Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Feature by: Unidos and Tebraie Banda-Johns, Director of the Intercultural Center
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Photo (@whitmanunidos): The newly formed Unidos affinity group at the recent student activities fair.
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In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. It is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions, culture and history of Hispanic and Latinx communities, and serves as an opportunity to educate, raise awareness and appreciate the richness and diversity of these cultures.
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 to coincide with the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile also celebrate their independence on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
Hispanic and Latinx cultures have always and continue to influence various aspects of life in the United States including cuisine, music, dance, art, literature, and language. Prominent figures from Hispanic and Latinx backgrounds have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, science, entertainment, sports and more.
Our new student affinity group, Unidos, was formed to create a welcoming and flourishing environment for Latine/Latinx identifying students to feel a sense of belonging and affirmation in their identities. Unidos will be having its first meeting at the Glover Alston Center (GAC) on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. Sign up to become a member or learn more.
At the Intercultural Center (IC), we are partnering with Unidos to create cultural events to celebrate Hispanic culture (see announcements section below).
In October, we will be hosting a series of events including an outdoor movie night on the Reid Campus Center side lawn, as well as a Salsa & Bachata dance class and our big Hispanic Heritage Celebration in the Reid Ballroom! More details to follow.
All of these events are open for all to promote cultural awareness and appreciation. If you are interested in volunteering and supporting these events or have questions about accessibility, please email Tebraie Banda-Johns (bandajot@whitman.edu).
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Correction: Gaurav Majumdar Paperback Published
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This summer, Routledge published a revised, paperback edition of “Illegitimate Freedom: Informality in Modernist Literature, 1900–1940” by Gaurav Majumdar, Professor of English. The book is the first scholarly exploration of links between informality—as an aesthetic, behavioral and political model—and a wide range of British and anglophone modernist works. Examining a particular aspect of informality in each chapter, it investigates candor, promiscuity, humor, counters to liberal traditions that champion male freedom, disgust, colloquialism and inversions of dignity before its concluding discussion of informality as a kind of ease with strangeness and its related risks.
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Emergency Preparedness Training Today
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Please plan to attend one of the four identical training sessions today at 10 a.m., Noon., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. Each hour-long training session will begin with an overview on various emergency scenarios, and then focus more in-depth on how to respond in the case of an active shooter on campus. The sessions will be presented by EPS, a consulting firm that specializes in emergency management for institutions of higher learning.
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Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Casa Hispana on Sunday
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The interest house La Casa Hispana is hosting a Mexican Independence Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. at 412 Boyer Ave. The event will include a screening of “La Leyenda de Nahuala” and snacks will be provided. All are welcome. Spanish-language skills are not required. (See attached flyers: English, Spanish.)
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Freedom Songs Applications Due Tomorrow
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Freedom Songs is an event that reflects upon the many forms of freedom, especially concerning race, for different groups, contexts, and individuals. Want to work for Freedom Songs? Apply on Handshake by the end of day tomorrow. Questions? Contact the Intercultural Center at interculturalcenter@whitman.edu.
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Cultural Masks & Butterfly Making on Sept. 27
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The Intercultural Center is organizing a Butterfly Making Workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. at the Glover Alston Center. Participants, in collaboration with local Walla Walla community members, will create colorful cultural masks and paper-mache butterflies in preparation for the 2nd Annual Festival de Cultura Viva on Sunday, October 1. This festival will be a great opportunity to engage with the local community in uplifting Hispanic and Latinx culture.
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Queer Loteria on Sept. 29
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The Intercultural Center, LGBTQIA+ Student Services and Unidos will host Queer Loteria on Friday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Glover Alston Center. This will be a fun way to learn about queer Hispanic icons throughout history.
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Photo (Carlos Vargas-Salgado): Whitman students, faculty and staff participated in a Spanish-language performance, titled “Latin American Dreamers," at last year’s Festival de Cultura Viva at Gesa Power House Theatre.
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Info Session: Technical Opportunities
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio
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