October, 2007
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Opening Week 2007 |
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Things To See: (Select link to locate information.) |
| Ski with the President |
| Save the dates! • Jan 25-27, 2008 • Sun Valley, Idaho Days on the slopes, warm nights of camaraderie with fellow Whitties and President George Bridges will make this a weekend to remember. Group gatherings begin with a reception with Walla Walla wines and heavy hors d’oeuvres at a beautiful Sun Valley home on Friday night (transportation from the lodge provided). Enjoy après-ski cocktails, dinner, a special program and talk by Kevin Pogue, professor of geology, on Saturday; a festive farewell dinner on Sunday will complete this fun Whitman weekend. $200 per person covers dinners and reception; bar drinks are no-host. Rooms have been blocked at the Sun Valley Lodge for the nights of January 25-27; those who want to come early or extend their vacations beyond the group weekend should call for reservations soon. Make your room reservations and payment through Sun Valley Lodge, 800-786-8259; tell them you are with the Whitman College Alumni Association group. Room rates vary, depending on what type of lodging you select. Unsold rooms will be released November 30, so don’t delay! Lift tickets are $68 per day (with a multi-day discount), and can be purchased at the Lodge. Reservation deadline December 15, 2007. To register and pay for meals, RSVP to the Whitman Alumni Office, (509) 527-5167, or (800) 835-9448, ext. 1, or email hoglund@whitman.edu. |
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October 3, 2007 Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi Read More.... November's selection: Founding Brothers, by Joseph Ellis |
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Expiration Date with Rick Stevenson '77 October 20, 2007 in Seattle 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Read More and Register Online... |
Meet President Bridges |
| in Tacoma
Oct. 4, 2007 6:00 - 7:30PM Tacoma, WA Register online by Oct 1 |
in Tri Cities
Oct. 17, 2007 6:00 - 7:30PM Richland, WA Register online by Oct 12 |
in Bellevue
Oct. 24, 2007 6:30PM Bellevue, WA Register online by Oct 22 |
Journey to the Red Planet with Rob Manning '80 October 13, 2007 • 10:30AM • NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory • Read More About Rob and Register Online |
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Walla Walla |
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| Walla Walla Art and Wine Reception Walla Walla Foundry October 26, 2007 5:30 - 7:00 PM Read More and Register Online. |
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Spokane Club |
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2nd Annual Wine Tasting in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho |
Welcome Young Alumni |
| Barbecue in the Park Marx Meadow, Golden Gate Park, October 13, 2007 Read More... |
Geology Professors Rock The Whitman College Geology department is coming to Denver, CO this fall. Find out when and where you can meet up with them. |
What
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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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| 2008 Reunions |
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Spring Reunion Information with links to Schedule, RSVP, Hotel Info |
50th Reunion Information with links to Schedule, RSVP, Hotel Info |
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| SAVE THE DATES!!! April 3-13, 2008 The Civil War and Historic Cities of the Old South, with G. Thomas Edwards, professor of history, emeritus This trip is currently full, with a waiting list.  Travel the South from Savannah to Washington while learning about the history and culture of Civil War America. With overnight stays in Savannah, Charleston, and Richmond, you will visit battle sites, cemeteries, plantations, and museums, as well as immerse yourself in the old South all along the route. Enjoy historic hotels, southern cooking, relaxing train travel, and Whitman friends while experiencing Civil War history with Professor Edwards.Download the Civil War Itinerary and Registration Form. |
| with Theresa DiPasquale, associate professor of English Plays to be seen are Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, Midsummer Night's Dream, and Othello; Our Town, by Thornton Wilder, and a 2,000 year old Indian classic, The Clay Cart. Details on schedule and pricing to come. |
| SAVE THE DATES!!! August 17-22, 2008 Upper Missouri River, Montana, canoe expedition, with Don Snow, senior lecturer in environmental humanities  The Upper Missouri River in Montana is one of the premier canoe trips in the United States. It is part of the National Wild and Scenic River System, and runs for 149 miles through a spectacular canyon carved into the prairie country of central Montana. The Whitman canoeing adventure will cover the most dramatic 108 miles of the Upper Missouri River National Monument. You’ll pass by the vistas Lewis & Clark described as "scenes of visionary enchantment," look for the abundant wildlife of the area, and enjoy luxury camping on the banks of this mighty river. With the guides doing the camp chores, you will be able to immerse yourself in the surroundings, enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Whittie adventurers and hear the stories of the past told by Professor Snow.
Read the Canoe Montana 2008 Itinerary Read More. |
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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. |
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Change of Address:
Notice: If you attended Whitman College, please visit the Whitman Online community to update your address and other relevant information, as we only need to be notified in one location. Thank You. While visiting the Whitman Online community you can: |
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 Soaring Stones by John Young '09 parent has been relocationed from downtown Portland to the open lawn area between Cordiner Hall and Reid Campus Center. |
new art on campus
The landscape of campus is changing. Come see the pieces for yourself next time you visit campus!  On the other side of Cordiner Hall Discobolos by Robert Cronin (cousin of former Whitman President Tom Cronin) has added some more color to the campus. |
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Want
to know how much fun your fellow alumni had at past events? http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/photogalleries.cfm and our 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 |
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Polly Schmitz '83, Nancy Mitchell, Margaret Hoglund |
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Stephanie Van Dyke '99, co-founder of the 
The first of Van Dyke's clinics, the Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda, was constructed last summer by a group of volunteers that included Van Dyke and her parents. Funding came from contributions and from a small inheritance she received from her grandmother. A laboratory is currently being constructed next to the clinic.