MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022

We are excited to welcome Whitman’s 15th president, Dr. Sarah Bolton, to campus! As she begins her own Whitman experience, let’s come together to give her a Whittie welcome and share some of our Whitman wisdom with her.

 

Wednesday, July 20 from 2–4 p.m.

Join us on Ankeny Field for a casual afternoon of refreshments, lawn games—and, of course, to say hello to President Bolton! No RSVP is needed but please wear your Whitman name tag.

 

Thursday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to noon

Stop by the third floor of Memorial Building to meet President Bolton during her first official open office hours. Coffee, tea and bagels will be provided.

 

See you there!

 

P.S. If inclined, please bring your own cup to support campus sustainability efforts.

Noteworthy

Blavascunas Featured on NPR

Associate Professor of Anthropology and Environmental Studies Eunice Blavascunas was interviewed on NPR All Things Considered. She spoke about cultural context of the debate over the removal of Snake River dams in which Pacific Northwest tribes are pushing the federal government to honor treaty rights and protect the salmon population.

Woodfork Completes Inaugural Fellowship at Jenny Craig Institute

Associate Professor of History Jacqueline Woodfork was selected for and completed an Inaugural Fellowship with the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy and the Society for Military History at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. 

This Friday, July 22, is the third of four discretionary half days this summer. Campus will close at noon. For non-exempt employees, the discretionary hours are already recorded on their Bamboo timesheets.

Harvey Pool is open for limited hours for the remainder of the month. Open swim will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7–8:30 p.m. All active Whitman ID cardholders are welcome to use the facility. 

The Outdoor Program Rental Shop has changed its summer hours.

 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:30–2 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday: 12:30–4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

 

Online reservations and rates are on the shop’s website. The Bike Shop remains closed over the summer.

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