Letter from Alumni Board President to New Alumni

Dear graduates of 2025,

On behalf of the 18,000 Whitman alumni around the world, congratulations on becoming the newest members of our Alumni Association! You’ve worked hard as a student and the alumni association now supports you as you apply the standards of a Whitman education to the standards of your communities. As always, you are not alone in your journey. The Whitman alumni network is here to continue to enrich your knowledge through engagement opportunities and mentorship. Plus, the more that you invest, the more the alumni network gives back!

Whitman sets the foundation for you to lead. Seek opportunities to exemplify the skills and standards from your experiences at Whitman within all contexts of your life -- professional, volunteer, communal, familial, personal. There are still unseen and bewildering challenges ahead. Remember to lean on the experience of other alumni, who are continually mastering fields of learning; growing emotionally through immersion in passion projects; and forming friendship bonds that will last a lifetime. The Alumni Relations Office offers opportunities for virtual and personal connections. Whitman Connect provides a wealth of resources. The world is yours to impact and the Alumni Association is here for you.

Empower yourself through empowering others. Sharing your time and experiences with others is also a gift to yourself in ways that become more revealing and seemingly magical upon reflection. Whitman alumni hold dear the common threads that brought us together, and are resolute in preserving the opportunity for others to experience those same values and aspirations. Perpetuate a cross-generational spirit of generosity. Give back to get ahead. Never underestimate the power of connection and selflessness. Go far, but stay close.

Keep an eye out for these programs the Alumni Office organizes, both in person and virtually:Social events

• Career networking –Whitties Helping Whitties
• Social events
• Faculty and staff presentations
• Sporting events
• Outdoor recreational opportunities
• Reunions

Again, be sure to activate your account on Whitman Connect. The directory makes it easy to connect with fellow alumni and allows students to seek you our for mentorship. If you have suggestions for alumni events in your area or ways to improve communication, please let me know at ben.kubany@gmail.com, contact Alumni Relations at alumni@whitman.edu or 509-527-5167, or send your ideas to any member of the Alumni Board.

Congratulations once again on your accomplishments thus far and welcome to the Alumni Association. We look forward to supporting and celebrating the milestones  you will achieve and inspire in others!

Sincerely,

Ben Kubany ’05, President
Whitman Alumni Association Board