Brain Cancer Fundraiser Honors Andrew Reed ’97
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When Andrew Reed ’97 passed away of glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, in 2024, the Whitman College community lost a generous and fun spirit, known for his love of life. Now, family, friends and fellow Whitties are coming together to fund hope for others facing a similar diagnosis.
Andrew had a contagious energy about him, says his wife Amy Reed ’00. He came to Whitman from San Diego, California, to study History. He quickly made friends on campus, joining the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and sitting courtside while cheering on his best friends during every Blues men’s basketball game. Their friend group remained close after graduation, regularly getting together in support of each other.
Andrew valued community and was always thinking of creative ways to give back. He purchased several properties to rent out to students and spent his career co-owning a favorite Whittie hangout: the Green Lantern Tavern.
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“We wanted a way to do something meaningful and recognize the devastation that a glioblastoma diagnosis causes and honor all the lives that have been lost and those who are still battling,” says Amy.
Baseball held so many core memories for the Reeds, so it was an especially meaningful way to memorialize him when friends and family gathered for the first fundraiser in 2024.
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The Reed family hopes the now-annual fundraiser will continue to raise awareness and support for cancer research.
“There’s still so much to be done to help find a cure,” Amy says. “We are all victims in this, and it feels hopeful to put money towards something that can spare people the loss and devastation that we’ve experienced.”
This year, she set a fundraising goal of $10,000. To reach it, the Mariners are offering special admission tickets for their home game on Saturday, July 19—a date the Reeds will never forget.
“They offered three days for us to choose from. Coincidentally, July 19 would have been Andrew’s 50th birthday,” she says, adding that it falls just three days after Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
Read the full story (excerpted above) online.
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STEM Hub Talk on Wednesday
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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, Associate Professor of Biology and Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Brit Moss will speak about “How To Get and Receive Strong Letters of Recommendation.” The series continues through the first week in August.
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Shortened Week for Independence Day
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Most Whitman College offices will be closed on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Whitman Today will not be distributed on Thursday due to the staff holiday.
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Sherwood Athletic Center Temporary Closure
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In order to accommodate work to refinish the varsity gym floor, Sherwood Athletic Center will be closed July 4–13. Cardswipe access will be available Monday–Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for visiting athletic offices and accessing locker rooms, but the saunas will be closed and the building will not be staffed.
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Outdoor Program Summer Hours Update
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For the remainder of the summer, the Outdoor Program Rental Shop will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from noon to 4 p.m. The Bike Shop will be open Wednesday and Friday, from 3–5 p.m.
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The annual tradition of sending Walla Walla Sweet Onions to welcome the incoming class continues. This year, Whitman College sent onions to more than 400 members of the Class of 2029!
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Open Budget Forum for Faculty & Staff
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Ankeny Sports (Tennis & Soccer)
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STEM Hub Talk: How To Get and Receive Strong Letters of Recommendation
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Hall of Science, Brattain Auditorium
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Bake, Eat & Play Games (Strawberry Theme)
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Cleveland Commons Terrace
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