Tuesday, November 30, 2021

“Creation and Her Children” (2017) by Merritt Johnson and Nicholas Galanin, stands front and center of the Sheehan’s “You Are Here” exhibit.

 

Sheehan Gallery's “You Are Here” exhibit shares the work of a number of contemporary artists who each have a personal connection to indigeneity. Curated by Sheehan Gallery Director Kynde Kiefel to support a course on Indigenous aesthetics introduced in the Fall 2021 semester by Lisa Uddin, associate professor of art history and visual culture studies, the exhibited works (in media including beadwork, sculpture, painting and fiberwork) explore themes related to place and identity and draw from personal and collective histories and memories.

 

In addition to sharing their stories through their work, several of the artists have talked about their backgrounds, inspirations and methods during interviews—both live and recorded—conducted specifically for “You Are Here.” In some cases, visitors can listen to an audio file or watch a video of the artist talking about their work. A few artists, including Marcus Amerman and Najavo artist Melanie Yazzie, have participated in live Q&A sessions. The last of these artist interviews takes place at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, when C. Maxx Stevens will speak via Zoom.

 

“It felt particularly important to not just have the usual little white square of artist statement text but, for those that were available, to actually hear their voices,” says Kiefel.

 

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Semester in the West students (the “Westies,” as they call themselves) have come back to campus after 100 days of experiential learning in nine western states. They’ve had the opportunity to learn from a wide variety of people doing important environmental and justice work and bring back to campus stories and slide images on a wide range of topics, which they will share today and tomorrow. The Whitman community is invited to attend in person or watch on live.whitman.edu.

 

Today at 4 p.m., Maxey Auditorium: Ruthie Colburn (senior; politics-environmental studies), Nickie Caddell (junior; philosophy), Erika Goodman (senior; environmental humanities), Claire Warncke (sophomore; politics-environmental studies), Katie Wallace (senior; geology), Haley Post (junior; psychology), Wes Johnston (junior; geology), Ani Pham (junior; history-environmental studies), Fielding Schaefer (junior; environmental humanities), Jade Strapart (junior; environmental humanities and German studies).

 

Tomorrow at 4 p.m, Maxey Auditorium: Josh Matz (sophomore; undeclared), Reya Fore (sophomore; undeclared), Morgan Sharp (sophomore; undeclared), Emma Fletcher-Frazer (senior; economics-environmental studies), Alli Shinn (junior; geology-environmental studies), Kate Joss (senior; religion), Neave Fleming (junior; biology-environmental studies), Kevin Faeustle (junior; biology-environmental studies), Livvie Bright (sophomore; politics-environmental studies), Ellie Van Gorden (junior; politics-environmental studies).

The Whitman Climbing Center has resumed normal semester hours, Monday through Thursday 4–10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 3–5 p.m. On Dec. 11, the center will host the Snowy Sender Climbing Competition, a special event for Whitman student climbers of all skill levels! Special finals week hours will run Dec. 12–17, Monday through Thursday 5–9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 3–5 p.m.

Positive COVID-19 cases in our campus community are noted in Whitman Today in compliance with state regulations. We also update the data in our COVID-19 Dashboard every Monday.

 

In accordance with Washington state Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that in the past 24 hours, a person with Whitman access was confirmed positive for COVID-19. This person is now in isolation for 10 days in accordance with our campus and CDC guidelines. Though the likelihood of transmission is low due to our campus COVID-19 protocols, it is possible that others may have been exposed to COVID-19. There is nothing you need to do at this time aside from following our campus COVID-19 protocols. Anyone identified through the contact tracing process as a close contact (within 6 ft. for at least 15 minutes over 24 hours) will be personally notified. 

CORRECTION: Yesterday's edition of Whitman Today incorrectly listed Women's and Men's Basketball teams as having games today. Both teams play next on Friday, Dec. 3.

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