Monday, June 9, 2025

More than 400 Whitties are stepping out into the world as Whitman’s newest alums, bringing with them the knowledge, courage and wisdom they gained through classes, community and their time at Whitman.

The Class of 2025 includes future software engineers, conservationists, astronomers, teachers, health care providers, and much more. 

Read the full story to learn more about two dozen of our recent graduates who made the most of their experience at Whitman.

Annual inspections of campus fire suppression systems will take place this week. Testing will begin at approximately 7:30 a.m. and will proceed from building to building in the order listed. Occupants may hear a brief beep of the fire alarm during testing. 

Monday, June 9:

Tuesday, June 10:

Wednesday, June 11:

Thursday, June 12:

Friday, June 13:

The Welty Health and Counseling Center is pleased to be able to offer additional support for students who are staying in Walla Walla this summer. The Health Center building will be open Monday–Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To make an appointment to see a provider about nonemergency medical needs or to make an appointment with a counselor, please email healthcenter@whitman.edu or call 509-527-5281. 

Jewett Cafe (June 7–13 menu attached):

Weekly pop-up events will also be announced.

Students on campus this summer are invited to a series of talks organized by the STEM Hub on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in Brattain Auditorium in the Hall of Science. This week, Professor of Biology Tim Parker will speak about “Tools for Scientific Reliability.” The series will continue through the first week in August. 

The Ben Rabinowitz Award assists students with demonstrated leadership skills who wish to implement new projects or learning opportunities that promote compassion in medicine or politics and enrich the campus community. Learn more about each of the projects submitted by the 2024–2025 recipients (from left): Catherine Gallo ’27, Augi Ramirez Jr. ’25 and Lilian Garcia Vargas ’27.

7:30 a.m.

Fire Suppression Systems Testing

Olin Hall, Jewett Hall, Maxey Hall, Penrose House

7:30 a.m.

Fire Suppression Systems Testing

Hall of Science, Penrose Library, Harper Joy Theatre, Memorial Building, Sherwood Center, Fouts Center for Visual Arts 

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: Strength & Stretch

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114

7:30 a.m.

Fire Suppression Systems Testing

Cleveland Commons, Stanton Hall, Lyman House, Cordiner Hall, Baker Ferguson Fitness Center

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: Step Aerobics

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106

4–5 p.m.

Open Office Hours: Watson Fellowship

Virtual Event

4 p.m.

STEM Hub Talk: Tools for Scientific Reliability

Hall of Science, Brattain Auditorium

7:30 a.m.

Fire Suppression Systems Testing

Baker Center, Anderson Hall, Prentiss Hall, Douglas Hall, Hall of Music, Welty Health and Counseling Center, Bratton Tennis Center

12:10–12:50 p.m.

Movement That Matters: Yoga

Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114

7:30 a.m.

Fire Suppression Systems Testing

Reid Campus Center, Hunter Conservatory, College House, Technology Services, Edwards-Moore Clubhouse

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