Friday, December 12, 2025
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Summer in the Emerald City
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With its proximity to Seattle, Whitman College offers the best of both worlds—a tight-knit academic community where professors know students by name and are invested in their success, alongside promising career, research and internship opportunities in one of the country’s top spots for science, tech, the arts and more.
Each summer, Whitman students intern on the west side of the state to build connections with Seattle-based alums, participate in cutting-edge scientific research, and take part in the cultural and creative life of the city. For many, the 270-mile stretch between Walla Walla and Seattle becomes a bridge that carries them straight into some of the most dynamic workplaces in the Pacific Northwest.
This past summer, Whitties interned in Seattle community organizations, research labs, and art collections—building new skills and exploring career opportunities.
Read more about how our students are experiencing amazing internships in Seattle and other cities on the west side.
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Debate Team Season Update
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At the recent National Parliamentary Debate Association Fall Championships tournament hosted by Whitman College, our home team of Oliver Kaufman ’26 and Heather Romero Michel ’27 went undefeated through semifinals and finished in second place overall—securing the points needed to get a first round bid to the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence.
At the American Forensic Association (AFA) District Qualifiers Whitman students qualified for six events at the AFA Nationals. Grace Hardy ’27 finished sixth in Impromptu Speaking and fourth in Prose; Oliver Kaufman ’26 finished fourth in Impromptu Speaking and sixth in Persuasive Speaking; and Cedar Tatarek ’28 finished third in After Dinner Speaking.
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Basketball Home Game Tomorrow
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Sherwood Athletic Center will close early on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 4 p.m. to accommodate the men’s basketball home game against Walla Walla University, which starts at 7 p.m.
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Volunteers are requested for a Gift Wrapping event on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom. Enjoy donuts, coffee and holiday music and help wrap gifts that were collected by the Career and Community Engagement Center for Walla Walla families in need. (Flyer attached.)
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Dance Show at Harper Joy Theatre
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The Harper Joy Theatre season continues with “Feeling Forward: A Dance Concert” with multiple performances this weekend through Sunday, Dec. 14. The event will feature three original choreographic works created by Associate Professor of Dance Renée Archibald, Senior Lecturer of Dance Peter de Grasse, Associate Professor of Art History and Paul Garrett Fellow Lisa Uddin, and guest artist Kara Mack in collaboration with their students. Tickets—free for Whitman students—are available through the box office. (Flyer attached.)
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Share Your Feedback With The Princeton Review
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Whitman students are invited to complete The Princeton Review survey to share their unique perspective and experiences about academics, social activities, residence life, food and more. These anonymous insights help guide future college-bound students and will be featured in The Princeton Review’s resources. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
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Did you know you can support Whitman alums and their businesses with fun, functional and festive purchases? See our one-of-a-kind holiday gift guide for ideas and inspiration.
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio Theatre
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio Theatre
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Hunter Conservatory, Kimball Theatre
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio Theatre
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio Theatre
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Hunter Conservatory, Kimball Theatre
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