Whitman Stories
June 24, 2021
Sociology Professor Michelle Janning Reflects on Privacy, Personal Space During Pandemic
She explores how lockdown and telecommuting have amounted to an exercise in “boundary work,” a term sociologists use for the formal and informal ways we make distinctions and mark distance in our social worlds.
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June 21, 2021
Alumni Association Announces 2021 Award Recipients
The awards recognize alumni who exemplify outstanding achievement in their careers, communities, or through service to Whitman College.
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June 14, 2021
Steve Hammond '79 Honors Enslaved Forebears in Historic Visit to Arlington House
The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Arlington House, reopened after an extensive overhaul by the National Park Service. Descendants of both the confederate general and enslaved people who once lived and labored on the estate came together to mark the occasion. "I get emotional talking about it," Hammond said. "It's a very powerful opportunity to bring people together and try to make a difference and a better world."
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June 9, 2021
Brendan Dunlap ’19 Challenges Fashion Gender Binary Through Self-Expression
While still a student at Whitman, he began questioning what felt like the arbitrary division between men's and women's clothing, embracing styles that would traditionally be considered feminine. “I now dress completely for fun,” said Dunlap, who identifies as a queer man and advocates for gender fluidity as part of this year’s Levi’s “All Pronouns All Love” Pride campaign.
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May 27, 2021
Watch: Scenes from Whitman’s Class of 2021 Commencement
View clips from Whitman’s 135th Commencement.
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May 26, 2021
Whitman College Names New Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
John Johnson, Ph.D., has been appointed Whitman College’s new vice president for diversity and inclusion after a nationwide search.
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May 25, 2021
Creating on the Edge
Professor of New Media Justin Lincoln uses technology to explore the boundaries of art.
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May 25, 2021
Hunter Conservatory Atrium
For the Whitman College community, Hunter Conservatory’s remarkable atrium is an attractive, quiet location for study, reflection or conversation.
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May 25, 2021
Get to Know the Class of 2024
Like no class before them, they began at Whitman College virtually. The Class of 2024’s true uniqueness lies, though, in the depth and breadth each of their personal narratives adds to the Whitman community. Read some of their stories.
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May 25, 2021
Across Distance, Across Cultures
Alumni help welcome first-year students to Whitman
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May 25, 2021
A Shot of Hope
With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, there is light at the end of the tunnel—and several Whitties are helping to lead the way.
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