Thinking About Working:
Will AI Take Your Job?
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From Noah Leavitt, director of the Career and Community Engagement Center:
Continuing our investigation into the ways that rapidly evolving technologies are changing the world of work, today I want to explore the question of whether Artificial Intelligence might take your job (this line of thinking is inspired by Associate Professor and Microsoft Chair of Computer Science Janet Davis’ provocative Commencement address, “Will AI Write Your Thesis?”).
When people think about technology and work, they often first think about robot machines taking jobs, which is in fact happening. However, today I want to focus on AI, which may or may not be powering robots but can operate as an independent force.
The worry that algorithms can and will consume whole industries and fields of professional practice raises bleak possibilities. Will any roles be safe? Will work–of any kind–even be an option for me in the coming years if the role that I’ve dreamed of since childhood is now going to be able to be carried out by a thumb drive?
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Welcome New Staff Members
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Please join us in welcoming the following new Whitman employees who started in September:
- River Freemont, associate archivist
- Casey DeMello, assistant baseball coach
- Nhung Nguyen, assistant director of annual giving
- Luz Madrid, custodian
- Denise Sauceda-Montalvo, nursing assistant
- Ben Selby, studio and safety technician
- Brianna Cate, administrative assistant for Reid Campus Center
- Richard Middleton-Kaplan, academic resource center coordinator
- Kiefer Storrer, assistant director of debate
We are glad you are here!
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Mathematical Sciences Foundry Talk Today
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The Department of Mathematics and Statistics will host a series of Mathematical Sciences Foundry Talks, loosely organized around the mathematical sciences. First up is "Data Science For Good - Or Is It?" by Megan Price, executive director of the Human Rights Data Analysis Group, today at 4 p.m. in Olin Hall 201. Price will present case studies involving violent human rights violations and will talk about the role of data analysis in tracking and quantifying these violations.
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Weekly Grief and Loss Support
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The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life hosts a weekly space for those experiencing loss and grief to find support through shared community. Grieving @ Whitman takes place on Mondays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. in the All Faiths Room (Reid 110). No weekly commitment required. Questions? Email Interfaith Chaplain Adam Kirtley.
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Stay Healthy Through Preventive Healthcare
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Employees, when you receive routine preventive care, your Premera health plan pays for the services! By getting preventive care, you can help avoid serious health problems—and additional healthcare costs—before they start. Preventive services may include screenings, vaccinations and medications. You can get the full preventive care list and guide to using your benefits online. Call your doctor’s office to find out which preventive care services are right for you.
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In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that over the weekend, nobody 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 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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Whitman College Women's Tennis vs UC Santa Cruz vs Lewis-Clark State
Whitman Tennis Courts
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Whitman College Women's Tennis vs UC Santa Cruz vs Whitworth
Whitman Tennis Courts
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Whitman College Women's Tennis vs UC Santa Cruz
Whitman Tennis Courts
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