A newsletter for alumni & friends • November 2024
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In this issue: Parent and alumni donors making on-campus living and outdoor adventures possible for current and future Whitties, a new space for communities of Color, and a big THANK YOU to all who supported All In for Whitman!
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Alums Charlie & Patti Nelson Honor Whitman Icons With Outdoor Program Gift |
With their new endowment, Charlie Nelson ’83 and Patti Hankel Nelson ’85 are helping to ensure continuous financing for the Bob Carson Outdoor Program Fund, which aims to make outdoor adventures financially accessible to all Whitman students.
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| Whitman’s New Third Space Center Celebrates Communities of Color |
With the opening of the Third Space Center—a resource designed to honor and uplift communities of color—Whitman College reaffirms its commitment to creating an inclusive campus.
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| It Takes a Village: Whitman Parents Support a Vibrant Campus Community |
Read how Christina and Peter Dawson, parents of Adam Dawson ’16, were inspired by their son’s Whitman experience to dedicate their gift to enriching campus life by supporting a transformative campus project: the new junior-senior residential village.
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| President Bolton Highlights Whitman’s Unique Curriculum at Family Weekend |
Whitman College welcomed visitors to campus for Family Weekend last month. President Bolton kicked off the events with an informative Q&A, touching on the curriculum, campus climate and more.
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Upward Pathway: Sueli Gwiazdowski ’24 |
Sueli Gwiazdowski ’24 was a relentless resource for uplifting diversity, equity and inclusion across campus during her time at Whtiman. Now, she says peacebuilding is her life’s work and she’s committed to building a better world through the law and advocacy. See her path.
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| Fifty under 50: Matt Dittrich ’12 |
Matt Dittrich ’12 has been giving to Whitman since he became a Whittie—supporting scholarships, greatest need and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Read more.
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Need an Intern? Hire a Whittie! |
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Refer a Student to be a Whittie |
Know an outstanding high school student who may be a great fit for Whitman College? Our Admissions 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 specially-designed Whitman scarf! Refer them today.
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Spokane area, Whitman is coming to you!
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Phi Delta Theta's 110th Anniversary Celebration is approaching - RSVP now! And plan ahead for January's Whitties Helping Whitties in the West.
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Class Notes for Spring 2025 Magazine, Deadline Approaching |
- Have you had a major life accomplish or event? Let your classmates know by submitting a class note!
- Spring Magazine submissions are due on Dec. 1, 2024. Anything received after will go in the next edition of the Whitman Magazine.
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Alumni of Color Network Meeting Tuesday |
- All Whitman Alumni of Color are invited to convene, connect and plan for the future of the Alumni of Color Network.
- Open to all who identify—no matter your engagement level with the college.
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RSVP to receive a link for the virtual session.
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Thank You for Going ALL IN for Whitman! |
With a total of $754,660 raised by 1,512 donors, All In was a collective effort from each corner of the Whitman community to support current and future students.
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Your generosity is inspiring. You truly matter to us. We thank you for helping us prepare Whitties to be the leaders and thinkers our communities and the world need.
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