March, 2009
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March, 2009 |
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March 6, Seattle |
March 7, Tacoma |
| A Whitman College and Choral Arts commissioned piece, My Papa's Waltz, by adjunct faculty member John David Earnest, will premiere at the Choral Arts Concert Pierced to the Heart: Fathers, Sons, Mothers, Daughters. Whitman Professor of Music and Choral Arts Artistic Director, Robert Bode, will visit with alumni, parents and friends after the Seattle concert. For more details, visit Order Choral Arts tickets. |
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| Will Hyman ’06 and the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra in Concert "I Hear America Singing," featuring American composers including Aaron Copland and George Gershwin in an afternoon full of remarkable home-grown melodies. March 8, 2009; 3:00PM Meany Hall on the University of Washington Campus Due to the success of last year’s event, the Seattle Philharmonic would like to invite Whitman Alumni and guests to attend our season’s third concert for a special $10 ticket price. Attendants are also invited to an intermission mixer, a good opportunity to meet other Whitties of all ages. Tickets may be obtained by visiting www.seattlephil.com/whitman. |
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Lecture by G. Thomas Edwards, professor of history emeritus: “Lincoln, Cabinet Members and Generals:
Early Conflicts.” Portland, OR Seattle, WA Spokane, WA |
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 Voting Rights, Political Engagement,and Legislative Action: The State of the State for Washington Latinos A Community Forum with Professor Joaquin Avila, Seattle University Law School, Dorry Elias-Garcia, Minority Executive Directors Coalition, and Whitman College students to discuss new research. Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Reception: 5:30—6:30 pm Program: 6:30—8:00 pm El Centro de la Raza 2524—16th Avenue South, Seattle More information: www.walatinos.org Sponsors: Beacon Development Group, Minority Executive Directors Coalition, OneAmerica, Washington Farmworkers Housing Trust, Washington Tax Fairness Coalition, Whitman College Politics Department, Win-Win. Painting by Pedro de Valdivia |
| Whitman College Chamber Singers March 13, 2009 • • • 7:00PM - 8:30PM PT St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 NE 12th St., Medina WA 98039 Read More and Register Online |
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Our Enigmatic Universe March 15 2009 • New York • 2:00PM – 4:00PM ET |
| Washington DC — Whitman Happy Hour April 21, 2009 • 6:30PM ET The Ugly Mug, 723 8th Street SE, Washington, DC, (202) 547-8459 Join alumni, parents, and friends of Whitman College for a casual evening get-together. Drinks and food are no-host so bring cash or credit card. Read More and RSVP by April 13. |
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Lessons from 1929: The Financial Crisis in Historical Perspective with Professor of History David F. Schmitz. Friday, March 20 - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Los Angeles At the Wallis Annenberg President’s Home of Robert and Nadine Skotheim on the Occidental College Campus. Robert Skotheim served as Whitman College’s tenth president. The current financial crisis is the greatest economic challenge to the nation since the beginning of the Great Depression. Professor Schmitz will examine the nature of the Crash of 1929, what steps leaders took to address the crisis and what we might learn today. Read More and Register Online by March 13 Directions to the President's Home, Occidental College |
| Roller Derby! March 21 at 8:00PM Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, CA Join young alumni of Whitman College for a night of thrills and fun. Not since broomball at the Ice Chalet have you seen such intensity. Come cheer the Bay City Bombers against the San Diego F-birds. Read More and Register Online. |
Prison Town to Wine Country: The New Identity of Walla Walla with Professor of Sociology Keith FarringtonApril 7, 2009 • 7:30PM — 9:00PM PT At the home of Charlie and Minda McLaughlin Merrow, both from the Class of 1962. San Diego, CA Join alumni, parents, and friends of Whitman College for some insight into the changes to the look and demographics of Walla Walla over the past 30 years. Professor Keith Farrington will present Walla Walla's transition from 'prison chic' to a wine lover's destination and the impact that has had on the local populations, economy, and institutions. Read More and RSVP Online by March 31. Space is Limited. |
| Summer College is a week of intellectually challenging classes, lively discussions and entertaining experiences on the Whitman College campus. Best of all – no tests! Join us June 7 to 12, 2009 to connect with the Whitman experience of today. Experience stimulating talks by professors, a field trip and social events – all in the beautiful campus setting. Read the Agenda and View the Presenter's Biographies. Register Online by May 1 . Download the PDF version of the Registration Form. |
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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 |
Whitman in the News |
 2009 Spring Reunion WeekendClasses of 1963, 1964, and 1965 Class of 1969 VIEW THE UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. Read More: https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/WIM/events/WIM2161049.html |
 Fiftieth Reunion Weekend The Centennial Class of 1959 * Turning Dreams Into Reality FILL OUT YOUR 50th REUNION BOOKLET FORM ONLINE! Read More and RSVP Online: https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/WIM/events/WIM2161075.html |
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Fifty-Plus Reunion Weekend
 June 5-7, 2009Fifty-Plus Reunion for alumni from the Classes of 1959 and earlier. Special gatherings for the Classes of 1944 & 1945, 1949 & 1950 and 1954 & 1955. Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae banquet, Thursday, June 4, 2009. VIEW THE UPDATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. Read More and RSVP Online: https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/WIM/events/WIM2161608.html |
2009 Fall Reunion • RSVP NOW!!! |
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| Project Revere and Whitman College in 1952 |
 June 2-11, 2009 Read More.... |
July 28 - August 1, 2009 Read More... |
| Associate Professor of English, Theresa DiPasquale will lead the discussions.
Price ranges from $550-$765 per person double occupancy, depending on package. Read more about and sign up for this trip. |
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| Friday: Much Ado about Nothing (Shakespeare) evening |
Saturday: Equivocation (Cain) matinee Macbeth (Shakespeare) evening |
Sunday: Paradise Lost (Odets) matinee Don Quixote (Cervantes) evening |
Egypt and Jordan with Associate Professor of Anthropology Gary Rollefson Dec 29, 2009 – Jan 12, 2010 $3695 per person, double occupancy; single supplement $925. Includes round-trip air from New York-Cairo, internal flights, lodging, excursions, 4-night Nile cruise, traditional New Years gala dinner in Cairo, most meals. Deposit of $900 per person due by June 1; final payment October 29. Minimum of 15 guests by June 1, 2009. Read more about this fascinating adventure. Call Margaret in the Alumni Office, (509) 527-5167 or (800) 835-9448 ext.1 for more information and to register. |
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