| Whitman College invites you to meet our new president, George S. Bridges. | |
 George S. Bridges joined the Whitman community as its thirteenth president on July 1, 2005, bringing with him a distinguished academic career spanning nearly 30 years. Over the next few months, President Bridges will be traveling to meet alumni, parents, and friends of Whitman College in various cities around the country. Come hear why he chose Whitman, what his early impressions are after six months, and his ideas and thoughts for the future. At each event, President Bridges will offer an opportunity for questions and answers. We invite you to help us welcome George Bridges to Whitman College | In the cities listed below, welcome receptions were held to introduce President George S. Bridges. March 22-San Francisco, CA March 23-Boise, Idaho April 18-Spokane, WA June 1-Rancho Santa Fe, CA June 3-Santa Monica, CA |
After earning his undergraduate degree in 1972 from the University of Washington, Dr. Bridges pursued his graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. There he earned his MA in criminology (1973) and Ph.D. in sociology (1979). His areas of expertise include social control, criminal justice, juvenile justice, crime and its measurement, and research methods and statistics. In his previous position as dean and vice provost of undergraduate education at the University of Washington, Dr. Bridges administered the Honors Program, a liberal arts curriculum for the university's most academically capable undergraduates. He also oversaw the Mary Gates Endowment, the university's single largest endowment to support undergraduate scholarships for participation in research and service, and a variety of other programs that supported the academic experiences of UW undergraduates.
 President George S. Bridges takes questions from Seattle alumni, parents, and friends at a Welcome Reception, Thursday, February 9, 2006. | |
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