Beware of Job & Internship Scams
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Feature by: Career and Community Engagement Center
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Many of you are in the midst of job and internship searches, using tools like LinkedIn, Indeed, your personal and Whitman networks, and, yes, even Craigslist to find that opportunity to build your experience and build your bank account.
Please be cautious and use a critical eye when those opportunities come your way. Sometimes, these advertisements and messages are intended to steal your personal information or money, so it’s important to proceed cautiously. We had a circumstance in the Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) just this week in which a student was likely exploited by scammers posing with what looked like an excellent (and exciting!) job offer.
Please use caution when moving through the selection process and surveying offers. If something feels suspicious, contact the CCEC right away so we can help you recognize and understand what you are being offered.
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- Research any employer that you see with a posting on a job board or that contacts you directly through LinkedIn, Handshake, email or text.
- Expect professional communication from any employer offering a legitimate job or internship.
- Get the details before you give any details.
- If it’s too good to be true, it likely is.
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Read the full article to learn more about how to avoid job and internship scams and what to do if you think you might be the victim of a scam.
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Distance Track Runners Record Personal Best Times at Championship
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City of Walla Walla Declares Day of Honor for Whitman Alum
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Last week, the City of Walla Walla declared April 25 as “Vic Walker Day,” in honor of one of Washington’s longest tenured sports officials. Vic Walker ’61 began officiating sporting events as a high school student, took his first sports officiating course at Whitman College and estimates he has worked at more than 8,000 sporting events. After graduating from Whitman College, he remained in Walla Walla, worked for 27 years with the U.S. Postal Service and also became a tax preparer.
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First Foods Station at Cleveland Commons Today
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The final First Foods Station of the semester will take place on Friday, May 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (lunch) and from 5–7 p.m. (dinner) at Cleveland Commons. The First Foods Station honors the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and its traditional foods (water, fish, game, roots and berries). At 11:30 a.m., Althea Huesties-Wolf, Adjunct Assistant Professor of English and Indigeneity, Race and Ethnicity Studies, will talk briefly about the significance of First Foods and answer audience questions. (Flyer attached.)
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Pášx̣apa Powwow on Saturday
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The second annual Pášx̣apa Powwow will take place on Saturday, May 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Sherwood Athletic Center. The facility will be closed for other use throughout the weekend. The powwow will bring together tribal leaders, honored guests, drummers and dancers from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The event is free and open to the public, and attendees are invited to come and go as their schedule permits. (Flyer attached.)
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Holi Celebration on Sunday
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The South Asian Student Association will host a celebration of Holi—a traditional festival of colors—on Sunday, May 4, from noon to 2 p.m. at Stanton Field. The event was moved from Saturday in consideration of the current weather forecast. Traditional foods, music and t-shirts will be provided. (Flyer attached.)
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OCS & ISSS Candidate Presentation on Monday
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Off-Campus Studies (OCS) and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) invite you to a public presentation by a candidate for the Senior Director of International and Off-Campus Programs position on Monday, May 5, at 11 a.m. in Olin Auditorium.
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Mental Health Awareness Webinars for Employees This Month
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Whitman employees will have access to at least two different webinars on the topic. Whitman’s Employee Assistance Program, Canopy, will host a webinar on Thursday, May 8, at 10 a.m. Active&Fit will host a webinar on Monday, May 12, at 1 p.m. Advance registration is recommended.
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Photo by Yahir Tzec ’25: On Wednesday, as one of several pre-powwow presentations this week, Fred Hill Sr. gave a brief talk on “Tipis 101” and guided volunteers in setting up the two tipis that can currently be seen on the Cordiner Hall south lawn.
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Cordiner Hall, North Lawn
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Welty Student Health Center
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Reid Campus Center, Room 207
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Varsity Gym
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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