Student Activities Office

 

Student Activities contributes to the mission of the College, Student Services and the Reid Campus Center by providing a variety of co-curricular programs and services, which encourage student involvement in the campus community and enhance the educational aspects of the Whitman community.  The cultural, social, recreational and educational programs supported and developed by Student Activities are designed to create a positive learning experience that provided opportunities for students to engage in experiences that enrich the value of their education; assisting students in developing leadership and life skills in order to empower them to advocate for their needs and interests; and, creating awareness and promoting understanding in order to educate students about student, community and social issues.

Our website provides information about many of the programs and services in the department. These are featured on our website:  

Arts and Crafts Series

The Arts and Crafts Series occurs bi-monthly in the the Reid Campus Center. At each workshop, a different art or craft is presented and then participants have the opportunity to practice the skill they have learned. Past workshops have included knitting, book-binding, and cooking.  

Associated Students of Whitman College

The Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC) represents student interests on campus, arranges for speakers, sponsors all-campus events, and funds student organizations. The Director of Student Activities advises and supports ASWC in its efforts.

Campus Activities Board

The Campus Activity Board is a committee of students and staff that sponsors a variety of arts and entertainment programs for the campus. The Director of Student Activities advises and supports CAB in its efforts.

Coffeehouse

Coffeehouse is a weekly Friday night musical program from 9 – 11 p.m. that primarily features the musical talents of Whitman students. Performers play music and sing from a range of musical styles.

Online Student Clubs and Organizations Directory

The online student clubs and organizations directory has contact information for the many clubs and organizations on the Whitman campus. The directory is updated once per semester.

Stevens Gallery

The Stevens Gallery program features a Whitman College student, faculty or staff member each month. Shows are hung in the Stevens Gallery, located on the first floor of the Reid Campus Center. The unique aspect of this program is that it is not limited to art students or art professors. We seek out artists from diverse backgrounds who create in a variety of mediums. 

Student Clubs & Organizations

There are over 55 recognized student clubs and organizations on campus. Student groups create/facilitate programs, speakers, concerts, trips, etc. that expose and educate others on different cultures, lifestyles, art forms, and view points. 

Student of the Month

In this new program, students nominate their peers to be Student of the Month. Applications are located online and next to the Student of the Month board near the elevator on the first floor of the Reid Campus Center. Or, you can email Andrea Ramirez, the Director of Student Activities and request an application. Students will be chosen because of their involvement, leadership, nomination, personal involvement in student groups, and as a result of what they give to the students of Whitman College.

Student Activities is also a point of contact for student clubs and organizations on campus. Our staff provides students groups with knowledge, leadership, and guidance to support their efforts.

You can use the quick links located on the left side of this page to access the information at any point on our site. If you have any questions about the Department of Student Activities, please contact Andrea Ramirez at ramireae@whitman.edu or (509) 522-4436.

Student Activities is a part of the Reid Campus Center and a department within the Division of Student Services.