Exhibition Explores Activism at Whitman & Beyond
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“To Make Us Free: Witnessing Activism at Whitman & Beyond” is the current exhibition on display in both Sheehan Gallery and Maxey Museum.
This exhibition explores activist histories as an integral part of Whitman College’s past and present and investigates how institutions of higher education have been both the locus for, and the object of, protests.
The title of the exhibition is drawn from Audre Lorde’s essay “Poetry Is Not a Luxury,” in which she argues that, in order to make change, we must be able to project alternatives to our realities through the work of the imagination. In this spirit, the exhibition looks both to the past and to the future, celebrating how people imagined, and continue to imagine every day, new possibilities.
In addition to historical timelines and archival material, the exhibition features artworks that grapple with issues that have elicited passionate engagement on our campus.
Sheehan Gallery is open Tuesday–Friday, from noon–5 p.m. and Saturday, from noon–4 p.m. Maxey Museum is open Tuesday–Friday, from noon–5 p.m. Additional access is possible by appointment. The show will run through March 13, 2026.
Upcoming exhibition events:
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- “Considering Higher Ed and Activism: A Whitman Community Reading and Storytelling Event”
Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.
Olin Auditorium
- “A Protest Song Sing-a-Long” (The Rhapsody Project)
Friday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m.
Chism Recital Hall
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In addition, Stevens Gallery in Reid Campus Center is currently holding an interactive collage of past and present student activism materials.
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Human Resources Policy Update
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New Recruitment Expense Policy
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Human Resources is pleased to announce the launch of a new Recruitment Expense Policy for staff searches. Whitman College recognizes the competitive nature of today’s hiring landscape and is committed to supporting departments in attracting top talent.
This policy provides departments with clear guidance and flexibility to pay for or reimburse recruitment-related expenses, including advertising, applicant travel and meals. It also establishes a streamlined process for authorizing and tracking expenses, ensuring transparency, consistency and effective stewardship of college resources.
Our goal is to support search committees throughout the recruitment process while upholding fairness and equity for all applicants. Employees involved in recruitment are encouraged to review and follow the policy guidelines.
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Alum Film Screening at Drive-In Tomorrow
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Recent alums Oliver Rodriguez Dickson ’25 and Yahir Tzec-Carrasco ’25 will screen their documentary “Roll Modelz” on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. as part of a Car Show & Movie Night hosted by the Washington State Lowriders Car Club that begins at 3 p.m. at the Milton-Freewater Drive-In Theater. Transportation and entry fee will be provided for Whitman students who wish to attend. Please RSVP in advance. (Flyer attached.)
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Indigenous Peoples Day Event on Monday
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The Coyote Storytelling event scheduled in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 13, from 7–8 p.m. has been moved to the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom to accommodate more people. (Flyer attached.)
Stay tuned for additional events sponsored by the Office of Native American Outreach, including a screening preview of a new Ken Burns documentary on Friday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.
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Emergency Preparedness Training Scheduled
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Students, staff and faculty are strongly encouraged to attend one of five identical hourlong emergency preparedness training sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. The sessions will be presented by EPS, a consulting firm that specializes in emergency management for institutions of higher learning.
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program Update
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For the current application cycle, nine Whitman seniors and alums submitted applications to teach or conduct research through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Seven applied for English Teaching Assistant Awards in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan and Thailand. Two applied for Independent Research Awards in Morocco and Switzerland. Applicants will find out in January if they have progressed to the semifinalist stage. Any Whitman students interested in applying to the Fulbright program in the future are encouraged to contact the Fellowships and Grants team.
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The Welty Health and Counseling Center is launching a new video series titled “Honest Talks With Trish.” Follow @weltyhealthandcounselingcenter on Instagram and watch the first episode, which includes an interview between Trishann Rice, Clinical Case Manager and Mental Health Counselor, and Karen Angel, Sexual Assault Victim Advocate for the Whitman community.
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Friday (October Break, No Classes)
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom [community event]
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Cordiner Hall [community event]
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