August, 2007
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August, 2007 |
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School starts August 28! The Class of 2011 and their parents arrive on campus August 23 for Opening Week activities. Want to know what they're like? Check the class profile. |
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 What the students are reading: The Devil's Highway: A True Story |
Things To Do: (Select link to locate information.) |
Spokane Club Events |
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Campus Events |
Professional Forum |
Things To See: (Select link to locate information.) |
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Join in the fun with your classmates. RSVP Now! |
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| Elsewhere |
 Alumni Gallery Exhibition — Bates P. Bates '78 Aug 11, 2007 • 4:00PM - 7:00PM PT Santa Monica, CA Register Online. |
| A Basque Tapas in Boise September 13, 2007, 6:30PM The Basque Market, Boise ID Register online by September 10 |
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Dead Sea Scrolls in Context with Robert Morrison Saturday, September 15, 2007, 10:30 a.m. San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 Parking is available in Balboa Park, but plan to arrive early. RSVP by August 1 by completing our online form. |
| President Bridges in the Bay Area September 19, 2007, 6:30PM Menlo Park, CA Register online by September 14. |
President Bridges in Tri Cities October 17, 2007, 6:00PM - 7:30PM Richland, WA Register online by October 12. |
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Young Alumni Gathering |
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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. View the Seattle Club web page. |
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Journey to the Red Planet with Rob Manning '80 October 13, 2007 • 10:30AM • NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory • Read More About Rob and Register Online |
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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. |
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Change of Address:
Notice: If you attended Whitman College, please visit the Whitman Online community to update your address and other relevant information, as we only need to be notified in one location. Thank You. While visiting the Whitman Online community you can: |
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| Ski with Whitman's President Save the dates! • Jan 25-28, 2008 • Sun Valley, Idaho Days on the slopes, warm nights of camaraderie with fellow Whitties and President George Bridges, and an evening sleigh ride to dinner will make this a weekend to remember. Make your room reservations from the Whitman block at the Sun Valley lodge by calling 800.786.8259 (or choose a different room if you prefer); call the Alumni Office for meal reservations. $200 per person for Whitman group Friday night social, sleigh-ride and Trail Creek Cabin dinner, and Sunday buffet. Reservation deadline December 15, 2007. Call the Alumni Office at 509.527.5167 or 800.835.9448 ext.1 for details. |
| SAVE THE DATES!!! April 3-12, 2008 The Civil War and Historic Cities of the Old South, with G. Thomas Edwards, professor of history, emeritus  Travel the South from Savannah to Washington while learning about the history and culture of Civil War America. With overnight stays in Savannah, Charleston, and Richmond, you will visit battle sites, cemeteries, plantations, and museums, as well as immerse yourself in the old South all along the route. Enjoy historic hotels, southern cooking, relaxing train travel, and Whitman friends while experiencing Civil War history with Professor Edwards.Details to come later. |
| SAVE THE DATES!!! August 16-21, 2008 Upper Missouri River, Montana, canoe expedition, with Don Snow, senior lecturer in environmental humanities  This canoeing adventure in Montana covers the most dramatic 108 miles of the Upper Missouri River National Monument. Begin your float by exploring the 48 mile White Cliffs section. Further downstream beyond the horizon, experience the solitude of the Badlands. Here beaver thrive, pelicans trace the valley rims, and bighorn sheep may wander into camp. Hikes will provide additional opportunity for wildlife viewing, bird-watching, the discovery of flora unique to the area and incredible photography potential.Details to come later. |
Campus Views - Take a look to see what is going on right now. |
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Want
to know how much fun your fellow alumni had at past events? http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/photogalleries.cfm and our 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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