August, 2006
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 Over the past few weeks we have introduced Whitman's new online directory and the response has been fantastic! All alumni should visit Whitman Online
to register for this free directory and connect with friends.Features include: If you have misplaced the security information sent to you recently, visit Whitman Online to request it via email. |
| Ski with Whitman's President Save the date! • Jan 26-29, 2007 • Sun Valley, Idaho President George Bridges and Dr. Kari Tupper invite Whitman alumni, parents and friends to join them for skiing and socializing in beautiful Sun Valley. Rooms have been blocked at the Sun Valley Lodge for January 25-30; stay just the weekend, or longer. The Alumni Association is arranging group dinners--Friday at the lodge, and Sunday, transported by sleigh to a cozy cabin restaurant (reservations required). Skiing, skating, swimming in the outdoor heated pool, and many other activities will fill your days, the warmth of Whitman friendships, your nights. Call the Alumni Office, (509) 527-5167 or (800) 835-9448 ext.#1, for information about lodging and to make reservations for group meals. |
 As You Plan Your Calendar... make sure to "save the date" Below are some events you may want to put on your calendar! |
| Join the Tacoma Club for the Tacoma Rainiers vs. Tucson Sidewinders Date: Friday, August 18, 2006 Time: 7:05PM Location: Cheney Stadium Description: Join Whitman College alumni, parents and friends for a great game of baseball with the Tacoma Rainiers. Cost is $6 and includes game ticket, $5 in Rainier Bucks and Friday Night Fireworks. Parking is $5 per car. RSVP by August 10 to the Alumni Office with your credit card at 1 800 835 9448 ext 1 or mail your check to 219 Marcus Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. |
| Welcome to Your City! -- Washington DC area September 13, 2006 7:30PM ET Iota Club and Café, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 522-8340 The Whitman Club of the National Capital Area would like to welcome Whitties new to the area and reconnect with the locals. Please join them for a no-host gathering and Open Mic Night. No cover charge. RSVP by September 8 using the form on the events calendar. |
| Welcome Young Alumni Brewery Tour -- Berkeley, CA October 12, 2006 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT Trumer Brauerei Berkeley Brewery, 1404 4th St., Berkeley, CA 94710, (510) 526-1160 Join young alumni from around the Bay Area for a special tour and tasting at one of Berkeley's favorite breweries. Brewmaster Lars Larson '88 will lead you through the workings of the brewery and finish the tour with a tasting of their beer. The group will then move down the street for a casual, no-host gathering at T-Rex BBQ: 1300 Tenth Street (cross street is Gilman), Berkeley, CA 94710, (510) 527-0099. RSVP by using the form on the events calendar by October 6, 2006. |
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Spokane/Coeur d’Alene – SAVE THE DATE Sunday, October 22, 2006 4 p.m. |
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Wine Tasting and Open House The Whitman Club of Spokane and Coeur d'Alene Cellars located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, invite alumni, parents, and friends to enjoy a special winery open house. Kimber Gates Harris '96, co-owner and manager, will be our hostess for the afternoon. The production facility, where the event will take place, is located at Coeur d'Alene Cellars, 3890 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815, 208.664.2336. See http://www.cdacellars.com. Save the date, details to come. |
Geology Professors Rock The Whitman College Geology department is coming to Philadelphia this fall. Find out when and where you can meet up with them. |
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| Find out more regarding the 2006 Fall Reunion Weekend. See who is planning to attend from your class: 1981, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1996. Are you planning to attend? If so, RSVP. |
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| View the schedule of events, find hotel information, RSVP and see who plans to attend at http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/reunions.cfm. |
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| View the schedule of events, find hotel information, RSVP and see who plans to attend at http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/reunions.cfm. |
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| View the schedule of events, find hotel information, RSVP and see who plans to attend at http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/reunions.cfm. |
| Whitman Club of Seattle | |
| The Whitman Club of Seattle plans events and activities in your area to keep you connected with Whitman College. In addition to our special events, we are proud to offer three exciting interest-related opportunities for you to connect on a regular basis in the greater Seattle area. For more information and schedules, view the Seattle Club web page. | |
What
is going on in your area?
For events and more, visit our Calendar of Events, http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/WIM/eventcal/eventcal.cgi |
What's Happening on Campus |
Whitman in the News |
 Keep in touch with your Whitman family... Let your classmates and friends know what you're up to and be sure to let us know too. Helpful ways are listed below. |
Change of Address:
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  One of the many 'new' Whitman traditions is a summer reading assignment for First Year students to complete before arrival in Walla Walla. It provides an immediate foundation for shared experiences and is often supplemented by a campus visit and lecture by the author. This year's selection is On Beauty and Being Just by Elaine Scarry, Professor of English and American Literature and Language at Harvard UniversityRead more about Whitman's Summer Reading For more information on Professor Scarry visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Scarry Read more about this book. http://www.pupress.princeton.edu/titles/6675.html |
2006 Alumnus of Merit Award presented |
| On June 15, 2006, the 2006 Alumnus of Merit Award was presented to J. Bruce Beckwith '55 for his groundbreaking work in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. To read more about Bruce, other alumni award recipients or to nominate a worthy candidate, see http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/alumniawards.cfm. |
| Left to right: Polly Schmitz '83, director of alumni; Mary Shuham Dore '50 (who nominated Bruce); Dr. Bruce Beckwith '55, 2006 Alumnus of Merit Award recipient; Nancy Beckwith (Bruce's wife), Sarah Peter-Contesse (Bruce's daughter); and Tristan Peter-Contesse '04 (Bruce's grandson). |
| Campus Views - Take a look to see what is going on right now. | |
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The Baker Ferguson Fitness Center
gets into shape. |
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Is the sun shining on Whitman today? Check out the Ankeny web cam from Olin Hall. |
Want
to know how much fun your fellow alumni had at past events? http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/photogalleries.cfm and the newly created Reunions Photo page at http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/photos_reunions.cfm |
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Editor |
Jason S. Arp '94 |
Graphics, Layout and Design |
Teri Durfee |
Contributors |
Polly Schmitz '83, Nancy Mitchell, Margaret Hoglund |
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