Whitman’s Holistic Approach to the “Career Center”
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Feature by: Career and Community Engagement Center
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In today’s rapidly changing and competitive workplace, Whitman College plays a pivotal role in not only providing students with academic knowledge, critical & creative problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across varying perspectives, but also equipping them with the practical skills and experiences necessary for a strong launch into their professional lives.
One essential component of this holistic approach at Whitman is the Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC). For many students, our center serves as a bridge between academic learning and everyday application, fostering student development through the integration of community-based work, career preparation and national merit-based learning in a way that readily supports a student’s narrative of growth.
The CCEC is so much more than a typical “career center,” “community service office,” or “fellowships office.” It is a hub of holistic student development. Its purpose is to empower students to explore, develop and achieve their goals, creating a path toward a meaningful profession while also nurturing a sense of social responsibility and community connection. By integrating these many aspects, the CCEC ensures that students are not only ready to pursue their professional trajectory, but are also well-rounded individuals able to contribute positively to society.
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Sustainability & Printing
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Here are a couple of tips and tricks to conserve paper and avoid waste:
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- Share review copies electronically when possible. Only print hard copies as needed.
- Set your printer to print duplex (two-sided) as the default to reduce paper consumption by up to 50%.
- Consider printing multiple pages per side (2–4 pages) of paper to even further reduce the amount of paper consumed.
- Only print in color when necessary. Color ink/toner is much more expensive to use than black.
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Study with Unidos on Alternating Tuesdays
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Unidos will host study sessions every other Tuesday from 7–10 p.m. The first session will be today in the Reid Campus Center, Room G02. Feel free to stop by at any time to get some work done, connect with other members and have some fun! For more information, visit the Unidos Instagram account (@whitmanunidos).
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Get Your Flu Shot on Campus This Week
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Influenza vaccines will be available for students on Wednesday, Oct. 4 and Thursday, Oct. 5 from Noon–3 p.m. at the Health Center. Influenza vaccines will be available for faculty and staff members on Friday, Oct. 6 from Noon–1:30 p.m. at Cordiner Hall. No appointment necessary! For a faster visit, print and sign the consent form in advance (alternate consent form for ages 65+) and bring it with you. Blank forms will also be available.
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Athletic Facilities Schedule Adjustments
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In consideration of the Fall Break, Sherwood Athletic Center will have reduced hours this week as follows:
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- Thursday & Friday: Open recreation from 5–9 p.m. only
- Saturday & Sunday: Open recreation from 6–9 p.m. only
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The Climbing Center will be closed Thursday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 7. The hours for Bratton Tennis Center and Baker Ferguson Fitness Center will remain unchanged during break.
In addition, the multipurpose gym in Sherwood Athletic Center will be closed from Wednesday, Oct. 4 through Saturday, Oct. 14 for floor work.
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On Saturday, in celebration of the Bike Share program at Whitman College, the Office of Sustainability organized a bike-along event that followed Mill Creek up to Bennington Lake.
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Memorial Building, Room 304
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Reid Campus Center, Room G02
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Would you like to share an event with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
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