Friday, September 26, 2025
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Whitman Wheels: Campus Carsharing Program
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Whitman College has partnered with Sway Mobility to launch a new carsharing program on campus—Whitman Wheels—available to all current Whitman students, faculty and staff.
“We would like to thank the Associated Students of Whitman College for assisting in the funding to help bring this program to campus,” says Justin Rodegerdts, Director of Investments. “Additional thanks to the Facilities Services team for their work to get the electric car chargers installed during an already very busy time on campus.”
Whitman Wheels can be accessed via the Sway Mobility app. A whitman.edu email address is required to participate. Please allow a day or two to set up your account. There is a one-time account setup fee of $19.50 plus tax. Sway Mobility will conduct a background check of your driving record before authorizing you to proceed.
Drivers must be at least 18, and drivers under the age of 22 will need to have a valid U.S. driver’s license, at least two years of driving experience and a clean driving record. Detailed instructions are available online.
Once your account is approved, you can choose a car in the app. Two electric cars (Chevrolet Bolts) are stationed in the Harper Joy Theatre parking lot in dedicated parking spaces with their own charging stations. Vehicles are returned here after each use.
Pricing ($10 per hour) includes electricity, insurance and 25 miles of driving per hour.
Read more about how this program supports the sustainability goals of the college.
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Men’s Golf Team Claims Second Tournament Title
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The Whitman men’s golf team earned its second tournament title of the fall season at the Orange & Black Invitational, hosted by Lewis and Clark College. The team performed well throughout the event, ending with an eight stroke lead. The men’s golf team will compete at the Pacific Invitational next weekend.
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Volunteers Needed To Help Move Students Into Harvey Hall
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Pending final inspections, we anticipate opening Harvey Hall for students to move in on Sunday, Sept. 28, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If you are interested in helping students move in, please sign up for a two-hour shift. Additional move-in times will be scheduled next week. Stay tuned for additional calls for volunteers.
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Whitties Helping Whitties Event Today
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Current Whitman students are invited to attend Whitties Helping Whitties, hosted by the Career and Community Engagement Center and Alumni Relations, on Friday, Sept. 26, from 3:30–5 p.m. at Cordiner Hall. This event is a great opportunity to build your professional network with Whitman alumni. Register in advance on Handshake.
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Fridays @ 4 Concert Today
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The Music Department invites the Whitman community to a free Fridays @ 4 Concert on Friday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. in Chism Recital Hall. The event will feature three visiting musicians, performing Carnatic (South Indian classical) music, blending deep tradition, technical mastery and youthful creativity. (Flyer attached.)
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Oxford University Information Session Next Week
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Off-Campus Studies will host a webinar for students interested in studying abroad at Oxford University on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. in Olin 301. (A previously announced 4 p.m. session has been canceled.) In the recent past, Whitman has sent students in a variety of majors (Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology; Economics; English; Gender Studies; Politics; and Sociology) to several Oxford colleges. In the “Oxbridge” model of education, students work one-on-one with faculty tutors researching very specific topics related to their major.
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Earlier this month, the Interest House Community closed a portion of Boyer Avenue for a block party with food, activities and the opportunity to learn more about the 13 distinct interest houses that border campus. See more photos on Instagram.
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Greenhouse Plant Giveaway
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Between Hall of Science and Penrose Library
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Whitties Helping Whitties
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Fouts Center for Visual Arts, Lawn (RSVP)
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Reid Campus Center, Room 240
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Penrose Library, Room 313 (“The Fishbowl”)
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Would you like to share an event with campus? Submit the information to the Events Calendar.
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