Visiting Writers Reading Series: Writing Week with Alums
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This week, the Visiting Writers Reading Series will feature a trio of Whitman College alum-writers (pictured, from left): Jim Whiting ’65, Zoe Ballering ’12 and Katey Schultz ’01.
Whiting is a multi-genre editor (more than 500 credits), a prolific children’s nonfiction book author (more than 350 credits) and a contributor to countless publications as diverse as Greece Travel, Northwest Book Arts and Seattle Times. He will be featured in a virtual event on Tuesday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. (registration link).
Ballering is a writer, teacher and the Assistant Dean of Admission Communication at Reed College. She has published a variety of speculative fiction and her collection of stories, “There Is Only Us,” won the 2022 Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Short Fiction. Ballering will host a workshop on Wednesday, March 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Schultz is the author of “Flashes of War” and “Still Come Home,” both published by Loyola University Maryland. Honors for her work include North Carolina’s Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction, the Linda Flowers Literary Award, Doris Betts Fiction Prize, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year award and more. Schultz will host a workshop on Thursday, March 7 at noon.
Ballering and Schultz will both read from their works at a public event on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom. A Q&A and book signing will follow. (Flyer attached.)
Seating at the two workshops is limited. Students who are interested should email series director Katrina Roberts at robertkc@whitman.edu.
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Sophomore Chosen for Youth Leadership Program
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Zachary Peterson ’26 was recently selected to be part of the 2024 cohort of NextGen Connect, a youth leadership development program. Peterson plans to develop a project that addresses the information disparity between adults and children in the area of social media use and risks and teach parents how to help their children navigate the dangers of social media.
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Stationery Portal Closes Tomorrow
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The twice-yearly opportunity to get bulk pricing on Whitman-branded stationery is about to close. The online portal is open for orders through Tuesday, March 5. Estimated delivery is April 18. As a reminder, your portal login information is not the same as your Whitman login. Questions? Contact Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Communications Andrea Volz at 509-527-5160 or volza@whitman.edu.
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Dialogue & Dignity Series Continues Tuesday
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The next guest in the Dialogue & Dignity Series will be Liora Halperin, Professor of International Studies and History and Distinguished Endowed Chair of Jewish Studies at University of Washington. Halperin will deliver a talk titled “Gaza, Israel, Palestine: Histories of the Present,” on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in Brattain Auditorium in the Hall of Science. (Flyer attached.)
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Ensemble Affect Concert Tomorrow
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The Music Department invites the Whitman community to a performance by string band Ensemble Affect on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in Chism Recital Hall. Specializing in historically-informed-performance (HIP), Ensemble Affect is devoted to spreading the word about historical performance and providing accessible, engaging and affordable opportunities to experience it. This event is free and open to the public. (Flyer attached.)
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Donor Gratitude Event on Wednesday
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Stop by Cleveland Commons on Wednesday, March 6 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to help the Development Office thank donors to scholarships and financial aid by sharing your gratitude. Approximately 92% of Whitties receive some sort of financial aid thanks to donors, and this is an opportunity to show them the impact their generosity has on our community. Look for tables in front of Cleveland Commons with supplies and some sweet treats to enjoy while you share your thanks.
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Photo (@bonappetitwhitman): The Unidos student affinity club recently organized a workshop with Chef Marco and Christina at Bon Appétit to learn how to make traditional tamales.
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Reid Side Lawn or Sherwood 114 (weather dependent)
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Hunter Conservatory, Kimball Theatre
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Dialogue & Dignity Series: Lunch with Liora Halperin
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Memorial Building, Room 331
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Dialogue & Dignity Series: Open Office Hours with Liora Halperin
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Memorial Building, Room 326
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Reid Campus Center, Room G02
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Dialogue & Dignity Series: Faculty Dinner with Liora Halperin
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Visiting Writers Reading Series: Jim Whiting ’65
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Dialogue & Dignity Series: Faculty/Staff Breakfast with Liora Halperin
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Memorial Building, Room 331
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Share Your Gratitude With Donors to Scholarships
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Memorial Building, Room 205
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Reid Campus Center, Room 207
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Reid Side Lawn or Sherwood 114 (weather dependent)
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Hall of Science, Room 138
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Reid Campus Center, Entrance
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Welty Student Health Center (RSVP)
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Cleveland Commons, South Corner
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Reid Campus Center, All Faiths Room
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Reid Campus Center, Room 209
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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