Whitman Today
 

Monday, October 27, 2025

Art Show Spotlights Whitman Transfer Students

By Pan Deines ’26

Six students standing in grass, with Fouts Center for Visual Arts in the background.

Pictured (from left): Lizzett Zaragoza ’27, Melissa Castro ’27, Erin Gauley ’26, Lucas Pinaire ’27, Nicole Drader ’26 and Carmen Nally ’26. Not pictured: Eliza Van De Rostyne ’27. 

Transferring to Whitman College can open up unexpected opportunities—as a recent group of transfer students to the Art program discovered when they found a unique way to introduce themselves to the Whitman community.  

“The Transfer Collective”—an exhibition of artwork that appeared in the Fouts Center for Visual Arts Sept. 24 to Oct. 3—highlighted the diverse perspectives and experiences of seven Whitman transfer students. The exhibition showcased artwork the students made at prior colleges, between schools and during their time at Whitman. 

“It’s a reflection of what it means to be a transfer student: getting into new spaces, being seen and contributing to Whitman,” says Lizzett Zaragoza ’27, an Art major who transferred from Walla Walla Community College (WWCC). “I’m really grateful for the support that I’ve had here from my peers and instructors. And for the chance to show my work in this way.” 

“The Transfer Collective” show was the brainchild of Art major Carmen Nally ’26, who also transferred to Whitman from WWCC. Nally collaborated with Associate Professor of Art and Paul Garrett Fellow Maria Lux to create the exhibition. Ben Selby, Studio and Safety Technician in Fouts, also worked with the students to curate and install their work in the gallery space. 

Read more.

Noteworthy

Whitman Golfers Compete at Confluence Classic

Both Whitman golf teams competed at the recent Confluence Classic tournament held at Wine Valley Golf Course in Walla Walla. The Blues men’s golf team finished with a strong lead and secured the team trophy. The Blues women’s golf team finished in second place and Beatrice Archer ’26 picked up the women’s individual title.

Submit a Noteworthy Announcement

Announcements

Parking Reminder

As a general reminder, if you bring a vehicle to campus, you are responsible for following parking signs and regulations. Most streets on and around campus are maintained by the city and are subject to enforcement. The college has received feedback from community members who live nearby that at times, drivers are parking close to or partially blocking sidewalks and driveways. Please be considerate of our neighbors.

 

Free STI Testing This Week

This week, the Planned Parenthood Generation Action student group and the Welty Health and Counseling Center are partnering to provide free testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia—two of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI). Drop in daily between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. or email healthcare@whitman.edu to make an appointment. Additional testing and exams available by appointment; lab fees apply.

 

German Studies Lecture Tonight

The German Studies Department will host a public lecture by Joela Jacobs, Associate Professor of German Studies at the University of Arizona on Monday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in Olin 233. Jacobs’ research focuses on the intersection of 19th–21st-century German literature and film with Plant Studies, Animal Studies and Environmental Humanities. (Flyer attached.)

 

Emergency Preparedness Training Tomorrow

Students, staff and faculty are strongly encouraged to attend one of five hourlong emergency preparedness training sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. Each session is identical and will include an overview on various emergency scenarios as well as a discussion about how to respond in the case of an active threat on campus. The sessions will be presented by EPS, a consulting firm that specializes in emergency management for institutions of higher learning.

Photo Finish

A photo of a coyote on the golf course at the recent Confluence Classic where the Blues Golf teams competed.

A four-legged visitor made a cameo appearance at the recent Confluence Classic at Wine Valley Golf Course. See more photos—of the coyote and of the Blues players—on Instagram.

Happening This Week

 

Monday

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: Pilates

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Zfit

Sherwood 114 or Reid Side Lawn (weather dependent)

7–8 p.m.

First Meeting: Tabletop Club

Reid Campus Center, Room G02

7–8:30 p.m.

Racist Environmentalism: Refugees & Recycling in German Culture

Olin Hall, Room 233

8–10 p.m.

Open Kayak

Harvey Pool

Tuesday

8–9 a.m.
10–11 a.m.
noon–1 p.m.

Emergency Preparedness Training

Olin Auditorium

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: MELT

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106

2–3 p.m.
4–5 p.m.

Emergency Preparedness Training

Olin Auditorium

4–5 p.m.

Reading Salon (Bring Your Own Book Club)

Penrose Library, Games Lounge

9–10 p.m.

Femme + Nonbinary Climb Night

Climbing Center

Wednesday

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: Strength & Stretch

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114

3–4:30 p.m.

Sweets With Staff Advisory Council

Cleveland Commons, Lizzie Murr Conference Room

4–5 p.m.

Open Office Hours: Watson Fellowship

Virtual Event

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Zfit

Sherwood 114 or Reid Side Lawn (weather dependent)

4:45–5:45 p.m.

Careers in Consulting: Boston Consulting Group

Cleveland Commons, Lizzie Murr Conference Room

5:30–6 p.m.

ASWC Finance Committee Meeting

Cleveland Commons, Room 116

8–10 p.m.

Open Kayak

Harvey Pool

Thursday

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: Step Aerobics

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106

2:30–4 p.m.

Moving Forward With Social Anxiety

Welty Health and Counseling Center

3–4 p.m.

Webinar: 2026 Employee Benefits

Virtual Event (Zoom link)

4–5 p.m.

Information Session: 2026 Employee Benefits

Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom

5–6 p.m.

Preserving Cultural Heritage & Uncovering Hidden Histories: USACE Walla Walla Archaeology

Maxey Hall, Room 207

5–9 p.m.

Affinity Group Costume Party

Third Space Center

6–7 p.m.

First Meeting: Psychology Society

Hall of Science, Room 116

7–8 p.m.

Orchestra Fall Concert

Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall

8–10 p.m.

Iphigenia & Other Daughters

Harper Joy Theatre, Alexander Stage

Friday

8–9 a.m.

Webinar: 2026 Employee Benefits

Virtual Event (Zoom link)

9–10:30 a.m.

Information Session: 2026 Employee Benefits

Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: Yoga

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114

2–3:30 p.m.

Art Therapy Workshop: Inner Landscapes

Welty Health and Counseling Center

4–7 p.m.

Candy Climb

Climbing Center

4:30–6 p.m.

Trick or Treat in the Halls

Start at Reid Campus Center

6–9 p.m.

Fright Night 2025

Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom

6 p.m.

Whitman Swimming at Lewis & Clark College

Away

7 p.m.

Whitman Women’s Volleyball vs. Lewis & Clark College

Sherwood Athletic Center

8–10 p.m.

Iphigenia & Other Daughters

Harper Joy Theatre, Alexander Stage

Saturday

11 a.m.

Whitman Cross Country at NWC Championship

Away

11 a.m.

Whitman Swimming at Pacific University

Away

11 a.m.

Whitman Women’s Soccer vs. George Fox University

James Hayner Field

1:30–5 p.m.

Navigating Kidney Transplantation With the U.W. Transplant Team

Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom

1:45 p.m.

Whitman Men’s Soccer vs. George Fox University

James Hayner Field

4–8 p.m.

Outdoor Program Day Trip: Backcountry Dinner

Bennington Lake

2–4 p.m.

Iphigenia & Other Daughters

Harper Joy Theatre, Alexander Stage

6 p.m. to midnight

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Cordiner Hall

6 p.m.

Whitman Women’s Volleyball vs. George Fox University

Sherwood Athletic Center

8–10 p.m.

Iphigenia & Other Daughters

Harper Joy Theatre, Alexander Stage

Sunday

11 a.m.

Whitman Women’s Soccer vs. Lewis & Clark College

James Hayner Field

1:45 p.m.

Whitman Men’s Soccer vs. Lewis & Clark College

James Hayner Field

1–4 p.m.

Outdoor Program Day Trip: Bike the Wheat Fields

Walla Walla

2–4 p.m.

Iphigenia & Other Daughters

Harper Joy Theatre, Alexander Stage

3–4 p.m.

Concerto & Aria Competition

Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall

Whitman Events Calendar

Would you like to share an event with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.

Whitman Today is emailed to Whitman College staff, faculty and students each weekday during the academic year and twice a week during breaks. An archive of previous issues is available online.

All submissions are welcome! If you have accomplishments to celebrate, an event to publicize or other Whitman content to share, email whitmantoday@whitman.edu. Submissions of 125 words or less are due by noon on the business day prior to publication. Submissions may be edited and/or held for a later date according to space and editorial needs. Your submission also authorizes use on Whitman's social media unless otherwise specified.

Mountain graphic

Find us on social media: @whitmancollege

instagram TikTok YouTube twitter facebook LinkedIn