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Whitman Wire Responses

Student journalists from Whitman College's student-run newspaper, Whitman Wire, frequently submit questions and requests for comment to college employees. To provide greater transparency into college matters and additional context to the limited excerpts selected by Wire journalists and editors, responding employees have the option to share their full comments here.

Responses to Wire Requests

  • April 30, 2025: Conversations About Whitman Housing Requirements
  • April 28, 2025: LGBTQIA+ Wedding Protest and Performance
  • April 18, 2025: Faculty Motion Concerning Academic Freedom
  • April 18, 2025: International Student Resources and Protocols
  • April 14, 2025: Response to Possible Immigration Enforcement
  • March 11, 2025: Reductions to RWPD-170 Sections (Bolton)
  • March 11, 2025: Reduction of Sections of RWPD-170 (Hamrick)
  • March 11, 2025: Reductions to RWPD-170 Sections (Mermann-Jozwiak)
  • March 11, 2025: FTE at Whitman
  • Feb. 26, 2025: Information on Budget Forum
  • Feb. 21, 2025: Colectiva Legal del Pueblo Training
  • Feb. 14, 2025: Whitman Wire Responses
  • Jan. 30, 2025: Bird Flu
  • Jan. 27, 2025: Location of February Board Meetings
  • Jan. 27, 2025 Rep. Baumgartner Meeting With Pres. Bolton
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      • April 30, 2025: Conversations About Whitman Housing Requirements
      • April 28, 2025: LGBTQIA+ Wedding Protest and Performance
      • April 18, 2025: Faculty Motion Concerning Academic Freedom
      • April 18, 2025: International Student Resources and Protocols
      • April 14, 2025: Response to Possible Immigration Enforcement
      • March 11, 2025: Reductions to RWPD-170 Sections (Bolton)
      • March 11, 2025: Reductions to RWPD-170 Sections
      • March 11, 2025: FTE at Whitman
      • March 11, 2025: Reduction of Sections of RWPD-170
      • Feb. 26, 2025: Information on Budget Forum
      • Feb. 21, 2025: Colectiva Legal del Pueblo Training
      • Feb. 14, 2025: Whitman Wire Responses
      • Jan. 30, 2025: Bird Flu
      • Jan. 27, 2025: Rep. Baumgartner Meeting With Pres. Bolton
      • Jan. 27, 2025: Location of February Board Meetings
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Communications
  • Our Staff
  • Starting a Project
  • Brand Identity
    • Video Conferencing Backgrounds
    • Stationery and Business Cards
  • Writing & Editing
    • Editorial Style Guide
  • Media Relations
    • Whitman Wire Responses
      • April 30, 2025: Conversations About Whitman Housing Requirements
      • April 28, 2025: LGBTQIA+ Wedding Protest and Performance
      • April 18, 2025: Faculty Motion Concerning Academic Freedom
      • April 18, 2025: International Student Resources and Protocols
      • April 14, 2025: Response to Possible Immigration Enforcement
      • March 11, 2025: Reductions to RWPD-170 Sections (Bolton)
      • March 11, 2025: Reductions to RWPD-170 Sections
      • March 11, 2025: FTE at Whitman
      • March 11, 2025: Reduction of Sections of RWPD-170
      • Feb. 26, 2025: Information on Budget Forum
      • Feb. 21, 2025: Colectiva Legal del Pueblo Training
      • Feb. 14, 2025: Whitman Wire Responses
      • Jan. 30, 2025: Bird Flu
      • Jan. 27, 2025: Rep. Baumgartner Meeting With Pres. Bolton
      • Jan. 27, 2025: Location of February Board Meetings
    • News Tips Form
    • What's Up at Whitman Newsletter
    • Event Advertising Form
  • Email Listservs
  • Social Media
  • Photo & Video
    • Photo Request Form
  • Printing Services
    • Poster Transition and Resources
    • Course Packet Printing
  • Mailing Services
    • Bulk Mailing
    • FedEx Shipping Form
  • The Hosokawa Journalism Endowment
    • History

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