Two Alums Create a Lasting Legacy on Campus
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Whitman College has changed a lot since Richard “Dick” Hunter ’65 (right) and the late Janet “Jan” Green Hunter ’67 (left) were students. These changes, which include new and improved facilities and a wider variety of social and extracurricular opportunities, have allowed the college to offer not only a world-class education, but a life-changing experience.
“It was a very good school then, but it’s an overwhelmingly better school today,” Dick says. “The faculty are as good or better, the opportunities are better, and the physical property is dramatically better.”
Over the years, the Hunters have played a significant role in that improvement. They generously contributed to several landmark projects, including the renovation of Hunter Conservatory (named in honor of Dick’s mother, Frances Geiger Hunter) and the construction of Stanton Hall and Cleveland Commons. Most recently, they helped fund the construction of Nancy Serrurier Village.
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Please be advised that the Walla Walla Region SWAT Team will be on campus on Thursday, March 19, at approximately 11 a.m. to receive guided tours of Nancy Serrurier Village. There will be about 15 team members in total, divided into groups of five.
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Movement That Matters Workouts Continue
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It is not too late to participate in Whitman’s employee wellness program, Movement That Matters (MTM), this semester. Five classes are offered each week during the noon hour: Pilates, Step Aerobics, Power Pump, Yoga, and Strength and Stretch. To join as a new member, bring $20 to the Student Accounts Office in Memorial Building, Room 233. Classes will continue through Friday, May 15. Follow the MTM Google Calendar for an up-to-date class schedule. Questions? Email Laura L. Cummings at cumminll@whitman.edu.
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President Bolton Holds Open Office Hours for Staff Tomorrow
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President Bolton will hold open office hours for staff members on Tuesday, March 17, from noon–1 p.m. in Baker Center. This is an informal opportunity for conversation. Feel free to bring your lunch!
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Campus Maintenance Work During Spring Break
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As part of ongoing maintenance needs, Facilities Services will be working on a section of the underground medium voltage loop near Jewett Hall and Lyman House during spring break. Crews will be trenching on the grass area along Stanton Street to install new conduit, backfill and add sod. Building access and operations will not be affected. Additional work on this project will be completed during the summer.
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Save the Date: Transforming Classics Series
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The first talk in the Spring 2026 Transforming Classics Series and the Judd D. Kimball Endowed Lecture in Classics will take place on Tuesday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. in Olin Auditorium. In a talk titled “Strike: Labor, Unions and Resistance in the Roman Empire,” historian and professor Sarah E. Bond will discuss the 3,000-year-old legacy of workers rebelling against unjust wages and working conditions. (Flyer attached.)
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Johnston Wilderness Center & College Cabin Closed Temporarily
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Due to the high volume of snowmelt and the constant rain this past Thursday and Friday, both bridges across Mill Creek providing access to the Johnston Wilderness Center and College Cabin facilities are temporarily out of service. Access will not be available for the immediate future until appropriate assessments and repairs can be made.
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Stop by Penrose Library this month and check out the Women’s History Month display, or browse the collection online.
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 106
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President Bolton’s Open Office Hours for Staff
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Cordiner Hall [community event]
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Glover Alston Intercultural Center
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Sherwood Athletic Center, Room 114
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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