February, 2007
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 As You Plan Your Calendar... make sure to "save the date" Below are some events you may want to put on your calendar! |
| 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. | |
meets Wednesday, February 7,
at 7 p.m., at the home of Bettina Hosler '85 9516 2nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA. February's selection: Dispatches From The Edge: A Memoir of War, Disasters, and Survival by Anderson Cooper. If you'd like to attend or want more information, contact Bettina at (206) 784-9541 or at bettina@cisdirect.com or Bryna at brynaallen@comcast.net RSVP by February 6 Upcoming selections: March 7 — March: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks. |
| Joint GLBT and Allies Happy Hour February 7, 2007 at 6:00PM - 8:00PM Fusion, 818 10th Avenue, Hell's Kitchen, between 54th and 55th Streets, New York City. Take the C or E to 50th. Whitman Grads -- Come gather with alumni from Oberlin, Pomona, Haverford, Macalester, Swarthmore, Reed, Colorado College, Carleton and Colby. Read more about this event and RSVP online. |
| OutDancing February 16, 2007 at 8:30PM Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine, 2nd floor, Seattle WA 98122, (206) 324-7263 This is a multi-school, alumni event sponsored by GLBT groups at Oberlin, Haverford, Macalester and Whitman. Thanks to Jill at Oberlin for organizing the event. All are welcome! Read more about this event and RSVP online. |
| Welcome Reception Introducing President George Bridges February 18, 2007, 5:30PM - 7:00PM HAW Oahu Country Club, 150 Country Club Road, Honolulu, Hawaii Join Whitman College alumni, parents and friends as we welcome President George Bridges to Honolulu. Dress is Aloha Attire. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP online by Wednesday, February 14. |
| Professional Forum The Future of Washington's Election System Guest Speaker: Sam Reed, Washington's Secretary of State February 22, 2007, 11:30AM - 1:00PM Harbor Club Seattle, 801 Second Avenue, 17th Floor, Norton Building Join Whitman College alumni, parents and friends for the Professional Forum with guest speaker and former Whitman parent, Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed on the topic, "The Future of Washington's Election System." RSVP online by Tuesday, February 20. |
 Come to the Cazba! Boise receptionFebruary 23, 2007,5:30PM - 7:30PM MT Cazba, 211 N. 8th Street, Downtown Boise Unwind after the work day with Whitman alumni, parents, and friends while you enjoy Mediterranean hors d'oeuvres and sample some Greek and Italian wines. Several Whitman staff administrators will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about current campus happenings. Other drinks are available for purchase at the restaurant's bar so bring cash or credit card. RSVP online for this event. |
| Welcome Reception Introducing President George Bridges March 1, 2007, 6:00PM - 8:00PM Home of Maureen and John '70 Adkison, 806 Crest Drive, Yakima, Washington 98908 Join Whitman Alumni, Parents and Friends as we welcome President Bridges to Yakima. Dress is business casual. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP online by Tuesday, February 27. |
| A Hotel on Marvin Gardens
Written and directed by Nagle Jackson '58 March 3, 2007, 7:00PM - 10:00PM ET Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Road, Media, PA (near Philadelphia) Read more about this event and RSVP online. |
Eugene Club Jazz  Dave Holland Quintet concertand lecture with David Glenn March 21, 2007, 6:30PM - 9:00PM PT The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts Jaqua Concert Hall 285 E Broadway, Eugene, Oregon, 541-434-7000 Join Whitman alumni, parents, and friends for a night of jazz with The Dave Holland Quintet and a special pre-concert lecture by David Glenn, associate professor of Music. Lecture will begin at 6:30 PM in the Recital Hall and is open to the public. The Dave Holland Quintet performance begins at 7:30 PM in the adjacent Jaqua Room. Tickets must be purchased by February 20 and will be available that evening at Will Call. |
 Are you part of Whitman's Career Consultant Network? Would you like to help current students and alumni meet their goals in life? If you answered 'YES!' check out these special events. Read about the April 18, 2007 • April 19, 2007 events. |
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For events and more, visit our Calendar of Events, http://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/WIM/eventcal/eventcal.cgi |
What's Happening on Campus |
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| View the UPDATED 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 UPDATED 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 UPDATED 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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 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. |
blue moon  |
May 2007, will mark publication of the 20th edition of blue moon, Whitman
College's annual literary arts magazine. Entirely student produced, the
magazine features the work of Whitman students, staff, faculty and alumni.
Submissions: February 5, 2007 is the submission deadline for the 2007 edition of blue moon. Up to three prose pieces (15 page limit for each piece), five poems, and five pieces of art may be submitted. All pieces should be submitted immediately via email as attachments to blue moon, bluemoon@whitman.edu. Please use RTF for literary/poetry/prose and JPEG for art submissions. To pre-order a blue moon or make a donation, please contact editor Carly Lane Rue (biersdcl@whitman.edu) or assistant editor Tania Lown-Hecht (lownhete@whitman.edu). |
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 Read More About this trip... |
| Eagles and Orcas Four-day sea kayaking tours ••••• June 18-21 and July 9-12, 2007 Read more about these two sea kayaking adventures via our Trips page. |
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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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Jason S. Arp '94 |
Graphics, Layout and Design |
Teri Durfee |
Contributors |
Polly Schmitz '83, Nancy Mitchell, Margaret Hoglund |
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