‘The Spitfire Grill’ Musical Opens Tonight
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The 2024–2025 season at Harper Joy Theatre will conclude with a musical titled “The Spitfire Grill” with performances May 8–11 in the Freimann Studio Theatre. The production is directed by Associate Professor of Theater and Dance Laura Hope. (Flyer attached.)
Based on a Lee David Zlotoff film of the same name, “The Spitfire Grill” tells the story of Percy Talbott, a recently incarcerated young woman searching for community and belonging in a small town in Wisconsin.
In keeping with the play’s themes, the theater is also organizing community engagement activities in connection with our neighbor—the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP).
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- Through Sunday, the theater is accepting donations of books, which will be donated to the WSP library.
- Artwork by incarcerated individuals is currently on display in the Harper Joy Theatre lobby.
- Following the performance on Saturday, May 10, there will be a post-show discussion hosted by The STAR Project, a local reentry program serving southeast Washington.
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Tickets—including free tickets for Whitman students—are available through the box office.
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Whitman Lacrosse Receives Conference Honors
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Following an amazing season that ended with Whitman’s women’s lacrosse team appearing in their first Northwest Conference (NWC) tournament finals match, a record 10 Blues were named to the Northwest All-Conference Women’s Lacrosse Team. Sarah Hawkins ’28 was named NWC Rookie of the Year and received First Team honors, along with Gracie Maulik ’25, Joy Olson-Uderitz ’28 and Renn Novak ’27. Second Team honors were awarded to Lola McConaghy ’28 and Teagan Huff ’26, and Honorable Mentions to Sky Pasena-Littlesky ’26, Andrea Diaz-Garcia ’25 and Taylor Hebert ’25. Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach and Lecturer of Sport Studies, Recreation and Athletics Chris Duncan was named the NWC Coach of the Year.
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OCS and ISSS Candidate Presentation Tomorrow
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Off-Campus Studies (OCS) and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) invite you to a public presentation by a candidate for the Senior Director of International and Off-Campus Programs position on Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to noon in Olin Auditorium.
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Two WEB Events This Weekend
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Whitman Events Board (WEB) will sponsor two events this weekend, beginning with the screening of a film titled “Bajo la misma luna” on Saturday, May 10, from 4–6 p.m. in the Reid Campus Center. (Flyer attached.) A “Mother’s Day Plate Decorating” event will take place on Sunday, May 11, from 3–5 p.m. on the Reid Campus Center lawn. Craft supplies will be provided. (Flyer attached.)
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NCAA Tennis Tournament This Weekend
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Both of Whitman’s tennis teams will compete in the NCAA Tournament this weekend. The men’s team will play first on Friday, May 9, in a Cleveland, Ohio, match against Ohio Northern University. The women’s team will play on Saturday, May 10, in a Claremont, California, match against Trinity University. Depending on the results, each team could play additional games later in the weekend. The full tournament schedule is available on the Whitman Athletics website.
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Bon Appétit Hosts Picnic Social Next Week
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Bon Appétit invites the Whitman community to “In Bloom,” a picnic social on Wednesday, May 14, from 5–7:30 p.m. on the Cleveland Commons patio. Take a break from the stress of finals week with ice cream, picnic baskets, live music, yard games and great company!
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The Spring 2025 Battle of the W(h)its Trivia concluded with “The Stinky Winkies” team at the top of the scoreboard—(from left, back) Carsten Wallace-Bailey ’25, Ellie Cain ’25, Joshua Cox ’25, and (from left, front) Madeline Senter ’25 and Carmel Stephan ’25.
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Hall of Science, Second Floor Atrium
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Candidate Presentation: Senior Director of International & Off-Campus Programs
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Reid Campus Center, Coffeehouse
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Reid Campus Center, All Faiths Room
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Reid Campus Center, Queer Resource Center
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Hall of Music, Chism Recital Hall
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Reid Campus Center, All Faiths Room
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Harper Joy Theatre, Freimann Studio
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