Friday, February 21, 2025
|
|
|
Belonging Resources for Black History Month
|
Feature by: Division of Inclusive Excellence
|
February is Black History Month and we wanted to share a few resources exploring the origins of observing Black history, its integration with American history and its contemporary impact.
|
- “About Black History Month”: This site, curated by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (the nonprofit responsible for creating and celebrating Black History Month), shares the history behind observing Black History Month, along with information about how you might commemorate the month on your own.
- “Historical Foundations of Race”: This collection was curated by the National Museum for African American History and Culture and discusses how notions of race have persisted throughout our history. It contextualizes how embedded Black history is in the story of America.
- “Historically Speaking: Black Joy”: This talk features author Tracey Lewis-Giggetts, professor and author of “Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience and Restoration,” which illustrates the power of Black joy as a resource to draw upon even in the midst of trauma.
|
These resources, from the Council of Independent Colleges BELONG Network, provide insight into the important role that Black history plays in the telling of the story of America. As always, many of these observances provide key opportunities for us to build lasting and meaningful connections, which as we know, is critical for us to foster inclusive environments where everyone belongs.
In reviewing these resources, a few questions to consider include:
|
- How do we currently observe Black History Month on campus?
- How do our campus traditions, symbols and spaces reflect Black history and experiences?
- How do you hold space for joy while honoring difficult times in our history?
- What is one thing that you can explore to learn more about Black history?
|
These questions allow us to take stock of how we talk about history while creating opportunities to cultivate cultural humility, cultural pluralism and cultural wealth. As we commemorate Black History Month, let us embrace both the responsibility to acknowledge our complete history and the opportunity to celebrate resilience, achievement and joy.
|
|
|
NWC Swimming Championship Accolades
|
The 2025 Northwest Conference (NWC) Swimming Championships concluded this past weekend, with the Whitman women’s swimming team placing second and the men’s team placing third. Avery Riley ’28 set a new Whitman record, with a time of 2:04:74 on the 200 fly, and was named the NWC Women’s Rookie of the Year. Whitman coach Jenn Blomme was also named Co-Coach of the Year.
|
|
|
Beware of Internship Phishing Emails
|
Whitman and other higher education institutions continue to be targeted with phishing emails claiming to offer paid internship opportunities. All internship opportunities at Whitman College can be found through Handshake or by talking to the Career and Community Engagement Center. If you receive an email about an internship opportunity at Whitman for a specific department, you should assume that it is phishing. Do not reply or take any action that the email asks you to do. If you have concerns or questions, contact the Information Security Office (iso@whitman.edu).
|
|
|
Whitman Black Faculty Panel Discussion Tuesday
|
Whitman faculty members will host a panel discussion titled “Some of Us Are Brave: A Celebration of Blackness” on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. Dr. Giramata (Gender Studies) will facilitate a discussion with Dr. Ralph H. Craig III (Religion), Dr. Ayondela McDole (Indigeneity, Race and Ethnicity), Robin North (Art), Jessica Bertram Williams (Dance) and Deshun Peoples (Art). Participants will talk about what Black History Month means to them, its history, and how they practice and honor the tradition of Black History Month in and out of the academy, particularly in predominantly non-Black spaces and beyond the United States. (Flyer attached.)
|
Whitman Stationery Portal Is Open
|
The twice-yearly opportunity to get bulk pricing on Whitman-branded stationery is here! Place your orders while the online portal is open through Tuesday, March 4. Estimated delivery is Wednesday, April 16. As a reminder, your portal login information is not the same as your Whitman login. Questions? Contact Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Communications Andrea Volz at 509-527-5160 or volza@whitman.edu.
|
Learn About the Sustainable Living Center With the Friends Program Next Week
|
The Friends Program will host a “Friends and Food” discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 5–6 p.m. in Olin 129. Learn more about the Sustainable Living Center and their Farm to School program from Executive Director Erendira Cruz. The discussion will also include internship and volunteer opportunities. (Flyer attached.)
|
|
|
This week, Korin Baker ’25 became Whitman women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer with a total of 1,702 career points. Both of Whitman’s basketball teams won the Battle of the Whits games they played on Tuesday.
|
|
|
|
|
Welty Student Health Center
|
|
|
|
|
Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
|
|
|
|
|
Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
|
|
|
Would you like to share an event with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
|
|
|
Whitman Today is emailed to Whitman College staff, faculty and students each weekday during the academic year and twice a week during breaks. An archive of previous issues is available online.
All submissions are welcome! If you have accomplishments to celebrate, an event to publicize or other Whitman content to share, email whitmantoday@whitman.edu. Submissions of 125 words or less are due by noon on the business day prior to publication. Submissions may be edited and/or held for a later date according to space and editorial needs. Your submission also authorizes use on Whitman's social media unless otherwise specified.
|
|
|
Find us on social media: @whitmancollege
|
|
|
|
