| A newsletter for alumni and friends
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$1 Million Gift Invests in Science Technology of Tomorrow
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.
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Jennifer Dilworth Northam ’91 to Succeed Nancy Mitchell as Director of Alumni Relations
Northam will take over the role following Mitchell's December 2021 retirement from 36 years of service to Whitman College.
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President Murray Spells Out Advantages of Whitman's Early Financial Aid Guarantee
In an op-ed, President Kathleen Murray explains the benefits of Whitman's Early Financial Aid Guarantee and urges other colleges to adopt similar programs to provide prospective students and families a guaranteed preview of their financial aid package before they apply.
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Biology Professor Kate Jackson Mulls Evolution of Snake Fangs
The world hosts hundreds of wildly different venomous snake species, but somehow even distantly related species independently evolved specialized fangs with venom-carrying grooves—a longtime puzzle spurring new research. "I love seeing modern imaging technology and beautiful micro CT scans applied to a classic question," says Jackson, a trained herpetologist.
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In-person events are returning in 2022! We are pleased to announce that our first regional, general audience in-person events since the pandemic will begin in January. For the safety of our guests, we are requiring that all attendees be fully vaccinated and provide documentation of COVID-19 vaccination upon arrival. A digital photo, photocopy, or physical vaccination card is sufficient. We will also be following all local procedures and mandates and limiting the number of attendees based on venue capacities. As always, please only attend events if you feel safe to do so.
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Whitties Helping Whitties
A series of events targeted at creating a professional Whitman community in key locations where we know Whitties want to reside and work. In keeping with the Whitman tradition of giving back, we invite you to share in this networking.
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Sunday, January 9, 2022 – 2 p.m. PT
Woodinville, WA
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Monday, January 10, 2022 – 5:30 p.m. PT
South Seattle
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022 – 5:30 p.m. PT
Portland, OR
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022 – 7 p.m. PT
Palo Alto, CA
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Author talk and book signing with Professor David Schmitz
Celebrate the release of The Transformation of Whitman College: From a Regional to a National Liberal Arts College, 1975-2015, the third volume of the history of Whitman College written by David F. Schmitz.
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022 – 6:30 pm EST
New York City
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Thursday, January 27, 2022 – 6:30 pm EST
Washington DC
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Class of 2020 Celebration
June 24-25, 2022
The Class of 2020 will be welcomed back to campus this next summer to celebrate their accomplishments with each other.
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Student Holiday Performances via Livestream
Enjoy live performances from student musical groups as they happen on campus!
Monday, December 6, 6:30 p.m. PT - Chamber Music Concert
Thursday, December 9, 7 p.m. PT - Jazz Combos Concert
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Cheers to a Great Cause
The fall release of the 2018 L’Èrudite (“The Scholar”) by L’Ecole No. 41 owners Megan Clubb ’79, Marty Clubb, Riley Clubb ’09, and Rebecca Clubb will benefit the Whitman Institute for Summer Enrichment (WISE) program.
WISE is an all-expenses-paid program to introduce students to college life in order to create excitement for pursuing a college education. Each year, 15-25 local middle school students stay on campus for 3 days and 2 nights, attend college prep workshops, and participate in classes taught by Whitman professors. More than 300 students, many of whom are from low-income families or would be first-generation college students, have participated since the program started in 2006.
L’Èrudite is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Franc from the most distinguished blocks of the winery’s Estate Seven Hills and Ferguson vineyards.
The wine is available exclusively in L’Ecole’s Westside and downtown Walla Walla tasting rooms and online at lecole.com. Read more about the gift.
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2022 Reunions
Class of 1972 Reunion Weekend, May 19-22, 2022
Classes of 1970 and 1971 Reunion Weekend, June 23-26, 2022
2022 Reunion Weekend, September 27-October 2, 2022
Reunion information for all 2022 reunions can be found at: https://www.whitman.edu/alumni/attend-events/reunions.
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Recently added: Attend an alumni edition of the First Year Seminar with Professor of Geology Kirsten Nicolaysen, and see the latest in a series of interviews with alumni in the arts from the classes of 1975, 1976 and 1977. View all our virtual content at the Virtual Whitman site.
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Faculty Forum: Where Faculty Share their Research with the Whitman Community
December 1: Tim Parker. “Global environmental change through a local lens: plant community dynamics at Wallula Gap.”
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Academic Theme: Climate Reckonings, Climate Justice
To deepen our collective understanding of global climate change and to empower Whitman community members to respond meaningfully to this challenge at scales both small and large, we have adopted the academic theme “Climate Reckonings, Climate Justice” for 2021-22. There will be presentations by prominent leaders, panel discussions, readings and performances throughout the year - many of which are virtual and open to alumni, parents and friends of Whitman. Scheduled events are listed on the Academic Theme page at least a week in advance.
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Join our LinkedIn Group
Using LinkedIn is a great way to connect with other Whitties but joining our private group for Whitties only is even better.
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Refer a Future Whittie
Know a stellar high school student who may be a great fit for Whitman College? Our Admission team would love to make a connection. If your star student accepts our invitation to receive information from the college, we’ll also send them our newly designed Whitman scarf.
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Watch the Blues Live!
Winter sports are underway, and you can see all athletic events scheduled for the month on the online calendar. Click on the icon for each sport to get to the video link for live streaming (if available). Or go directly to the streaming page to see what's live now!
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Follow Us on Instagram!
Get campus updates, read about Whitties out in the world, and find out about upcoming virtual events. Click the button or search for our handle, @whitman_alumni.
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Give the Gift of Whitman Blues Gear
Show your pride in our outstanding varsity teams with some exclusive athletic gear, only available in the online store!
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Submit a Class Note
Has something important happened in your life? If you've moved, added to your family, or entered into a marriage or union Whitman would love to know about it. Due date for the Spring 2022 Magazine is Friday, December 10, 2021. Use the button, or email directly to northajl@whitman.edu.
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Harper Joy Theater
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
Directed by Laura Hope, Associate Professor of Theater and Dance
December 9-12, 2021
In Homer’s “Odyssey”, Penelope - wife of Odysseus and cousin of the beautiful Helen of Troy - is portrayed as the quintessential faithful wife, her story a salutary lesson through the ages. Left alone for twenty years when Odysseus goes off to fight in the Trojan War after the abduction of Helen, Penelope manages, in the face of scandalous rumors, to maintain the kingdom of Ithaca, to bring up her wayward son, and keep over a hundred suitors at bay. When Odysseus finally comes home after enduring hardships, overcoming monsters and sleeping with goddesses, he kills her suitors and - curiously - twelve of her maids. In a splendid contemporary twist to the ancient story, Margaret Atwood has chosen to give the telling of it to Penelope and to her twelve hanged maids, asking: 'What led to the hanging of the maids, and what was Penelope really up to?'
In Atwood's dazzling, playful retelling, the story becomes as wise and compassionate as it is haunting, and as wildly entertaining as it is disturbing. With wit and verve, drawing on the storytelling and poetic talent for which she herself is renowned, she gives Penelope new life and reality - and sets out to provide an answer to an ancient mystery.
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Meet Whitman College Inclusion Fellows. These student leaders talk diversity, equity and inclusion at Whitman and the work they are doing to support an inclusive and welcoming experience for all Whitman students.
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