Whitman Today
 

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Warmest Wishes

A Whitman College holiday ornament with a video play button overlaid on top.

Wishing you a happy holiday season, safe travels and time to spend with those you hold close!

As a reminder, Whitman College offices will be closed next week, reopening on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

Staff Employment Opportunities

Whitman College is currently hiring for the following staff positions:

  • Alcohol and Drug Counselor (Counseling Center)
  • Assistant Custodial Supervisor (Facilities Services)
  • Assistant Director of Alumni Relations (Alumni Relations)
  • Assistant Registrar (Registrar)
  • Collection Strategist Librarian, Head of Collection Strategies (Library)
  • Geology Lab Technician (Division III)
  • Landscape Specialist (Grounds)
  • Landscape Technician - Athletic Field (Grounds)
  • Mental Health Counselor (Counseling Center)
  • On Call Security Officer (Security)
  • Rental Property Maintenance Coordinator (Facilities Services)
  • Senior Director of Identity and Belonging (Diversity and Inclusion)
  • Senior Human Resources Generalist (Human Resources)

Announcements

Sherwood Athletic Center Closed Today

Sherwood Athletic Center is closed today to accommodate the Whitman men’s basketball team home game against Misericordia University. The facility will open for basketball attendees starting at Noon for the 1 p.m. tip off. In addition to the standard free admission with a Whitman ID, any child that attended a sports camp held by any of the Whitman athletics programs during the last year will also receive free admission to today’s game if they wear their camp t-shirt.

 

Movement That Matters Restarts in January

A new session of Whitman’s employee wellness program Movement That Matters (MTM) will begin on Monday, Jan. 8. This program offers five different classes each week during the noon hour: Pilates, MELT, Strength & Stretch, Cardio and Yoga. For a nominal $25 enrollment fee per semester (the college pays the rest) participants can participate in as many or as few classes as they like. Register in advance. Subscribe to the MTM Google Calendar to track any changes to the class schedule. Questions? Email cumminll@whitman.edu.

Photo Finish

A trio of social media screenshots of excited newly-admitted members of the Class of 2028.

It’s Early Decision season! Can you believe we are already admitting the first members of Whitman’s Class of 2028?

Happening Today

 

Thursday

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Whitman Men’s Basketball vs. Misericordia University

Sherwood Athletic Center

If you are looking for something to do in the community between now and the end of the year, explore the Visit Walla Walla calendar of events. Whitman Today will return on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

Whitman Events Calendar

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