Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Teaching & Learning Now: Faculty Insights
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Feature by: Mary Raschko, Associate Dean for Faculty Development
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For the next event in the Teaching & Learning Now series, on Friday, Oct. 27 from 3–4:30 p.m., faculty are invited to share their insights into how students’ skills, study habits and interests have changed in recent years and to think together about how our work as educators should evolve. The session will feature short presentations from faculty teaching in programs with a wide reach (writing, the First Year Seminars, chemistry, math) and will provide time for all participants to share observations about student engagement in their classes and research collaborations.
The session provides an opportunity to think about challenges and strengths alike. During peak pandemic years, not only school closures but increased anxiety, limited social connection and the grief of losing loved ones significantly impacted student learning. Researchers at Harvard and Stanford suggest that learning losses were larger and more widespread than most people imagine and will take concentrated effort and time to make up. But we also know that students showed remarkable resilience, sometimes thrived with more independent, asynchronous study and got to express their learning in more diverse forms than our traditional settings and assessments often allow.
Additionally, the session provides time to consider changes that predate or go beyond the pandemic: how expanding access to higher education necessitates differently structured, more equitable paths to learning, how changes in technology produce different kinds of literacy, and how staying in near constant digital connection with family and friends, as well as with the overwhelming problems of our world, generates new senses of support, stress and purpose.
While the event focuses on faculty insights, interested staff are encouraged to come listen and ask questions that will further our communal reflection. To help with planning, please register in advance. on this form.
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Constitution Day Quiz Results
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Congratulations to Sam Allen ’24 who won our annual Constitution Day Quiz last month! This week Allen enjoyed a celebratory lunch in downtown Walla Walla with Pre-Law Advisor Noah Leavitt and Visiting Professor of Philosophy (and lawyer) Timothy Golden, where they also had a spontaneous constitutional law chat with lawyers Amy Hess ’02 and her husband Peter.
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“The Thanksgiving Play” Opens Tonight
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“The Thanksgiving Play” opens tonight at 8 p.m. in the Freimann Studio Theatre at Harper Joy Theatre. Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this satirical comedy written by Larissa Fasthorse (Sicangu Lakota Nation) about a group of teaching artists trying to create a school pageant that celebrates both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. Performances run through Sunday, Oct. 29. Tickets (free for Whitman students) are available online. Tonight’s performance is already sold out. (See attached flyer.)
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Alpha Phi Heart Health Fundraiser Tomorrow
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Whitman’s Alpha Phi sorority will host a fundraising event on Friday, Oct. 20 from 5–9 p.m. at The GG venue in Walla Walla. The “Heart Health Soirée” is a fundraiser to support research on the treatments, symptoms and prevention of women’s heart disease. The (21+ suggested) event includes a mixer, wine raffle, food, a guest speaker from Providence Philanthropy department and a silent auction with items ranging from local business offerings to signed Mariners memorabilia. Tickets are available online. Please also RSVP in advance.
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Filipino-American History Month Film Tomorrow
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The Intercultural Center will host the first of two Filipino-American History Month film screenings on Friday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Glover Alston Center. “Heneral Luna” chronicles General Antonio Luna, leader of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the early phases of the Philippine–American War. Snacks will be provided. (See attached flyer.)
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Whitman Sampler Concert Tomorrow
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The Department of Music presents a concert on Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in Cordiner Hall. The “Whitman Sampler” concert includes performances by all our major music ensembles, including: Chorale, Orchestra, Jazz, Wind Ensemble and more! (See attached flyer.)
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Hike With the President on Saturday
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Did you know that President Sarah Bolton enjoys hiking? Join the Outdoor Program for “A Walk With the President” on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get to know President Bolton in a setting away from the hustle and bustle of campus while also enjoying our local scenic landscape. Sign up in Compass (space is limited). This is a free Outdoor Program trip. No experience necessary.
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Last week, Whitman College publicly launched Upward Together—the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in its 164-year history. The celebrations included a large tent on Ankeny Field, live music (pictured: T-Tones a cappella group), food trucks, spoken remarks, a video and more. The campaign focuses on six priorities and a goal of $200 million ($138 million has already been raised).
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Hall of Science, Room 142
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Glover Alston Center (RSVP)
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