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    March 2009

    Pete Reid ’49 to retire (again) after six decades

    Pete’s irrepressibly positive outlook on the college and the greater Walla Walla community has inspired many generations of students, faculty and staff.

    Collaborative spirit

    The collaborative work taking place between faculty and students across campus is “uncommon, deep and meaningful,” says Lori Bettison-Varga, provost and dean of the faculty.

    Native art: Pat Courtney Gold '61 preserves her heritage

    Student photographer finds unexpected story in Morocco

    First person: Didi Manhas Saluja '92 shares her grassroots political journey

    Ryan Crocker '71 (the 2009 Commencement speaker) receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom

    Women's basketball coach reaches 100th victory

    Organic garden sees renaissance

    In Their Words: Faculty offer advice to President Obama

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