TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022

Photo: President Murray gives opening remarks at the 2022 Commencement ceremony.

As President Murray retires after seven years as Whitman’s president, her legacy will endure for generations thanks to a new scholarship to support access and affordability.

 

The Kathleen M. Murray Endowed Scholarship is made possible through more than $1 million in gifts and builds on the college’s progress toward making a  Whitman education attainable for all students. Murray herself was a first-generation college student, and this scholarship in her honor will support need-based aid with a preference for first-generation students.

 

Since Murray took office in 2015, she helped inspire more than $120 million in gifts and commitments to Whitman, much of which went toward scholarships and financial aid. 

Announcements

Reminder: 50th Reunion Classes Arrive This Week

Members of the Class of 1970 and Class of 1971 are on campus for their delayed 50th reunion this week. Smile, say hello, offer directions if they look lost and please avoid parking in the driveway of Baker Center through Sunday. Call Alumni Relations at 509-527-5167 with any questions.

Reminder: Class of 2020 to Celebrate on Campus

Members of the Class of 2020 are also on campus for their delayed graduation celebration events. 

Boyer House Print Shop Closed this Week

The Boyer House Print Shop will be closed this week and will reopen on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7 a.m. Mailing Services will remain open.

 

As a reminder, the Print Shop & Mailing Services are operating on summer hours:

Monday—Thursday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday: 7 a.m. to noon

Whitman Faculty Design Research Opportunity for Middle School Students

Professor of Biology Tim Parker and Associate Professor of Geology Nick Bader have designed a free summer course through Blue Mountain Land Trust for middle school students interested in outdoor field research throughout the Columbia Plateau and Blue Mountains.

 

Blue Mountain Field Science explores the natural world through experience-based learning, offering real-life meaning to academic concepts while deepening an understanding of local ecosystems. Middle-schoolers will enhance their knowledge of natural processes that have shaped the unique landscapes of the area. The course will run from June 27 to July 1.

Associate Professor of Religion Lauren E. Osborne, who specializes in South Asian and Middle Eastern studies, published a new peer-reviewed chapter on the recitation of the Qur'an. Appearing inThe Routledge Handbook of Islamic Ritual and Practice, the chapter is intended to serve as a teachable overview of the practice of reciting the Qur'an and its role in Islamic tradition. It allows for a broader exploration of the issues of religious authority, authenticity, gender, and nation in relation to Qur'an recitation.

In Case You Missed It

Cheers and Tears for Class Speaker Fadia Chehadeh ’22

Fadia Chehadeh gave an emotional speech at Commencement last month about her journey from refugee to first-generation college graduate. Her message to the Class of 2022 to "never forget that we have the ability to get through absolutely anything" earned her several rounds of applause plus a standing ovation from the crowd. 

 

A powerful tribute to her mother—who was never able to finish the fourth grade yet inspired her daughter to never give up on her education—Chehadeh's speech offered life lessons and words of wisdom for all.

 

Watch the video.

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