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| In This Issue: Two Faculty Retire Events Reunion Updates Summer College Share Your Thoughts Whitman in the News Class Notes 2011 Alumni Awards 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.
 May’s selection An Apple a Day: The Myths, Misconceptions, and Truths about the Foods We Eat by Joe Schwarcz
Whitman in Ashland
August 5-7, 2011 
Sri Lanka
January 7-20, 2012 
Turkey
May 21 - June 6, 2012    |
Whitman College Faculty Members Lee Thompson and David Glenn are Retiring In May of this year Lee Thompson and David Glenn will end their teaching careers at Whitman College. To honor their careers we are asking you to send us photos, newspaper clipping, card, or any stories you would like to share about them. Please send them to Whitman College Music Department attn: Betty Waggoner; 345 Boyer Ave.; Walla Walla, WA 99362 or email them to waggonbi@whitman.edu. We would like to receive them by May 9, 2011. Events Washington State Society Potlatch Whitman Club of the National Capital Area May 6, 2011 • 6 p.m. • Washington, DC • Washington Marriott Wardman Park You are invited to attend this annual event celebrating and sampling the delicacies from the State of Washington for those living in Washington DC. We have reserved two tables of 10 for Whitman College Alumni. Bob Withycombe, professor of rhetoric and film studies and his wife Nancy, along with Kieta Mall ’89, will be our Whitman table hosts. This is Whitman’s tenth year participating in this event. Read more. The Science of Terroir: Can You Really Taste a Place? Faculty Lecture, vineyard tour and tasting with Whitman College Professor of Geology Kevin Pogue in Sonoma, CA June 25, 2011 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Sebastiani Winery Join Whitman College for an event at the Sebastiani Winery in downtown Sonoma. President George Bridges will greet the group and give a brief update of the college. Professor of Geology Kevin Pogue will talk about the concept of terroir and what science has to say about the ability of the physical attributes of a vineyard - elevation, slope, aspect, soils, climate - to affect of the sensory components - color, taste, smell, texture - of its wines. Read more and RSVP by June 22. Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox Whitman Night and fleece blanket giveaway night August 26, 2011 • 7:10 p.m. • Seattle, WA - Safeco Field Join Whitman alumni, parents and friends for Whitman night with the Seattle Mariners as they take on the Chicago White Sox. This is also a Fleece Blanket giveaway night, available to the first 15,000 fans who are 21 and over. Take advantage of the value-priced tickets and special giveaway for this great night of baseball. Read more and Register online. Reunions Updates Fiftieth Reunion Weekend • May 19 – 22, 2011 
Register Now!Class of 1961 You can now register for the events you will attend at the reunion. Pre-registration is required and due by May 2nd. Register Now! 50-Plus and Greek 50-Plus • June 9 – June 12, 2011 Registration available for the Greek and 50 Plus Reunions! Register by May 27, 2011 to avoid late fees. Register Now! More Reunions: Fall Reunion Summer College
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Whitman in the News  Alumna Meda Chesney-Lind ’69 selected as Commencement speaker, degree recipientPresident George Bridges has announced the 2011 Commencement speaker: Meda Chesney-Lind ’69, who graduated from Whitman summa cum laude. She also will receive an honorary doctorate at the Commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 22. Read more. Cecilia Kang ’94 delivers 2011 Hosokawa Lecture; journalism contest winners announced  She has covered stories around the world, from Seoul to Silicon Valley and subjects just as diverse, but Washington Post writer Cecilia Kang ’94 returned to familiar settings on campus March 31 to deliver the 2011 Hosokawa Lecture and join in the presentation of the Hosokawa Journalism Contest awards. Kang writes about communications, media, high-tech and Internet policy and publishes a Washington Post blog titled “Post Tech.” Read more.Men’s tennis overcome Bearcats, earn fifth straight ticket to NCAA DIII Nationals Overcoming a determined Willamette effort in singles, the Whitman College men’s tennis team continued its Northwest Conference domination with a 5-0 victory over the Bearcats in Sunday’s finals of the conference playoffs. Read more. Faculty News Briefs Read about the accomplishments of Whitman’s faculty. Read more. Interview with President Bridges On Thursday, April 21 President Bridges was invited to be a guest on Walla Walla’s KUJ-AM radio, to interview live with morning show host Jim Bock. Topics spanned virtually every aspect of Whitman College. Listen to the interview. Visit the Newswroom. Class Notes Send us an update about your family, career, or get together with Whitman friends and we will include in the next Whitman Magazine. Class notes submitted between February 1, 2011 and May 15, 2011 will appear in the July 2011 issue. Submit your class note. Why We Love Whitman Photo by Greg Lehman, Whitman photographer No it wasn’t laundry day, but a line of men’s underwear strung between Prentiss and Anderson Halls was the result of an April Fool’s Day prank played by the ladies of Prentiss and the men of Anderson.  View Full Size. 2011 Alumni Recognition Awards
Whitman College’s Alumni Association annually recognizes alumni who exemplify outstanding achievement in their careers, communities, or through service to Whitman College. To read about these award recipients go to http://www.whitman.edu/content/alumni/involved/alumniawards. |
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