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Winter 2019

Whitman Magazine

Feature Stories

Enjoy highlights from this issue of Whitman Magazine.

Kathleen Murray

President's Message

Whitman College President Kathy Murray's Message for Winter 2019.

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Ester Ra

Whittie Publishes First Poetry Collection

Profile on Whitman College student Esther Ra '19, an English major who recently had her first book of poetry published.

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Whitman Men's Basketball Team

Basketball Alumnus Assists at Gonzaga

Interview with Whitman alumnus Tommy Lloyd, assistant coach of men's basketball at Gonzaga University.

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Monkeyflower

Biologist Tracks Evolution through Study of Monkeyflowers

Profile of Arielle Cooley, associate professor of biology at Whitman College, and the research she and her students are conducting on monkeyflowers.

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Moira Gresham

Inspiring Science

Profile on Whitman College's Moira Gresham, professor of physics.

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Anne-Marie Zell Schwerin ’85 & Maeve McCracken ’19

Community Fellows Program Creates Positive Change

Profile on Walla Walla community programs, the YWCA of Walla Walla and Walla Walla Symphony, and community service by Whitman students.

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Assorted Book Covers

College Revises Encounters to Improve Inclusivity

Profile on Whitman College's new Encounters curriculum involving inclusive teaching practices to strengthen the first-year experience.

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Brenna Two Bears

Alumna Chases Her Dreams into Art World

Profile of Whitman alumna Brenna Two Bears, an art history and visual culture studies major.

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Deborah Kafoury

Alumna Advocates for Portland's Homeless Population

Interview with alumna Deborah Kafoury, Multnomah County commissioner and passionate advocate for the homeless

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On Boyer Avenue

What’s happening on campus—community and college news.

Students moving into Stanton Hall

Stanton Hall Opens its Doors

This fall, 150 sophomores have a brand-new place to call home: Stanton Hall, the first student residence built on campus in nearly 50 years.

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Eating at Cleveland Commons

Cleveland Commons Offers Gourmet Dining Options

Cleveland Commons, the new 500-seat dining hall on the campus of Whitman College, opened its doors Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. 

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State Supreme Court Justice speaking with student

State Supreme Court Justices Visit Whitman

Whitman College students, faculty and staff members, and Walla Walla residents had the rare opportunity to see justice in action Sept. 10–11, 2018, when Washington’s highest-ranking judges visited the campus for two days of candid discussion and education about the legal process.

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Whitman College Clock Tower Logo

College Steps Up Emergency Preparedness Training

This fall, Whitman College is finalizing a revised emergency preparedness plan designed to improve response during a number of potential events, from weather-related incidents and natural disasters to human-caused crisis.

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Carl E. Peterson

Whitman Receives First Patent for New Lab Tool

The first product patent issued to Whitman College is based on an invention by Carl E. Peterson Endowed Chair of Science and Professor of Physics Douglas Juers. 

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Mobilizing Snakebite Medicine

Whitman alumnus creates foundation to help raise the profile of snakebite victims and improve treatments.

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Class of '79

Photo Galleries - Reunions

View our gallery of photos from past reunion events.

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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.

About Whitman Magazine

Whitman Magazine is the flagship publication of Whitman College. It supports the college and its strategic goals by telling our best stories, whether about alumni, students, faculty, staff, donors or the institution itself. 

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