2016
October 17, 2016
Life lessons from Semester in the West, the ultimate classroom
Environmental journalist Todd Wilkinson says the program is "a landmark achievement in place-based education."
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October 13, 2016
Kim/Leavitt interviewed about their book, JewAsian
A book by Professor Kim and Associate Dean Leavitt explores the subject of Jewish-Asian couples through a sociological lens.
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October 11, 2016
Student composers debut original music
In a fall Composition class, students of Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music John David Earnest composed works for public performance. Listen to recordings of his students’ performances while reading what they have to say about their newest compositions.
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October 7, 2016
Sociology Professor Michelle Janning interviewed about the stuff of relationships
Janning's recent publishing work is on the topics of gender and generation in the use and saving of digital and handwritten love letters, Scandinavian families, parenting, popular culture representation of families, gender and home decorating television, divorce and material culture, and motherhood and the management of digital photography.
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October 6, 2016
Whitman internship grant recipient wins national video competition
Missy Gerlach '19 submitted the video as part of her Whitman-funded summer internship with Portland’s Toole Design Group.
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October 4, 2016
Classes on 2016 election go beyond the headlines
This presidential election cycle, Whitman is offering two fall semester courses encouraging students to engage with today’s heated political discourse.
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October 3, 2016
Geology Prof. Kevin Pogue talks about the challenges of growing grapes in Pendleton
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Erik Foley '96 talks sustainability at a global and local level
As Director of Sustainability at Penn State, Foley consults with international companies while teaching responsible business practices
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September 23, 2016
Whitman's recent leadership additions
Recent additions to the president's cabinet under President Kathleen M. Murray's leadership.
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September 22, 2016
Tech superwoman Cathryn Posey ’05 on the social side of tech
Cathryn Posey ’05 visited Whitman’s campus this week to speak to students about her work in the technology industry.
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September 20, 2016
Whitman College adopts test-optional application process
Beginning with this year’s admission cycle, Whitman will move to a test-optional application process for prospective students.
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September 19, 2016
Whitman named one of the country's healthiest colleges
Health services, campus food, athletic facilities, quality of life, and happiness of students all factored into ranking
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