Dr. Julie A. Manley White

Back in the PNW representing , nominated for 2 Champions of Commerce Awards from the !

Rising Presidents Fellowship Cohort 3 was strong at

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An uplifting, purpose-driven experience!!

Did you know can be used for student employment for nonpartisan voter registration?

has a responsibility to promote civic engagement, especially who serve so many communities who have been systemically disenfranchised

“Work in the humanities is an act of love” says .

We must talk about our history…all of it. As James Baldwin wrote;

History, as nearly no one seems to know, is not merely something to be read.  And it does not refer merely, or even principally, to the past.  On the contrary, the great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.  It could scarcely be otherwise, since it is to history that we owe our frames of reference, our identities, and our aspirations.

And it is with great pain and terror that one begins to realize this.  In great pain and terror one begins to assess the history which has placed one where one is, and formed one’s point of view.  In great pain and terror because, thereafter, one enters into battle with that historical creation…and attempts to recreate oneself according to a principle more humane and more liberating:  one begins the attempt to achieve a level of personal maturity and freedom which robs history of its tyrannical power, and also changes history.

What a gift to hear the lyrical weave tales of adversity, struggle, and triumph throughout the history of our nation, from black educators to civil rights leaders to today’s students. I am humbled and incredibly inspired.

at powerfully reaffirms commitment to

Wishing you a restorative weekend.

The team at the Legislative Summit! Finishing strong, hearing from and !

And about 30 years ago in DC, I was introduced to Ethiopian food by a mentor, so I paid it forward with our students! ❤️

We also went to the and

It’s so great to see all of this through our students’ eyes ❤️

The Washington State delegation is strong here in the “other Washington” today! We met with and our students were amazing advocates for students!

And then our Pierce team went to the

A life-changing day for all!

Support

Taxing our lowest income student on Pell grants especially hurts those students at because our tuition is the lowest in the sector. And they’re generally not eligible for the college tax credit. Ridiculous.

Remembering a great educator and public heath advocate, Dr. Sharon Golightly. 💓

Important data from Rob Johnstone

state community and technical colleges gather to reflect and move forward on

And another amazing All-District Day at !

One of my favorite pics from yesterday!

What an amazing day yesterday, advocating at our state capitol with and for our students!!

Retiring the numbers of 2 Raider alums who impacted so many before their lives were cut short much too soon.

Incredible night honoring inductees, including the 2012 baseball tank

Different coast, still

Toooo cold to stop and make a video today!

I haven’t had time for videos this week, but as I enter week 7 of my , let’s dive into the data. These are all markers of cardio health. For resting heart rate, lower indicates less risk of cardiovascular disease. For heart rate recovery and variability, higher numbers indicate lower risk. Mine are all trending in the direction I want.

As a reminder, I was doing Barre, yoga, and fairly regular cycling, spinning, and/or hiking for years prior to May 2023.

In May 2023, I started running again, after quitting since 2020 due to COVID risks associated with asthma. I was nearly ready to run a 5k when I got COVID in July, which indeed triggered asthma and a prolonged recovery period.

I wasn’t able to exercise at all from July-mid November, other than walking and gentle yoga.

In November, I started working back up to a 5k running distance and have gradually returned to Barre, yoga, and spinning. I’m not back fully to prior activity levels, but I’m getting there.

You can see the trend lines reflect my activity levels. Although it doesn’t always feel like it on a day-to-day basis, my activity is making a difference.

Setbacks will come, but consistency matters.

Yes! That’s what it’s all about!

- My Success -

Mother. Veteran. Student. Graduate. Teacher. Entrepreneur. Faatima Miller proves it’s never too late to further your education and change your future.

Read Faatima's full story here: http://tinyurl.com/PierceMySuccess.

Week 4 of my

College matters for and thriving communities. We must invest to create a better future.

Attending a talk by Dr. Nasser Payder, Assistant Secretary of Education for Postsecondary Education, at Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Annual Meeting

once again named in the Top 150 in the US!

We are focused on equitable student success as the core of our mission!

New opportunity at !