Volunteer to Welcome Visitors and New Students to Campus
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Photo: Noah Leavitt (Career and Community Engagement Center) helps direct arriving students and families during a previous year’s Opening Day.
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This month there are two great opportunities for members of the Whitman community to volunteer as welcoming ambassadors for the college.
This week, on Friday, August 11, the Office of Admission will host the final Discover Whitman Day of the summer. Midmorning, you can volunteer to escort prospective students and their families as they move between information sessions, and at lunchtime you can enjoy a meal with them in Cleveland Commons where you will have more time to visit and share about your Whitman experience. Sign up here.
Wednesday, August 23 is Opening Day! This is one of the most exciting days of the year as new students arrive on campus. Volunteers are needed to direct traffic, check students in and help carry boxes as they move into their new rooms. Sign up here.
Volunteer for one or both as your schedule allows!
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Houla Chorfi ’25 to be Published in Routledge Handbook
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Sociology major Houla Chorfi ’25 recently received acceptance for their chapter proposal in the upcoming Routledge Handbook on LGBTQI+ in West Asia and North Africa (WANA). This handbook aims to provide an overview of the social, legal and historical perspectives in the WANA region and is an important resource for academics, students and nongovernmental organization workers interested in LGBTQIA+ issues. Houla’s research explores the history of the queer movement in Tunisia and the impacts of the 2010–2011 Tunisian revolution on the movement.
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Academic Honors for Men’s Basketball Team
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The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) recently awarded the Whitman College men’s basketball team with an NABC Team Academic Excellence Award. In order to receive this recognition, the cumulative grade point average of all the student-athletes on the roster during the 2022–2023 season must be 3.2 or better.
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Virtual Physical Therapy Option for Employees
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Whitman employees can now access virtual physical therapy options. Whether you’re looking to build strength and flexibility or treat existing pain and injuries, a licensed physical therapist is available to help—typically within 24 hours—right from your phone or tablet. Visit go.omadahealth.com/premera or open the Premera app to get started.
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All Staff Breakfast Next Week
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The Office of the President will host an All Staff Breakfast on Tuesday, August 15 at 8:30 a.m. on the Reid Campus Center side lawn. Join your colleagues for a delicious meal and for the introduction of new staff members.
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Save the Date: Nancy Tavelli Retirement Celebration
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Nancy Tavelli worked in and led Residence Life and Housing for more than 45 years at Whitman College. She provided the vision and structure for thousands of Whitman students to make lifelong friendships and become independent, thoughtful, empathetic adults. Please join us in celebrating her accomplishments on Monday, September 25 at 3:30 p.m. (location TBD). Nancy’s last day was Friday, August 4, but her email is still active if you would like to get in touch.
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Reminder: Mill Creek Cabin Available
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The Student Activities’ Kooskooskie Cabin on Mill Creek is available to Whitman students, staff and faculty for summer reservations. For $60/night you can enjoy a cabin that comfortably sleeps eight, with a full kitchen, bathroom, large front porch and yard. Located just 20 minutes from campus, the weather at the cabin is typically 10 degrees cooler than in Walla Walla.
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Last week, the Office of Admission hosted a visit from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Summer Youth Program. The group was excited to tour Whitman campus and learn more about what the college has to offer.
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Information Session for Supervisors of Students
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom (RSVP)
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