Winter 2022
Whitman Magazine
Feature Stories
Message from the President
A letter from Whitman College President Kathleen M. Murray.
Exploring the History of Belonging
Anthropologist Eunice Blavascunas’ research and teaching are rooted in culture, place and justice.
This Experience is for You
Wako Soma ’23 promotes inclusivity as student leader in Whitman’s Outdoor Program.
Spaces
Discover the ways this student-tended garden contributes to the Whitman College community.
Meet Sarah Bolton
Scientist. Teacher. Leader. Whitman College’s 15th President is champion for students and the liberal arts.
A Grand Finale
The why behind perhaps the most challenging assignment of a Whittie’s college career: the senior thesis.
The Long Road Home
When a cancelled flight stranded 15 international students in Seattle, Whitman College Head Baseball Coach Brian Kitamura and Religion Professor Lauren Osborne introduced them to a great American tradition: the road trip.
Return on Investment
Connecting at a Whitman College event paid off for Michelle Mathieu ’92 and Sam Geschickter ’20.
Three-Point Play
Makana Stone ’20 plays pro basketball in England—and the sport’s ambassador off the court.
Syllabus: ASTR 228
A glimpse at Exoplanets and the Search for Life in the Universe.
On Boyer Avenue
It's Show Time
Live dance, theater and music performances return to Whitman stages.
Maxey Museum
A virtual version of the exhibit, which featured archival materials related to the planning of the sites that make up artist Maya Lin’s Confluence Project, is available online.
Living in Wellness
Whitman College has a new Interest House, thanks to a grant awarded to support students in recovery.
Cecilia Kang
The New York Times reporter discussed her best-selling book during a campus event.
Family Gift
A gift from Jeff and Liesl Wilke, parents of Taylor Wilke ’18 and Julia Wilke ’21, has funded the creation of the Wilke Family Computational Laboratory to bridge theoretical and experimental methods of study.
Schwarzman Scholars
Whitman College senior Salma Anguiano and alum Daniel Charlton ’18 have been accepted into the Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2023.
Anything But Common
Whitman College’s dining hall, Cleveland Commons, puts sustainability on the menu.
Tell Us About It!
Whether you’re just starting your first job, embarking on a career change, or preparing to retire after a fulfilling life’s work, we want to help you share your news with your classmates.
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