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July, 2005

Whitman in Ashland

Whitman in Ashland
August 12-14, 2005

Love's Labor's Lost, Richard III, Twelfth Night (Shakespeare), The Belle's Stratagem (Cowley), and Dr. Faustus (Marlowe) with professor of English, emeritus, Ed Foster.

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Livewire Magazine Young Alumni! Contribute to Livewire. Deadline is July 13th.
Alumni from 1995 to 2005 can contribute a wedding photo or new baby picture! Fill out the Class Note submission form at www.whitman.edu/alumni/classnotesform.htm. Then email photos to livewire@whitman.edu. Electronically submitted photographs must be at least 300 dpi for a three- by five-inch photo and must include an accurate caption to make it in time for the next issue. Or, mail original photos to Livewire, c/o Whitman College Alumni Office, 219 Marcus Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. If you would like your photos returned, please include a note. Please, don't forget to name everyone in the picture!

         
Homebase by Shawn WongOne 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 Homebase by Shawn Wong, Professor of English at University of Washington and nationally recognized writer.

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For more information on Professor Wong visit
http://depts.washington.edu/engl/people/profile.php?id=67

Class of 1955 50th Reunion Weekend Photos:
     Class of 1955 Group Photo
     President's Leadership Award
     Social at President Cronin's
     Campus Tour
Social and Dinner
Day Trip
Social and Dance
Commencement
Class of 1955 50th Reunion Forms:
Attendee Evaluation Form
Non-attendee Survey


Fall Reunion Weekend

RSVP and see who plans to attend.
http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/reunions.cfm



What is going on in your area?
For events and more, visit our Calendar of Events, http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/calendar.cfm

What's Happening on Campus
Whitman in the News
http://www.whitman.edu/content/events
http://www.whitman.edu/content/news

Change of Address:Update your address or other information
  • Have you moved recently?
  • Changed your email address?
  • Taken a new job?
If so, let Whitman know at http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/changemyaddress.htm.

Join us for a fabulous trip!!!
Playbill: Paint the town Whitman Blue and Gold Playbill: Paint the town Whitman Blue and Gold
October 18-23, 2005

A theater tour of New York with Jack Freimann.

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Trip to the Galapagos Islands The Galapagos Islands
March 10-19, 2006

Take a walk on the wild side with professor of biology Delbert Hutchison. Cruise with Lindblad's Special Expeditions through the islands of Darwin's discoveries, get up-close and personal with the incredible animal life, swim with the fishes, learn about this beautiful area from Whitman's own evolutionary biologist!

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Grand Canyon Expedition Grand Canyon Expedition
June 14-19, 2006

Join Pat Spencer, professor of geology as Western River Expeditions' J-rigs provide maximum Grand Canyon excitement and safety. The deluxe camping and meals will make the evenings on shore unforgettable.

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Area Book ClubsArea Book Clubs
Seattle and Portland Area Book Clubs
July 6 -- Seattle The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.   Details...
July 14 -- Portland
tentative schedule
Portland Confidential by Phil Stanford.   Details...
For more information regarding the Portland Book Club, visit their web site
http://www.tomnjudy.com/pdxbookclub/

You can help secure Whitman's future.
Development Officer to begin this summer. Submit a Whitman College Application Form, resume and names and phone numbers of three references to Human Resources, Mem 102 by August 1, 2005.


Major Gifts Officer Job Description
Whitman College Application Form
(You will need Adobe Acrobat to view the above documents.)

Submit a Class Note
Want to know how much fun your fellow alumni had at past events? http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/photogalleries.cfm
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Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery Whitman in Ashland, August 6-8, 2004 Weekend College 2005 Take a look at Whitman