Gina Ohnstad joined Whitman in August of 2014 as media relations strategist. She brings more than 15 years of experience in the news business to the communications department. Gina most recently lived in Portland, Oregon, where she produced the 5:00 news at the NBC affiliate. Her newscasts earned the station multiple Emmy, Associated Press and Oregon Association of Broadcasters awards. Gina has a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Outside of work, Gina loves to camp with her family in their VW van, and is an avid cyclist and runner. Keeping up with her toddler son does wonders for her training.
Email: ohnstagz@whitman.edu
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Whitman Launches New Center for Global Studies
July 30, 2018 This year, Whitman students have the opportunity to benefit from a new Center for Global Studies. The Center for Global studies will serve as a focal point for students and faculty to help them access and reflect on the global learning opportunities already available on campus.
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Whitman College Commencement 2018
May 20, 2018 A little rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of graduates and their families at Whitman College’s 2018 Commencement ceremonies. As the procession began at 11:00am, the rain came down heavy at times, but lightened up as the ceremony started.
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Whitman professors receive distinguished faculty awardsMay 17, 2018 The college honored several faculty members for excellence in teaching, advising, scholarship and mentoring at an annual end of the year reception.
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Whitman College has hired a new Director of DebateMay 4, 2018 Whitman College has hired a new Director of Debate. Lauran Schaefer, who has coached award-winning debate teams at both Texas Tech and William Jewel College, will head the reinstated program starting with the 2018-19 academic year.
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Whitman ranked best liberal arts college in Pacific NorthwestSeptember 18, 2017 In its annual “Best Colleges” rankings release, U.S. News and World Report awarded Whitman College an overall ranking of 41 among the nation’s liberal arts colleges.
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How to watch the solar eclipse at WhitmanAugust 16, 2017 Q&A: Associate Professor and Chair of the Astronomy Department Andrea Dobson '82 talks about Monday's solar eclipse, which will be visible from Ankeny Field.
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Whitman tops rankings for accessible professors, classroom experienceJuly 31, 2017 The college is featured on several top 20 lists in the education services company's new 2018 edition of its flagship college guide, The Best 382 Colleges.
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Commencement speaker Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg '01 on returning "home" to Walla WallaMay 17, 2017 Social activist and alumna Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg ’01 will deliver the 2017 Whitman College Commencement address this Sunday.
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Whitman College announces novel for Summer Read ProgramMarch 31, 2017 Whitman College has chosen “Make Your Home Among Strangers,” an award-winning novel by Jennine Capo Crucet, for the 2017 Summer Read Program
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Go BluesWhitman College’s athletics teams have started to adopt the new college mascot, the Blues, after a selection process that began in fall 2015.
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Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg '01 to deliver 2017 Commencement address
February 2, 2017 Social activist and alumna Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg ’01 will deliver the 2017 Whitman College Commencement address this May.
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Whitman College makes Kiplinger’s 2017 “Best Value College” list
December 16, 2016 Whitman College is ranked 36 on the list of liberal arts colleges and is ranked 64 in the combined list of all private and public colleges. Those rankings are the highest of any college in the northwest.
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Whitman College announces new mascotNovember 3, 2016 The “Whitman Blues” receives the most votes from campus community to become new Whitman College mascot.
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Whitman College adopts test-optional application process
September 20, 2016 Beginning with this year’s admission cycle, Whitman will move to a test-optional application process for prospective students.
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Whitman featured in Princeton Review annual college rankings
August 30, 2016 Whitman College made eight top 20 lists.
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New dining hall to be named in honor of dean Chuck ClevelandAugust 24, 2016 Cleveland has been an important part of many students’ experiences at Whitman over the past three decades.
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Mind the GapWhere urban planning meets questions of equity and inclusion: there, Oregon Department of Transportation’s Talia Jacobson ’04 has found her calling.
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Whitman College appoints new Vice President for Communications and Public RelationsMay 27, 2016 Jensen, who is currently the executive director of marketing and communications at Connecticut College, will take on this role before the beginning of the 2016–2017 academic year.
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Washington State Supreme Court Justice to deliver Whitman College Commencement addressMarch 28, 2016 Mary Yu returns to campus for May 22 ceremony
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Whitman expands successful program that teaches civil rights in local schoolsFebruary 2, 2016 Whitman embarked on its fifth year of teaching civil rights in local schools through the Whitman Teaches the Movement initiative.