2018
November 9, 2018
Reporter Reveals Humanity amid Conflict in the Middle East
Journalist Nathan Jeffay has reported from the front lines of the Israeli-Arab conflict, a region fraught with political and religious unrest. But the lessons he has learned there have given him invaluable experience about the paradoxical sides of humanity.
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November 8, 2018
Acquiring a Taste for the History and Science of Wine
Wine is more than bouquet, color and flavor. Inside every bottle there's also science, history and marketing myths, according to journalist and author Kevin Begos.
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November 8, 2018
Meditation Provides Students a Path to Better Health, Mindfulness
When incorporated into one's daily routine, meditation can boost energy and mental focus, reduce anxiety, strengthen the immune system and ensure more restorative sleep - the very keys college students need to succeed.
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November 2, 2018
Video: Dio de los Muertos Festival
Whitman College students, faculty and community members participated in the 2018 Dio de los Muertos Festival in downtown Walla Walla.
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November 1, 2018
Giving Voice to Songs and Stories about Freedom
Dorothy Mukasa ’19 and Esther Ra ’19 are not only roommates and friends, they’re also the creative minds behind this year’s Freedom Songs concert and zine. Both venues — onstage and in print — provide safe spaces for Whitties to voice their thoughts on issues of race, privilege and different forms of oppression.
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October 31, 2018
‘Robot-proof' Your Work Future
Whether you are worried about artificial intelligence or eagerly awaiting the day when you can zip across town in your hovercraft like George Jetson, now is the time to see how your skills stack up against the rising robot class.
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October 31, 2018
VIDEO: Ashley Trout ’03 Pursues Social Justice through Wine
Whitman alumna Ashley Trout ’03 has been a winemaker in the Walla Walla Valley for nearly half of her life. Starting her journey in the wine industry just a week into her college career, Trout talks about what she learned from Whitman during her time on campus and her journey to starting Vital Wines and Brook and Bull Cellars.
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October 29, 2018
Psychologist Finds Similarities in Animal and Human Brain Function
What can dogs, dolphins and sea lions teach us about the human brain? More than you might think, according to research by Peter Cook, a psychology professor at New College of Florida.
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October 29, 2018
Cleveland Commons Offers New Gourmet Dining Options
Cleveland Commons, the new 500-seat dining hall on the campus of Whitman College, opened its doors Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. Featuring a marketplace layout and globally inspired menu, Cleveland Commons provides an ultra-modern food court environment for Whitman students, faculty, staff and the surrounding Walla Walla community.
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October 26, 2018
Comic Books Can Be a Useful Tool in the Classroom
Comic books can have many benefits for improving children’s literacy and identity, according to Andréa Gilroy, a Pro Tempore instructor from the University of Oregon.
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October 24, 2018
Science Outreach Program Engages Elementary Students with STEM Principles
On Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, Whitman College hosted Science Night at Berney Elementary as part of the college's Science Outreach program. Science stations were led by Whitman students and Berney volunteers and engaged the students with STEM principles.
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October 24, 2018
Annual Dia de los Muertos Community Festival Enters Sixth Year
For six years Whitman College and the community of Walla Walla have come together to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. This year's festival is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Downtown Farmer's Market, 106 W. Main St.
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