Thursday, December 15, 2022

Three Whitman students and their professor recently presented at the University of Oregon's "Futures of Work Symposium."

 

At a session titled "Shaping the Future through Experiential Learning and Impactful Research," Margaret Kanyoko '25, Franko Omair '25, and Owen Jakel '25, together with Associate Professor of Anthropology and Environmental Studies Eunice Blavascunas, reported on the Spring 2022 field course, Land, Water, Justice.

 

Sharing experiences of learning on a formerly segregated logging camp and the unceded territories of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce), the Whitman College presentation, highlighted what happens at the interface of student learning and community partnership when examining issues of labor history on the land.

 

The Land, Water, Justice course will be offered again in 2023 and is part of the University of Oregon's Just Futures Institute funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Noteworthy

Rich Hinz, a developer in Technology Services, recently acted in a film titled "Sometimes I think About Dying." Starring Daisy Ridley, the film was shot in Astoria, Oregon and will be screened on the opening day of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in January.

All Whitman faculty and staff are cordially invited to "A Festive Winter Gathering" from 4–6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 in the Cordiner Hall Foyer. Join your colleagues to celebrate all of your great work this semester and enjoy some food, drink and togetherness.

Cleveland Commons:

• Saturday, Dec. 17
  • Espresso: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Brunch: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Closed: December 18–January 12
• Reopens: Friday, Jan. 13
  • Espresso: 2–6:30 p.m.
  • Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 14
  • Espresso: 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
  • Brunch: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
• Reopens: Sunday, Jan. 15 (standard hours)

Jewett Café:

• Closes: 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16
• Reopens: Monday, Jan. 16 (standard hours)

Reid Market:

• Closes: Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.
• Reopens: Sunday, Jan. 15 (standard hours)

Daily COVID-19 Update

In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that since yesterday, no one with Whitman access was 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 in the front entryway at the Welty Student Health Center during normal operating hours. 

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