Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Celebrating Black History Month
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Feature by Tebraie Banda-Johns, Director of the Intercultural Center:
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Black history is American history! Every February, we celebrate the dopeness of Black people in this country. The recognition of Black history cannot be contained within a month with 28 days but should be uplifted throughout the year. As we learn more about Black history, we can begin to unlearn and dismantle oppressive systems that must be disrupted in order to achieve true equity and inclusivity for all marginalized identities.
At the Intercultural Center, we have a series of events to honor Black brilliance! We encourage you to come to these events to celebrate Black history, to learn about Black resilience, and to continue the lifelong process of liberating yourself from harmful socialization.
• Thursday, Feb. 2 (more details below): “How Black College Students Learn Code Switching”
• Thursday, Feb 9: “I Am Not Your Negro” (film and discussion)
• Friday, Feb. 10: Black Culture Game Night
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Black Mental Health Matters
• Thursday, Feb. 28: “Kiki” (film and discussion)
Follow us on Instagram (@interculturalcenter_whitman) to know what’s happening this month. All film screenings will be closed captioned. Please email questions and accommodation requests to Tebraie Banda-Johns.
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Welcome New Faculty and Staff Members
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Please join us in welcoming the following new Whitman employees who started in January:
• Greg Harman, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology
• Jordan Wirfs-Brock, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
• Moe Machida, Language Assistant
• Casey Brown, Managing Editor
• Nichole Alvarado, Security Officer
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Pan Asian Club Collecting Donations to Support Victims Funds
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The Pan Asian Club (PAC) at Whitman is accepting $5 donations that will be split between the Monterey Park Lunar New Year Victims Fund and the Half Moon Bay Victims Fund. Donations may be sent to PAC President Grace Kim via Venmo (@GraceKim845).
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Whitman scholar-athletes proudly represent the college on the playing field and in the classroom. At Whitman, students do not have to choose between excelling in academics and athletics. They are able to contribute toward the Whitman community while developing critical skills in leadership, teamwork and perseverance. Join us today and tomorrow, Feb. 1–2, for Game On!, our athletics give day. Your support to the W Club Athletics Fund helps elevate all of our Whitman Blues athletes and teams.
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How Black College Students Learn Code Switching
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In honor of Black History Month, the Intercultural Center will host George Paasewe on campus Thursday, Feb. 2. Paasewe is an educator, entrepreneur, public speaker and the author of “How Black College Students Learn Code-Switching.” There will be a lunch and roundtable discussion in Reid G-02 at 12 p.m. (sign up in advance) and a lecture in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom at 5 p.m.
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In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that since yesterday, two people with Whitman access were 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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Sherwood Athletic Center, Multipurpose Gym
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Glover Alston Center (The GAC)
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