Inaugural Cohort of Staff Professional Development Fund
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The recently launched Staff Professional Development Fund provides staff with meaningful learning opportunities that support both individual professional growth and the broader campus community. Participants in this cohort plan to engage in national conferences within their disciplines, in-person and online technical training, leadership development programs, and other professional learning experiences.
Through this initiative, the Office of Human Resources seeks to foster a culture of learning, collaboration and innovation, ensuring that staff development directly supports departmental goals and the mission of the college. As part of the program, each participant will produce a tangible outcome from their experience that will benefit their department or the college as a whole.
We are pleased to announce the inaugural Staff Professional Development Fund cohort (pictured from left with Associate Vice President for Human Resources Erika Cerda Adžemović, third from right):
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- Cindy Saldaña, Director of Disability Access Services
- Mya Bennett, Appliance Maintenance Technician
- Mathew FaGalde, Boiler Technician and Pool Operator
- Mike Willard, Facilities Services Maintenance Manager
- Derek Mahoney, Director of Facilities Operations
- Sandybel Saucedo, Assistant Academic/Administration Custodial Supervisor
- Logan Higgins, Assistant Registrar
- Jonathan Barnett, Registrar
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Human Resources is also excited to announce that a second cohort will be offered for the 2026–2027 academic year. Staff members who do not regularly have access to professional development opportunities are especially encouraged to apply. All applicants were funded in this inaugural cohort. Additional details for the next cycle will be announced this summer.
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Faculty Member Elected President of the Association for Jewish Studies
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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Helen Kim was recently elected as President of the Association for Jewish Studies—the largest learned society and professional organization representing Jewish Studies scholars worldwide.
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Faculty To Give ‘Lightning Talks’ About Data Today
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This week is Love Data Week, an international celebration of data that takes place every year during the week of Valentine’s Day. A multidisciplinary group of Whitman faculty will give short talks about the data they use in their research, teaching or other investigations on Monday, Feb. 9, from 4–5 p.m. in Olin 129.
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QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Students Tomorrow
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The Welty Health and Counseling Center invites all students to suicide prevention training based on the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) model which has been proven to decrease suicide risk in communities like ours. Training will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 6–8 p.m. in Maxey 104 (RSVP). Participants will be certified as a QPR Gatekeeper, valid for one year. (Flyer attached.)
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This weekend, senior guard Ali Efe Isik ’26 (middle) scored 18 points, moving into the No. 7 position on the Whitman all-time career scoring list. Both men’s and women’s basketball teams were victorious in their home games against Linfield University.
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Reid Campus Center, Room G02
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Hunter Conservatory, Room 107
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Cleveland Commons, Lizzie Murr Dining Room
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St. Francis Cabrini Food Pantry
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Faculty Teach-In: Making Sense of Crises (Part 1)
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Tekisuijuku (Japanese Interest House)
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Hall of Science, Atrium + STEM Hub
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Penrose Library, Room 313 (the “Fishbowl”)
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Welty Health & Counseling Center, Wellnest
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Penrose Library, Room 313 (the "Fishbowl")
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Departing from Reid Campus Center
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