Whitties Helping Whitties:
West Coast Events
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From the Career and Community Engagement Center:
We hope you are having a strong finish to the Fall Semester. As you look ahead to Winter Break, we would like to invite any and all Whitties on the West Coast over break to participate in a Whitties Helping Whitties event coming to a major city near you!
Whitties Helping Whitties is a partnership between the Career and Community Engagement Center and the Alumni Office that will help you learn about new job options, connect with alumni who can help you transition to a new city after graduation, talk about early career opportunities and internships, and meet graduates working in a city you want to explore for the summer.
Join Whitman students, families and alumni for a Whitties Helping Whitties event in the following cities (register on Handshake):
Questions? Email ccec_info@whitman.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!
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French Professor Emerita Publishes Book
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Mary Anne O’Neil, emerita professor of French, recently published a book titled "Three Centuries of Girls’ Education: 'Regulations of the Ursuline Nuns of the Congregation of Paris'” (LSU Press). Her book provides the only English translation of a 1705 document creating the first pedagogical system designed explicitly for the education of girls. Chapters preceding the translation trace the history of the "Regulations" from its 17th-century origins, its role in establishing the first girls’ schools in Canada and Louisiana in the 18th century, and its lasting importance in Catholic pedagogy in the 20th century.
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Freedom Songs Concert on Saturday
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The annual Freedom Songs concert takes place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 in Harper Joy Theatre. The theme of this year's event is "Freedom Sings: Art is Our Resistance" and the international student-led concert will uplift various forms of music and art to recognize societal differences and celebrate performances that are important to each performer's culture.
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Last Call for Strategic Planning Survey Responses
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Thank you for your participation during the in-person opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to provide feedback on potential new strategic priorities for Whitman College. If you have not already provided feedback and wish to do so, please fill out this survey. Stay tuned for additional opportunities for feedback on strategic planning during the Spring semester.
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Expanded Library Hours During Finals Week
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Writing a paper? Need research help? Librarians are a great resource! Look for the "research help" sign at the library or make an appointment in advance. Penrose Library will also be open extended hours during the next week:
- Friday, Dec. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Monday, Dec. 12-Thursday, Dec. 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- Friday, Dec. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The library will be closed Dec. 17-18, reopening at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19.
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Climbing Gym: Finals Week Hours
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The climbing gym will have adjusted hours during finals week:
- Monday-Thursday: 5-8 p.m.
- Friday-Sunday: 3-5 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 11: 1-3 p.m. (faculty/staff climb)
The climbing gym will be open on Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 6-8 p.m. but will otherwise be closed from December 17 until January 16.
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Sherwood Athletic Center Open Rec: Finals Week Hours
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Sherwood Athletic Center will have adjusted hours during finals week:
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 1-4 p.m.
Anyone interested in open recreation during finals week should enter through the lower ramp door.
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DEIA Cultivation Grant Applications Due Next Week
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Grant recipients from the previous round of DEIA Cultivation Grants are already making an impact on campus—one grant supported a collaborative program focused on accessibility in outdoor programs and another grant is contributing to an upcoming workshop focused on accountability, responsibility and capacity development for white people engaged in DEI and racial justice work. The next round of applications will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 16 with award notifications sent shortly after the winter break. To apply, fill out this online form.
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In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that since yesterday, three 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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Last Day of Classes!
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Z-Fit
Sherwood Athletic Center
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Have an event you'd like to share with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
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