Tuesday, September 16, 2025

By Aimée Milne, Assistant Vice President for Wellness

Over the last two years, the Welty Health and Counseling Center has undergone an important transformation. What was once two separate practices with different entrances is now a fully integrated clinic with a single welcoming entry point and a united approach to student care.

Today, whether a student seeks help for a physical health concern or is experiencing mental health distress, the practitioner they meet can also explore related factors that may affect their overall well-being. This holistic approach ensures students receive the right support at the right time.

Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, counselors and social workers. By working collaboratively, this team provides comprehensive, high-quality care in a coordinated way that centers student health and success.

Beginning this semester, students will also notice that they have access to a Student Health Portal. Using their Whitman College credentials, the portal allows students to manage medical records, complete required forms, and communicate securely with their treatment team. We encourage all students to log in and complete the Demographic Information and Consent to Treat Form before their first visit to save time.

In addition to in-person counseling, Whitman students have free access to teletherapy through UWill, a secure, user-friendly online counseling platform available year-round. Registration takes only a few minutes with Whitman credentials, and students can schedule their first session right away.

We are also delighted to announce that Michelle Shin ’23 has joined our team as our new Prevention Specialist. Shin recently earned her Master of Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health, with a concentration in Mental Health and Wellbeing. We are thrilled to welcome her back to Whitman in this important role.

The Welty Health and Counseling Center is open Monday–Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for medical and counseling services. Students can also access urgent walk-in counseling support between 10–11 a.m. and 3–4 p.m. daily, and medical prescribers are available by appointment. On Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., nurses are on-site for walk-in and appointments.

With this integration and expanded services, the Welty Health and Counseling Center is committed to providing accessible, comprehensive care that supports the well-being and success of every student.

Over the summer, the college transitioned to a new system for scheduling meetings and events on campus called Coursedog. This new software aims to centralize and streamline event management on campus.

With Coursedog, any Whitman student, faculty member or staff member can schedule their own meetings and events. To get started, please read this quick-start guide to learn the basics of how to use Coursedog. More guides and reference material will be released in the coming weeks.

Questions? Email reservation@whitman.edu.

Whitman employees are invited to attend any of four webinars that will be offered this week through Active&Fit and Canopy.

Wednesday, Sept. 17:

Thursday, Sept. 18:

Any students interested in volunteering with a Community Engagement Program through the Career and Community Engagement Center are encouraged to attend “Walla Walla 101” on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7–8:30 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom. This event includes training that is required before participation. (Flyer attached.)

Tickets for the Thanksgiving shuttle service between campus and the Seattle, Portland and Pasco airports, will go on sale on Monday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m. Tickets to Portland and Seattle are $140 round trip. Tickets to Pasco are $25 each way. Tickets must be purchased in person in Reid 202. Payment is accepted by student Whitman ID only—no cash, cards or checks. Space is limited. Tickets are non-refundable. Shuttles leave Friday, Nov. 21, and return Sunday, Nov. 30. Schedule and route details are available online. Questions? Email angusw@whitman.edu.

The first monthly Battle of the W(h)its Trivia and Sips and Suds event of the semester will take place on Monday, Sept. 22, from 5–7 p.m. (trivia begins at 5:30 p.m.) in the Reid Campus Center Café. Alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase (for those 21 and over). Teams of five players compete in four rounds of trivia. Whitman students, faculty and staff members are all welcome to compete!

Are you looking for crafting supplies? Penrose Library invites you to browse the Craft Library located in the Games Lounge on the first floor of the library. Supplies are free. Donations of supplies are also welcomed.

TBD

Whitman Men’s Golf at California State Intercollegiate (Day 2)

Away

TBD

Whitman Women’s Golf at California State Intercollegiate (Day 2)

Away

4 p.m.

Documentary: “Roll Modelz”

Virtual Event (RSVP)

4–6 p.m.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Students

Maxey Hall, Room 104

9–10 p.m.

Femme + Nonbinary Climb Night

Climbing Center

Would you like to share an event with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.

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