Tuesday, September 24, 2024

A discussion between two candidates for US Congressional District 5 Representative, Michael Baumgartner and Carmela Conroy, will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 5:30–7 p.m. in Cordiner Hall. Organized by the Walla Walla American Association of University Women (AAUW), the event is free and open to the public. Local food trucks will be on site with food for purchase from 4–6 p.m. (Flyer attached.)

Three Whitman students, Politics major Reagan Bain ’25, Psychology major Ava Brenkman ’25 and Indigeneity, Race & Ethnicity major Tuma Mohamed ’26, helped AAUW decide the questions that will be asked of the candidates. 

The Whitman Votes student organization will also have a table in the lobby to register attendees to vote.

This summer, Whitman College transitioned campus phones to Zoom-based technology. Voicemail greetings are set by going to whitman.zoom.us and navigating to the Phone section from the left-hand menu. Greetings may be set by either recording your own message, uploading a previously recorded message or typing out a message to be read by a computer-generated voice. If you have not gone through these steps, an extremely generic message is likely in use. 

The Welty Student Health Center will have free influenza vaccinations available for students on Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

President Bolton will hold open office hours for students on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 4–5 p.m. in Reid Campus Center (look for signage by the Fish Ladder). Throughout the semester, students can drop by these sessions to share their thoughts or just to chat.

Whitman Security and the Walla Walla Police Department will host a “Responsible Partying” information session on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. in Reid Campus Center, Room G-02). Discussion will include safe practices for party hosts and attendees. (Flyer attached.)

Whitman Students are invited to participate in a suicide prevention training provided by Counseling Center staff. The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) model has been proven to decrease suicide risk in communities like ours. Participants will be certified as a QPR Gatekeeper, valid for one year. The training will take place next week on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 6–8 p.m. in Maxey 104. Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance and email questions to QPR@whitman.edu. (Flyer attached.)

The Whitman men’s tennis team recently won several accolades at the ITA Fall Northwest Regional Championship. Cameron Yang ’26 captured the main draw A singles title. The Blues also claimed the doubles championship after Alexander Stage ’28 and Noah Baker ’25 (pictured, right) won against Diego Guzman ’25 and Charlie Rush ’26 (pictured, left) in an all-Whitman final match. The Whitman women’s tennis team will compete in the ITA Fall Northwest Regional Championship this weekend.

TBD

Whitman Men’s Golf Black and Orange Invitational (Day 2)

Away

TBD

Whitman Women’s Golf Black and Orange Invitational (Day 2)

Away

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drop-In Office Hours for Careers in Design with the HCD Visiting Mentors

Cleveland Commons, Lizzie Murr Room

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Flu Shot Clinic for Students

Welty Student Health Center

Noon–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: MELT

Sherwood Athletic Center

3 p.m.

Moving Forward with Social Anxiety

Welty Student Health Center

4–6 p.m.

Hispanic Heritage Month Open Mic (WEB)

Reid Campus Center, Coffee House

4 p.m.

Lead Climbing Clinic (Part 2)

Climbing Center

4–5 p.m.

President Bolton’s Open Office Hours for Students

Reid Campus Center

5:30 p.m.

Candidate Forum for US Congressional Representative for 5th District

Cordiner Hall

6 p.m.

Whitman Women’s Volleyball at Whitworth University

Away

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Watch the Sunset with Physics Club

Ankeny Field

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