Now Is the Time A Campaign for Whitman College July 2012update “Whitman gave us the on Nov. 18, 2011, more than $11 million inSince the campaign was launched publicly best teachingi have three priorities forward. The vision for Whit-gifts and commitments have propelled its either experienced or man’s future includes ambitious initiatives to add professorships like the Williamo. Douglas observed anywhere.” Chair profiled here, to grow our comprehen- Current total: sive Global Studies program, to enhance the $109 million William o. Douglas ’20 student experience with opportunities for stu- dent/faculty research, field experience and Faculty leadership at Whitman is excit- internships, and to endow financial aid for stu- ed about broadening and deepening the dents. Success for the campaign and each of its curriculum in this important area of goals produces a brighter future for Whitman study. Shampa Biswas, chair and associate students.your partnership is appreciated! professor of politics, says, “There is con- siderable interest in the study of law and overall goal: ment is excited at the prospect of offering $150 million- politics among our majors. The depart regular courses in constitutional law and American jurisprudence in the near fu- ture.” academic strength | Goal: $75 milliono. Douglas exemplifies theWilliam heights to which Whitman students as- These funds will add faculty to broaden and deepen the curriculum, cultivate pire. A scholarship student from yakima, innovation in teaching and learning and increase the extraordinary learning Wash., Douglas took courses in philoso- experiences that prepare students to lead in a globally connected world. phy, political science, economics, English, Greek, latin, French, mathematics, as- $47 million* tronomy, biology and geology at Whit- man. Though he went on to study law at prestigious universities, he held the liberal access and affordability | Goal: $50 million arts education he received at Whitman in high esteem: “Whitman College believes These funds will endow need-based scholarships and bolster merit and talent in teaching men and women to think – to awards, making a Whitman education more accessible for current and future think in terms of the values of our inheri- students. tance; to think in terms of the current, re- lentless tide of events,” Douglas said years $32 million* after he graduated. “Whitman gave us the best teaching I have either experienced or observed anywhere.” financial strength | Goal: $25 million All alumni, parents and friends of the These funds will increase the unrestricted endowment and support from the college are encouraged to support this Annual Fund – significant sources of fiscal stability and flexibility that help ensure new faculty position that will help ensure the tradition of excellence at Whitman continues for future generations. future generations have as well-rounded and inspiring of a liberal arts education as $16 million* Douglas found. Whitman hopes to have the funding for the new position in place and begin offering classes by the 2013-14 We invite you to join in this ambitious effort. A gift academic year. each year, or a pledge over multiple years, will help The more than $1 million donated will be used to match gifts from alumni, par- ensure the success of the Campaign and the quality ents and friends to fund The Williamo. of the liberal arts education Whitman provides. Douglas Chair in Constitutionallaw and American Jurisprudence. To make a gift toward the challenge, go to www.whitman. For more information or to give online go to edu/give or call (800) 835-9448, ext. 2. CAMPAiGN.WHitMAN.eDu *An additional $14 million in commitments have yet to be designated. 7
Whitman Magazine July 2012
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