Events
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An Evening of Reflections with Professor David Schmitz • Seattle, WA
February 24, 2019 • Pacific Tower
Read more and kindly RSVP by February 21Join Whitman alumni, parents, and friends for a fantastic lecture on the history of the college by the Robert Allen Skotheim chair of history, Dr. David F. Schmitz.
Alumni News
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Whitman Employees and Friends Share Favorite Recipes
December 17, 2018 • In 2017, Whitman College staff, faculty and friends came together to share their favorite holiday recipes for a special cookbook. The cookbook was released in December 2017 as part of the college's annual holiday card for alumni and friends.
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Mobilizing Snakebite Medicine
December 14, 2018 • Whitman alumnus creates foundation to help raise the profile of snakebite victims and improve treatments.
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A Holiday Greeting from Whitman
December 14, 2018 • The students of Stanton Hall, Whitman's new residence hall for sophomores, bring a special holiday greeting.
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Alumna and Journalist Shares Secrets of Digging into Public Records
November 29, 2018 • Rachael Alexander ’13 knows a thing or two about government archives and public records. Alexander will discuss “How to Discover Government Secrets and Impress Your Date with the Public Records Act” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 in Olin Auditorium.
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Youth Movement Propels Pioneering Civics Program
November 27, 2018 • Whitman Teaches the Movement (WTTM) is the pioneering program that leads conversations about civil rights on campus all year long and in participating Walla Walla public schools.
Whitman Connect
Whitman Connect is Whitman's online community, where you can find your friends and classmates and network with fellow Whitties.
The Passage
Spanning more than four decades and 1,100 miles, the journey of brothers Alan ’74 and Andy Dappen ’76 from Whitman College students to daring adventurers became the subject of a short film, “The Passage,” created by Alan's son, Nathan and released on YouTube in June 2018. A dream to paddle their canoes, built in the basement of the student union, through the inland passage of the Pacific coastline, was finally realized in the summer of 2017.
Pete Reid Award for Young Alumni - Becky Antilla Walliman '08
Becky Antilla Walliman '08 is doing her part to instill self-confidence and healthy behaviors in young girls in the Puget Sound area through her work with Girls on the Run (GOTR), a nation-wide, nonprofit program, focused on inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates training for and running a 5K. Starting as a volunteer coach in 2008, she soon joined the staff and was named executive director this summer.
Give to Whitman
Gifts from alumni, parents, and friends are integral to the financial strength of Whitman College, improving the overall quality of the liberal arts education we provide.
Make Connections
The Student Engagement Center works to connect students and alumni to the communities and experiences that help them cultivate their futures. Staff and resources of the SEC are available to assist young and established alumni as well as current students.