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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
Whitman news since 1896

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Whitman news since 1896

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Whitties take on world one service organization at a time

Whitties take on world one service organization at a time

Kelsey Kennedy May 16, 2011
The class of 2011 will disperse to locations across the country and the globe after the graduation ceremonies come to a close on May 22, but a passion for public service remains a common thread in many seniors' after-Whitman plans.

Athletes recommit to fitness with summer training

Libby Arnosti May 16, 2011
Whitman varsity athletes juggle summer training with jobs, internships and study abroad.
Photo Credit: Marie Von Hafften

Shift from initial pre-med track to music major worth it for senior

William Witwer May 16, 2011

Senior Rachel Wishkoski always thought she would become a doctor. Though a heavily devoted musician throughout high school, she considered music as more of a personal activity rather than a professional...

Photo Credit: Ben Lerchin

Documentary work on armpits inspires young filmmakers

McCaulay Singer-Milnes May 16, 2011

Having made armpit hair the main topic for a documentary, seniors Rebecca MacFife and Anastasia Andreas are now planning to pursue film after Whitman. Both students completed introductory and advanced...

Outgoing professors explore personal projects and changing college dynamics

Taneeka Hansen May 16, 2011
Eight professors will be leaving Whitman this year, two to explore research and collaboration opportunities afforded by the east coast and six which are headed into retirement.

Life after Whitman

Cara Lowry May 16, 2011
This week the Pio looks at the myriad of opportunities that await Whitties after graduation.
Photo Credit: Brandon Fennell

Students gain marketable skillsets from activities both obvious, unexpected

Hanna Kahl May 16, 2011
All that time spent on Facebook isn't actually a waste. According to Susan Buchanan, director of the Student Engagement Center, many companies are looking for students who have proficient knowledge of how to use online social networks.

Phi Beta Kappa offers employment, networking opportunities

Cara Lowry May 16, 2011
This semester, 37 Whitties have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa, joining the likes of Henry Kissinger, Mark Twain, Glen Close, Tom Brokaw, Helen Keller and Peyton Manning, not to mention 17 U.S. presidents, 38 U.S. supreme court justices and 136 Nobel laureates. While election is prestigious and selective, many students are unaware of the organization's existence, let alone the advantages of membership, before being chosen to join.

Several administrators, staff members leaving

Karah Kemmerly May 16, 2011
Several changes are being made next year within several administrative positions next year.
Photo Credit: Marie Von Hafften

Whitties’ success celebrated at annual awards banquet

Pamela London May 16, 2011
After a year of unprecedented success, Whitman varsity athletes came together to celebrate their achievement on the field, in the pool, on the court and in the classroom at the annual Whitman College Athletic Awards Banquet.

Whitman web site to get facelift

Josh Goodman May 16, 2011

The first incarnation of whitman.edu was student-designed and had a duck flying across the homepage. Over 15 years later, the college is once again trying to spruce up the web site, with plans to launch...

Photo Credit: Brandon Fennell

Q&A with student commencement speaker

Diana Dulek May 16, 2011

This year's student commencement speaker is Esther Weathers, a psychology major from Guam. An office assistant for the Physical Plant, an intern at the Intercultural Center and a member of Kappa Alpha...

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