Rising Senior Named Goldwater Scholar
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Clare Hermanson ’24 has been selected as a 2023–2024 Goldwater Scholar by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Hermanson, a Chemistry major from San Diego, California, was one of only 413 who earned the scholarship—among more than 5,000 applicants. Historically, she joins the elite ranks of a dozen previous Whitman students who received the scholarship or an honorable mention since the early 1990s.
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Established by Senator Barry Goldwater, the organization was founded in 1986 and began awarding scholarships in 1989. The Goldwater Scholarship Program is a national scholarship for those studying natural sciences, engineering or mathematics. Goldwater seeks to identify, encourage and financially support sophomores and juniors who show promise as the next generation of science researchers.
Hermanson’s research looks to the future.
“My current research focuses on nanocrystal synthesis with an automated system. In the future, I hope to utilize automated chemistry to solve pressing environmental problems.”
She’s proud to represent Whitman College, she says.
“This award validates my scientific skills and motivates me to pursue a research career. I appreciate the opportunity at Whitman to conduct meaningful chemistry research.”
Hermanson also had help and a boost from her faculty advisor, Mark Hendricks, Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
“Working in Professor Hendricks’s lab has been the highlight of my undergraduate education,” says Hermanson. “I am grateful to Professor Hendricks for his invaluable mentorship and encouragement to apply for this scholarship.”
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Whitman Board of Trustees Membership Update
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The Whitman College Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new board members, Drew Shoals ’05 and Elizabeth Obershaw, the parent of a student in the class of 2023. The board also celebrated and thanked two board members who finished their board terms this year after extraordinary service to the college, Jim Moore ‘66, who has served since 2013, and Barbara Feigin, ‘59, who has served since 2014.
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Help Celebrate Peter Harvey’s Retirement
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All members of the Whitman College community are invited to share their congratulations and best wishes for Peter Harvey, who will retire this month as the college’s longest-serving Chief Financial Officer. Notes submitted through this form will be presented to Harvey in a booklet. Please also join us to celebrate Harvey’s career on Thursday, May 11 from 2:30–4 p.m. on the Reid Campus Center side lawn.
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Emeritus Professor Book Talk Today
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Junior-Senior Village Info Session on Thursday
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The recently-announced Junior-Senior Village will provide a home and sense of belonging for Whitman students in autonomous, apartment-style living with student-focused, informal design and park-like outdoor spaces featuring a restored section of College Creek along the Boyer Avenue gateway to downtown Walla Walla. Learn more on Thursday, May 11 from noon to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30–6 p.m., at Cleveland Commons Espresso.
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Inclusive Excellence Awards on Thursday
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The Division of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Awards on Thursday, May 11 at 6 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom (RSVP). Join us in recognizing the many students, staff and faculty who have contributed to making our campus a more just and equitable community. (See attached flyer.)
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In accordance with Washington State Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that since Friday, nobody with Whitman access was confirmed positive for COVID-19.
Please continue to follow all our campus COVID-19 protocols and if you have any symptoms that may be COVID-19 or know that you may have been exposed to coronavirus, please be tested.
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Today (Last Day of Classes)
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Stanton-Anderson-Cleveland Field
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Stanton-Anderson-Cleveland Field
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Speculative Futures EcoPutt
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Fouts Center for Visual Arts Lawn
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Blue Moon Vol. 36 Release Party
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Reid Campus Center Side Lawn
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