Taking the Stage as a Non-Theater Major
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I’m not a Theater and Dance major (or even a minor!) at Whitman but I still get to be involved in the performance community on campus. From Musical Theater Project productions, student-led theater and large department shows to a capella groups and an acting class taught in Spanish, I’ve found lots of opportunities to take the stage.
The theater scene at Whitman is a strong, creative community that welcomes students at all levels of experience and all majors—whether you’re interested in acting, directing, costume construction or technical production.
Read more.
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Welcome New Staff Members
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Please join us in welcoming the following new staff members hired in February:
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- Marleigh Sarrels, Admission Event and Travel Coordinator
- Kate Collins, Community-Engaged Learning Specialist
- Anders Otterness, Circulation Supervisor
- Rande Moss, Art Model*
- Feng Kang, Collaborative Pianist
- Kaiden McMakin, Networking Technician
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*Hired to support Whitman in a nonregular or temporary capacity
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The Tabletop Games Club and Chess Club will co-host a Game Night on Monday, March 2, from 7–9 p.m. in Reid Campus Center, Room G02. Games will include Knightmare Chess, The Oregon Trail board game and Ticket to Ride.
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Undergraduate Conference Deadline Tomorrow
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Global Ecocinema Series Continues on Wednesday
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The “Global Ecocinema: Environmental Storytelling and Social Justice Through Visual Media” series continues with a screening of the Japanese film “Evil Does Not Exist” (2023) on Wednesday, March 4, at 6 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. This series is made possible with the support of a Global Dialogues Faculty Development Grant and the Center for Global Studies at Whitman College, in collaboration with the Departments of Hispanic Studies and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. (Flyer attached.)
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Wellness Night on Wednesday
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Students are invited to attend a Wellness Night event on Wednesday, March 4, from 6–8 p.m. in Reid Campus Center’s All Faiths Room. Take a break and unwind with snack and activities. The event is a collaboration between several student clubs: the Whitman College Psychology Society, The Hidden Opponent and The Coloring Cascade. (Flyer attached.)
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Employee Appreciation Day on Friday
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The Office of Human Resources invites all faculty and staff to a casual celebration for Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 6, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Stop by Room 331 in Memorial Building to take a break, enjoy some treats, catch up with other faculty and staff members or make a card of appreciation to share with a colleague.
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Last week was Regular Decision and the Office of Admission celebrated with local high school students—including these from Walla Walla High School—who were accepted into Whitman’s Class of 2030!
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Cleveland Commons, Lizzie Murr Dining Room
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Reid Campus Center, Room G02
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Reid Campus Center, Room G02
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Glover Alston Intercultural Center
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Fouts Center for Visual Arts, Room 201
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Reid Campus Center, Lower Level
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Hunter Conservatory, Room 107
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Post-Board Meeting Update for Faculty & Staff
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Virtual Artist Talk & Workshop: Michaela Oteri
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Fouts Center for Visual Arts, Room 228
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Reid Campus Center, All Faiths Room and Mezzanine
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Post-Board Meeting Update for Faculty & Staff
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Hall of Science, Brattain Auditorium
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Reid Campus Center, Lower Level
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Welty Health and Counseling Center
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Welty Health and Counseling Center, Wellnest
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Hunter Conservatory, Kimball Theatre
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse and Room G02
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Departing from Reid Campus Center
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McNary National Wildlife Refuge
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Would you like to share an event with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
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