Friday, January 21, 2022

Visit Stevens Gallery in Reid Campus Center for "Waxflowers Trails," a new exhibit by senior art and film and media studies major Hannah Marker, who specializes in using light, space and printmaking to generate an atmosphere. Incorporating light, shadow, accordion books and gently swaying fabric, “Waxflowers Trails” transforms the simple room is into an otherworldly environment.

 

To prevent damage to the fragile pieces, please do not bring backpacks or large objects into the space, and watch your step. Feel free to remove your shoes if that would be helpful. The windows can also be opened to let the work move in the breeze.

 

Stevens Gallery also announces the completion of two digital editions of earlier shows:

 

“Wishing You Well” An immersive dive into senior art major Fi Black’s explosion of light, sound and color created in response to the surreality of the pandemic. The online edition includes an original video by the artist.

 

“Tapestry of Journeys” A peaceful reflection on the interactive show created by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, which focused on the ways that we as individuals can be united by community with one another. 

Baseline COVID-19 Testing Deadline

Today is the final day to take your first baseline COVID-19 test. This must be completed by 4 p.m. today at Cordiner, or you will not have time to fulfill the two-test requirement and your campus access will be suspended next week.

Looking for a fun activity to do with your friends or colleagues? Form a team for the Spring Escape Room League. Teams of five will compete throughout the spring semester (at team arranged times) to solve a monthly escape room in the fastest time. There will be monthly prizes as well as a prize for the semester’s top team. All are welcome to participate. Gather your four besties, four smarties, four colleagues, four friends, four section mates or four randos and compete in Whitman’s inaugural Escape Room League. Sign up today!  

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is holding a clothing drive to provide for high schoolers in the Walla Walla Public Schools system. Now through Jan. 28, leave new or gently used clothing in the buckets located inside every residence hall as well as BFFC and Reid. Please note that for socks and underwear only new donations will be accepted. Financial contributions can also be made through Sarah Bell or John Lamana in Sherwood Athletic Center.

In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that in the past 24 hours, three people with Whitman access were confirmed positive for COVID-19. These people are now in isolation in accordance with our campus and CDC guidelines. Though the likelihood of transmission is low due to our campus COVID-19 protocols, it is possible that others may have been exposed to COVID-19. There is nothing you need to do at this time aside from following our campus COVID-19 protocols. Anyone identified through the contact tracing process as a close contact (within 6 ft. for at least 15 minutes over 24 hours) will be personally notified. 

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