Saturday

8:00 a.m.-noon

Information and sign-in table will be open in the Reid Campus Center. Pick up a printed schedule of Family Weekend events and a table for tickets for Varsity Nordic Improv Group and Planetarium shows.

8-8:50 a.m.  

All Parents Coffee. Meet other parents and join us for coffee, scones and fruit. Reid Campus Center, Café.

9-9:50 a.m.

George Bridges, President of Whitman College, Welcome. Featuring a special performance by student a capella group.  Young Ballroom, Reid Campus Center. 

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Farmer’s Market. Featuring late-season produce, Walla Walla gifts and musical entertainment.

10 a.m.-noon

The Whitman Fencing Club will hold a demonstration tournament. Front steps of Cordiner Hall.

10 a.m.-noon

Alumni Swim Meet. Watch the current varsity team take on Wiley Alumni swimmers returning from various graduation years. The competition will be both heated and fun! Harvey Pool, Baker Ferguson Fitness Center.

10:15-11 a.m.

Faculty presentation. Olin 130.

10:30 a.m.-noon

Parents Encounters Discussion Groups with Prof. Rogers Miles and other First-Year Encounters faculty.  Reading assignment: NSRV New Testament, Luke 1-9:50. All parents are invited to participate. Meet on the second floor of the Reid Campus Center. A reception (with coffee available) will precede the 11 a.m. discussion. RSVP to miles@whitman.edu.  

11 a.m.

Annual π sale sponsored by the Whitman Mathematical Society. Reid Campus Center Sidewalk.

11 a.m.

Admission Tour with Information Session to follow at 1 p.m.  Meet at Penrose House.

Off-Campus Studies presentation. Student participants of Whitman’s study abroad and U.S. partner programs will provide a glimpse into their learning experiences worldwide. In addition, general information about Whitman’s Off-Campus Studies will be provided by Susan Holme Brick, Director, and Barbara Hoffman, Assistant Director. Maxey Hall Auditorium. 

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Family Brunch. Special price. Jewett and Prentiss dining halls. $5 cash for all family members and guests not on a board plan, free for children 5 and under.

12:00 p.m. 

Women’s Soccer. Whitman Athletic Complex on Sumach and Penrose.

12-4 p.m.

Sigma Chi Silent Wine Auction.  Tired of driving around all day for a couple glasses of wine? Then come to the Sigma Chi Silent Wine Auction for an afternoon with friends and family. Please join the men of Sigma Chi in helping to raise money for Children’s Wishes and Dreams of Walla Walla, which is a local charity that grants wishes to Wall Walla kids who have a life threatening or life altering sickness. 100% of the proceeds will go to this worthy cause to help these children in Walla Walla. Music will be provided while some of the finest wines will be up for auction.  Much help is needed and absolutely anything will do. Reid Campus Center Room 110.

12:30-1 p.m.

**First Planetarium Show of the Heavens (latecomers cannot be seated). Pick up free tickets for this event in advance at the sign-in table at the Reid Campus Center. Hosted by the Department of Astronomy. Clise Planetarium, Hall of Science 156.

1:00 p.m. 

Whitman College Cycling Club invites you to join them for a 60 to 90 minute ride at a leisurely pace with a possible stop at a local coffee shop following the ride.  Participants will need to provide their own bicycles, helmets, etc.  Rentals are available at Allegro Cyclery on Main Street.  Meeting in front of Reid Campus Center.

1:00-3 p.m.

**Chemistry Department Open House. Come see what your students are doing in General Chemistry Lab! Fun, hands-on lab activities for siblings or parents. Stay for as little or as long as you like. Examples of student work from the Chemistry of Art class will also be on display. Hall of Science, Room 242.

1:15-1:45 p.m.

**Second Planetarium Show of the Heavens (latecomers cannot be seated). Pick up free tickets for this event in advance at the sign-in table at the Reid Campus Center. Hosted by the Department of Astronomy. Clise Planetarium, Hall of Science 156.

1:30 p.m.

Presentation by Professor of Geology and Environmental Studies Robert Carson. Hall of Science, Room 151. 

2:00-2:30 p.m.

**Third Planetarium Show of the Heavens (latecomers cannot be seated). Pick up free tickets for this event in advance at the sign-in table at the Reid Campus Center. Hosted by the Department of Astronomy. Clise Planetarium, Hall of Science 156.

2:30 p.m. 

Men’s Soccer.  Whitman Athletic Complex on Sumach and Penrose.

2:30-3:20 p.m.

The Student Engagement Center presents “Internships, Added Value for a Liberal Arts Education.” Students will present their internship experiences. Their presentations will be followed by a question-and-answer session facilitated by Noah Leavitt, Assistant Dean for Student Engagement. Kimball Theater, Hunter Conservatory. 

2:45-3:15 p.m.

**Fourth Planetarium Show of the Heavens (latecomers cannot be seated). Pick up free tickets for this event in advance at the sign-in table at the Reid Campus Center. Hosted by the Department of Astronomy. Clise Planetarium, Hall of Science 156.

2:45-5:00 p.m.

*Make a Difference Day*.  Saturday, October 22 is a national day of service and families are invited to join their students for community service projects in Walla Walla. Volunteers will be meeting at
the Reid Campus Center at 2:45 p.m. to work with a local non-profit agency. Bring a vehicle if you have one and we'll carpool to the various sites.

3:30-4 p.m.

**Fifth Planetarium Show of the Heavens (latecomers cannot be seated). Pick up free tickets for this event in advance at the sign-in table at the Reid Campus Center. Hosted by the Department of Astronomy. Clise Planetarium, Hall of Science 156.

4:00 p.m.

Quiz Bowl Showcase. Come watch Whitman's new Quiz Bowl Team take on the best of Whitman faculty. Free in Olin 130.

4:15-4:45 p.m.

**Sixth Planetarium Show of the Heavens (latecomers cannot be seated). Pick up free tickets for this event in advance at the sign-in table at the Reid Campus Center. Hosted by the Department of Astronomy. Clise Planetarium, Hall of Science 156.

4-5:30 p.m. 

**United Nations Day Celebration. The Beyond Borders Club will be hosting a special program celebrating United Nations Day. Young Ballroom, Reid Campus Center.

5:00 p.m. 

Women’s Volleyball. Sherwood Center.

5:30-7 p.m.

Dinner in Prentiss Dining Hall. Family members are invited to enjoy their student’s experience. Special Price: $7 cash for all family members and guests not on a board plan, free for children 5 and under.

L'art Gallerie  Art show by Jewett Hall residents. Come enjoy the art and vote to determine the "fan favorite." Soft music & refreshments will be provided. Jewett Hall, main lounge.

Fundraising for “Mr. Whitman” Please come help us raise funds for Whitman College’s annual all-male pageant, the “Mr. Whitman” fundraiser, which will take place on October 28^th. The event will benefit Blue Mountain Heart to Heart (http://bluemountainheart.org), a local non-profit that works to prevent new HIV and Hepatitis C infections and provide compassionate care and assistance for those infected and affected. The event will include music, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and a raffle and silent auction. Foundry Vineyards (13^th Ave and Abadie St).

8 p.m.

Harper Joy Theatre performance. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 students and seniors, Whitman students free with their student ID. Tickets will go on sale on Oct. 10^th. To make reservations, or for more information, call the Box Office at 509-527-5180.

8:30-10 p.m. 

SHAC SpeakEasy Concert.  A musical charity concert featuring Whitman’s finest A Cappella Groups.  Admission is free, while a $5-$10 donation is recommended. All proceeds will go to the local SOS Healthcare Clinic and to fund future events held by SHAC (Student Health Advisory Council). A great night of music for everyone! Cordiner Hall.