Student Voices: From Doubt to Decision
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Siena Hayes ’26 (left) was unsure if she wanted to come to Whitman. After visiting campus in the fall, however, she knew that Whitman was where she wanted to spend the next four years.
“I was torn between Whitman and another college, and I didn’t want to make a commitment without knowing exactly what I wanted in my college experience.
“In October, Whitman invited me to a special event day. I didn’t really know too much about Whitman besides the fact that my mom (right) read about it in the book ‘Colleges That Change Lives,’ so I had to give it a shot. I remember landing at the Walla Walla airport, getting in the rental car and driving through campus. When I saw all of the colored trees against the red brick buildings, I thought to myself, ‘This is going to be a tough decision.’
“My two days at Whitman had made me rethink everything. Suddenly, I wasn’t so scared of this ‘ominous’ process of committing to a school. Since I had already applied to Whitman Regular Decision, I talked with my Admission Officer and was able to change my application to Early Decision status. Whitman made my choice easy, and I have never looked back.”
Read more about how visiting campus changed a “maybe” into a “yes!”
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Whitties are sharing it all in our multimedia blog, Student Voices. Experience Whitman and Walla Walla through our students’ eyes! Read their personal stories, passions and perspectives—from navigating campus life to mentoring and career prep, learning a new language, sharing fun club activities, living in the Interest House Community and more.
All students are welcome to share their Whitman experiences. Staff and faculty are also invited to nominate students. We’d love to partner with various offices across campus to support more student stories. Nominations can be submitted using the Whittie Wisdom Nomination Form.
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Men’s Soccer Players Receive Postseason Honors
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The Blues swept all major Northwest Conference postseason awards, including Lucas McAllister ’26 (Offensive Player of the Year, First Team), Adrian Valencia Alcaraz ’26 (Defensive Player of the Year, First Team), Remy Marcks ’29 (Rookie of the Year, First Team) and Head Men's Soccer Coach Jose Cedeno (Coach of the Year). In addition, Niclas Isensee ’26 was named to the First Team; Pablo Gonzalez ’27, Alexander Perez Hernandez ’27, Riki Kobayashi ’27, Jude Clum-Stockton ’26, and Fernando Lopez-Vega ’27 were named to the Second Team; and Kevin Serrano Maldonado ’28 and William Miranda-Ortiz ’29 were named to the Third Team.
Three players also received United Soccer Coaches recognition for the first time in program history. Lucas McAllister ’26 and Adrian Valencia Alcaraz ’26 were named to the Second Team, and Remy Marcks ’29 was named to the Third Team.
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Talk & Exhibition by Indigenous Kichwa Leader
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The Politics Department will host a virtual public talk with Indigenous Kichwa leader Zoila Castillo on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 2:30 p.m. in Reid Campus Center, Room G02. In a talk titled “Weaving the Anti-Extractive Struggle in the Amazon,” Castillo will focus on her lifelong defense of Indigenous land against the expansion of oil and mining industries in the Amazon rainforest. (Flyer attached.)
In connection with the talk, an exhibition of Castillo’s art in clay, seeds and beads will be displayed in Stevens Gallery in Reid Campus Center, beginning with an opening reception on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 5–7 p.m.
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Employee Wellness Webinar on Wednesday
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Whitman employees are invited to attend a “Reflection and Renewal” webinar hosted by Active&Fit on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from noon–1 p.m. Participants will be guided through a process to set attainable and sustainable fitness goals for the upcoming new year. Advance registration is recommended.
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Dance Concert at Harper Joy Theatre
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The Harper Joy Theatre season continues with “Feeling Forward: A Dance Concert” with multiple performances from Thursday, Dec. 11, through Sunday, Dec. 14. The event will feature three original choreographic works created by Associate Professor of Dance Renée Archibald, Senior Lecturer of Dance Peter de Grasse, Associate Professor of Art History and Paul Garrett Fellow Lisa Uddin and guest artist Kara Mack in collaboration with their students. Tickets—free for Whitman students—are available through the box office. (Flyer attached.)
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Whitties Helping Whitties Events in January
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Students are invited to register for several upcoming Whitties Helping Whitties events scheduled in early January. (Flyer attached.)
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- Sunday, Jan. 4, from 2–4 p.m. (RSVP)
Bellevue, Washington
- Monday, Jan. 5, from 6–8 p.m. (RSVP)
Seattle, Washington
- Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 6–8 p.m. (RSVP)
Portland, Oregon
- Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 7–9 p.m. (RSVP)
Bay Area, California
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Organized by the Career and Community Engagement Center and Alumni Relations, these events aim to help current Whitman students connect with alumni and build their professional networks.
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Last week, the Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Susumu Watanabe, performed their fall concert in Chism Recital Hall in the Hall of Music. See more photos on Instagram.
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Sherwood 114 or Reid Side Lawn (weather dependent)
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Reid Campus Center, Room G02
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Penrose Library, Archives Classroom
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Prentiss Hall, Great Hall
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Sherwood 114 or Reid Side Lawn (weather dependent)
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Welty Health and Counseling Center
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Reid Campus Center, Room 240
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Reid Campus Center, Room 207
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Reid Campus Center, Stevens Gallery
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio Theatre
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio Theatre
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio Theatre
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio Theatre
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio Theatre
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Hunter Conservatory, Room 212
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