Tuesday, October 28, 2025

By the Career and Community Engagement Center

From day one of classes, Chase Schubert ’26 knew he wanted to be a Biology major and pursue a career that in some way integrates scientific knowledge. Thanks to Whitman’s liberal arts model, he had the freedom to explore courses beyond the sciences and discovered a new interest in communications, which led to a minor in Rhetoric, Writing and Public Discourse, as well as Chemistry.

To extend his learning beyond the classroom, Schubert reached out to the Career and Community Engagement Center for guidance when applying to National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates, assistance with his resume for internship applications, and support as he pursues postgraduate fellowships for the coming year.

To connect with our local community, Schubert is volunteering through OPT In! (Opportunity Program Tutoring) with Walla Walla Public Schools and is currently working at United Way of the Blue Mountains with support from a Whitman Internship Grant, gaining hands-on experience that will advance his skills in preparation for a future workplace.

“My own Whitman journey has provided so many foundational experiences, giving me the skills and direction to thrive,” says Schubert. “To say it briefly, take that geology class that has interested you or join that knitting club that looks fun. Every choice you make will contribute to your own Whitman journey, which makes this college so special.”

Read more to see a visual timeline of Schubert’s Whitman journey to date.

Abby Bergey ’22, Liv Liponis ’22 and Professor of Psychology Pavel Blagov have published a thesis co-written by the two Psychology majors as an article in the peer-reviewed journal Current Psychology. Titled “Belonging to the General and LGBTQ+ Communities: Their Role in the Link between Attachment and Depression in Sexual Minority U.S. Adults,” the research was informed by the theory of belonging and the minority stress model, according to which being part of a sexual or gender minority group confers unique minority stressors (like threats to feelings of security and trust in close relationships) as well as potential identity-based strengths (like being connected to the LGBTQ+ Community). Bergey is currently pursuing a doctorate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Houston, and Liponis is currently Community Director for Academic Success at Whitman.

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 Emergency Planning Solutions, a consulting firm that specializes in emergency management for institutions of higher learning.

The Azulejos magazine (formerly Los Ojos de Whitman) is accepting submissions through Thursday, Oct. 30. The campus publication is dedicated to bringing fresh perspectives and compelling narratives, extending the use of Spanish and Spanglish, and creating a community of creative work. It is a space for expression using different media such as poetry, poems and photography. A launch presentation will take place early in December. (Flyer attached.)

The Harper Joy Theatre season continues with “Iphigenia and Other Daughters” with performances from Thursday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 2. Written by Ellen McLaughlin and directed by Associate Professor of Theater and Dance Laura Hope, this play changes up traditional Greek mythology by focusing on the often-overlooked female characters. Tickets are free for all Whitman students and may be reserved online. (Flyer attached.)

The University of Washington Transplant Team will lead a series of talks on the kidney transplantation process on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1:30–5 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center. Whitman students will be available to assist in writing living donor profiles and to provide Spanish-language translation. (Bilingual flyer attached.)

On Sunday, the Alpha Psi Omega drama club hosted tours through Harper Joy Theatre, exploring its haunted history. See more photos on Instagram.

8–9 a.m.
10–11 a.m.
Noon–1 p.m.
2–3 p.m.
4–5 p.m.

Emergency Preparedness Training

Olin Auditorium

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

9–10 p.m.

Femme + Nonbinary Climb Night

Climbing Center

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