September, 2007
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September, 2007 |
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Things To Do: (Select link to locate information.) |
Things To See: (Select link to locate information.) |
| Fall Reunion |
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Join in the fun with your classmates. RSVP Now! Registration coming soon! |
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Meet President Bridges |
| in the Bay Area September 19, 2007 6:30PM Menlo Park, CA Register online by Sep 14 |
in Tacoma October 4, 2007 6:00 - 7:30PM Tacoma, WA Register online by Oct 1 |
in Tri Cities October 17, 2007 6:00 - 7:30PM Richland, WA Register online by Oct 12 |
| Keiko Hara: Topophilia Imbuing September 8, 2007, 5:00PM at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-8031 You are invited to a gallery talk and exhibit viewing with professor of art Keiko Hara. Read more and register online. |
| A Basque Tapas in Boise September 13, 2007, 6:30PM at The Basque Market, Boise ID Register online by September 10 |
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Picnic at Mirabeau Meadows State Park, Spokane, WA Sunday, Sept 16, 2007 Read more about this event and register online. |
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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Welcome Young Alumni |
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Young Alumni Gathering |
| Welcome to Your City! Whitman Club of the National Capital Area September 26, 2007 Read More... |
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
is going on in your area?
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 |
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Attention fans of Whitman athletics! It's time to nominate former Missionary athletes and coaches for the Whitman Athletics Hall of Fame. Nominations received this fall (no later than Dec. 31) will be considered when the Whitman Hall of Fame makes its next round of selections. For information about the nomination and selection process, and to view profiles about current Hall of Fame members, visit our Hall of Fame web site. |
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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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| 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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| Ski with Whitman's 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. Make your room reservations from the Whitman block at the Sun Valley lodge by calling 800.786.8259 (or choose a different room if you prefer); call the Alumni Office for meal reservations. $200 per person for Whitman group activities and meals. Does not include rooms, lift tickets, transportation to Sun Valley. Reservation deadline December 15, 2007. Call the Alumni Office at 509.527.5167 or 800.835.9448 ext.1 for details. |
| 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  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 Details to come. |
| SAVE THE DATES!!! August 17-22, 2008 Upper Missouri River, Montana, canoe expedition, with Don Snow, senior lecturer in environmental humanities  This canoeing adventure in Montana covers the most dramatic 108 miles of the Upper Missouri River National Monument. Begin your float by exploring the 48 mile White Cliffs section. Further downstream beyond the horizon, experience the solitude of the Badlands. Here beaver thrive, pelicans trace the valley rims, and bighorn sheep may wander into camp. Hikes will provide additional opportunity for wildlife viewing, bird-watching, the discovery of flora unique to the area and incredible photography potential.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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Campus Views - Take a look to see what is going on right now. |
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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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Editor |
Jason S. Arp '94 |
Graphics, Layout and Design |
Teri Durfee |
Contributors |
Polly Schmitz '83, Nancy Mitchell, Margaret Hoglund |
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Margaret A. Chesney '71 is featured on the cover of the professional journal Monitor on Psychology, in a special section about women leaders.