Whittie News, the Whitman College Alumni e-newsletter
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Whittie News, the Whitman College Alumni e-newsletter |
September, 2005 |
 Pre-registration and advance payment for the reunion is REQUIRED. Register online at: http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/reunions_fall.cfm |
 Young Alumni are invited to attend "Welcome Young Alumni!" or "Welcome to Your City!" events in the following locations: |
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September 1 |
Palo Alto, CA |
September 13 |
Denver, CO |
September 14 |
Seattle, WA |
September 15 |
Olympia, WA |
September 18 |
Spokane, WA |
September 21 |
Arlington, VA |
September 24 |
Long Beach, CA |
Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events to learn the details. |
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 by Morgan Zeliff '06Have you ever heard of Seattle's Lighthouse for the Blind? Chances are that you have not as it has been known as "Seattle’s Best-Kept Secret." Junius Rochester '57, recently published his book, Seattle&s Best-Kept Secret: A History of the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. The book follows the fascinating history of the non-profit organization through its current activity. Formed around 1910 as a social club called the Seattle Association of the Blind, Seattle's Lighthouse for the Blind grew quickly to what it is today. Primarily, the Lighthouse addresses the challenges and barriers of blind/deaf citizens with basic education, training and employment. When they first began they funded their efforts through selling crafts and games made by their members. Today, they continue to sell products both online and at their store. Other Whitties involved in the project include Ray Haman '51, longtime board member of the Lighthouse and author of the book's forward, Kirk Adams '83, Director of Public Relations and Resource Development for the Lighthouse and coordinator of the project, and, connected in somewhat of a different capacity is Paul Pangakis '55, who is designer of the Lighthouse building. To learn more about the organization, visit their website:http://www.seattlelighthouse.org A link to the book can be found at: http://www.seattlelighthouse.org/book/index.html |
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 |
 Seattle and Portland Area Book Clubs |
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| September 7 -- Seattle | Homebase, by Shawn Wong... Details... |
| September 22 -- Portland | The Dream of Scipio, by Iaian Pears. Details... For more information regarding the Portland Book Club, visit their web site http://www.tomnjudy.com/pdxbookclub/ |
| September 28 -- Seattle | Mark Cohen '80, attorney and author recently published his second book, Bluetick Revenge. Cohen earlier authored The Fractal Murders. He will be participating in a book signing on September 28, 2005 at the Seattle Mystery Bookshop. For more information about Seattle Mystery Bookshop, http://www.seattlemystery.com/Events/events.html. For more information
about Mark, http://www.cohenslaw.com/pk/pk.html Mark will present an Alumni Career Series talk on campus for the Fall Reunion Weekend, Thursday, September 29th, at 7 p.m. |
Join us for a fabulous trip!!! The trips listed below are full with a waiting list, please contact the Alumni Office for information. |
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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! Read More About It... |
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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. Read More About It... |
How
will your favorite Whitman Varsity sports team do this year? Check out the new rosters at http://www.whitman.edu/athletics/ |
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Want
to know how much fun your fellow alumni had at past events? http://www.whitman.edu/alumni/photogalleries.cfm
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