Climbing Community Brings Students to New Heights
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Whitman College’s Climbing Center offers students of all experience levels the opportunity to experience rock climbing for themselves and grow in the sport.
Whether your goal is to learn, teach, compete or just have fun, the climbing scene at Whitman has something for everyone—from Adaptive Climbing Nights to volunteer and leadership opportunities to a club climbing team.
Megan Caldwell ’27, a History major from Mukilteo, Washington, is the Accessibility Outreach Coordinator for the Climbing Center at Whitman. She collaborates with DISCO, Whitman’s Disability and Difference Community, to organize adaptive climbing events on campus.
“What I am trying to do with the climbing gym is create a space where everyone feels like they are welcome and able to climb,” Caldwell says.
Access to the Climbing Center—and gear—is free for students during open sessions. And Whitman’s Climbing Center currently has three pieces of adaptive equipment, with four staff members specially trained to operate it. As an avid climber, Caldwell is grateful that the adaptive equipment gives people access to a sport she loves.
“I’ve been rock climbing since I was 10, and this is such a huge part of my life,” she says. “I really want everyone to feel like the climbing gym is inclusive for them, not just for the able-bodied people.”
Caldwell highlights that the Adaptive Climbing Nights are not just for people in DISCO or people who identify as disabled.
“We want to make climbing a community where everyone can be together, not separating able-bodied people and disabled individuals,” Caldwell says. “The Adaptive Climbing Nights are no different than any other climbing event, except that we have the adaptive climbing equipment set up.”
In addition to Adaptive Climbing Nights, the Climbing Center hosts open climb hours and events that cater to femme and nonbinary climbers.
Read more.
Don’t miss the first Adaptive Climbing Night of the semester tonight from 7:30–9 p.m. in the Climbing Center.
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Welcome New Faculty & Staff Members
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Please join us in welcoming the following new hires since November:
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- Genevieve Vogel ’24, Admission Temporary Position*
- Lucinda Richards, Substance Use Disorder Counselor*
- Susanna Bauman, Health Service Administrative Assistant*
- Jim Wilson, Sports Studies, Recreation and Athletics Staff*
- Greg Harman, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology
- Anthony Chavez, Assistant Baseball Coach
- George Pomeroy, Director of Admission Recruitment
- Leslie Munoz-Ruiz, Office Manager for Welty Health and Counseling Center
- Court Morgan, Adjunct Instructor of Sports Studies
- Hannah Hair, Volleyball Clinic Assistant Coach*
- Sylvia Carey-Butler, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence
- Jack Bickerton ’25, Assistant Baseball Coach*
- James French, On-Call Collaborative Pianist*
- Carissa Cox ’05, Studio Music Instructor
- Austin Samuels, Athletics Broadcaster*
- Jacob Welker, On Call Security Officer
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*Hired to support Whitman in a nonregular or temporary capacity
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Spring Break Shuttle Tickets Go on Sale Today
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Tickets for the spring break shuttle service between campus and the Seattle, Portland and Pasco airports go on sale on Monday, Feb. 2, at noon. Tickets to Portland and Seattle are $140 round trip. Tickets to Pasco are $25 each way. Nonrefundable tickets must be purchased in person in Reid 202. Payment is accepted by student Whitman ID only—no cash, cards or checks. Shuttles to all three cities will leave on Friday, March 13, and a second shuttle to Pasco will leave on Saturday, March 14. Shuttles return on Sunday, March 29.
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Information Session for Rising Juniors & Seniors
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The Office of Residence Life and Housing will host housing information sessions for rising juniors and seniors on Tuesday, Feb. 3, and Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Harvey Hall main lounge. Learn more about Nancy Serrurier Village and off-campus rentals, ask questions and enjoy pizza while supplies last. (Flyer attached.)
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QPR Suicide Prevention Training This Month
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The Welty Health and Counseling Center will provide suicide prevention training for our campus community in February. The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) model has been proven to decrease suicide risk in communities like ours.
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- Faculty and staff session: Friday, Feb. 6, from 1–3 p.m. in Maxey 104 (RSVP)
- Student session: Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 6–8 p.m. in Maxey 104 (RSVP)
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Participants will be certified as a QPR Gatekeeper, valid for one year.
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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! The survey will close on Thursday, Feb. 12.
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Last week, students in the Beginning Camping Skills course (SSRA-142) built a campfire and made s’mores on the Reid Campus Center side lawn.
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Off-Campus Studies Application Party
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Reid Campus Center, Outdoor Program Rental Shop
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Reid Campus Center, Room G02
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Hunter Conservatory, Room 107
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Information Session: Junior-Senior Housing Options
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Cordiner Hall [community event]
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Information Session: Junior-Senior Housing Options
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 1114
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Welty Health and Counseling Center, Wellnest
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Departing from Reid Campus Center
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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