Indigenous Beadwork Workshop
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Visiting artist Sequoia Conner (San Carlos Apache, Choctaw, Warm Springs) led a traditional indigenous arts workshop on campus last weekend, giving participating students, staff and faculty an opportunity to practice the art of beadwork. The workshop took place in conjunction with Conner’s visit to Acknowledging Land, a First Year Seminar course taught by Lisa Uddin, Associate Professor of Art History and Paul Garrett Fellow.
Conner (pictured above, far right) has been making beadwork since childhood, for friends, through commissions and at community events, such as the Pendleton Round-Up. She has served as Member at Large for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Youth Council, Secretary for the Native American Board of Representatives and is currently the Traditional Arts Coordinator at Crow’s Shadow Institute for the Arts. Previously, Conner shared her knowledge with the Whitman community as an artist-in-residence in Fall 2021, which included an exhibition of her work.
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Faculty Member Publishes Op-Ed in The Edge
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Shampa Biswas, the Judge & Mrs. Timothy A. Paul Chair of Political Science and Professor of Politics, recently published a commentary in The Edge titled “Teaching the War in Ukraine” in which she reflects on the complexities of teaching a course about a major world event as it unfolds in real time.
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Last Call for Commencement Regalia Orders
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Seniors, today is the final day to order caps, gowns and tassels online, which will be available to pick up at the Whitman Bookstore the week of May 8–12. A limited supply of recycled caps and gowns are available (first-come, first served) today at Whitman College Technology Services before 5 p.m. Tassels may be purchased separately at the bookstore.
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ChatGPT Panel Discussion Tomorrow
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Do you have questions about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will be used in the world of academia? Join Associated Students of Whitman College for a panel discussion titled “How to use ChatGPT (and get away with it)” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 in Cordiner Hall. Six faculty members will share their perspectives and answer questions.
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Taste of Africa: Fun Fact #5
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Did you know that in Tunisia, tajine isn’t the slow-cooked stew you might expect, but rather a savory, thick omelet resembling an Italian frittata or Spanish omelet? While the dish is a staple in North African countries, the Tunisian version is uniquely different. Don’t forget: Taste of Africa starts at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, April 8.
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Senior Check-Ins on Mondays
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Seniors, the countdown to graduation is on! If you’re still wondering what you’re going to do after walking across that stage, now is the time to schedule an appointment with a Career Coach in the Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC). The CCEC staff will be offering Senior Check-In Appointments every Monday through graduation, to help you refine your resume, look for jobs, connect with alumni and more.
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Reminder: QPR Suicide Prevention Training
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Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a two hour training session provided by Counseling Center staff. The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) model has been proven to decrease suicide risk in communities like ours. Participants will be certified as a QPR Gatekeeper, valid for one year. The training will take place from 1–3 p.m. on Friday April 14 in Reid G02. Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance and email questions to QPR@whitman.edu. (See attached flyer.)
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Sign Up for Tri-College Community Day
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All members of the community are invited to join students from Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla University, Whitman College for Tri-College Community Day from Noon–4 p.m. on Sunday, April 16. Lunch will be provided; transportation is available for those that need it; and you can choose from a variety of community service projects in the area. More information and advance registration is available online. Questions? Email communityprojects@whitman.edu.
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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 and if you have any symptoms that may be COVID-19 or know that you may have been exposed to coronavirus, please be tested.
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Whitman Distance Track at Whitworth Peace Meet
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President Bolton’s Open Office Hours for Students
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Closing Reception: Materials - Motion - Marks
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Fouts Center for Visual Arts
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Wallula Gap, Palouse River
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