Tuesday, May 9, 2023

On Saturday of Installation weekend, President Sarah Bolton moderated a panel discussion titled “Higher Education for a Changing World” which explored ways that higher education can serve to both empower individuals and advance just societies in today’s rapidly changing world.

Panelists (pictured above, from left to right):

If you were unable to attend, we invite you to watch the livestream recording of the Panel Discussion. 

The livestream recording of the Installation ceremony is also available.

Associate Professor of Sociology Álvaro Santana-Acuña was recently featured in a lengthy reportage published in the Spanish newspaper El Diario on fake news, deepfake and disinformation in the age of artificial intelligence. Since 2021, Santana-Acuña has taught the course “Sociology of Big Data: Algorithms, Robots, and Digital Societies,” which includes class participation by Whitman alumni working in the big data sector. 

The Center for Writing and Speaking (COWS) hid 96 cows around campus (in and out of doors). Today and tomorrow, if you find a cow, bring it to the COWS (Olin 191) to win a prize. Bring a cow with a star on its belly and win a grand prize! Bring a cow with two stars on its belly and win an even grander prize! (See attached flyer.)

Join the Outhouse (Environmental Interest House) for their last event of  the semester, a screening of an award-winning documentary film, tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Maxey 104. “Dammed To Extinction” (view trailer) is  a 50-minute film detailing how the lower four Snake River dams harm salmon populations, and in turn the critically endangered orcas that depend on the salmon for survival. This event will also include free pizza and stickers! (See attached flyer.)

Sherwood Athletic Center will have adjusted hours this week as follows:

The Climbing Gym will have adjusted hours this week as follows:

The Division of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Awards on Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom (RSVP). Join us in recognizing the many students, staff and faculty who have contributed to making our campus a more just and equitable community. (See attached flyer.)

We want to hear from you. LGBTQIA+ Student Services is finishing up its first year of operations. As we move forward, the Division of Diversity and Inclusion would like your feedback to help guide the direction of the office and ensure that LGBTQIA+ Student Services provides the type of programs and resources that reflect the needs and interests of the community. Please take a moment to reflect on your experiences with LGBTQIA+ Student Services this year and submit your feedback via this anonymous form. 

In accordance with Washington State Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that since yesterday, nobody with Whitman access was 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.

3–5 p.m.

Blue Moon Vol. 36 Release Party

WriHo Interest House

7:30 p.m.

Outhouse Movie Night: Dammed to Extinction

Maxey 104

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