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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Music Major Conducts Young Voices in Whitman Youth Choir

Millie Atack addresses a classroom of young students while holding sheet music

Millie Atack ’26, a Music (Vocal Performance) major from Seattle, is learning how to bring music to life as a youth assistant for the Whitman College Youth Choir, conducted by Assistant Professor of Music Laney Armstrong. Working with students in grades K–7, Millie helps lead rehearsals, support young singers and build a sense of community through music.

Through her independent study in choral conducting, Millie turns classroom learning into real-world practice each week. By guiding young musicians and gaining hands-on experience, she’s discovering the power of leadership, confidence and connection through the arts.

Watch this video to hear directly from Millie about her experience with the Whitman College Youth Choir.

 

The Whitman College Youth Choir will perform in concert on Friday, March 20, from 7–8 p.m. in the Hall of Music’s Chism Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Campus Security Notice

As a reminder, the Walla Walla Region SWAT Team will be on campus on today at approximately 11 a.m. to receive guided tours of Nancy Serrurier Village. There will be about 15 team members in total, divided into groups of five.

Announcements

Movement That Matters Workouts Continue

It is not too late to participate in Whitman’s employee wellness program, Movement That Matters (MTM), this semester. Five classes are offered each week during the noon hour: Pilates, Step Aerobics, Power Pump, Yoga, and Strength and Stretch. To join as a new member, bring $20 to the Student Accounts Office in Memorial Building, Room 233. Classes will continue through Friday, May 15. Follow the MTM Google Calendar for an up-to-date class schedule. Questions? Email Laura L. Cummings at cumminll@whitman.edu.

 

Updated Info: Staff Coffee Break Next Week

The Office of the President and Facilities Services will co-host a Staff Coffee Break on Thursday, March 26, from 10–11 a.m. at the Facilities Services Building, 804 Penrose Ave. Enjoy a break to socialize with your colleagues and learn more about the operations of Facilities Services.

 

Nominate a Staff Member for the Janice Abraham Award

Each year, Whitman College recognizes staff members with the Janice Abraham Award, celebrating staff who have gone above and beyond job expectations in providing outstanding service to our campus community. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, May 1. Visit the Janice Abraham Award webpage to view previous award winners.

Photo Finish

A Whitman baseball player drops the bat and begins running toward first base

Earlier this week, the Whitman baseball team played four home games against the University of Puget Sound. This weekend, the Blues will be in Portland for their first Northwest Conference road series, competing at Lewis & Clark College.

Happening This Weekend

 

Thursday

TBD

Whitman Men’s Golf vs. Southern Virginia (Day 1)

Away

9:30 a.m.

Whitman Women’s Tennis at Christopher Newport University

Away

10 a.m.

Whitman Women’s Lacrosse at Southwestern University

Away

12:30–1:10 p.m.

Movement That Matters: Yoga

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114

Friday

TBD

Whitman Men’s Golf vs. Southern Virginia (Day 2)

Away

7 a.m.

Whitman Women’s Tennis vs. Kenyon College

Away

8:30 a.m.

Whitman Men’s Tennis vs. Colorado College

Away

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: Strength & Stretch

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114

2 p.m.

Whitman Men’s Tennis at Caltech

Away

7–8 p.m.

Whitman College Youth Choir Concert

Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall

Saturday

7 a.m.

Whitman Women's Tennis vs. Haverford College

Away

10 a.m.

Whitman Men’s Tennis at Occidental College

Away

Noon and 3 p.m.

Whitman Baseball at Lewis & Clark College

Away

2 p.m.

Whitman Women’s Lacrosse vs. Kalamazoo College

James Hayner Field

Sunday

Noon

Whitman Baseball at Lewis & Clark College

Away

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