Attend Events
Upcoming Events
See your classmates and their children, attend a lecture without an exam, network with other alumni new to town—these are just a few reasons to attend events organized by the Alumni Office. Watch for announcements on this page, in your email inbox and in the monthly Whittie News for opportunities to connect with alumni, students and faculty.
Whitties in the Cities - NOLA
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Join Whitman alumni, parents and friends for a special evening of connection and celebration at the home of Laurie Smiley ’81. Enjoy great conversation, local flavor and that unmistakable Whitman spirit—all in the heart of New Orleans during one of the city’s most vibrant weekends.
Protecting Firefighters, Protecting Public Health: Wildland Fire Hazards and Exposures
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Revolution Hall, Portland, OR
Whitman alumni, parents and friends are invited to a talk by Associate Professor of Sociology Alissa Cordner, sharing findings from her research with wildland firefighters. Since 2015, Dr. Cordner has worked with wildland firefighters to understand how they experience and understand the risks of their job. She will draw on examples from her research to describe the environmental and health hazards firefighters experience. She will describe how the current presence of public and environmental health in Whitman’s curriculum, and she will introduce plans for a new Public Health Program for future Whitman students.
Queer Advocacy and Activism Through Education and Law with Jane Carmody ’14 and the QLaw Foundation
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4 p.m. PDT
Virtual
Join Jane Carmody ’14 as she discusses the importance of local queer activism through the QLaw Foundation of Washington. The QLaw Foundation is the only legal organization doing policy advocacy work, legal clinics and legal trainings specifically centered around the issues and rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians. This virtual talk will touch on empowering communities in the ever changing landscape of federal and state governments.
Learn More
Reunions
Find out everything you need to know about your upcoming class or cluster reunion.
Classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1980, 1985, 19989, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2015 - Sept. 26-28, 2025
50th Reunion for the Class of 1975 – May 22-25, 2025
Photo Galleries - Reunions
View our gallery of photos from past reunion events.
Virtual Whitman
Find all event recordings, take a virtual tour of campus, look through back issues of the Pio and more on our Virtual Whitman page.
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