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2011-2012 Academic Year
The Whitman College Alumni Association invites you to join us in celebrating history, theatre, and the great outdoors in one of these exceptional travel opportunities with faculty favorites.
| Sun Valley, Idaho | Turkey | Whitman in Ashland | Summer College - Silver Falls, Oregon | Everglades | Galápagos |
March 1-4, 2012
Join President George Bridges, Dr. Kari Tupper, and Dr. Bob Withycombe, professor of rhetoric and media studies, for a weekend of skiing and warm Whitman camaraderie in beautiful Sun Valley.
$150 per person includes dinners on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with presentations by the president and Dr. Withycombe.
To book a room at the Sun Valley Lodge, call the resort reservation line at 800.786.8259 and tell them you're with the Whitman College group. Discounted lift tickets will be available on site.
Call the Alumni Office at 509.527.5167 or 800.835.9448, ext. 1 for more information and to register for our Whitman group events, or email Margaret at hoglund@whitman.edu.
with Dr. Dana Burgess, professor of classics
May 21-June 3, 2012
4-Day Post-Journey Extension to Cappadocia (optional)
June 3-6, 2012
Alumni, parents, and friends of Whitman are invited to join Dr. Dana Burgess, professor of classics, in an exploration of Turkey. Unveil the cultural, historical, archeological, biblical, and social layers of this amazing country and its people.
$3,695 per person, double occupancy; single supplement $950.
Cappadocia extension, minimum of 8 passengers:
$950 per person, double occupancy; single supplement $275.
Deposit: $950 per person. Registration deadline January 15, 2012 with balance due by February 15, 2012.
Read more about this trip.
Turkey - 2012 pdf
This trip is SOLD OUT - yet, there is a waiting list.
For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 509.527.5167 or 800.835.9448, ext. 1, or e-mail Margaret at hoglund@whitman.edu.
August 3-5, 2012
You are invited to join Associate Professor of English Theresa DiPasquale and alumni, parents, and friends of Whitman College at the 33rd annual weekend at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. We are happy to announce that pricing has not increased from last year!
Plays are: Henry V; Medea/Macbeth/Cinderella; Animal Crackers; Romeo and Juliet; As You Like It
Program fees for double occupancy, per person:
Read more about this trip.
Whitman in Ashland - 2012 pdf
Call the Alumni Office at 509.527.5167 or 800.835.9448, ext. 1 for single occupancy pricing.
August 12-15, 2012
with Gary Rollefson, professor of anthropology; Don Snow, senior lecturer of environmental humanities; Kathleen Shea, assistant professor of environmental humanities and classics; Kurt Hoffman, professor of physics
You are invited to join Whitman faculty from across the academic spectrum at this seminar in the Oregon Cascades. Stimulate your mind with a lecture and discussion series by faculty in a variety of disciplines in this beautiful outdoor setting. Using the book A History of the World in 100 Objects as a jumping off point, we will examine the history and development of civilizations from a liberal arts perspective. How did a simple implement have an influence on where we are as humans today? What are the relationships among science, art, ideas, literature and “things?” Why are our current studies of the arts and sciences related to objects found from cultures of the past?
But it’s not all study. Take part in free-time activities such as swimming in the outdoor heated pool, touring the nearby Oregon Garden, playing volleyball, hiking the miles of adjacent waterfall trails or just savoring the outdoor atmosphere with a good book. Enjoy evening campfire gatherings, relax during socials and meals visiting with friends and faculty and catch a first-hand glimpse of the current Whitman student learning experience. All this is enhanced by the beautiful forested setting of Silver Falls State Park.
$350 per person, double occupancy; $415, single.
Includes all lodging, meals and activities.
$295 without lodging (campground nearby).
Registration deadline is June 12, 2012.
Read more about this trip.
Summer College on the Road 2012 - Silver Falls, Oregon - pdf
For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 509.527.5167 or 800.835.9448, ext. 1, or e-mail Margaret at hoglund@whitman.edu.
with Professor of Biology Paul Yancey
November 3-9, 2012
Join us as we travel to the southern tip of Florida, from Key Biscayne southward to Florida Bay, touring one of the most fascinating wetlands in the world. Together we will examine the amazing ecology of the Everglades, the Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas. Also explore the historical and ecological significance of Fort Jefferson as a Civil War fort and nature preserve. Don’t miss this opportunity for an inside look at this unique region of the country!
$2495 per person, $500 single supplement.
$500 per person deposit to hold space; final payment due August 6, 2012.
Read more about this trip.
Everglades - 2012 pdf
For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 509.527.5167 or 800.835.9448, ext. 1, or e-mail Margaret at hoglund@whitman.edu.
with Pat Spencer, professor of geology
January 5 ‐ 14, 2013
Whitman College alumni, parents and families are invited to join Professor of Geology, Pat Spencer for an amazing journey to the Galápagos with Lindblad Expeditions. Within hours of landing in the archipelago, you’ll be experiencing an abundance of wildlife that includes blue‐footed boobies, giant tortoises and colonies of marine iguanas. With a new island to explore daily over the course of our expedition, and the promise of genuine discovery every day – you’ll snorkel with curious sea lions, and enjoy a swim with penguins. Routing among the islands is always subject to Galápagos National Park approval — but our in depth knowledge of this geography guarantees days steeped in joy, wonder and engaging activities.
From $5720 per person, double occupancy
$500 per person deposit to hold your space. Final payment due October 7, 2012.
Read more about this trip.
Galapagos - 2013 pdf
For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 509.527.5167 or 800.835.9448, ext. 1, or e-mail Margaret at hoglund@whitman.edu.
