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Sherwood Trust Extends Whitman Legacy with 2019 Core Grant
June 26, 2019 • A 2019 Core Grant from the Sherwood Trust will enable Whitties to gain an understanding of and practice in nonprofit consulting.
Class of 2019 Feeling Good as Whitman Celebrates 133rd Commencement
May 19, 2019 • Blue sky peeked through the clouds to shine on bright spirits on Sunday, May 19, 2019, during Whitman College's 133rd Commencement Ceremony. Keynote speaker Aisha Fukushima '09 led the class in a call-and-response rendition of the song "Feelin' Good."
Alumnus Shares Passion for Purpose
May 12, 2019 • Phil Gardner '69 has devoted his career to helping liberal arts students and graduates determine a plan to turn their passion into reality.
Alumnus Finds Purpose in Guiding Youth toward Promising Futures
May 12, 2019 • Social responsibility motivates Fred Capestany '86 in his work guiding low-income students toward top-tier college degrees.
Alumni Highlight Human Side of Environmental Efforts
May 12, 2019 • By highlighting the plight of endangered animals and ecosystems, three alumni are showing the human side of environmental efforts

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Alumnus Finds Purpose in Guiding Youth

Fred Capestany '86

For Fred Capestany ’86, serving others is more than a feel-good deed, it’s a basic living expense.

“I always had a sense from my parents that service is sort of the rent you pay for living,” Capestany said. “There was a strong belief that it’s just what you have to do, and that we all must do our part to help confront injustices and inequalities to help make the world a better place.”

Alumnus Shares Passion for Purpose

Phil Gardner ’69

One of the leading consultants on academic student success and professional development, Phil Gardner '69 believes purpose is the key to pursuing one's passion throughout life.

"Many students who seek a liberal arts degree are driven by their passion for a field of study," Gardner said. "But, when it comes to linking college and career, there is a big difference between having passion and having purpose."