Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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Winter Athletics Teams
Host First Home Competitions
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This week, the winter Athletics season arrives on campus as Blues teams host their first home competitions.
Women’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball, after finishing second in the NW Conference last year, dominated 2024–2025 preseason polling, winning 8 out of 9 first-place votes. Returning to campus as champions of last weekend’s Chuck Resler Tournament in Rochester, N.Y., they will host the 2024 Kim Evanger Raney Memorial Classic starting Friday in Sherwood Athletic Center. Whitman will play East Texas Baptist University on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. and University of La Verne on Sunday, Nov. 17 at noon.
Men’s Basketball
After sharing last season’s NW Conference regular season title, Men’s Basketball starts the season tied for second in preseason polling. Their 2024–2025 competitive season starts Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. when they take on East Texas Baptist University in Sherwood Athletic Center. They will also hit the court in Sherwood on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. against North Central College and again on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. against Benedictine University.
Swimming
Preseason polling picked Women’s Swimming to defend last season’s conference title, their sixth in seven years. Men’s Swimming, after a second place finish last year, sat at third in preseason polling. Swimming started their season on the road in early November and will host two home meets in Harvey Pool this weekend, taking on Linfield University Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. and Willamette University on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m.
Come out and cheer on our student-athletes in person or watch online. Go Blues!
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Baseball Team Teaches Elementary Students
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For two weeks in October and November, Whitman Baseball partnered with Sharpstein Elementary School to provide baseball and softball instruction to third-grade P.E. classes. Sharpstein P.E. teacher Jason Parsons said, “It was a joy to see the kids swing a bat or wear a baseball glove for the first time. We plan to continue this initiative in the future.”
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Vendor Openings for Winter Arts & Crafts Fair
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As we approach the end of the semester, the Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership Office is seeking Whitman community vendors for the Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Fair taking place Monday, Dec. 9 from 4–6 p.m. All crafty vendors are welcome. Soaps? Jewelry? Crochet thingies? Cards? Ornaments? Scarves? Prints? Paintings? Baked goods? If it is crafty and homemade, come showcase your wares. To sign up for a free table space, please complete the registration form.
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Community, Conflict and Compassion Education Event Tomorrow
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Interfaith Chaplain Adam Kirtley and Mental Health Counselor Patrick Calvo will lead the upcoming session of Health in the Halls, “Community, Conflict, and Compassion Education.” Register online for this event (including cookies and a hot cocoa bar!) happening in Jewett Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.
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Photo: @whitmanathletics Men’s Soccer played their last regular season game at Hayner Field Sunday against Pacific Lutheran University and celebrated seniors Jacob Burrill, Eric Gantt, Zach Stonier, Oliver Dickson, Sawyer Valero, Lucas Haigh and Jossue Tobar.
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Movement That Matters: MELT
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Welty Student Health Center
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Reid Campus Center, Room 207
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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