Thursday, February 20, 2025
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2025 Power & Privilege Symposium
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Today is the annual Power & Privilege (P&P) Symposium. Classes are not in session, and students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend as their schedules allow.
The day will begin with an opening speech by Dr. Terrell Strayhorn titled “From Me to We: Cultivating Community, Hope and Belonging.” Strayhorn will invite attendees to come together across differences, build meaningful connections and shape a campus environment rooted in inclusivity and mutual support.
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P&P Symposium Day Schedule
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Opening Speech: 9–10 a.m.
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- “From Me to We: Cultivating Community, Hope and Belonging” by Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, Reid Ballroom
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Session Block: 10–11 a.m.
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- “Transforming Relationships: A Workshop on Restorative Living” by Ada L. Adler ’25 and Kaelyn Pyke, Reid Ballroom
- “Raising All Voices: Inclusion in Conservation” by Sonia Burns ’25 and Mina Olson ’25, Maxey Auditorium
- “Building Bridges: Addressing Challenges and Helping Immigrants” by Karin Omori ’28, Reid Basement
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Session Block: 11 a.m. to noon
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- “Reclaiming Hope: The Resilience of Salmon and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation” by Lindsey Pasena-Littlesky ’26, Cor Sams and Henry Roller ’25, Reid Ballroom
- “The Unfolding Genocide: Gaza’s Fight for Existence” by Franko Omair ’25 and Elle Palmer ’25, Maxey Auditorium
- “Debunking Myths: Understanding Ukraine’s Struggle for Freedom” by Denys Kladko ’28, Olin Auditorium
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Lunch Break: noon–2 p.m. in Cleveland Commons
Session Block: 2–3 p.m.
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- “Grappling With Home: A Student Panel on API Experiences in Walla Walla” by Allyson Kim ’25, Maximilian Walthers ’25 and Isabelle Chang ’25, Reid Ballroom
- “Spiderman: Into the Education-Verse” by Vinson Russell ’28, Reid Basement
- “Building Community in the Cosmos: Intersectional Representation in Science” by Kihana Wilson, Chism Recital Hall
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- “Home Is Here: Changing Narratives in Anti-Immigrant Times” by José Silva ’25 and Abby Muro, Reid Ballroom
- “Innocent Yet Persecuted” by Hamida Eliacy ’28, Angela Eliacy ’25 and Zahra Amiree ’28, Maxey Auditorium
- “Gender and Racial Barriers of Inequality in Rock Climbing and the Outdoors” by Hali Lindgren ’25, Olin Auditorium
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Wellness Break: 4–5 p.m.
Reflection and Closing Ceremony: 6–7 p.m. in Reid Basement
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Sheehan Gallery Panel Discussion Tomorrow
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The Sheehan Gallery will host a panel discussion related to the current “FACT: fashion + art construct tomorrow” exhibition on Friday, Feb. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in Olin 129. Kynde Kiefel, Director of Donald H. Sheehan Gallery, will moderate a discussion with exhibit contributors Erik ReeL ’75, Rhonda P. Hill and Palani Bearghost.
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Reminder: Sign Up for the Junior-Senior Housing Lottery
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Sign ups for the Junior-Senior Housing Lottery are currently underway. Today is the last day to apply for five- and six-person housing options. Applications for one- to four-bedroom apartments and houses will be due Tuesday, Feb. 25. More detailed information about the housing lottery process is available online.
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Looking for a Spring Break adventure? The Outdoor Program will facilitate a backpacking trip in Utah’s Grand Gulch from March 15–23. Advance registration is required. The $500 trip fee—which includes gear, transportation, food and accommodations—can also be reduced using the Bob Carson Outdoor Program Fund.
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Reid Campus Center, Lower Level
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Reid Campus Center, Queer Resource Center
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Reid Campus Center, Lower Level
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Reid Campus Center, All Faiths Room
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