Career Coaching at the CCEC
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Feature by: Career and Community Engagement Center
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Navigating the transition from college to career can be daunting for many students. At Whitman, the Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) serves as a crucial resource, offering comprehensive career coaching to guide students through this transformative journey. With a focus on individualized support, the CCEC equips students with the resources and strategies they need to successfully build their trajectory toward fulfilling personal and professional lives.
Launched in the Fall of 2021, this year’s senior class was the first Whitman incoming class to have a dedicated career coach from the CCEC assigned to them before they started their orientation. Working as a guide to help students understand and access their professional potential, career coaching is not about job placement; it’s about fostering a deeper understanding of oneself and the professional landscape. The coaching process begins with a one-on-one relationship between students and experienced coaches. This personalized approach allows for tailored guidance, ensuring that each student’s unique interests, strengths, values and goals are prioritized.
Whether students are first-years exploring potential majors or seniors poised to graduate, their career coach will help them clarify their aspirations, pursue interesting experiences and develop actionable plans to achieve their goals. The focus on individual goals means that no two coaching experiences are alike; each student is supported in building a customized roadmap tailored to their specific ambitions.
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Whitman College Receives 2024 HEED Award
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Whitman College recently received the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. The honor recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Recipients will be featured in the November/December 2024 issue of the magazine.
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Open Meetings for Faculty & Staff Monday
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Faculty and staff are invited to attend one of two open meetings on Monday, Oct. 7 from 8–9 a.m. and again from 4–5 p.m. in Maxey Auditorium. The purpose of these meetings is to share updates on the college’s finances and related planning for this upcoming year and beyond. If you would prefer to join via Zoom, please use the following links (8 a.m., 4 p.m.) to register for the event. Once registered with a whitman.edu email address, you will receive the link for the forum.
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Help Paint a Mural Ahead of Weekend Festival
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The Unidos student club and the Hispanic Studies Department invite you to join them in painting the Alebrijes Corridor Mural—in honor of Hispanic heritage. Meet on the corner of Main and Palouse streets behind Bledsoe Family Winery on Friday, Oct. 4 from 6–8 p.m. Painting will continue on Saturday, Oct 5, starting at 9 a.m. Music, pizza and refreshments will be provided. The mural will be unveiled at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6 as part of The Festival de Cultura Viva.
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History Department Lecture on Tuesday
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The History Department will host a lecture by Daniel Chard, Assistant Professor of History at Western Washington University, on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. in Olin Hall, room 129. The public talk, titled “Crucible of Antiterrorism: Political Violence and Backlash Against U.S. Intelligence Reform,” will explore the history, foundation, and backlash of U.S. intelligence reforms from the 1970s to the beginning of the 21st century. (Flyer attached.)
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Commencement Speaker Nominations Open
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All Whitman College faculty, staff, students and trustees are invited to submit candidates for consideration for the 2025 Commencement Speaker and/or Honorary Degree Recipient. Nominations are due by Wednesday, Oct. 9.
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Looking for a new plant for your home or office? The Biology Department Greenhouse is giving away plants today from noon to 2 p.m. at the picnic table between the Hall of Science and Penrose Library. The greenhouse also accepts donations of used pots or clean plastic containers.
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Movement That Matters: Yoga
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Greenhouse Plant Giveaway
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Between Hall of Science and Penrose Library
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Glover Alston Intercultural Center
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Veterans Memorial Golf Course
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Glover Alston Intercultural Center
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