Celebrating Graduates & Preparing for Summer Travel
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Feature by: Division of Inclusive Excellence and International Student and Scholar Services
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Yesterday afternoon, we celebrated the achievements of many of the graduating LGBTQIA+ students at Whitman. A whopping 51 students registered to participate in this year’s Lavender Graduation, and the event was a wonderful expression of queer brilliance, perseverance, community and care. In the weeks ahead, there will be additional events to commemorate the achievements of our graduates.
Next Thursday, May 15, the Glover Alston Intercultural Center will coordinate their annual Intercultural Excellence Stole Ceremony. On Friday, May 23, International Student and Scholar Services will recognize the international graduates from the Class of 2025. Finally, on Saturday, May 24, the Baccalaureate ceremony will honor this year’s graduates at a nondenominational program that centers the deep meaning and spiritual significance of graduation. Family, friends and supporters of the graduates are welcome at all of these celebratory events.
As we move to and through commencement season, we are overflowing with happiness for the achievements of Whitman’s remarkable students. We also understand that for many in our community, postgraduation brings with it both exciting new opportunities and some significant personal challenges. We wanted to take a moment to encourage all of the students to center their well-being as we enter finals season and transition to the summer. We also wanted to provide some guidance for folks who are preparing to travel outside of the area.
See the full article for information regarding: REAL ID enforcement (effective today); international student travel abroad; passport marker changes and gender identity; TSA screening guidance and identity rights; and additional LGBTQIA+ travel resources.
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Two Professors Receive Research Grants from Murdock Trust
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Associate Professor of Physics Andrés Aragoneses was awarded a Physical Sciences Research Grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. His project aims to deepen our understanding of the complex dynamics of photonic neurons—diode lasers with optical feedback. The grant will support six undergraduate researchers over three years, including one who will travel with Professor Aragoneses to work with collaborators in Barcelona, Spain.
Assistant Professor of Biology Matthew Tien was awarded a Natural Sciences Research Grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust for a project that investigates understudied forms of post-transcriptional regulation for microbial engineering initiatives.
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SAC Open Office Hours Today
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Staff are invited to meet with a Staff Advisory Council (SAC) member today from 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Cleveland Commons. Look for Victoria Wolff ’12, either outside Cleveland Commons or in the Lizzie Murr Kendall dining room, depending on the weather. If you are unable to attend but have topics of interest or questions for SAC, please email sac@whitman.edu or fill out this anonymous form.
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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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Chemistry in Art Gallery Show Tomorrow
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The Chemistry in Art class (CHEM 102) invites the Whitman community to a showcase of their work on Thursday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the second floor of the atrium in the Hall of Science. Stop by to see fused glass, cyanotypes, devoré dyed fabric, etched brass, embossed copper and more. (Flyer attached.)
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On Friday, Off-Campus Studies hosted the annual Northwest 5 Colleges Consortium Study Abroad Meeting on campus. Colleagues in education abroad from Lewis & Clark College, Reed College, University of Puget Sound and Willamette University joined Whitman’s Off-Campus Studies and International Student and Scholar Services team for a day of discussions on a wide range of topics. Key issues included the impacts of recent executive orders on international education, reducing financial and other barriers to study abroad, and brainstorming about future areas of collaboration between the five institutions.
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Drop-In Office Hours: Staff Advisory Council
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Reception: Celebration of Faculty Scholarship
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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