Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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Nancy Serrurier Village Named for Trustee
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Whitman College’s new residential community will be called Nancy Serrurier Village in recognition of Nancy Serrurier’s visionary leadership and exceptional generosity spanning 18 years of service to the Board of Trustees.
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Nancy Serrurier Village—comprising Harvey, Robart and Stegner halls—will provide a home for 210 junior and senior students, strengthening Whitman’s vibrant campus community. Located along Boyer Avenue and steps from the heart of campus, the village provides students with greater connection, support and a thriving Whitman experience.
“Whitman College is demonstrably better as a result of Nancy’s leadership of our board and of the Upward Together campaign,” says Joe Davis ’80, Chair of the Board of Trustees.
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Nancy Serrurier
(Photo by Suz McFadden)
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“We might not be realizing the village itself if not for her unyielding commitment to the effort and lead gift for the project. I am so proud to see the village make her legacy known for generations to come.”
Nancy and Greg Serrurier began volunteering as members of the Parent Leadership Committee in 2009 following the enrollment of their son, Ben Serrurier ’11. They quickly became invested in Whitman’s transformative education as they watched Ben’s confidence, curiosity and leadership skills flourish through his experiences on campus.
That was the beginning of Nancy’s 18 years of unwavering support, leadership and commitment.
Read more.
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Staff Member Joins Hispanic Community Leaders Focus Group
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Associate Director for Employer Engagement and Internship Programs Nadine Stecklein was recently invited by Walla Walla Public Schools Superintendent Ben Gauyan to join a new Hispanic Community Leaders Focus Group. The goal of the group is to improve communication and relationships between the school district and the Hispanic community and ensure that district programs and initiatives reflect the needs and perspectives of all families.
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President Bolton Holds Open Office Hours for Students Today
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President Sarah Bolton will hold open office hours on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 4–5 p.m. in Reid Campus Center (look for signage near the fish ladder sculpture). Throughout the semester, students can drop by these sessions to share their thoughts or just to chat.
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STEM Faculty Hold Open Advising Sessions
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Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) faculty will hold two open advising sessions this week on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 4–5 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 6, from 7–8 p.m. at the Hall of Science atrium and STEM Hub. These sessions are for current first-year and sophomore students who are interested in learning more about STEM majors and STEM courses offered in Spring 2026.
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Environmental Cleanup Talk Today
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The Sociology Department will host a public talk titled “On Telling Contaminated Stories” on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m. in Kimball Theatre in Hunter Conservatory. Guest speaker Shannon Cram, the author of “Unmaking the Bomb,” will consider the social politics of environmental cleanup, including remediation efforts at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. (Flyer attached.)
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Upcoming Webinars for Employees
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In preparation for the upcoming open enrollment period for Whitman employees, Navia Benefit Solutions will host webinars on the topics of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and our new offering of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
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- Thursday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to noon
Flexible Spending Accounts (RSVP)
- Thursday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to noon
Health Savings Accounts and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts (RSVP)
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Please register in advance.
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Faculty and staff are invited to attend either of two open budget forums on Friday, Nov. 7, at noon and at 3 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. Questions may be anonymously submitted in advance or asked in person.
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First Foods Festival Returns on Saturday
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The second annual First Foods Festival will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom. (Flyer attached.) The event will feature a screening of the recent film “These Sacred Hills” followed by a panel discussion with people involved with making the film.
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This weekend, the Office of Native American Outreach hosted its annual Moccasin Making Class. See more photos on Facebook. A “Rock Your Mocs” group photo—open to anyone wearing moccasins—will be taken on Friday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. inside the main entrance to Cleveland Commons.
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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STEM Faculty: Open Advising Session
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Hall of Science Atrium and STEM Hub
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Hunter Conservatory, Kimball Theatre
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Penrose Library, First Floor Lounge
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Hunter Conservatory, Room 107
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