Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Karen Angel: Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
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Thanks to a longstanding partnership with YWCA Walla Walla, any member of the Whitman College community who experiences sexual assault has a free, confidential resource to turn to.
Karen Angel is the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) for Whitman. She holds office hours on campus Tuesday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Welty Health and Counseling Center.
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“I know this can be a tough topic to talk about,” says Angel, “But I want you to know you don't have to go through it alone. My services are always free, 100% confidential, and I'm not employed by Whitman—so what you share with me stays with me.”
Support from the SAVA can include:
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- A nonjudgmental space to talk with someone who will listen
- Connections to the Title IX Office, campus security or police
- Someone to accompany you to a court hearing or the hospital
- Help with protection orders and finding legal support
- Resources and information
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Angel has been with YWCA Walla Walla as a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocate for three years, and on the Crisis Team for two.
“This work is deeply personal to me,” says Angel. “I have witnessed how much healing, strength and transformation are possible for survivors, and I am committed to support each individual’s journey.”
To contact Angel, call or text 509-876-7075 or email sava@ywcaww.org. The YWCA also maintains an anonymous 24/7 crisis line at 509-529-9922. Additional information and resources are available online.
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Website Calendar of Events
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Want to learn about upcoming events on campus? Visit the Events Calendar on the website to find upcoming athletic events, theater and musical performances, information sessions, lectures and more!
Are you organizing a campus event? Once your event is scheduled in Coursedog and your venue is confirmed with Conferences, Events and Scheduling, you can submit your event to the calendar! Don’t forget to add an image or event flyer to help it stand out from the crowd.
Pro tip: Most items on the website calendar are also included in the Whitman Today daily calendars.
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Eat Local Challenge Tonight at Cleveland Commons
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Bon Appétit invites the Whitman community to an “Eat Local Challenge” on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 5–7 p.m. in Cleveland Commons. Enjoy a 100% locally sourced meal, shop at an on-site farmers market featuring regional growers and producers, and enter a raffle to win a basket of local goods. This is a great opportunity to learn more about where your food comes from!
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Harper Joy Theatre Season Opens This Weekend
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The 2025–2026 Harper Joy Theatre season will begin with a production of “Art” with performances Thursday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 28. Directed by Professor of Theater Christopher Petit, this Tony Award-winning play by Yasmina Reza explores the subjective nature of creative work and the fragility of human relationships. Tickets—free for Whitman students—are available through the box office. (Flyer attached.)
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Whitties Helping Whitties Event on Friday
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Current Whitman students are invited to attend Whitties Helping Whitties, hosted by the Career and Community Engagement Center and Alumni Relations, on Friday, Sept. 26, from 3:30–5 p.m. at Cordiner Hall. This event is a great opportunity to build your professional network with Whitman alumni. Register in advance on Handshake.
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Vaccination Clinic Announced Next Month
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The Welty Health and Counseling Center is partnering with Safeway Pharmacy to bring flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cordiner Hall. Whitman students, staff and faculty will need to bring their insurance card and fill out paperwork in advance to receive a vaccination. Most health insurance plans, including Whitman employee health insurance, cover routine vaccines at 100%.
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This past weekend, the Whitman College Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society hosted a liquid nitrogen ice cream making event in the Hall of Science atrium. See more photos on Instagram. (Photos by Eamon Winkelman ’28.)
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Welty Health and Counseling Center
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Would you like to share an event with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
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