Whitman Today is an email newsletter produced by the Office of Communications. It is emailed each weekday to Whitman College staff, faculty and students during the academic year and once a week on the first business day during the summer and winter breaks.

Submissions are welcome! If you have a professional or personal accomplishment to celebrate, an event to publicize or other content to share with the Whitman community, email whitmantoday@whitman.edu. Submissions should be 125 words or less. The deadline for submissions is 12 p.m. the day prior for the following newsletter issue, though we may hold submissions for a later date according to space and editorial needs.

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  • October 5, 2022: Reflecting on Yom Kippur; Looking Towards Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • October 4, 2022: Artisanal Mezcal; Protecting Your Whitman Account; Resident Assistants Needed
  • October 3, 2022: Will AI Take Your Job? New Staff Members; Preventive Healthcare
  • September 30, 2022: Historic Debate Team Victory; Staff Employment Opportunities; Movement That Matters
  • September 29, 2022: All In for Whitman; Tennis Duo Wins Title; Reunion Building Closures
  • September 28, 2022: Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report; Uwill Student Counseling Resource
  • September 27, 2022: Chris Stedman Author Talk; Transforming Classics Lecture; Reunion
  • September 26, 2022: Heart of a Champion; Bolton Commentary in UB; COVID-19 Boosters
  • September 25, 2022: Chris Stedman Author Talk; Transforming Classics Lecture; Reunion
  • September 24, 2022: Heart of a Champion; Bolton Commentary in UB; COVID-19 Boosters
  • September 23, 2022: Grant Supports Academic Theme; Emergency Test; Volleyball Game Day
  • September 22, 2022: The Scholarship of Hip-Hop; Golf Team Wins; Health Speaker Series
  • September 21, 2022: Reporting Incidents of Bias; Everbridge App; Poet & Writer Camille Dungy
  • September 20, 2022: Poet/Writer Camille Dungy; Brew Night; Health Speaker Series
  • September 19, 2022: Will AI Read Your Resume? Fall Job and Internship Fair; Emergency Communications Test
  • September 16, 2022: Constitution Day Quiz; Security Escorts; Pakistan Flooding Awareness
  • September 15, 2022: Political Activity Guidance; Emergency Preparedness Training; Spirituali-TEA
  • September 14, 2022: DEIA Cultivation Grants; Craft Your Future Workshops; Student Printing FAQ
  • September 13, 2022: Stevens Art Gallery Show; New Computer Tech Tips; Emergency Preparedness Training
  • September 12, 2022: Convocation Video; Air Quality Alert; Mask Optional Reminders
  • September 9, 2022: International Professors Visit; Students Blog About Internships; Conversational Spanish
  • September 8, 2022: Faculty Development Opportunities; Community Fellows Fair; A Cappella Auditions
  • September 7, 2022: Third Space Speaker Series; Soccer Coach Published in New York Times; Walla Walla 101
  • September 6, 2022: Takemoto Receives Honorary Degree; Lost and Found; Emergency Preparedness Training
  • September 5, 2022: Thinking About Labor Day; Student Career Advisor Drop-In Hours; Sophomore Summit
  • September 2, 2022: Science Stories Exhibit Opens; Pedestrian Safety; Federal Student Debt Relief FAQ
  • September 1, 2022: Welcome Home Class of 2026; August New Hires; Updated Monkeypox Guidance
  • August 31, 2022: More Us, More We; August New Hires; Updated Pool Hours
  • August 30, 2022: College Update Next Week; Email Scams; Stationary Orders Due
  • August 29, 2022: New Whitties Moved In; Updated Athletic Center Hours; Student Radio Applications
  • August 26, 2022: Convocation Invitation; New Campus Printing Stations; Job Fair Info
  • August 25, 2022: Campus Tour Video; Monkeypox Guidance; Student Newspaper Hiring
  • August 24, 2022: Welcome Class of 2026 and International Students; Student Employment 
  • August 23, 2022: Celebrating COVID Captains; Test Kit Reminder; Community Fellows Program
  • August 22, 2022: New Students Arriving; Summer Hours End; Mask Reminder
  • August 15, 2022: Faculty Visit Stanford d-school; All Staff Breakfast; Clothing Drive Reminder
  • August 8, 2022: Film Inspired By Faculty Book; Student Selected for Social Entrepreneur Project
  • August 1, 2022: MUST WATCH VIDEO: Whitties Change the Video; Reminders and Celebrations
  • July 25, 2022: Division of DEI Grows, Donate to Clothing Drive, Welcome New Employees
  • July 18, 2022: Welcome Our New President, Campus Half Day Reminder, Summer Hour Updates
  • July 11, 2022: New Trustees Join Board, Climbing Team Are NC3 Champs, Student Publishes Poetry Book
  • July 6, 2022: Prospective Students on Campus, Stevens Gallery Taking Submissions, Volunteers Needed
  • June 27, 2022: You've Been Challenged, Cleveland is Open, Holiday Closure
  • June 21, 2022: New Scholarship for First-Gen Students, Campus Reminders & Closures
  • June 13, 2022: New Scholarship for Native Students, Janice Abraham Award Recipients, OP Summer Hours
  • June 6, 2022: Alum Runs Rural LGBTQ+ Nonprofit, Staff Recognition, Bike Safety
  • May 31, 2022: Johnson Receives Diversity Officer Fellowship, Summer Sports and Outdoor Activities
  • May 23, 2022: Commencement Recap, Whitties Win State Leadership Award
  • May 20, 2022: Celebrating the Class of 2022, Campus Summer Hours
  • May 19, 2022: Adome Wins Watson, Climbing Team Champions, 50th Reunion Starting
  • May 18, 2022: Spring DEI Updates, Security Director Hired, Hip Hop Event
  • May 17, 2022: Senior Spotlight, End of Semester Info, Join the Blues Trail Crew
  • May 16, 2022: Piece of Cake in Sheehan, Uwill Telecounseling Available This Summer
  • May 13, 2022: Study Break Ideas, Noteworthy, Book Return and Buyback
  • May 12, 2022: Innovating the Curriculum, Travel Health Insurance Benefits
  • May 11, 2022: Three Point Play, Submit Farewell Messages for Pres. Murray
  • May 10, 2022: Farewell Wishes for Pres. Murray, Textbook Return and Buyback
  • May 9, 2022: Ukraine Teach-in Today, the Lucky Llamas are Here, Collaboration and College
  • May 6, 2022: Free Lunch Today, Happy Place Survey, This Weekend's Events
  • May 5, 2022: Winning With Words, Long Tent Survey, Casino Prom Tomorrow
  • May 4, 2022: American Pacific American Heritage Month, Last Office Hours with Pres. Murray
  • May 3, 2022: New Scholarship Announced, Recycling Glass is Back, Welcome to Whitman
  • May 2, 2022: OCS Adventures, Greek Life Recommendations, Safety Tip
  • April 29, 2022: Get to Know Whitman's Trees, Noteworthy, This Weekend's Events
  • April 28, 2022: Zhao Receives NEH Award, Take Back the Night, Final Long Tent Event
  • April 27, 2022: Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Take Back the Night
  • April 26, 2022: WIG Supports Food Justice for Kids, Vehicle and Possession Safety
  • April 25, 2022: Job Optimism, Employee Wellbeing Webinars, This Week's Events
  • April 22, 2022: Whittie Earns Goldwater Scholarship, Art Thesis Exhibition Opens Today, This Weekend's Events
  • April 21, 2022: Summer Research Internships, Get Outside This Weekend
  • April 20, 2022: Get Involved in DEIA Actions, New Beadwork Display Open
  • April 19, 2022: Community Service Day, Arts & Social Justice Events, Gift Card Giveaways
  • April 18, 2022: Long Tent Opens Today, Apply for Student Affairs Council, This Week's Events
  • April 15, 2022: Whitties Changing the World, Resume Challenge, Student Leadership Opportunities
  • April 14, 2022: Phishing Simulation Coming Soon, Building the Long Tent
  • April 13, 2022: Students Leading Campus Change, Taste of Africa
  • April 12, 2022: Undergraduate Conference Today, Whitman Employment Opportunities
  • April 11, 2022: Expanding Employment Opportunities, Digital ID App, This Week's Events
  • April 8, 2022: New Student Podcasts, Emergency Alert Test, This Weekend's Events
  • April 7, 2022: Debate Ranks at Nationals, Looking at the Whitman Legend, P-D-F and Withdrawal Deadlines
  • April 6, 2022: DEIA Cultivation Grants and Community Conference, SAVA Drop-in Hours
  • April 5, 2022: WUC Coming Soon, Welcome to Whitman, ASWC Hiring
  • April 4, 2022: Preparing for the Long Tent, Share Your Opinion of General Studies
  • April 1, 2022: Player Receives Civic Fellowship, Noteworthy, Upcoming Events
  • March 31, 2022: Transgender Day of Visibility, whitman_secure Update Today
  • March 30, 2022: Ramadan Mubarak, Library Thesis Support, WEB Film Screening
  • March 29, 2022: Workplace Culture, Greek Life Report, Employee Transitions
  • March 28, 2022: POV: You're a Whittie, COVID Updates, This Week's (Many, Many) Events
  • March 25, 2022: Spring Visitor Season, Hiring Student Workers
  • March 24, 2022: Community Partnerships Workshop, The Long Tent and Empire
  • March 23, 2022: Sports, Identity and Society, Employee Wellbeing Webinars
  • March 22, 2022: Gift Supports CS Endowment, COVID-19 Resources for Employees
  • March 21, 2022: Filion Wins National Swimming Championship, ARMINDA Transition This Week
  • March 18, 2022: Life After Whitman — Jim Edmunds ’78, Accessing Medical Benefits
  • March 17, 2022: A Grand Finale, The Long Tent and Gender
  • March 16, 2022: DEIA Expectations and Roles, Website Request Form, Masking and Testing Reminder
  • March 15, 2022: Read the Whitman Magazine, TIAA Webinars, Performance Management Training
  • March 14, 2022: Building Networks, Credit Card Fraud Alerts, Organic Garden Food Pantry
  • March 11, 2022: Spring Break Hours, GAC Food Pantry Open, Whitties Helping Whitties
  • March 10, 2022: Spring Break Security, Learning from the Long Tent, Noteworthy
  • March 9, 2022: Diversity and Inclusion Update, Welty Schedule Change, Be a WUC Coach
  • March 8, 2022: Memorial Service for Ella Car, History of Belonging, Staff Employment Openings
  • March 7, 2022: Grief Support Resources, Academic Theme Artist Talk, This Week's Events
  • March 4, 2022: BB in NCAA Tourney Tonight, Vehicle Safety, This Weekend's Events
  • March 3, 2022: NW5C Update, IHC Applications Open, Noteworthy
  • March 2, 2022: Making History, Healthy Minds Survey, Banff Starts Today
  • March 1, 2022: Friendship Family Program, Welcome to Whitman, Leadership DEIA Workshops Tomorrow
  • February 28, 2022: Women's BB to Nationals, Rise of the Workers, Civil Rights Internship
  • February 25, 2022: Whitties at the Olympics, Banff is Back, BB Teams to Finals
  • February 24, 2022: Message on Ukraine, P&P Sessions Today, Space to Grow
  • February 23, 2022: DEIA Learning Journeys, P&P Venue Change, Explore Canopy EAP
  • February 22, 2022: Summer Job Fair, Employee Transitions, This Week's Events
  • February 18, 2022: Meet the Young Twins, Last Chance for Textbooks, Happening This Weekend
  • February 17, 2022: Get Ready for P&P, Long Tent in the Classroom, Noteworthy
  • February 16, 2022: Third Space Speaker Series Today, New DEIA/Title IX Staff, Spring Break OP Trips
  • February 15, 2022: Promoting Compassion on Campus, Reserve Spring Break Housing, Spring Stationery Orders Due
  • February 14, 2022: Things to Love About Working, Senior Fund Launch, This Week's Events
  • February 11, 2022: Band of Whitties, Keeping Bikes Safe, One Act Play Festival
  • February 10, 2022: Summer WIG Applications Open, Long Tent Planning, Noteworthy
  • February 9, 2022: Celebrating Lunar New Year, Head for the Mountains, Spring Break Shuttles
  • February 8, 2022: Don't Miss the Student Art Salon, Volunteer for P&P, Depression Counseling Group Starting
  • February 7, 2022: 2021 Service Award Recipient, Become an OWL, This Week's Events
  • February 4, 2022:Volunteer in WW, Lead a WOOT, Tibetan Lakes and Climate Change
  • February 3, 2022: Whitman Undergraduate Conference, Evolution of the Long Tent, Upcoming CCEC Programming
  • February 2, 2022: P&P Events and Volunteers, Study Participants Needed, Stationery Portal Open for Orders
  • February 1, 2022: Pres. Murray Office Hours, Welcome New Employees, Counseling Groups Starting Soon
  • January 31, 2022: Recent Alum on Remote Work, Pres. Murray Office Hours, This Week's Event
  • January 28, 2022: Electronic Tax Documents, Register Your Bike, Career Specialist Appointments
  • January 27, 2022: 10 Things to Know About Off Campus Studies, Introducing the Long Tent, Noteworthy
  • January 26, 2022: Walk Through Black Brilliance, Become a WOOT, Meet the SCAs
  • January 25, 2022: Expanded Library Hours, Employee Retirements, Student Counseling Groups
  • January 24, 2022: The Journey is the Reward, Off Campus Rentals Application Open, Final Week of Baseline Testing
  • January 21, 2022: New Show in Stevens Gallery, COVID Testing Deadline, SAAC Clothing Drive
  • January 20, 2022: Values in the Workplace, N95 Mask Care, One Act Play Auditions
  • January 19, 2022: Faculty DEIA Resources, Free COVID Gear, Become a KCWC DJ
  • January 18, 2022: First Day of Classes, Student Counseling Groups, Employment Opportunities
  • January 17, 2022: MLK Day Event, Ice Climbing with the OP, Baseline Testing Open Today
  • January 14, 2022: N95 Masks Available in Cordiner, COVID Forms Due Tomorrow, MLK Day Schedule
  • January 13, 2022: 2021 Grant Awards, Escape Room League, Noteworthy
  • January 12, 2022: Meet Whitman's Next President, Submit to blue moon, Rides Listserv
  • January 11, 2022: Presidential Announcement Today, Welcome New Employees, COVID Forms to Complete
  • January 10, 2022: Meet the Res Life Staff, Community Learning Days, COVID Testing This Week
  • January 6, 2022: Spring COVID Checklist, Faculty Promotions, Health Insurance Info
  • December 20, 2021: Season's Greetings, Staff Employment Opportunities, Safe Holiday Gatherings
  • December 17, 2021: Life After Whitman; Campus Break Schedules; Fellowships and Grants Changes
  • December 16, 2021: Whitties Helping Whitties, OP Winter Deals, Coping With COVID Fatigue
  • December 15, 2021: Third Space Speaker Series, Submit to blue moon, When to Replace Your Face Mask
  • December 14, 2021: Faculty Grant Opportunities, Textbook Buyback, Find Your Lost Water Bottle
  • December 13, 2021: Spring WIG Applications, Employee Health Care Portal, WT Takes a Break
  • December 10, 2021: Winter Safety Tips, Proper Masking Tips, This Weekend's Events
  • December 9, 2021: Two Whitties Earn Schwarzman Awards, SAAC Clothing Drive, Noteworthy
  • December 8, 2021: Bias Incident Review, Extended Library Hours, Heart Research Fundraiser
  • December 7, 2021: Thinking About Work, Finals Prep, "The Penelopiad" Opens This Week
  • December 6, 2021: Meet the Sweets, Artisan Fair Today, This Week's Events
  • December 3, 2021: Protect Your Email, Winter Clothes Drive, What To Do This Weekend
  • December 2, 2021: Whitties Abroad, Alumni Relations Staffing Changes, Recognizing Student Musicians
  • December 1, 2021: Anti-Racism Learning Opportunity, Special Library Hours, Final Day of COVID Testing
  • November 30, 2021: You Are Here Exhibit, The Westies Return, Campus COVID Testing Today
  • November 29, 2021: The Blues Are Back, Student Employment Opportunities, Happening This Week
  • November 24, 2021: The Revealing Light of Hanukkah, Campus Closes at Noon Today
  • November 23, 2021: New Computational Lab, Winter Clothing Drive
  • November 22, 2021: COVID Boosters for Everyone 18+, Beware the Phishers
  • November 19, 2021: Freedom Songs Recap, Boost Your COVID Immunity
  • November 18, 2021: Walla Walla Family Gift Drive, Campus Hours During Thanksgiving Break, Noteworthy
  • November 17, 2021: Transgender Day of Remembrance, Campus Visitor Policy, Winter Break Shuttles
  • November 16, 2021: Queer Ecology Art Show, Faculty Community Engaged Learning Grants
  • Novembe 15, 2021: Don't Get Phished, Benefits Enrollment, Sell Your Crafts
  • November 12, 2021: Pres. Murray on Financial Aid, Climate Events, Get Out This Weekend
  • November 11, 2021: Student Leadership Fellowship, Staff & Faculty Forum, Noteworthy
  • November 10, 2021: Staff and Faculty of Color Social, Language Census Results, Athletics Holiday Store
  • November 9, 2021: Pandemics Past and Present, quarterlife Issue 1 Out, New Bike Shop Hours
  • November 8, 2021: From Textbooks to Toilets, Fire Safety Training, This Week's Events
  • November 5, 2021: Reflecting on the FYS, Cleveland Open to Faculty and Staff, This Weekend's Events
  • November 4, 2021: Presidential Search Update, Staff and Faculty Flu Clinic, Noteworthy Announcements
  • November 3, 2021: DEI Updates, Arts & Crafts Fair, Faculty CEL Grants
  • November 2, 2021: Budget Planning Update, Staff and Faculty Flu Shots, Cultivating Gratitude
  • November 1, 2021: Preparing for Spring 22, Attitude of Gratitude Week, Happening This Week
  • October 29, 2021: The Joy of Art, Student Flu Shots, This Weekend's Events
  • October 28, 2021: The Edwards Classroom, 1530 Reasons to Give, Noteworthy
  • October 27, 2021: "Dear White People" and Halloween Harm, Student Flu Shots Available
  • October 26, 2021: Meet the SAAC Exec Board, Alumna COVID Research, Employee Webinar
  • October 25, 2021: Community Learning Courses, Calendaring Tips, This Week's Events
  • October 22, 2021: Family Weekend, Sustainability Conversations, This Weekend's Events
  • October 21, 2021: Introducing the Career and Community Engagement Center, Noteworthy
  • October 20, 2021: Freedom Songs, Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Exploring Whitman's History
  • October 19, 2021: Presidential Search Update, Campus Safety Reminder, Commencement Speaker Nominations
  • October 18, 2021: KWCW in the UB, Apply to be an RA, This Week's Events
  • October 15, 2021: Fall Visitors Day, Community Service Award, Things To Do This Weekend
  • October 14, 2021: Inside the Vertebrate Lab, Noteworthy, New DEIA Webpage
  • October 13, 2021: DEIA Resources, Sleep and Health, RA Applications
  • October 12, 2021: Athletics Staff Changes, Career Coaching, Eldercare Assistance
  • October 11, 2021: Unlearning the Whitman Myth, Email Tip, This Week's Events
  • October 8, 2021: Vine to Table, Shop Locally, Mental Health Resources
  • October 7, 2021: Supporting Young Learners, Noteworthy, Resiliency Resources
  • October 6, 2021: Indigenous Peoples' Day, Get Ready for October Break
  • October 5, 2021: Get Your Flu Shot, Lost and Found, Health Insurance Tool
  • October 4, 2021: Student Career Advisors, Thesis Workshop Today, Smart Recovery Group
  • October 1, 2021: Meet Lindsay Szramek, Plastic Bag Ban, COVID Testing Changes
  • September 30,2021:  Why an Academic Theme, Annual Security Report, Drive-Thru COVID Testing
  • September 29, 2021: DEI Update, Hip Hop Conference, Volunteer in WW Orgs
  • September 28, 2021: In The Paint, HJT Season Opener, COVID Dashboard Updated
  • September 27, 2021: Working for Whitman, Guidelines for Hosting Visitors, This Week's Events
  • September 24, 2021: Life After Whitman, Douglas Conference Today, Events This Weekend
  • September 23, 2021: Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Conference, UWC Day, Noteworthy
  • September 22, 2021: Supporting Our DEI Work, Grab & Go With Bon App, Upcoming Emergency Alerts Test
  • September 21, 2021: Leadership at Whitman and Beyond, Emergency Funds for Students, COVID Dashboard Updated
  • September 20, 2021: Celebrating and Expanding Internships, Update Emergency Info
  • September 17, 2021: Constitution Day Quiz, Campus Bike Share, Volunteer in WW
  • September 16, 2021:  Environmental Justice Now, Noteworthy, Virtual Career Fair Registration Open
  • September 15, 2021:  Hispanic Heritage Month, Emergency Training Today, Events Guidelines
  • September 14, 2021:  Board Update, Lost and Found Items, Whitman Rises in Rankings
  • September 13, 2021: Furniture Relocation, Emergency Training Workshops, Title IX Updates
  • September 10, 2021: Presidential Search Update, Climate Action Event, New LGBTQIA+ Counseling Group
  • September 9, 2021: Join Student Committees, WA Notify for COVID Exposures, Library Study Rooms
  • September 8, 2021:  Stand Up to Anti-Asian Hate, Whitman CARE Team, Community Fellows
  • September 7, 2021:  Pres. Murray Office Hours, Meet the SAVA, Returning to the Workplace Webinar
  • September 6, 2021:  Meet the Registrar's Team, Temporary Post Office Hours, Upcoming
  • September 3, 2021:  The Long Road Home, Co-Creating the Academic Theme, Student
  • September 2, 2021:  Convocation Highlights, COVID Dashboard Updated, Honoring Student-Athletes
  • September 1, 2021:  Meet John Johnson, Join a Campus Club, Temporary Post Office Changes