Feature by: Sexual Violence Prevention Student Leaders Jack Zapanta ’25, Rebecca Patterson ’25, Nate Korahais ’25, Emma Nock ’25 & Mason Hardbarger ’26, & Assistant Vice President for Wellness Aimée Milne
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We know it’s a busy time on campus, but we encourage you to take a break from your studies and explore the incredible events happening during Sex Week, starting tomorrow!
This year’s events are spearheaded by Sexual Violence Prevention student leaders in collaboration with student club Planned Parenthood Generation Action and staff from the Glover Alston Intercultural Center, LGBTQIA+ Student Services, the Office of the President and the Culture of Respect team.
The week kicks off with a powerful keynote by Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs (pictured) on Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center coffeehouse, sponsored by the Glover Alston Intercultural Center. (Flyer attached.) Cheyenne will speak about the experiences of women of color who have survived sexual violence and explore how harmful narratives and systemic conditions contribute to ongoing abuse. Her talk will challenge us to reflect on our own beliefs and offer strategies for creating positive change.
Sex Week will also feature engaging workshops and activities, including:
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- Queer Love … Healthy Vibes
- Coming to Power: The Truth About the Vaginal Orgasm
- Sex, Consent and Cultural Media Stereotypes: How They Impact Us
- Cards for Humanity Game Day (with athletes)
- Survivor-Centered Tools for Responding to Student Disclosures (for staff members)
- Sex Ed Lotería
- Take Back the Night
- Looove Hub Pop-Up Fair
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For the full schedule of events, times and locations, please see the attached flyer.
Much of the programming that we are offering this week is facilitated by our partners at Recognize Violence Change Culture (RVCC). We are excited to announce that Whitman has expanded our partnership with RVCC and will begin the process of launching a creative, transformative and student-powered movement designed to shift culture and establish new consent-centered norms called CHECK IT this coming fall. This is a game-changer in campus sexual violence prevention. CHECK IT empowers students to take action when they witness moments of harm (sexual violence, dating violence, stalking) and provides concrete tools for students to learn and practice consent, build healthier relationships and support survivors.
At the heart of CHECK IT is possibility—the understanding that our campus can be a place where consent, safety and accountability are the standard. It empowers us with the skills and knowledge to build that community together. When we return to campus in the fall we will start recruiting for our first cohort of peer educators that will launch this exciting program, so be on the lookout for announcements.
We look forward to seeing you out at the events this week!
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Physics Professor Contributes to International Conference Activities
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Associate Professor of Physics Andrés Aragoneses is organizing a mini-symposium at the Dynamics Days Europe 2025 international conference, which will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, in June. The symposium, titled “Applications of Ordinal Patterns-Based Complexity Quantifiers for Experimental Time-Series,” will bring together experts from around the world to explore methods for characterizing complex dynamics and unveiling hidden dynamical symmetries in diverse systems—including weather patterns, cardiac tissue, plankton populations, gene expression and lasers. Dr. Aragoneses will also deliver a presentation on his latest research on photonic neurons, conducted in collaboration with Whitman students.
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Annual Duck Scavenger Hunt This Week
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The annual duck scavenger hunt is back! Whitman Events Board will be hiding rubber ducks all across campus each morning this week. If you find a duck, bring it to the Student Activities Office (Reid 202) to be entered for a prize! (Flyer attached.)
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President Bolton Holds Open Office Hours for Students Tomorrow
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President Sarah Bolton will hold open office hours on Tuesday, April 22, from noon–1 p.m. in Cleveland Commons. Throughout the semester, students can drop by these sessions to share their thoughts or just to chat.
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A Conversation With Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Tomorrow
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The Office of Communications will host the annual Hosokawa Journalism Lecture on Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom. (Flyer attached.) Versha Sharma, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, will participate in a conversation titled “The 21st Century Newsroom: What Even Is News When Everything Is Online?” Sharma also currently serves on the boards of the Online News Association and the International Women’s Media Foundation. Questions for a Q&A session following the talk may be submitted in advance.
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‘Nordic Nightingales’ Concert on Wednesday
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The Music Department presents “Nordic Nightingales: Songs by Swedish and Norwegian Women” on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at Chism Recital Hall in the Hall of Music. As part of the Pickett Performing Scholar Series, the program will include underperformed music by 12 women, including Elfrida Andrée, Laura Netzel and Agathe Backer Grøndahl. Performers include soprano Laura Loge, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Jonathan Spatola-Knoll and Senior Lecturer of Music Amy Dodds. (Flyer attached.)
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Whitman’s Jazz Ensemble provided one of the musical interludes at last week’s Whitman Undergraduate Conference.
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Reid Campus Center, All Faiths Room
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Memorial Building, Room 331
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Native Plant Restoration Site
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Reid Campus Center, Room G02
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Reid Campus Center, All Faiths Room
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Reid Campus Center, Queer Resource Center
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Reid Campus Center, Room 240
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Take Back the Night: Pop-Up Fair
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Artist Talk: Jiemei Lin & Joe Hedges
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Reid Campus Center, All Faiths Room
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Take Back the Night: March
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Take Back the Night: Speak-Out
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Take Back the Night: Vigil
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Hunter Conservatory, Lawn
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Welty Student Health Center
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Senior Thesis Opening Celebration
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Senior Thesis Opening Celebration
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Senior Thesis Opening Celebration
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Fouts Center for Visual Arts
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Reid Campus Center, Room 207
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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