Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Deep-Sea Fish Named in Honor of Whitman Professor
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By Patrick Mulikuza ’28 with Mackenzie Gerringer ’12
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In the shadowy depths of the eastern Pacific Ocean, more than 13,000 feet beneath the surface, scientists recently discovered a new species of snailfish. Soft-bodied and large-headed, this deep-sea dweller is part of a remarkable family of fish adapted to thrive where very few others can. This desert bloom was named Careproctus yanceyi, after a man whose life’s work has illuminated the mysteries of the deep, Paul Yancey, the Carl E. Peterson Endowed Chair of Sciences, Emeritus, at Whitman College.
The honor was formally announced in a paper published in the journal Ichthyology and Herpetology, co-authored by a team of marine biologists including Whitman alum Mackenzie Gerringer ’12.
“Working with him gave me the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge deep-sea research from land-locked Walla Walla, Washington, to go to sea for the first time, and to further develop my expertise and passion for deep-sea systems,” Gerringer says. “It is a privilege to name this species in his honor, in gratitude for his generous mentorship and support and in recognition of his significant contributions to our understanding of life in the deep oceans.”
Jeffrey Drazen, one of the paper’s co-authors, adds, “His work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of deep-sea animal adaptation to high pressure. I am so happy we can name one of these abyssal fishes in his honor.”
“I am blown away by this incredible honor of having this new deep-sea fish species named after me by Mackenzie,” Yancey says. “I am profoundly grateful to her—and for the 40 years of opportunities I had at Whitman to work with and mentor so many wonderful students.”
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Manage Your Listserv Subscriptions
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Introductory WAMS Meeting Today
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Whitman Analytics and Math Society (WAMS) will hold an introductory meeting (and pizza) on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 4 p.m. in Olin 229. WAMS is a student-led club for anyone interested in math, data, statistics, problem-solving and analytics. All students are welcome.
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Downtown Block Party Tomorrow
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Whitman students, faculty and staff are invited to “Whitman on Main: A Downtown Block Party” on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 5–7 p.m. beginning at Heritage Square Park at 116 E. Main St. Participants will enjoy live music from DJ Hugo and have the opportunity to visit downtown businesses, collect fun facts and take home a Walla Walla Welcome Bag. Learn more.
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Movement That Matters Starts on Monday
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A new session of Whitman’s employee wellness program Movement That Matters (MTM) begins on Monday, Sept. 15. This program offers five different classes each week during the noon hour: Pilates, MELT, Strength and Stretch, Step Aerobics, and Yoga. For a $45 enrollment fee per semester participants can participate in as many classes as they like. Register prior to attending your first class. Subscribe to the MTM Google Calendar to track any changes to the schedule. Questions? Email Laura L. Cummings at cumminll@whitman.edu.
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Whitman students wrapped up their first week of the semester with a Stargazing event, hosted by the Whitman Events Board (WEB) on the Hall of Science rooftop. See more photos on Instagram.
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Faculty & Staff Forum With President Bolton
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Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom
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Introductory Meeting: Whitman Analytics & Math Society
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Hall of Science, Room 146
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