Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Division of Diversity and Inclusion Quarterly Update
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Feature by: The Division of Diversity and Inclusion
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Photo (courtesy Matika Wilbur): At tonight's Third Space Speaker Series event, Matika Wilbur will talk about Project 562, which took her to all 50 states to interview and photograph members of each of the then 562 federally-recognized Native American sovereign territories in the United States.
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The Johnston-Fix Foundation has agreed to continue to support Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at Whitman College through the 2023–2024 academic year. Johnston-Fix has been the principal sponsor for the Third Space Speaker Series through a seed grant they provided initially in 2021 to support projects developed by the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion. Matika Wilbur, indigenous scholar and author of Project 562, will close out the Third Space Speaker Series for this year with a presentation at 6 p.m. this evening in Maxey Auditorium.
The Division has continued the planning process for the tentatively titled Third Space Center. This repurposed campus building will offer a space on campus that centers the culture, history, images and needs of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) communities. As a complement to the Glover Alston Center which functions as a valuable solidarity space, the Third Space Center will function as an affinity and sanctuary space. All will be welcome in the Third Space Center, but the racial climate data collected in the last two years indicates the need for space on campus where communities of color know and feel they matter.
As we work to make sure the entire campus feels that way for students, staff and faculty of color, the Third Space Center will serve as a location where BIPOC students can unapologetically express their full selves, without feeling compelled to code switch, encountering microaggressions or the pressure of stereotype threats. The student-centered design committee is providing suggestions, recommendations and guidance for the interior of this vital campus space expected to open to students in fall 2023.
Read the full Division of Diversity and Inclusion quarterly update.
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Professor Emeritus Publishes Essay
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Baker Ferguson Professor of Politics and Leadership Emeritus Timothy Kaufman-Osborn has published “The Epistemology of Ignorance in DeSantis World.” In this essay, Kaufman-Osborn argues that Ron DeSantis’ “reforms” to higher education are well-understood in relation to his proposed “reforms” to the death penalty in Florida. Relying on Charles Mills’ notion of “the epistemology of ignorance,” he contends that both expand the scope of racialized violence and hence white supremacy, but seek to hide their tracks in doing so.
In addition, on Thursday, April 20, Kaufman-Osborn will participate in a webinar sponsored by Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics titled “Threats to Higher Education in Florida.” Additional information and registration are available online.
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Accessible Outdoor Program Events Scheduled
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Do you identify with having a disability? Have you always wanted to try open kayak or spend an afternoon in the climbing gym? The Outdoor Program is pleased to announce the following events. Accessible Open Kayak will take place from 8–10 p.m. tonight at Harvey Pool in the Baker Ferguson Fitness Center. Accessible Open Climb will take place from 3–5 p.m. next Thursday, April 27 in the Climbing Center.
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Renaissance Fair on Saturday
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The Whitman College Renaissance Faire is a student-planned event with a history of more than 50 years of events on campus. The 2023 Renaissance Faire takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 in front of Memorial Building. All are welcome to come and enjoy games, tournaments, vendors, live entertainment and more! (See attached flyer.)
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In accordance with Washington State Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that since yesterday, six people with Whitman access were 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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Calligraphy with Hasegawa Daishin
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