The Muslim Student Association extends a campus-wide invitation to join them in celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a joyous occasion that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims around the world.
“A Grand Eid Celebration” will take place on Sunday, April 23 from 6–8 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom (see attached flyer). Enjoy delicious food, lively music, a photo booth and cultural performances from our diverse community.
This event is also co-sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and Whitman Events Board.
Eid Mubarak!
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Five Students Awarded Journalism Prizes
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Earlier this week, the Office of Communications hosted an awards dinner to announce the winners of the 2023 Hosokawa Prize for content published in the Whitman Wire:
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Submissions were judged by a panel that included industry professionals (working at The Seattle Times, The Washington Post, NPR) as well as Whitman staff members.
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Two Faculty Members Earn Best Paper Award
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Reid Post Office Closed Today
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The Reid Campus Center Post Office will be closed today. If you have outgoing mail, please deliver it to Boyer House Mailing Services by 2 p.m.
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Renaissance Fair on Saturday
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The Whitman College Renaissance Faire is a student-planned event with a 50+ year history on campus. The 2023 Renaissance Faire takes place on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in front of Memorial Building. All are welcome to come and enjoy games, tournaments, vendors, live entertainment and more! (See attached flyer.)
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Ivy Removal Work Party on Saturday
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Join the Outhouse, ASWC Sustainability, Stream Team, the Tri-State Steelheaders and other campus and community partners for an ivy removal event on on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goal is to remove invasive ivy from College Creek between Reid and the art building, in preparation for planting native and culturally significant plants. Stop by or stay the whole time! Snacks will be provided. (See attached flyer.)
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New Concert Series Begins on Monday
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The Music Department will present the inaugural event of the recently-endowed Pickett Performing Scholar Series, which aims to combine performance and scholarship to highlight the work of historically underrepresented musicians. The first event, titled “On Being Enslaved,” will take place on Monday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in Chism Recital Hall, and will feature the renowned Marian Anderson String Quartet. Admission is free and a light reception will follow. (See attached flyer.)
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Presidential Installation Ceremony Next Week
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The Whitman College Board of Trustees cordially invites you to the installation of Sarah R. Bolton as our 15th president. The Installation ceremony takes place on Friday, April 28 at 5 p.m. followed by a full day of community events on Saturday, April 29. The full schedule is available on the Installation website.
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Theater One Acts Play Festival Announcement
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Students, if you are interested in submitting a play to the One Acts Play Festival in spring semester of 2024, you must first take the Playwriting/Write Performance class (THDN-330-A) during fall semester of 2023. The class will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Questions? Email Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance Laura Hope at hopell@whitman.edu.
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In accordance with Washington State Labor & Industries employer requirements, we are notifying the campus community that since yesterday, one person 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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Reid Campus Center, Side Lawn
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Blue Mountain Action Council
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Senior Thesis Art Exhibition: Opening Celebration
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Organic Garden (at corner of Penrose and Pacific)
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