Thursday, October 23, 2025
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Campus Framework Plan: A Vision for the Future
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By Tony Ichsan, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services
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While the 2025–2026 academic year is in full swing, an exciting new initiative is taking root on campus—the Whitman College Campus Framework Plan (CFP). This ambitious, forward-looking effort aims to shape the physical landscape of our college for the next 10–20 years, ensuring our campus continues to serve as a vibrant and adaptable home for learning, living and discovery.
At its core, the CFP is a comprehensive master plan that goes beyond simply building new structures. It’s a strategic roadmap for our physical campus assets, considering everything from the utilization and life-cycle costs of our facilities to how our spaces can better support our evolving academic and community needs. This isn’t just about bricks and mortar; it’s about creating a campus environment that fosters collaboration, enhances the student experience and strengthens our community.
This summer, the project began with a thorough assessment of campus structures, including Borleske Stadium and the Whitman Sports Complex. This deep dive into our existing conditions—understanding the current state and usage of our facilities—is a crucial first step. By taking a full inventory of what we have and how it’s used, we can plan for a future that is both flexible and makes the highest and best use of our valuable campus resources.
Read more.
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Happening today:
Two town hall meetings are scheduled on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. (for faculty) and 4 p.m. (for staff) in Olin Auditorium. These meetings are opportunities to hear directly from the project team and provide feedback. Additional sessions will be held in February.
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All In for Whitman Ends Today
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- Check out the progress of the campaign from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Cleveland Commons. Stop by to write a thank you note or record a message to share with the Whitman community.
- Join us for a celebration from 5–7 p.m. at Quirk Brewing. Festivities will include cornhole games and Whitman swag. The Agapas food truck will be open and Quirk beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase. An RSVP is appreciated but not required.
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Help Move Students Into Stegner Hall
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Pending final inspections tomorrow, we plan to open Stegner Hall with move in times scheduled on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 4–6 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help students move their belongings from their vehicles up to their rooms. Sign up for a two-hour shift in advance.
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Off-Campus Studies Annual Fair Today
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Students who are interested in exploring study abroad options are invited to the Off-Campus Studies (OCS) Annual Fair event on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 3–6 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom. Program representatives from nearly all of Whitman’s partner OCS programs will be available to share information.
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Visiting Writers Reading Series Event Tonight
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The 2025–2026 Visiting Writers Reading Series begins this week with an event on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in Kimball Theatre in Hunter Conservatory. Octavio Quintanilla—2025 Texas Poet Laureate—will read from his works of poetry.
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Free STI Testing Next Week
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Next week, the Planned Parenthood Generation Action student group and the Welty Health and Counseling Center are partnering to provide free testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia—two of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI). Drop in daily between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. or email healthcare@whitman.edu to make an appointment. Additional testing and exams available by appointment; lab fees apply.
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Emergency Preparedness Training Next Week
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Students, staff and faculty are strongly encouraged to attend one of five hourlong emergency preparedness training sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. Each session is identical and will include an overview on various emergency scenarios as well as a discussion about how to respond in the case of an active threat on campus. The sessions will be presented by EPS, a consulting firm that specializes in emergency management for institutions of higher learning.
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Whitman Events Board (WEB) is gathering supplies for the annual Pumpkin Carving event on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 1–4 p.m. outside Cleveland Commons. (Flyer attached.) See more photos on Instagram.
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Town Hall for Faculty: Campus Framework Planning
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Town Hall for Staff: Campus Framework Planning
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Blue Mountain Action Council, Food Bank Warehouse
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Cleveland Commons, Lizzy Murr Conference Room
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Reid Campus Center, Room 240
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Hunter Conservatory, Kimball Theatre
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Would you like to share an event with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
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