Tuesday, May 10, 2022

As the academic year winds down, many in the campus community are facing transitions away from Whitman, including President Murray, who is retiring this summer. In this tribute video, members of the Whitman community share reminiscences and well wishes.

 

You can also send your best wishes and thanks to President Murray by submitting a message on the Farewell Wishes page of our website. 

Employment Opportunities

Whitman is currently hiring for the following staff positions. Please share these openings with anyone who might be interested!

• Accounting Coordinator for Trust and Rental Property (Business Office)
• Administrative Assistant for Alumni Relations (Alumni Relations)
• Administrative Assistant for the Health Center (Health Center)
• Admission Officer (Admission)
• Assistant Director of Alumni Relations (Development and Alumni Relations)
• Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Sports Studies, Recreation, and Athletics)
• Assistant Swimming Coach (Sports Studies, Recreation, and Athletics)
• Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics (Sports Studies, Recreation, and Athletics)
• Associate Archivist (Penrose Library)
• Associate Dean of Health and Wellness/Director of Counseling Services (Health Center)
• Associate Director of Student Activities: Greek Life and Student Leadership (Student Activities)
• Associate Director of Student Activities: Student Organizations and Programming Board (Student Activities)
• Community Director (Residence Life and Housing)
• Custodian (Facilities Service)
• DEIA Program Coordinator (Diversity and Inclusion)
• Director of the Intercultural Center (Diversity and Inclusion)
• Instructional and Learning Technologist for Humanities and Arts (Whitman College Technology Services)
• Internal Communications Strategist (Communications)
• Landscape Specialist (Facilities Services)
• Landscape Technician - Irrigation (Facilities Services)
• Manager of Environmental Health and Safety (Facilities Services)
• On-call Security Officer (Security)
• Plumber General Maintenance Technician (Facilities Services)
• Project Management Coordinator (Admissions, Communications & Financial Aid)
• Rental Property Maintenance Assistant (Facilities Services)
• Security Officer (Security) 
• Senior Academic Assistant (Dean of Faculty)
• Senior Human Resources Generalist (Human Resources)
• Sustainability Manager (Facilities Services)
• Systems and Applications Librarian (Penrose Library)

If you rented textbooks this semester, they must be returned to the Whitman bookstore on or before May 17. The bookstore will be having book buybacks May 12, 13, 16 and 17. Students can bring any book in to have it scanned and see if they may get cash back for it.

Daily COVID Update

In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that in the past 24 hours, six people with Whitman access were confirmed positive for COVID-19. These people are now in isolation in accordance with our campus and CDC guidelines. 

 

The risk of viral spread is lower for people who are properly masked and following social gathering restrictions. 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. Employees should email Human Resources (hr@whitman.edu) to schedule a test. Students can be tested at the back door of Welty from 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 2:30–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and home test kits are available on the weekend from Residence Life staff or Security (509-527-5777).

Have an event you'd like to share with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.

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