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Whitman Alumni Association Welcomes New Board Member and OfficersJuly 7, 2021 Adam Delgado ’12, Evan Jones ’97 and Dennis McNair ’67 are serving new roles on the board.
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How Ian MacGowan ’61 Lobbied for ChangeJuly 6, 2021 Ian MacGowan ’61 played a key role in lowering the voting age to 18.
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Associate Professor of Sociology Alissa Cordner Advocates More Medical Screening with PFAS Exposure
June 29, 2021 For people with elevated exposure to a class of toxic chemicals known as PFAS, commonly found in drinking water as well as consumer products with nonstick, waterproof or stain-resistant properties, medical screenings for conditions associated with PFAS may allow for early identification of indicators of disesase. PFAS exposure is linked to health issues including liver and kidney effects, damage to the immune system, several types of cancer, thyroid effects, reproductive harm, and developmental abnormalities.
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Sociology Professor Michelle Janning Reflects on Privacy, Personal Space During Pandemic
June 24, 2021 She explores how lockdown and telecommuting have amounted to an exercise in “boundary work,” a term sociologists use for the formal and informal ways we make distinctions and mark distance in our social worlds.
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Alumni Association Announces 2021 Award RecipientsJune 21, 2021 The awards recognize alumni who exemplify outstanding achievement in their careers, communities, or through service to Whitman College.
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Brendan Dunlap ’19 Challenges Fashion Gender Binary Through Self-Expression
June 9, 2021 While still a student at Whitman, he began questioning what felt like the arbitrary division between men's and women's clothing, embracing styles that would traditionally be considered feminine. “I now dress completely for fun,” said Dunlap, who identifies as a queer man and advocates for gender fluidity as part of this year’s Levi’s “All Pronouns All Love” Pride campaign.
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Watch: Scenes from Whitman’s Class of 2021 CommencementMay 27, 2021 View clips from Whitman’s 135th Commencement.
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Whitman College Names New Vice President for Diversity and InclusionMay 26, 2021 John Johnson, Ph.D., has been appointed Whitman College’s new vice president for diversity and inclusion after a nationwide search.
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Grand Finales: Senior Thesis Art Show Explores ‘Still Life’
May 25, 2021 The graduating Whitman College studio art majors concluded their studies with a final thesis exhibition, “STILL LIFE: Senior Thesis 2021.”
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A Year Like No OtherA year after COVID-19 forced Whitman College to take decisive actions to keep students, faculty and staff safe, we take time to pause and reflect on this historic time.
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Get to Know the Class of 2024Like no class before them, they began at Whitman College virtually. The Class of 2024’s true uniqueness lies, though, in the depth and breadth each of their personal narratives adds to the Whitman community. Read some of their stories.
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Character StudiesMiddle school Spanish teacher Tiasha Garcia ’96 finds bringing cosplay into the classroom helps get students excited about learning.
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A Shot of HopeWith the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, there is light at the end of the tunnel—and several Whitties are helping to lead the way.
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Hunter Conservatory AtriumFor the Whitman College community, Hunter Conservatory’s remarkable atrium is an attractive, quiet location for study, reflection or conversation.
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Creating on the EdgeProfessor of New Media Justin Lincoln uses technology to explore the boundaries of art.
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Whitman College’s 2021 Commencement CeremonyMay 23, 2021 A recap of Whitman College's 135th Commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 23, 2021, with photos from the event.
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Associate Professor of Art History & Visual Culture Studies Matt Reynolds Moderates Confluence Project Event
May 20, 2021 “Along the Columbia River: Maya Lin and the Confluence Project,” will be on view through Dec. 15 at Whitman College’s Maxey Museum and online.
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Lauren Rhodes ’21 Serves Dual Commencement RolesMay 19, 2021 Whitman College student Lauren Rhodes was chosen as both the senior class speaker and banner designer for the 2021 commenencement ceremony.
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