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December 2010
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Whitman in the News
Events
Reunion Updates
Whitman Magazine
Annual Giving
Why We Love Whitman

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June 19-26, 2011




Whitman in the News

Suzanne Dodd ’84 named project manager for NASA’s Voyager program
From humble Northwest beginnings in Gig Harbor, Wash., Suzanne Dodd ’84 now finds herself probing the farthest reaches of our solar system. The Whitman alumna was recently named project manager of the illustrious Voyager program at NASA.
Read more.


Another increase in Whitman’s “green grade”
The Sustainable Endowments Institute (SEI) has given Whitman College a B grade on its 2011 College Sustainability Report Card. Read more.

Colleen Seidelhuber Willoughby ’55 assembles women’s leadership panel on campus
A collection of women leaders, some participating to share and others to learn, gathered for the 2010 edition of the Whitman’s Women in Leadership Symposium, held October 28. Read more.

Final Matthew Shepard lecture explores “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
The timing of Whitman’s 2010 Matthew Shepard Lecture was perfectly aligned for a discussion on the topic. Read more.

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Events

Portland “Tailgate” with the W Club
December 4, 2010 • 4:00-8:00 p.m. • Lewis & Clark College
Support Whitman Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams as they play Lewis & Clark.
Read more and RSVP by December 2.


Reception with George Bridges in Seattle
December 7, 2010 • 6:00 p.m. • W Hotel, Great Room
You are invited to a reception with Whitman College President George Bridges. Join us for light hors d’oeuvres and an update from the president.
Read more and RSVP by December 3.


Reunions Updates

Spring and Debate Reunion Weekend • April 28 – May 1, 2011
Class of 1971 and Classes of 1980, 1981 and 1982
Return to Whitman campus to catch up with your close friends and classmates and see what is currently taking place during the Spring Reunion Weekend of 2011. Read More.

More Reunions: Class of 1961 50th50-Plus and Greek 50-PlusFall Reunion

Class of 1985 Photo Group (and ID list) Fall 2010
Class of 1994 Photo Group (and ID list) Fall 2010
Class of 1995 Photo Group (and ID list) Fall 2010
Class of 1996 Photo Group (and ID list) Fall 2010
Class of 2000 Photo Group (and ID list) Fall 2010


The Whitman Magazine

In your December 2010 Whitman Magazine:

Where and how a student learns and studies is as individual as his or her personality. In their own words, students tell you “Where we learn” in the December issue of Whitman Magazine. You won’t want to miss this!

Also in December: Stunning photos of the work to seismically upgrade the historic Memorial Building clock tower; news and comments on the upcoming Debate and Greek Day reunions; and the ever-popular Class Notes.

Look for Whitman Magazine in your mailboxes in mid-December. About the same time, you’ll find the online edition at www.whitman.edu/magazine.

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Why We Love Whitman

Parting Shot by Greg Lehman, Whitman photographer

Winter came early to Walla Walla but did not slow down classes after Thanksgiving break. View Full Size.



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