Upward Together: The Campaign for Whitman College
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Last week, Whitman College launched the public phase of its most ambitious fundraising campaign to date with a goal of $200 million ($138 million has already been raised by more than 13,500 donors). We are glad so many of our campus community were able to join us on Ankeny Field for the celebration!
The “Upward Together” campaign builds on Whitman’s historic strengths and lifts up six key priorities:
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- Access & Affordability
- Academic Excellence & Distinction
- Vibrant Campus Community
- Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Strong Graduate Launches for All Students
- The Whitman Fund
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Learn more about each of these priorities, watch the inspiring campaign video, download social media assets and more on our campaign website.
Together, we will move Whitman College forward and upward!
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Lily Seaman Interviewed on Climate Change and Mental Health
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Lily Seaman, LICSW, a therapist in the Counseling Center, was recently interviewed by Bluedot Living Magazine in an article titled, “Climate Issues Across the U.S. Are Coming Up in Therapy.” Seaman discussed her research and practice experience related to climate change, mental health and collective action. She will facilitate a Climate Distress and Empowerment Workshop on this topic for Whitman students on Monday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. in Baker Center (RSVP).
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“Tales of the Jackalope” Talk Tomorrow
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The Department of Film and Media Studies will host a talk by author Michael P. Branch on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in Kimball Theatre at Hunter Conservatory. Branch will read from his book “On the Trail of the Jackalope” and take questions from the audience. The book explores how the horned rabbit became a cultural touchstone in the American West and around the globe. (See attached flyer.)
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Inclusive Conversations Event on Wednesday
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Join the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, Whitman Debate & Forensics and the Intercultural Center for “From Discord to Unity: Fostering Inclusive Conversations on Campus” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center (RSVP). Learn how to engage with your peers respectfully and how to listen empathically. Food will be provided. (See attached flyer.)
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Get Your Tickets to “The Thanksgiving Play”
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The Department of Theater & Dance presents “The Thanksgiving Play” with nine performances over two weekends at the Freimann Studio Theatre, starting on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this satirical comedy written by Larissa Fasthorse (Sicangu Lakota Nation) about a group of teaching artists trying to create a school pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. Tickets (free for Whitman students) are available online. (See attached flyer.)
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On Saturday morning, a crowd gathered outside of the Hall of Science to observe a partial solar eclipse. The Astronomy Department set up a solar telescope and provided protective eyewear for participants. The “Ring of Fire” photo on the right was taken by Whitman community member Celeste Kaur in Eugene, Oregon.
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Reid Campus Center, Room G02
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Memorial Building, Room 205
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Hall of Science, Room 142
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Reid Campus Center, Side Lawn
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Reid Campus Center, Patio
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Reid Campus Center, Room 219
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Sharpstein Elementary School
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Ankeny Field & Outdoor Amphitheatre
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