Tuesday, November 18, 2025

The Whitman community is invited to the Nancy Serrurier Village open house tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 3–5 p.m. Enjoy some refreshments and take a look inside Harvey Hall, Robart Hall and Stegner Hall.

This new village now provides a home for 210 junior and senior students—strengthening their support network and connection to Whitman's vibrant campus community.

This $85 million project was made possible by over $24 million in philanthropic support through the Upward Together campaign. It honors distinguished alumni and parent leaders, including Trustee Nancy Serrurier (Parent ’11), Peter Harvey ’84, the Honorable James Robart ’69, and the Honorable John Stegner ’77 and Laurie Elgee Stegner ’80.

Eighteen additional spaces—including lounges, patios and tree groves—recognize the many alumni and families who helped make this project a reality.

Together, we celebrate the opening of this amazing space that strengthens bonds within the Whitman community and enriches the campus experiences of our students.

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Whitman faculty and staff are invited to join an Employee Resource Group (ERG). These groups provide spaces and build a stronger community to connect, share experiences, and offer mutual support, fostering a greater sense of belonging.

Active ERGs include the Foreign Born Faculty & Staff Association, the Women of Color Collective, the Black Faculty and Staff Association, the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander ERG, the First-Generation/ Working Class group and the Disability and Neurodiversity group. 

Several upcoming events are being hosted by these groups. More information is available online. Questions? Email diversity@whitman.edu.

Please note: While not formally registered as an ERG, an LGBTQIA2S+ Faculty/Staff Google group exists. Please contact Director of LGBTQIA+ Student Services Shelby Hearn at hearns@whitman.edu to be added.

(Pictured: Danny Pottharst ’28; photo credit: Jonathan Becker ’26) Following a recent campus collection effort on behalf of the Walla Walla Valley Association of Realtors’ Care and Share Food Drive, the Food Justice Project donated 172 pounds of nonperishable food items which will support the Blue Mountain Action Council Food Bank. Thank you to everyone who donated!

8 a.m.

Information Session for Employees: Open Enrollment

Virtual Event (Zoom link)

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: MELT

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106

4–5 p.m.

Reading Salon (Bring Your Own Book Club)

Penrose Library, Games Lounge

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Whitman Events Board: Crochet Away

Reid Campus Center, Lower Level

6–7 p.m.

Dracula Club Meeting

Baker Center

7–8 p.m.

Career & Community Engagement Center Panel: Community Projects

Olin Auditorium

9–10 p.m.

Femme + Nonbinary Climb Night

Climbing Center

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