Feminist Vision & Classic Greek Literature
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The fall semester Judd D. Kimball Endowed Lecture in Classics takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. Award-winning playwright Ellen McLaughlin will deliver a talk titled “Feminist Vision and Classic Greek Literature.” (Flyer attached.)
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Plays written by McLaughlin (right) have received numerous national and international productions, including “A Narrow Bed,” “The Trojan Women,” “Oedipus,” “Ajax in Iraq,” “The Oresteia” and “Iphigenia and Other Daughters”—recently performed at Harper Joy Theatre (above). As an actor, she is also well known for having originated the part of the Angel in Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America,” appearing in every U.S. production from its earliest workshops through its Broadway run.
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In addition to delivering the lecture on Wednesday, McLaughlin will perform her musical play “Penelope” on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. at Harper Joy Theatre. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Staff Employment Opportunities
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Whitman College is currently hiring for the following staff positions:
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Open Enrollment for Employee Benefits Ends Today
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Open enrollment for Whitman College benefits ends today, Monday, Dec. 1. All benefits-eligible employees need to complete an enrollment form in BambooHR in order to have coverage for 2026. Additional information is available on the 2026 Open Enrollment webpage.
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Winter Break Shuttle Tickets Go On Sale Today
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Tickets for the Winter Break shuttle service between campus and the Seattle, Portland and Pasco airports go on sale on Monday, Dec. 1, 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 leave Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20, and return Sunday, Jan. 18.
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Bookstore Sale Ends Tomorrow
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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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Outdoor Program Gear Sale Friday
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The Outdoor Program will hold its annual new and used gear sale on Friday, Dec. 5, from noon–5 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom. Used items will include kayaks, tents, life jackets and more. All new merchandise will be on sale for 15% off. This sale is open to the public, and payments may be made with cash, credit card or as a charge to your Whitman student account. (Flyer attached.)
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Movement That Matters Semester Wrap-Up
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For the remainder of fall semester, participation in Movement That Matters is free for Whitman staff and faculty. See the calendar below for session details, including Pilates, MELT, Stretch and Strength, Step Aerobics and Yoga.
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Cascade PBS visited the Walla Walla studio of Whitman Professor of Art, Emerita, Keiko Hara, to learn more about her vivid, large-scale works inspired by natural landscapes. On campus, you’ll find her landmark installation “Topophilia Gates” (above), inspired by traditional Japanese temple gates that symbolize a passage from the ordinary to the sacred.
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Multipurpose Gym
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Sherwood 114 or Reid Side Lawn (weather dependent)
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Cleveland Commons, Lizzie Murr Dining Room
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Hall of Science, Room 159
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Memorial Building, Room 304
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Harper Joy Theatre, Alexander Stage
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Cordiner Hall [community event]
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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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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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Welty Health and Counseling Center
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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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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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