Thursday, November 13, 2025
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New Vice President for Inclusive Excellence Announced
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Yesterday, President Sarah Bolton announced the appointment of Dr. Sylvia Carey-Butler as the college’s next Vice President for Inclusive Excellence.
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Dr. Carey-Butler brings extensive senior leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Brown University, where she led the second phase of the school’s diversity action plan and other key initiatives, such as the Leadership Alliance to address the shortage of underrepresented students in academic careers.
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She has also held positions as Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Kennesaw State University and Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Support of Inclusive Excellence at University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
Prior to her inclusive excellence roles, Dr. Carey-Butler worked in academic leadership roles, improving student success and retention and strengthening cross-departmental collaborations. She also spent several years at the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building, providing programs that supported enrollment and leadership at 38 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
“With extensive higher education leadership experience, including at liberal arts colleges, research universities and HBCUs, Dr. Carey-Butler has led important change and progress in many communities,” says Bolton. “In addition to her strategic work, her compassion and dedication to the well-being of students and campus communities as they move through difficult situations impressed me and many others on campus.”
Read more.
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Two Volleyball Players Receive Conference Honors
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Visiting Writers Reading Series Event Tonight
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The 2025–2026 Visiting Writers Reading Series continues on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in Kimball Theatre in Hunter Conservatory. Guest speaker Alina Stefanescu is an award-winning author of poetry, essays and fiction. Read more.
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Basketball Home Games This Weekend
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Sherwood Athletic Center will close early on Friday, Nov. 14, at noon and will be closed for recreation on Saturday, Nov. 15, to accommodate basketball home games and the 2025 Kim Evanger Raney Memorial Classic. Games start on Friday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
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International Night on Sunday
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International Student and Scholar Services and the Whitman Events Board will present International Night on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 5–7 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom. This annual event will include international performances, cuisine, a fashion show and a henna booth.
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Interest House Community Applications Due Sunday
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Students, have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in a cozy, themed house right on campus complete with a full kitchen, fireplace and a community that shares your interests? The Interest House Community offers a chance to live, learn and grow with others who share your passions—from languages to wellness to the environment. Applications for Spring 2026 may be submitted through the Residence Life and Housing Portal and are due Sunday, Nov. 16, before midnight. (Flyer attached.)
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Website Maintenance & Content Freeze Begins on Monday
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Whitman College’s public website (whitman.edu) will be undergoing scheduled updates from Monday, Nov. 17, through Wednesday, Dec. 3. During this time, the site will be unavailable for updates and under a content freeze. Any urgent updates that need to be published before the freeze should be submitted using the Website Request Form.
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The Friends Rock program and Berney Elementary School recently partnered with Bon Appétit on a Healthy Kids Cooking Class. Young chefs learned how to make some simple recipes and taste-tested some fun and healthy foods. See more photos on Instagram.
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Employee Webinar: Health Savings Accounts & Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Welty Health and Counseling Center
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Cleveland Commons, Lizzie Murr Dining Room
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Hall of Science, Room 116
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Hunter Conservatory, Kimball Theatre
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Hall of Science, Room 151
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Hall of Science, Room 142
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