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Meet Our Whitties: Aisha Kimbrough '19
January 9, 2019 Aisha Kimbrough '19 of Worthington, Minnesota, is a politics major at Whitman College.
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Lee Mills '09 named Associate Conductor for the Seattle Symphony
January 9, 2019 As the Seattle Symphony’s new Associate Conductor, Mills will conduct a wide range of Seattle Symphony concerts throughout the 2019–2020 season, including Holiday programs and Family and Community Concerts.
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Kazi Joshua Appointed Whitman College Dean of StudentsJanuary 7, 2019 Kazi Joshua has been named Whitman College's vice president for student affairs and dean of students. Joshua has been serving as the interim dean since June 2018 and will assume the role in a permanent capacity effective immediately. He has led the college's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts since 2015.
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Video: A Sweet Journey
Video: Each summer, the incoming class of Whitman College students gets a very special package in the mail: A box of heirloom Walla Walla sweet onions, handpicked and supplied by Michael Locati of Locati Farms.
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Creating a Life of Purpose Beyond Whitman
Whitman College President Kathy Murray writes about how the strategic plan will push Whitman into the future.
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Alumna Sara Frey ’98 joins Whitman staff 20 years after graduationSara Frey was convinced to come to Whitman College by a very simple element: Paper. As a high schooler, she was used to hearing a friend of her grandparents talk about his experience at Whitman College, and he encouraged her to look into it. And then she took the SATs, and the onslaught of college admission brochures began.
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Whitman Faculty Teach Scientific TransparencyWhitman faculty members Tim Parker and Tom Armstrong are launching a new class to teach students about preventing scientific bias.
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Whitman Faculty Brings Art of Japanese Woodblock Printing to Walla WallaAssistant Professor Akira R. Takemoto organizes summer workshop teaching art of mokuhanga each year at Whitman College campus.
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Whitman Alumni Lend a Hand in Pre-Health Shadowing ProgramProgram connects students interested in medical field with Whitman alumni working in the industry. The connection helps students get exposed to a variety of possible careers.
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Tennis and Chess Champion Find a Winning Match at WhitmanStandout tennis athlete and nationally ranked chess champion Audrey Grigore proud to join the women’s tennis team at Whitman College for the 2018-19 season.
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RADLab Teaches Students to Bridge Barriers with TechnologyWhitman College and Heritage University students team up for new digital storytelling workshop tackling issues that matter to their community.
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Film Chronicles Whitman Alumni Brothers’ 43-Year JourneyIn 1974, Alan and Andy Dappen built three canoes in the basement of Whitman College’s old student union building and used them to paddle 800 miles up the inland passage. In 2017, the Dappens returned to the Pacific ocean to finish the last leg of their journey.
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Whitman’s Short-Term Courses Make Study Abroad AccessibleDuring Crossroads Courses, Whitman College students learn from faculty experts and international partners. The short-term summer courses make study abroad can put study abroad experiences in reach for more students.
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Alumna Sarah Cronk Continues Inclusive MovementWhitman College graduate Sarah Cronk’s inclusive cheerleading organization, The Sparkle Effect, is emerging as a leader in the inclusive athletics movement.
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Power & Privilege Symposium Sparks Dialogue on Campus
Students examined issues of structural inequality during the fifth annual Power & Privilege Symposium, a series of student-run events and campuswide workshops culminating in a keynote speech by civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson.
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Whitman Investment Company Reaches Million Dollar Milestone
Getting involved in the Whitman Investment Company, which manages a portfolio of more than $1,000,000, provides a hands-on learning opportunity for students interested in finance.
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Two More Whitties Earn Elite Thomas J. Watson Fellowships
Two Whitman graduates received Thomas J. Watson Fellowships to travel the globe in search of answers to their research questions.
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Whitman Undergraduate Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary
More than 200 students participated in the 2018 Whitman Undergraduate Conference, a full day of moderated panels, poster presentations, musical performances and artistic exhibitions from every corner of campus.
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A Present from Their Future: New Admit Packages Greet Students
The Class of 2022 got more than just a letter in the mail. Check out some Walla Walla High School students’ reactions to being surprised with news of their college acceptance plus a box of Whitman swag.
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Summer Internships Promote Professional Development
Summer internships are stepping stones to a successful career. As this year’s cohort of summer interns begin their learning process, here’s a taste of the exciting work experience students gained last year thanks to the Whitman Internship Grant.
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