Life is extreme. What have we done to survive through crisis? Biology, history, classics and more tell the story of how and what we do to survive. Here are a just a few of this summer’s lectures that explore this fascinating subject.

Summer College is a week of intellectually challenging classes, lively discussions and entertaining experiences on the Whitman College campus. Best of all – no tests! Join us June 7 to 12, 2009 to connect with the Whitman experience of today. Experience stimulating talks by professors, a field trip and social events – all in the beautiful campus setting. View the complete list of lectures, events and activities.

The Presenters: Whitman College faculty pictured left to right are: Dana Burgess, Professor of Classics; Bob Withycombe, Professor of Rhetoric and Film Studies; Denise Hazlett, Professor of Economics; Allison Calhoun, Professor of Chemistry; Delbert Hutchison, Associate Professor of Biology; Jean Carwile Masteller, Professor of English; Michele Hanford, Fitness Facilities Director; Michael Paulus, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian; Mare Blocker, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art; and Michelle Acuff, Assistant Professor of Art. Not pictured are: Rebecca Hanrahan, Professor of Philosophy View the presenter's biographies.

Schedule Subject to Change.

The Agenda: (View the complete list of lectures, events and activities.)

Here are the week's morning lectures:

Shipwrecks of the Imagination: Ancient Roman Poetry of Survival Dana Burgess, Professor of Classics How to Mend a Massacre: Race, Class, Tragedy, Survival and Reconciliation in Greensboro, 1979 Bob Withycombe, Professor of Rhetoric and Film Studies Don’t Panic!: A Guide to Financial Survival Denise Hazlett, Professor of Economics The Evolution of Our Atmosphere: A Four Billion Year Exposé Allison Calhoun, Professor of Chemistry Ancestral Tough-Guys: Out of Africa and Around the World Delbert Hutchison, Associate Professor of Biology You Think You’ve Got it Bad!: Our Obligations to Those Struggling to Survive Rebecca Hanrahan, Professor of Philosophy Literature, Art, and Survival: From Celebration to Consolation Jean Carwile Masteller, Professor of English Beyond Survival: Reviewing the Photographs of Walker Evans Rick Masteller, Professor of English

Afternoon sessions:

Spend the afternoons in small, interactive workshops that explore art and movement. Classes are held Monday through Wednesday from 1:30 — 3:30 p.m. (A complete list of sessions will be available in May, 2009) Movement that Matters: A three-day workshop of functional exercise to enhance your everyday life at any age and any stage. Michele Hanford, Fitness Facilities Director A Record of Survival: A sesquicentennial history of Whitman College and its archives. Michael Paulus, Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Great Book Structures: A hands-on course on bookmaking techniques that have survived the ages. Mare Blocker, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Sculpt/ Survive/Shelter: Explore and create a sculptural installation that responds to contemporary forms of shelter. Michelle Acuff, Assistant Professor of Art Field trip: Experience the secret life of Walla Walla’s most famous export – the sweet onion. See the inside of a sweet onion packing facility during the peak of harvest. Swing over to the Whitman Mission to get to the root of Walla Walla history, and picnic in the shade with your friends. A truly Walla Walla afternoon. Lunch provided.

Registration information for Summer College 2009: $595.00 full registration (entire week) Regular registration includes all class activities, all meals through lunch on Friday, welcome reception, field trip and overnight dormitory-style accommodations in Prentiss Hall. $40.00 additional for optional Friday night in Prentiss, June 12 Participants who want to stay until Saturday may do so for an additional $40, which includes lodging and breakfast. $450 full program, day student (no housing) Day student registration includes all class activities, field trip, and all meals except breakfasts. $190 for lectures only The "Lectures Only" option includes Sunday reception, morning sessions, and field trip.

To reserve your space: Send in your payment by May 1. Your registration is fully refundable until May 22; after May 22, your registration will be refunded less any deposits made for events. Please note on your form if you have special needs with diet or room accommodations. To register: Two ways to register --- Register online or use our PDF form (print, complete, mail) (pdf version. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this page. You can download a free copy from Adobe.) However, If you prefer, you may call the number listed below and register by phone with a credit card. Mail to: Whitman College Alumni Association, 219 Marcus St., Walla Walla, WA 99362. Any questions call 1-800-835-9448, ext. 1, (509) 527-5167 or email Angela at torretak@whitman.edu. Participants will receive a confirmation letter in early June.
Register Online for Summer College Registration Form for Summer College - (pdf) complete and mail in to the Alumni Office