2007 Spring Reunion Weekend
Thursday, April 26, through Sunday, April 29, 2007


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Check-in and Final Registration

Pre-registration for the weekend is REQUIRED, please fill out the registration form and send with your payment by April 15th. Meals cannot be guaranteed without advance registration; walk-ins, if we are able to accommodate them, will be charged an additional 20% for meals. View the registration form online. Questions? Contact the Alumni Office at 509.527.5167 or 800.835.9448 ext. 1 or email mitchenl@whitman.edu.

Please note: This schedule is subject to change.

Registration Hours:
The Alumni House, located at 219 Marcus Street, will be open during the times listed below for registration. When you arrive on campus, drop by to pick up your final schedule, list of attendees, name tag and other reunion materials.

Thursday, April 26, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, April 27, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m.-12 noon

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Thursday, April 26, 2007
6:30 a.m.-dusk
Golf at Veterans Memorial Golf Course, 201 E. Rees. For tee times call 509.527.4507 or email mano@charter.net and be sure to mention you are an alumnus. Directions from campus: Go east on Boyer to Clinton. Turn left on Clinton; follow to Highway 12. Go left on Hwy 12 and take the first right onto Rees, then right on Par 72 Drive.
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Class visitations; a variety of classes are open to visitors at the discretion of the instructor (visitors are observers only). Schedules are available at registration.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Admission Office is open for visitors. Drop by to ask about admissions policies, refer potential candidates or learn about the alumni admission volunteer program. Campus tours depart at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. from the lobby of Penrose House, 515 Boyer Avenue (former home of the president). Alumni bringing prospective students are encouraged to call the Admission Office to schedule an appointment at 877-462-9448 or 527-5176 or on the web site at http://www.whitman.edu/content/admission/visiting/schedule-a-visit.
8:45 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Whitman College Bookstore, located on the ground level of the Reid Campus Center, is open. Whitman memorabilia is featured, from clothing to glassware to gift items. A wide selection of reading materials, including books by Whitman College faculty, staff and alumni, is on display.
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Walla Walla area wineries are open to visitors. The Walla Walla Valley boasts over 100 wineries; 11 are within walking distance of the campus. Maps will be available at the Alumni House, 219 Marcus Street. See www.wallawalla.org.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch is available at Baker Faculty Center, 364 Boyer Avenue or in the Café located in the Reid Campus Center, 280 Boyer Avenue. No-host.
12 noon-5 p.m.
Senior Thesis Exhibition; this exhibition features the thesis projects of Whitman College's graduating studio art majors. The show includes a variety of media, from sculpture to painting to printmaking and more. Sheehan Gallery, Olin Hall.
6-7:30 p.m.
Class of 1967 Reception hosted by President George Bridges, Sherwood House, 1107 Alvarado Terrace. A light supper and Walla Walla wines will be served. The Class of 1967 Reunion Fund check will be presented to President Bridges. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the Young Ballroom, Reid Campus Center, corner of Boyer and Park Streets.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Classes of 1971, 1972 and 1973 Reception. Seven Hills Winery, located in the historic Whitehouse Crawford building, 212 N. Third Street (corner of Third and Cherry Streets). No-host wine; light hors d'oeuvres. Attire: Casual.
8 p.m.
Alumni Career Series presents Rob Lesser '67, inductee into the 2004 Whitewater Hall of Fame. Lesser's, "Messing Around in Small Boats: Life as a Traveling Kayaker" presentation will be a retrospective of his kayaking experiences around the world. Kimball Theatre, Hunter Conservatory.
9-11 p.m.
Class of 1967 Reception at Grapefields, 4 E. Main, no-host beverages.

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Friday, April 27, 2007
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Class visitations; a variety of classes are open to visitors at the discretion of the instructor (visitors are observers only). Schedules are available at registration.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Admission Office is open for visitors. Drop by to ask about admissions policies, refer potential candidates or learn about the alumni admission volunteer program. Campus tours depart at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. from the lobby of Penrose House, 515 Boyer Avenue (former home of the president). Alumni bringing prospective students are encouraged to call the Admission Office to schedule an appointment at 877-462-9448 or 527-5176 or on the web site at http://www.whitman.edu/content/admission/visiting/schedule-a-visit.
8:45 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Whitman College Bookstore, located on the ground level of the Reid Campus Center, is open. Whitman memorabilia is featured, from clothing to glassware to gift items. A wide selection of reading materials, including books by Whitman College faculty, staff and alumni, is on display.
9-10 a.m.
"Coffee with Craig." Celebrated Northwest author Craig Lesley '67 will read from his memoir, "Burning Fence: A Western Memoir of Fatherhood." He will focus on sections of the book relating to Whitman and Walla Walla in 1965. Craig is the author of four addition novels: "Winterkill," "Riversong," "Storm Riders," and "The Sky Fisherman." Coffeehouse, Reid Campus Center (ground level).
10-10:30 a.m.
Book signing with Craig Lesley '67 and Tom Edwards, Professor of History emeritus, in the Whitman College Bookstore located on the ground level of the Reid Campus Center.
10:30-11:30 a.m.
"Harassing the Harassers: Police Surveillance and the Civil Rights Movement" presented by Bob Withycombe, Professor of Rhetoric and Film Studies. Professor Withycombe will speak about the various police surveillance practices that were used to intimidate or discourage civil rights agitation in Alabama and Mississippi. He will describe two very different strategies and highlight some of the most interesting examples of state power run amok in this period. Kimball Theatre, Hunter Conservatory.
11 a.m.-12 noon
The Athletic Department invites all former athletes and sports-minded individuals to their open house; meet alumni coaches, student athletes and former teammates. A tour of the new Baker Ferguson Fitness Center will be included. Meet in the foyer of the Baker Ferguson Fitness Center, 10 S. Park Street (corner of Park and Main).
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Walla Walla area wineries are open to visitors. The Walla Walla Valley boasts over 100 wineries; 11 are within walking distance of the campus. Maps will be available at the Alumni House, 219 Marcus Street. See www.wallawalla.org.
12 noon-1 p.m.
Scholarship Luncheon (by invitation only); presentation for founders and sponsors of named scholarships. Baker Faculty Center, 364 Boyer Avenue. If you have questions about this event, please contact Tamara Tinhof, Donor Relations Manager, Office of Development, 509.524.2000 or tinhofts@whitman.edu.
1-5 p.m.
Senior Thesis Exhibition; this exhibition features the thesis projects of Whitman College's graduating studio art majors. The show includes a variety of media, from sculpture to painting to printmaking and more. Sheehan Gallery, Olin Hall.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
"Semester in the West" presented by Phil Brick, Professor of Politics. This field study program in environmental studies focuses on ecological and political issues confronting the American West. For a full semester, selected students and several faculty members travel the West delving into these issues. Come hear about this one-of-a-kind program. Reid Campus Center, G02 (ground level). See www.semesterinthewest.org.
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Ride the Palouse with Bob Freeman '72; this 25-mile bike ride through the rolling wheat fields is the perfect way to spend the afternoon and is open to alumni of all ages. Bring your own bike, helmet and water bottle; meet in front of Memorial Building facing Boyer Ave.
2-3:30 p.m.
Whitman College and Northwest Archives Open House: View college publications, photographs, records, and other archival materials from the late 1960s and early 1970s and meet Whitman's new archivist and special collections librarian, Michael Paulus. Penrose Library, ground level.
3-5 p.m.
Join senior art majors in Sheehan Gallery as they discuss their senior thesis projects; renderings of the new Center for Visual Arts, Whitman's next new academic building, will be on display. Sheehan Gallery, Olin Hall.
4-5 p.m.
Fridays at Four Chamber Series; students Mollie Price, Chelsea Young, Emily Beloof, sopranos; Nathan Shiu, piano, will perform. Kimball Theatre, Hunter Conservatory.
5-6 p.m.
Class of 1967 Golf Scramble at Three Rivers Winery, 5641 W. Hwy. 12. Join Jerry Cederblom for a fun 3-hole scramble; wedges, putters and balls provided. The 3-hole course is located directly behind the winery. Directions: From Walla Walla head west on Highway 12 for 6 miles. The winery sits on the south side of Hwy. 12, less than one half mile before the exit for the Whitman Mission National Monument.
6 p.m.
Dinner for the Class of 1967 at Three Rivers Winery, 5641 W. Highway 12. No-host wine. Transportation departs at 5:45 p.m. from Boyer House, 34 Boyer Avenue (formerly Groseclose Funeral Home) and will make one trip out to the winery. The bus will shuttle back to campus at the end of the evening upon request. Directions: From Walla Walla head west on Highway 12 for 6 miles. The winery sits on the south side of Hwy. 12, less than one half mile before the exit for the Whitman Mission National Monument. Attire: Business casual to casual.
6-7 p.m.
Wine-Tasting for the Classes of 1971, 1972 and 1973; backyard of the Reid Campus Center, corner of Boyer and Park Streets. A dozen wines from the Walla Walla Valley will be available for sampling along with appetizers featuring local cheeses and other specialties. Attire: Casual.
7-11 p.m.
"Flashback Friday" dinner for the Classes of 1971, 1972 and 1973; Young Ballroom, Reid Campus Center, corner of Boyer and Park streets. No-host wine, beer, and "flashtinis." Attire: Casual.
8 p.m.
81st Annual Choral Contest, Cordiner Hall. Come cheer on your favorites.
9 p.m.
Coffeehouse, sponsored by the Associated Students of Whitman College presents Jason Lavasseur. The coffeehouse is located on the ground level of the Reid Campus Center.

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Saturday, April 28, 2007
7:45 a.m.-12 noon
Class of 1967 Golf Outing at Veterans Memorial Golf Course. Meet Tom Oldfield in the pro shop for pairings; greens fees payable on site ($26.50 for 18-holes). So that we can accurately determine the winners of the "Most Proficient Sandbagger" and the "Retired Too Long" awards, please provide your handicaps (see registration form). Directions from campus: Go east on Boyer to Clinton. Turn left on Clinton; follow to Highway 12. Go left on Hwy 12 and take the first right onto Rees, then right on Par 72 Drive.
8-9 a.m.
Alumni Continental Breakfast; Reid Campus Center Café. The espresso cart will be open; no-host.
9 a.m.
A Friends of Bill W. meeting is scheduled at the 1st Congregational Church, corner of Palouse and Alder Streets. The meeting takes place in the fireside room.
9 a.m.
Twenty-ninth Annual Renaissance Faire 5K & 10K Fun Run sponsored by Whitman Student Health Advisory Committee. Day-of-race registration is from 7:45-8:30 a.m. in front of Memorial Building. Pre-race instructions begin at 8:45 a.m.; race begins at 9 a.m. The $12 entry fee includes a t-shirt; forms available at the Alumni House in advance. Proceeds go to S.O.S., a local free medical clinic, and the Blue Mountain Chapter of the Red Cross.
9 a.m.
16th Annual Sweet Onion Crank Wall Climbing Competition; sponsored by the Outdoor Program. Climbers from the Pacific Northwest will compete in all skill levels. For more information contact Brien Sheedy, director of Outdoor Programs, at sheedybr@whitman.edu. Outdoor climbing wall, Sherwood Center.
9 a.m.
Bob Burgess and David Deal Memorial Round Robin Doubles Tennis Outing organized by Ron Takemoto, assistant professor of Japanese; and Jim Pengra, professor of physics retired. Adults only, please. Meet at the Walter A. Bratton Tennis Center, 115 Boyer Avenue.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Whitman College Bookstore, located on the ground level of the Reid Campus Center, is open. Whitman memorabilia is featured, from clothing to glassware to gift items. A wide selection of reading materials, including books by Whitman College faculty, staff and alumni, is on display. The Bookstore will hold its annual Spring sale.
9-10:30 a.m.
"Tradition: Then and Now." A look at the changing roles of athletics, academics and campus life at Whitman College. The panel will include retired coach and professor of physical education, Keith Jensen; retired professor of physics, Craig Gunsul; Dean Snider, Whitman's athletic director and Barbara Maxwell, associate dean of students. Kimball Theatre, Hunter Conservatory.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Admission Office is open for visitors. Drop by to ask about admissions policies, refer potential candidates or learn about the alumni admission volunteer program. Penrose House, 515 Boyer Avenue (former home of the president). Alumni bringing prospective students are encouraged to call the Admission Office to schedule an appointment at 877-462-9448 or 527-5176 or on the web site at http://www.whitman.edu/content/admission/visiting/schedule-a-visit.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Renaissance Faire: A festival of food, music, artisans, costumes, theatrical performances and traditions. Sponsored by the Associated Students of Whitman College. Lawn surrounding the Memorial Building.
10:30 a.m.-12 noon
The Counter Culture at Whitman in the early 1970s: A retrospective discussion of political and social activism at Whitman College. The panel will include professor of history emeritus Tom Edwards and John Markoff '71, Davey Current '71 and Phil Boss '71. Kimball Theatre, Hunter Conservatory.
10:30 a.m.-12 noon
Campus Tour led by Admission Office student representatives; meet at Penrose House (former home of the president), 515 Boyer Avenue.
11 a.m-4 p.m.
Walla Walla area wineries are open to visitors. The Walla Walla Valley boasts over 100 wineries; 11 are within walking distance of the campus. Maps available at the Alumni House. See www.wallawalla.org.
12 noon-1:30 p.m.
All Alumni Buffet Luncheon; President George Bridges, speaker. The program will include presentation of the 2007 Gordon Scribner Award for Distinguished Service to Mary Jane Corliss Shea '71. Young Ballroom, Reid Campus Center.
12 noon-4 p.m.
Senior Thesis Exhibition; this exhibition features the thesis projects of Whitman College's graduating studio arts majors. The show includes a variety of media, from sculpture to painting to printmaking and more. Sheehan Gallery, Olin Hall.
12 noon-11 p.m.
The Whitman Café, located in the Reid Campus Center, is open. The espresso cart is open from 12 noon-11 p.m.
1:45-2:30 p.m.
Reunion Photographs, steps of Memorial Building facing Penrose Library. In the event of a heavy rain, photos will be moved to the main gym in Sherwood Center (use courtyard entrance).
    1:45 p.m. Class of 1967
    2:00 p.m. Class of 1971
    2:15 p.m. Class of 1972
    2:30 p.m. Class of 1973
2-4 p.m.
Class of 1967 Wine Tasting and Tour of the Walla Walla Foundry and Foundry Gallery. A wine tasting of the Foundry Vineyard's Cabernet Sauvignon will be offered in the Gallery prior to the tour of the Foundry production facility. The Foundry, located at 405 Woodland Ave., specializes in casting Contemporary Fine Art in bronze, silver, and aluminum. Mark Anderson '78 established the Foundry in 1980; the Gallery opened in October 2005. The carpool departs from the Science Building parking lot near the Rempel Greenhouse.
2:30-4 p.m.
"Not So Instant Replays: Encore Performances of the Greatest Hits from Music and Theatre Performances of our Era." This activity is for the Classes of 1971-1973; Kimball Theatre, Hunter Conservatory.
4 p.m.
Memorial Service for David Stevens '47, professor of economics emeritus. Professor Stevens passed away on Feb. 8, 2007, in Napa, Calif. Those who knew Professor Stevens are invited to join his family for a celebration of his life in Cordiner Hall foyer.
4-5 p.m.
Sorority-Fraternity Open Houses; various chapter rooms and houses. Nu Sigma Chi members gather at the Alumni House, 219 Marcus Street; Delta Tau Delta alumni meet in the Reid Campus Center Café; Alpha Chi Omega alumnae meet in the Reid Campus Center Café; Delta Delta Delta alumnae will meet in their chapter room.
6 p.m.
Dinner for the Class of 1967 at the Marcus Whitman Hotel, Renaissance and Empire Ballrooms. The social hour will take place in the Grand lobby. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Music will be provided by the Usual Suspects. Attire: Business Casual to Cocktail.
6 p.m.
Dinner for the Classes of 1971, 1972 and 1973 at the Marcus Whitman Hotel, Explorer Ballroom. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Music for your dancing enjoyment will be provided by The Hit Machine beginning at 8 p.m. Attire: Business Casual to Cocktail.
11 p.m.
Delta Gamma alumnae from the Class of 1967 and their spouses or significant others are invited to join Dave and Priscilla Graham Wyckoff in their suite at the Marcus Whitman Hotel following the class function.

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Sunday, April 29, 2007
8-10 a.m.
Good-bye breakfast for alumni and guests in the Café located in the Reid Campus Center.
9 a.m.-12 noon
The Whitman College Bookstore, located on the ground level of the Reid Campus Center, is open.
12 noon-4 p.m.
Senior Thesis Exhibition; this exhibition features the thesis projects of Whitman College's graduating studio arts majors. The show includes a variety of media, from sculpture to painting to printmaking and more. Sheehan Gallery, Olin Hall.