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Friday, November 21, 2025

Campus Operations During Thanksgiving Break

The Memorial Building clock tower is seen between the branches of two large trees.

During Thanksgiving Break, most campus buildings will only be accessible with your Whitman ID card and many campus offices will operate on adjusted schedules, including:

  • Reid Campus Center
    Saturday, Nov. 22, closing early at 8 p.m.
    Sunday, Nov. 23, and Monday, Nov. 24, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
    Tuesday, Nov. 25, through Saturday, Nov. 29, open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Sunday, Nov. 30, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Post Office
    Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Wednesday, Nov. 26, open from 10 a.m. to noon
    Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30, closed
  • Whitman Bookstore
    Friday, Nov. 21, closing early at noon
    Saturday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 30, closed
  • Outdoor Program Rental Shop
    Wednesday, Nov. 26, closing early at noon
    Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30, closed
  • Queer Resource Center
    Wednesday, Nov. 26, early closing at noon
    Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30, closed
  • Glover Alston Intercultural Center (Food Pantry & Clothing Closet)
    Monday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 30, open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Third Space Center
    Monday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 30, open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sherwood Athletic Center
    Monday, Nov. 24, through Wednesday, Nov. 26, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30, closed
  • Climbing Center
    Friday, Nov. 21, open from 2:30–6 p.m.
    Saturday, Nov. 22, open from 4–6 p.m.
    Sunday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 28, closed
    Saturday, Nov. 29, open from 4–6 p.m.
    Sunday, Nov. 30, open from 2:30–6 p.m.
  • Baker Ferguson Fitness Center
    Friday, Nov. 21, through Wednesday, Nov. 26, open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30–7:30 p.m.
    Thursday, Nov. 27, through Saturday, Nov. 29, closed
    Sunday, Nov. 30, open from 4–7 p.m.
  • Penrose Library
    Friday, Nov. 21, closing early at 6 p.m.
    Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23, closed
    Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Wednesday, Nov. 26, open from 9 a.m. to noon
    Thursday, Nov. 27, through Saturday, Nov. 29, closed
    Sunday, Nov. 30, open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • Welty Health and Counseling Center
    Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Wednesday, Nov. 26, open from 8 a.m. to noon
    Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30, closed
  • Cleveland Commons: Limited Service
    Monday, Nov. 24, through Wednesday, Nov. 26:
    Espresso: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Dinner: 5–6:30 p.m.
    Thursday, Nov. 27, through Saturday, Nov. 29, closed
    Sunday, Nov. 30:
    Espresso: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Brunch: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    Dinner: 5–7 p.m.
  • Jewett Café
    Friday, Nov. 21, closing early at 3 p.m.
    Saturday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 30, closed
  • Reid Market
    Friday, Nov. 21, closing early at 8 p.m.
    Saturday, Nov. 22, through Saturday, Nov. 29, closed
    Sunday, Nov. 30, open at regular hours
  • Administrative Offices
    Wednesday, Nov. 26, closing early at noon
    Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30, closed

Unless otherwise indicated, standard hours resume on Monday, Dec. 1.

Noteworthy

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Announcements

Holiday Dinner for Students Tuesday

President Sarah Bolton invites any Whitman student who is staying in Walla Walla next week to join her for a Holiday Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 5–7 p.m. in Cleveland Commons. This meal is open to all students, regardless of whether they have a meal plan or not. No RSVP is necessary.

Photo Finish

A group photo of six members of the Whitman Debate & Forensics Team.

Last weekend, the Whitman Debate & Forensic Team competed in the Mahaffey Memorial Tournament. Grace Hardy ’27 placed third in Open Prose Interpretation and Oliver Kaufman ’26 placed sixth in Open Persuasive Speaking. Pictured (From left to right): Valeri Garcia ’28, Liz Lovett ’29, Sophia Pilling ’26, Grace Hardy ’27, Oliver Kaufman ’26 and Maleah Goree ’27.

Happening This Weekend

 

Friday

TBD

Whitman Swimming at Northwest Collegiate Invitational

Away

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: Yoga

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114

2:30–6 p.m.

Free Climb Hours

Climbing Center

4 p.m.

Fridays @ 4 Concert: Anna Okada (violin)

Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall

6 p.m.

Whitman Men’s Basketball at California Lutheran University

Away

Saturday

8 a.m.

Whitman Cross Country at NCAA National Championship

Away

TBD

Whitman Swimming at Northwest Collegiate Invitational

Away

3 p.m.

Whitman Men’s Basketball at Pomona-Pitzer

Away

4–6 p.m.

Free Climb Hours

Climbing Center

Sunday

TBD

Whitman Swimming at Northwest Collegiate Invitational

Away

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