself or others to participate in ongoing institutional DEIA work is also forthcoming.
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Uwill: Counseling Resource for Students
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In response to the increasingly diverse mental health needs of our student body, the Whitman Counseling Center offers free access to teletherapy and counselors through Uwill.
With Uwill, students have an immediate, secure and convenient way to receive online-based counseling services as needed.
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No cost to Whitman students regardless of geographic location.
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Does not require private insurance.
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Choose a therapist based on your preferences including issue, gender, language and ethnicity.
- Choose a time that fits your schedule: days, nights and weekends.
- Choose your appointment type: video, phone, chat or message.
- You can register and make your first appointment in just minutes.
If you need any assistance accessing Uwill or have questions about the program, you can find more information from the following resources:
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Land, Water, Justice Information Session
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Do you want to learn skills in podcast creation, video production and storytelling? Do you want to deepen your understanding of what land justice and racial justice means for eastern Oregon and Washington? Learn more about "Land, Water, Justice" at an information session on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. in Maxey 206. This 3-week, 4-credit immersive field course takes place May 24-June 14, 2023. Applications are due October 14.
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Harper Joy Theatre Season Opens
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The first show of the 2022-2023 season at Harper Joy Theatre is "They Don’t Pay! We Won’t Pay!" a play by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, directed by Professor of Theatre Christopher Petit. Farce, slapstick and confusion lead to new ways of understanding the world in a fast and furious political farce about the plight of those in need, tackling issues like inflation, unemployment and human dignity. Performances are Thursday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 2 in the Freimann Studio Theatre.
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DEIA Cultivation Grants Due Friday
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The Division of Diversity and Inclusion is accepting applications for Fall DEIA Cultivation Grants through Friday, Sept. 30. DEIA Cultivation Grants are intended to support projects, programs, events and initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion or antiracism efforts at Whitman.
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Hispanic Studies Class Seeks Magazine Submissions
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La clase de HISP 305 está aceptando textos de ficción, narrativas (español y/o Spanglish) e ilustraciones para su revista Los Ojos de Whitman. Si quieres participar, puedes ir a este enlace para más información.
HISP 305 is accepting fictional and narrative texts (Spanish/Spanglish) in addition to illustrations for their magazine Los Ojos de Whitman. If you would like to participate, go to this link for more information.
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In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that since yesterday, three people with Whitman access were confirmed positive for COVID-19.
Please continue to follow all our campus COVID-19 protocols to help prevent transmission. If you have any symptoms that may be COVID-19 or know that you may have been exposed to coronavirus, please be tested. Additional masks and rapid test kits are available 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Welty Student Health Center.
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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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All submissions are welcome! If you have accomplishments to celebrate, an event to publicize or other content to share with the Whitman community, email whitmantoday@whitman.edu. Submissions should be 125 words or less. The deadline is noon for the following day's newsletter. Submissions may be edited and/or held for a later date according to space and editorial needs. Your submission also authorizes use on Whitman's social media unless otherwise specified.
Previous issues of Whitman Today are archived on our website.
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