WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022

The sun is shining in Walla Walla, and we're welcoming prospective students and their families to our campus! Summer visits have officially started and this Friday in particular will play an important role in encouraging students to choose to apply to Whitman.

 

Let's all play our part. Here's how:

• Smile! Friendly faces help set the vibe.
• Wear your Whitman gear, especially if you'll be walking around popular spots like Ankeny Field, Cleveland Commons, Harper Joy Theatre, Hunter Conservatory or Reid Campus Center.
• Be conscientious about parking. Please do not park in the spaces labeled for admissions visitors or anywhere that blocks campus sidewalks or pathways.

Thank you for engaging with these prospective students and their families so they can discover everything Whitman has to offer! 

Noteworthy

Santana-Acuña Presents Research Across Europe

Associate Professor of Sociology Álvaro Santana-Acuña has recently completed a series of talks and research presentations on his book, Ascent to Glory, in England, Ireland, Belgium, Italy, Austria, France, and Spain. Santana-Acuña discussed how Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude became a global classic.

Leise Publishes in Special Issue of Peer-Reviewed Journal

Associate Professor of English Christopher Leise was invited to contribute to a special issue of the peer-reviewed journal Christianity & Literature which focuses on Marilynne Robinson's Gilead novels. Leise's essay is titled "Marilynne Robinson's 'Long Puritanism' and Forms of Structural Racism" and argues that the novels highlight the workings of modern American institutionalized racism.

The Stevens Gallery is looking for work to showcase this upcoming academic year. Submissions may include artwork, activism pieces, fun projects... you name it! Creators of all kinds are welcome submit pieces. If you (or a friend) are interested, submit your project by filling out this request form. 

We are eager to meet our incoming Class of 2026 and transfer students. Plans are underway and volunteers are needed to make these new Whitties feel at home once they arrive on campus.

 

New students will arrive Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Faculty, staff and returning students are invited to welcome them to our community. If you or someone you know are interested and are able to step away from your regular duties for an hour or so, please sign up for a time slot.

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