Global Studies Initiative Revamp Receives Faculty Approval

Nick Maahs, News Reporter • March 6, 2018

The Global Studies Initiative has been revamped and approved by the faculty to resume operation after parts were placed on hold for external review during the 2016-2017 academic year. Starting in the fall,...

Global Studies Initiative Revamped

Lindsey Brodeck, News Reporter • December 5, 2017

After the completion of a yearlong external review, the Global Studies Steering Committee is ready to submit a series of proposals outlining the revamped Global Studies Initiative. GSI Director and...

Why I am a Feminist

Rina Cakrani, Columnist • September 29, 2016

No one has ever taken me very seriously when I’ve told them that I am a feminist. They usually say: ‘Oh, so you hate men?’ or something equally dismissive. And I am annoyed that I must always explain...

Whitman on the Map: 3 International Students Trace Their Journey to a New Home

Kamna Shastri, Feature Writer • November 5, 2015

Three Whitman students trace their journey to Walla Walla.

Of Fireworks and Uncertain Futures: Stories from students from countries in conflict

Kamna Shastri • October 9, 2014

Tires scream as a car stops quickly, and Senior Hasan Ali remembers the car in Iraq that made the same sound before its passengers started shooting. Ali knows his gut reaction in those situations isn't...

SFER Club Spreads the Word about Education on Campus

Josephine Adamski • April 24, 2014

Students For Education Reform has had success bringing awareness to local education reform issues and educational reform as a whole on campus. Among their most recent projects was their first annual book drive, where they collected 438 books to donate to families and children in Walla Walla.

Student Engagement Center Offers International Internship Grants

Daniel Kim • April 17, 2014

For the first time at Whitman College, the Student Engagement Center has distributed six internship grants to Whitman students pursuing internships abroad this upcoming summer.

“Mi Col Ha-Olam”: A Month in Ulpan

Serena Runyan • February 23, 2014

It's become exceptionally beautiful and warm in Jerusalem the past few days, so as the weather changes and the academic semester begin, its become time to reflect on my month in Ulpan and shift to a new...

Localizing the Shutdown

Dylan Tull • October 10, 2013

Entering into the tenth day of the government shutdown, the impact is felt throughout the Whitman community. Seniors' thesis research has come to a halt, the Outdoor Program has encountered numerous problems with closed federal land, and a variety of financial issues affect students.

UWC Alumni Head to Second West Coast Conference

Emily Lin-Jones • April 3, 2013

Several alumni of the United World Colleges are participating in conference at the College of Idaho from April 5 until April 7.

International Students Find Challenges and Friendships at Whitman

Lachlan Johnson • November 8, 2012

International students come to Whitman knowing they will be in a place where very few people share their background and experiences. Though nearly all international students end up staying at the college for their whole undergraduate career, there’s no escaping the fact that Whitman is a small college with a a small international community in a remote, rural town.

Beyond Borders Club Shifts Focus to Include Non-International Students

Dylan Tull • September 15, 2011

The Beyond Borders Club, formerly known as the International Students and Friends Club, has recently undergone a few pointed changes in order to expand the club's boundaries and encourage non-international students to participate in international affairs.