Art & Fashion Come Full Circle at Sheehan Gallery
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In the early 1970s, Whitman College President Donald H. Sheehan envisioned a campus gallery, where Walla Wallans could enjoy the arts alongside the Whitman community. Visual artist Erik ReeL ’75 (right) left Whitman shortly before the Sheehan Gallery opened its doors, but he remembers Sheehan’s passion for the project.
Earlier this year, ReeL (pictured, left) returned to campus to experience Sheehan’s dream come to life—this time as an exhibiting artist, alongside his collaborator and wife, fashion curator Rhonda P. Hill (left).
Their show, “FACT: fashion + art construct tomorrow,” which was featured in the gallery from late January to early April, paired ReeL’s nonobjective paintings with fashions curated by Hill from up-and-coming designers Palani Bearghost, Alena Kalana and Fabiola Soavelo.
Read the full story in the Spring 2025 issue of Whitman magazine.
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Alum Participating in Japanese Exchange & Teaching Program
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This fall, Lillian Angus ’24 will be teaching English in the Kyoto, Japan public school system as an Assistant Language Teacher in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching program. Angus, who graduated with a degree in Japanese, will have a roster of four elementary schools and two middle schools. As a junior at Whitman, Angus studied abroad through the Associated Kyoto Program, and she is excited to be returning to the city of Kyoto.
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Campus Dining Hours Update
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Bon Appétit will operate on adjusted hours during New Student Orientation, Wednesday–Sunday, Aug. 27–31. (Flyer attached.)
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Campus Post Office Updates for Opening Day
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The Whitman College Post Office will open early on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m.
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- Need a cart? If you’re picking up a large number of packages or heavy items, carts are limited and may not always be available if staff are using them. Please plan accordingly.
- Off-campus students: Even if you receive mail at your off-campus address, you still have a campus mailbox—and it’s important to check it regularly.
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Thanks for helping us keep things running smoothly!
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Reminder: Volunteer on Opening Day
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Our newest students and their families will be arriving soon on campus. Please sign up to volunteer on Opening Day, Wednesday, Aug. 27. Additional volunteers are still needed for welcoming students and providing move-in assistance.
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Reminder: Upcoming Labor Day Holiday
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Because Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, falls on opening weekend this year, some staff may need to work on the holiday. As staff and supervisors work together on schedules that best meet the needs of our students, please keep the following in mind:
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- Supervisors and staff should coordinate schedules so that hours worked on the holiday can be balanced (flexed) with time off during the same workweek. If it is not possible, overtime will be applied according to policy.
- It is important that all employees accurately record the hours they work, on the specific days they are worked.
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Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty & Staff
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Faculty and staff members are invited to participate in a two-hour 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 on Monday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon in Maxey 104. (Flyer attached.) Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance! Questions? Email qpr@whitman.edu.
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New Web Change Request Form
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Need to request an update on the Whitman website? Please use the updated web change request form at whitman.edu/webrequest. If you run into an error loading the form, try clearing your browser cache and reloading the page.
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Rebecca Johnston ’22 was selected by U.S. Ski and Snowboard as one of 14 athletes to represent the U.S. Para Snowboard Team at the 2025 FIS Para Snowboard World Cup, where she finished in the top eight. Watch this short video to learn how Johnston chases big goals while staying grounded in adventure, community and purpose.
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