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March 9, 2023
Trans Week of Empowerment
All Week, Reid Campus Center
Monday: Educational Tabling, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday: Gayme night, 6 p.m.
Wednesday: Zine-making, 10 a.m-1 p.m.
Thursday: Destressor Crafts, 1- a.m-1 p.m
Friday: S’more Night, 6 p.m in Jewett Cafe
Open to Whitman students.
Community Volunteer Fair
Tuesday, March 28, 4 p.m., Reid Ballroom
Have you been wanting to get involved with the local Walla Walla community, but you’re not sure where to get started? Come to the Community Volunteer Fair for an opportunity to connect with local organizations and nonprofits. This event was put together by Whitman College, Walla Walla University and Walla Walla Community College in conjunction with United Way of the Blue Mountains and the Blue Zones Project. There will be food provided.
Open to the public. Register to participate.
Jennifer Ye Ji Cho: Jazzin’ the Golden State
Wednesday, March 29, 7 p.m., Chism Recital Hall
Guest Lecturer Jennifer Ye Ji Cho, former resident of Walla Walla, presents her research on the sociopolitical of Jazz Academization in early 20th-century Los Angeles and Oakland. This talk will focus on how key individuals navigated race and class in academic spaces.
Open to all.
Composer’s Concert
Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m., Chism Recital Hall
The students in the Department of Music’s composition course have been writing and workshopping original music all semester. This concert will feature student performers and original works by Elsie You, Andrew Kim, Jordan Brant, Lou’ Paula Rose, Mo Dow and LJ Friedman.
Open to all.
Fridays @ 4: Cello, Clarinet and Piano Trio
Friday, March 31, 4 p.m., Kimball Auditorium
This concert will feature Sophie Naden-Johns on cello, Ron Coleman on clarinet and Jan Roberts on piano. The recital will run about 50 minutes.
Open to all.
Reel Rock 17 Film Festival
Friday, March 31, 7 p.m., Maxey Auditorium
The Whitman Climbing club presents three short films all about rock climbing: “Burning the Flame,” “DNA” and “Resistance Climbing.”
Free admission to Whitman students, faculty and staff. $10 admission for community members (cash only).
Whitman Home Games
Saturday, April 1
Men’s Baseball vs. Willamette University, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., Borleske Stadium.
Women’s Tennis vs Pacific University, 11 a.m., Whitman tennis courts.
Open to all.
Community Pride Picnic
Saturday, April 1, 12 p.m., Harper Joy Field
The LGBTQ+ Student Services invites you to a queer community picnic. This event is in collaboration with the Intercultural Center, WEB, Residence Life and the CCEC. Come between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to make new friends and enjoy good food.
Open to Whitman students.
Jordan Brant, Senior Composition Recital
Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m., Chism Recital Hall
Experience original and never-before-heard compositions by senior composition major Jordan Brant, presented in partial fulfillment of the Music Composition major. The recital will run about 50 minutes.
Open to all.