Monday, November 17, 2025
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Getting Involved Can Guide Your Career Path
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When Tayva Anderson ’25 (pictured) came to Whitman, she didn’t know exactly what she wanted to study or what kind of career was in the cards for her, but her time at Whitman helped her discover her true passion.
“My Whitman journey has allowed me to explore my career path, taught me valuable knowledge that I continue to use daily and connected me to a network of alumni who want to see me succeed!” says Anderson. “Wherever life takes me, I know that I can translate all my skills and knowledge I learned at Whitman into whatever comes my way. I couldn’t be more grateful to have found my passion, and it’s all thanks to the many opportunities Whitman College has given me.”
Check out all the ways Anderson got involved on campus and how each experience expanded her resume.
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Whitties are sharing it all in Whitman’s multimedia blog, Student Voices. Experience campus and Walla Walla through our students’ eyes! Read their personal stories, passions and perspectives—from navigating campus life to mentoring and career prep, learning a new language, sharing fun club activities, living in the Interest House Community and more.
All students are welcome to share their Whitman experiences. Staff and faculty are also invited to nominate students. We’d love to partner with various offices across campus to support more student stories. Nominations can be submitted using the Whittie Wisdom Nomination Form.
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Open Enrollment Begins Today
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Open enrollment for Whitman College benefits takes place from Monday, Nov. 17, through Monday, Dec. 1. All benefits-eligible employees will need to complete an enrollment form—look for it in BambooHR—in order to have coverage for 2026.
This week, there will be several presentations providing an overview of benefits and the opportunity to ask questions of our insurance broker and Human Resources.
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- Monday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. (virtual)
- Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 8 a.m. (virtual)
- Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 4:30 p.m. in Memorial Building, Room 331
- Thursday, Nov. 20, at 9 a.m. (Spanish-language only) in Hall of Science, Room 138
- Thursday, Nov. 20, at noon in Memorial Building, Room 331
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Interfaith Chaplain Welcome Event Today
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Whitman students, faculty and staff are invited to help welcome rev. seigen johnson as the new Interfaith Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life. An open house event will be held on Monday, Nov. 17, between 4–5 p.m. in the All Faiths Room of Reid Campus Center. President Sarah Bolton will offer some remarks commemorating this transition, and refreshments will be served. (Flyer attached.)
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The Whitman College Bookstore’s extended “Black Friday” sales event continues through Tuesday, Dec. 2. Stop by for a deal!
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The recent First Foods Festival included a screening of “These Sacred Hills” and a panel discussion with (from left) Lucy Walker ’27, Hazel Tetrick ’27, Adjunct Assistant Professor of English Althea Huesties-Wolf and people involved with the making of the film—Jeremy Takala, Bronsco Jim Jr., Elaine Harvey and Elsie David. See more photos from the event (by Dee Cusick) on Instagram.
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Reid Campus Center, All Faiths Room (Reid 110)
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Reid Campus Center, Room G02 (Lower Level)
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Sherwood 114 or Reid Side Lawn (weather dependent)
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Penrose Library, Games Lounge
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Reid Campus Center, Lower Level
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Post-Board Meeting Forum for Faculty & Staff
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Information Session for Employees: Open Enrollment
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Memorial Building, Room 331
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Sherwood 114 or Reid Side Lawn (weather dependent)
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Cleveland Commons, Room 116
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Information Session for Employees (in Spanish): Open Enrollment
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Hall of Science, Room 138
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Information Session for Employees: Open Enrollment
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Memorial Building, Room 331
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Welty Health and Counseling Center
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Post-Board Meeting Forum for Faculty & Staff
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Would you like to share an event with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
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