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Exposing the Harmful Rhetoric in Medical Policies of the Past and PresentNovember 13, 2018 Rhetoric studies major Kendra Winchester ’18 will present the findings of her thesis project on November 13, 2018 in Olin 129. She will discuss how histories of medicalization and race in America impact ongoing policy, law and social discourses for black communities.
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Whitman College Begins Process of Divestment from Fossil FuelsNovember 12, 2018 The Whitman College Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to begin the process of reducing investment in fossil fuels as part of a comprehensive commitment to sustainability.
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Reporter Reveals Humanity amid Conflict in the Middle EastNovember 9, 2018 Journalist Nathan Jeffay has reported from the front lines of the Israeli-Arab conflict, a region fraught with political and religious unrest. But the lessons he has learned there have given him invaluable experience about the paradoxical sides of humanity.
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Acquiring a Taste for the History and Science of WineNovember 8, 2018 Wine is more than bouquet, color and flavor. Inside every bottle there's also science, history and marketing myths, according to journalist and author Kevin Begos.
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Meditation Provides Students a Path to Better Health, MindfulnessNovember 8, 2018 When incorporated into one's daily routine, meditation can boost energy and mental focus, reduce anxiety, strengthen the immune system and ensure more restorative sleep - the very keys college students need to succeed.
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Video: Dio de los Muertos Festival
November 2, 2018 Whitman College students, faculty and community members participated in the 2018 Dio de los Muertos Festival in downtown Walla Walla.
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Giving Voice to Songs and Stories about FreedomNovember 1, 2018 Dorothy Mukasa ’19 and Esther Ra ’19 are not only roommates and friends, they’re also the creative minds behind this year’s Freedom Songs concert and zine. Both venues — onstage and in print — provide safe spaces for Whitties to voice their thoughts on issues of race, privilege and different forms of oppression.
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‘Robot-proof' Your Work Future
October 31, 2018 Whether you are worried about artificial intelligence or eagerly awaiting the day when you can zip across town in your hovercraft like George Jetson, now is the time to see how your skills stack up against the rising robot class.
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Psychologist Finds Similarities in Animal and Human Brain Function
October 29, 2018 What can dogs, dolphins and sea lions teach us about the human brain? More than you might think, according to research by Peter Cook, a psychology professor at New College of Florida.
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Comic Books Can Be a Useful Tool in the Classroom
October 26, 2018 Comic books can have many benefits for improving children’s literacy and identity, according to Andréa Gilroy, a Pro Tempore instructor from the University of Oregon.
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Science Outreach Program Engages Elementary Students with STEM Principles
October 24, 2018 On Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, Whitman College hosted Science Night at Berney Elementary as part of the college's Science Outreach program. Science stations were led by Whitman students and Berney volunteers and engaged the students with STEM principles.
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Annual Dia de los Muertos Community Festival Enters Sixth YearOctober 24, 2018 For six years Whitman College and the community of Walla Walla have come together to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. This year's festival is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Downtown Farmer's Market, 106 W. Main St.
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Environmental Writer Uses Humor to Examine Meaning in LandscapesOctober 19, 2018 Writer, humorist, environmentalist and self-described “desert rat” Michael Branch has been invited to Whitman to read excerpts from his latest book “How to Cuss in Western: And Other Missives from the High Desert” released by Shambhala/Roost Books.
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Award-Winning Journalist Discusses Climate Change and Border Issues Oct. 18
October 15, 2018 Award-winning independent journalist and author Todd Miller visits Whitman as part of the 2018-2019 Henry M. Jackson lecture in international relations, and discusses his book Storming the Wall: Climate Change, Migration and Homeland Security.
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Fall Composers Concert Features Student Compositions
October 12, 2018 Oct. 14 performance features new work written by Whitman College students.
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Whitman Welcomes Back Hundreds of Alumni for Reunion Weekend
October 12, 2018 Spanning four days, dozens of locations on- and off-campus and more than 875 alumni and guests, Reunion Weekend 2018 at Whitman College was a tremendous success.
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Sheehan Gallery Hosts Surprise Artist Talk with Photographer Safidy AndrianOctober 12, 2018 On Oct. 2, the Sheehan Gallery hosted a surprise artist talk with photographer and humanitarian Safidy Andrian.
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Andjelkovic Lecture Series Welcomes Indrani SigamanyOctober 9, 2018 Indrani Sigamany '80 will discuss “Social Justice in a Globalized World: Building a Rights-Based Career” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in the Hunter Conservatory’s Kimball Theatre as part of the 2018 Sava and Danica Andjelkovic Endowed Lecture.
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Whitman Welcomes Liberal Arts Diversity Officers for LADO Meeting
October 9, 2018 Members of the consortium Liberal Arts Diversity Officers, or LADO, met at Whitman Oct. 8-9, 2018, to discuss how issues facing their colleges today, including building bridges with professional organizations, becoming systematically proactive before issues arise, effectively using data and brainstorming solutions.
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Author Peter Donahue Visits as Part of Visiting Writer’s SeriesOctober 9, 2018 Author Peter Donahue will visit Whitman this week as part of the English department’s Visiting Writer’s Series, where he will read excerpts from his latest novel “Three Sides Water,”
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