Finding My Place in Whitman’s Outdoor Community
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Recent grad Arden Hunt ’25 grew up with a love for the outdoors. In the Outdoor Program, she found a community of Whitties ready to explore.
“Growing up in Bellingham, Washington, I was constantly surrounded by nature. My parents were always taking my brother and me on outdoor adventures—whether hiking after school, skiing in the winter, kayaking in the San Juan Islands in the summer, or camping and backpacking weekend trips. I cherished these fun-filled adventures with my family.”
“When I first came to Whitman, I was unsure of how my relationship with the outdoors would evolve over the next four years. Now, four years later, I can say, without a doubt, that it has only grown deeper. The meaningful experiences I’ve had in the outdoors have shaped my time here in ways I never expected. I could go on and on about all the meaningful experiences I have had outdoors since coming to Whitman or the opportunities that I wouldn't have had anywhere else, but more than anything, I want to express my deep sense of gratitude for everything Whitman has provided me in my journey outdoors.”
Read more to find out how getting involved with the Outdoor Program led Hunt to launch the Whitman Outdoor Journal and see photos from her outdoor adventures.
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Whitties are sharing it all in our multimedia blog, Student Voices. Experience Whitman 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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Biology Professor Published in Forest Service Report
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All members of the Whitman community are invited to an anti-hazing talk on Monday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. (encore presentation) in the Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom. Keynote speaker Jolayne Houtz will share a personal story as a parent survivor and will discuss the importance of building safe, inclusive spaces for all. (Flyer attached.)
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William O. Douglas Lecture Tomorrow
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Professor Elizabeth Sepper, the Crillon C. Payne II Professor in Health Law at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, will deliver this year's Justice William O. Douglas Lecture, titled "Sex in Public: The Movement for Equality in Public Accommodations From the 1960s to Today," on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. This campus event is approved for the Law, Culture, and Humanities minor and is sponsored by the Robert and Mabel Groseclose Fund. (Flyer attached.)
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Last Call for Commencement Speaker Nominations
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All Whitman College faculty, staff, students and trustees are invited to submit candidates for consideration for the 2026 commencement speaker and/or honorary degree recipient. Nominations are due by Wednesday, Oct. 8.
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Last week, Whitman’s student-led radio station, KWCW 90.5 FM, organized a “Concert and Crafts” event with snacks, music by Little Joe and the creative use of vinyl records as small canvases for art. (Photos by @kwcw90.5fm.)
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Penrose Library, Room 313 (“The Fishbowl”)
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Sherwood 114 or Reid Side Lawn (weather dependent)
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Welty Health and Counseling Center
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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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Cleveland Commons, Room 116
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Japanese Interest House (Tekisui-juku)
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Thursday (October Break, No Classes)
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North Fork John Day Wilderness
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North Fork John Day Wilderness
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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Friday (October Break, No Classes)
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom [community event]
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Cordiner Hall [community event]
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