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January 2011 |
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| In This Issue: Whitman in the News Events Reunion Updates Whitman Magazine Student Engagement Center Why We Love Whitman Connect Online: Alumni Events Whitman Online Alumni Starter Kit Alumni Trips Update Your Address Send a Class Note Submit to Livewire Submit to 50-Plus Whitman Magazine Online The Pioneer Athletics Campus Events Campus Webcams Give to Whitman  Your support for Whitman makes a difference.
 February’s selection Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Whitman in Ashland
August 5-7, 2011 
Sri Lanka
January 7-20, 2012   
What on earth
have you been up to? Let fellow alumni know. |
Whitman in the News Around the World in Four Days: Glover Alston Center fosters myriad journeys  When students returned to campus after Thanksgiving break, winter had arrived at Whitman College. But amidst the silent snow, the bright yellow and red house at 26 Boyer Avenue was filled with the sounds of Swahili and Sinhala, and the warmth of cooking Eritrean chapati, Chinese dumplings and Sri Lankan wade.Read more. Graduation rates put Whitman in the media spotlight Though the campus community has long understood why the Whitman graduation rate is so high, recently it has been generating interest and attention from the media. Read more. Faculty news briefs Learn about the work of the Whitman faculty, including collaborative research with students on campus, conference presentations, books and publications and more. Read more. Thinking about getting a MacBook? Read a review in Macworld written by a Whittie English major. Blair Frank ’13 wrote a review titled “MacBook: The great compromise.” Visit the Newswroom. Events Faculty Lecture — A Lovely Ruin: The 1865 Burning of Columbia, SC January 29, 2011 • 7:00 p.m. • Lord Mansion Coach House, Olympia, WA Assistant Professor of English Nadine Knight will talk about one of the most controversial moments connected with General William T. Sherman’s infamous “March to the Sea.” Read more and RSVP by January 25. Founder’s Day Celebration in Portland, OR February 16, 2011 • 6:00-8:00 p.m. • The Crowne Plaza, Bellmont Room Join us for an evening of good conversation, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and remarks by President George Bridges. Read more and RSVP by February 11. View our Calendar of Events Reunions Updates Spring and Debate Reunion Weekend • April 28 – May 1, 2011  Class of 1971 and Classes of 1980, 1981 and 1982View the schedule of events, find accommodation information, RSVP and see who else plans to attend. Read More. Second Annual W Club Golf Tournament • April 29th, 2011 Join us at the spectacular Wine Valley Golf Club. Registration starts at 12 noon. An awards banquet immediately follows the tournament and is available to golfers and non-golfers alike. Last year’s event attracted nearly 100 players and we are hoping to fill the field (120 players maximum) this year. Presently enlisting captains willing to take responsibility for putting together a foursome at skipmolitor@gmail.com. Fiftieth Reunion Weekend • May 19 – 22, 2011  Class of 1961View the schedule of events, find accommodation information, RSVP and see who else plans to attend. Read More. More Reunions: 50-Plus and Greek 50-Plus • Fall Reunion The Whitman Magazine  Start your new year by reconnecting with your alma mater through Whitman Magazine online! • Check out the online edition of the December magazine, if you haven’t already, to see the bonus stories and photos. • Was there a defining moment or experience at Whitman that changed or set your future course? Share your story! (Go to the online edition for a link or e-mail brownll@whitman.edu.) • Watch for a reader survey e-mail in February. This is a random survey, so not everyone will receive one. However, you’re welcome to send your comments and story ideas to the editor anytime at the e-mail above. “Happy New Year!” from your Whitman Magazine staff. Student Engagement Center Event
Why We Love Whitman Photo by Polly Schmitz ’83, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations “Not a creature was stirring....” View Full Size.  |
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The Student Engagement Center will be holding its 2nd Annual Virtual Career and Internship Fair in February 2011. If you or your company have positions to post, or would simply like to gain some exposure to bright and accomplished Whitman students, we encourage you to participate!
Cost for organizations to participate is $10, which can be paid by check or by credit card. Please contact Ali Barlow at 509-527-5183 or Whitman College Alumni Office | 219 Marcus Street | Walla Walla, WA 99362 509.527.5167 or 800.835.9448 ext. 1 | alumni@whitman.edu Editors: Jason Arp ’94 and Teri Durfee • Graphics.Layout.Design: Teri Durfee |