Whitman honors former Jill for standout career in basketball, track Nov 21, 2009
During her career at Whitman College, Amanda (Bradford) Harvey etched her name into the record books as both a standout basketball player in the Northwest Conference and an NAIA All-American javelin thrower. It s for these reasons that Harvey was among six individuals recently inducted into the Whitman Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony held earlier this month in Walla Walla. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Geologists debunk soil impact on wine at Ore. talk Oct 25, 2009
As a result, "there are spectacular differences in climate over small distances," said Kevin Pogue, a geologist at Whitman College in Walla Walla. Pogue found one site that enjoys on average 65 more days without frost than another just a mile and half away. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Colleges Find Creative Ways to Cut Back Sep 13, 2009
WHITMAN COLLEGE Sliced $20 from each student's free-printing allotment. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Disconnected landlines in the communications department to save $1,100 a month. (Time.com)
Hill - Braden Aug 28, 2009
and graduated from Bothell High School in 2000 and Whitman College in 2004. Her father, who is retired, was a firefighter with the Seattle Fire Department and a teacher. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Madame Tussaud meets Mountain View Jul 19, 2009
Pollock, from Anchorage (granddaughter of former Congressman Howard Pollock) met Kese of Seattle when they were both art students at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. The gallery, at 3142 Mt. View Drive, is open 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, noon-3 p.m. Thursdays, and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. (Anchorage Daily News)
Standout Oregon point guard joins Red Devils Jul 7, 2009
Harris turned down opportunities at Seattle University, Whitman College, the University of Portland, Brown University and Syracuse University to be in the same backcourt as his friend, Key. I wanted to play with Jeray, Harris said during a recent open-gym workout. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Awards and plans of CHS graduates Jun 16, 2009
Erin Flannery: Whitman College; President s Scholarship, James A. Riley Health Scholarship, Dale and Thomasina Trout Tuition Scholarship, Kiwanis Student of the Year Scholarship, three years varsity soccer, National Honor Society, National Merit Commended, Peer Tutoring, OSAA Scholar Athlete, National Honor Society ... Annette Patton: Whitman College; Alexander J. Anderson Scholarship, Whitman Scholarship, Dale and Thomasina Trout Scholarship, National Honor Society, Psychology Award. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
HOSPITALS: Board member profiles May 31, 2009
Dr. Alan Larson: A gastroenterologist who lives in Rancho Bernardo, Larson, who received his bachelor's degree from Whitman College and his M.D. degree from the University of Oregon, was chairman of the board during the campaign for the 2004 facilities bond. He was first elected in 1998. (North County Times)
Graduation: Santiam Christian High School’s Class of 2009 May 29, 2009
Amanda Prentiss: National Merit Commended Scholar, National Honor Society, ACSI Distinguished Student (fine arts), Trinity Western University President s Scholarship, Loyola Marymount University Arrupe Scholarship, Furman University Academic Scholar Award, Willamette University Merit Award, Whitman College Alexander Anderson Scholarship, Pacific Lutheran University Provost Merit Award, Trinity University Murchison Scholarship, Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont Scholarship, Southern Oregon... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Vikings get two standout prep guards May 13, 2009
His father, Don, set season and career scoring records in basketball at Whitman College. His sister, Lola, was a swimmer at North Carolina State University. (Wwuvikings.com)
Three seek open Zone 4 Central Linn seat May 7, 2009
Education: Bachelor s degree in geology, Whitman College. Community service: 10-year member of the Brownsville Planning Commission; school parent volunteer, working to develop the TAG program for the Central Linn School District; director of the Rec Center baseball program. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Tour features four of Helena’s top chefs Apr 29, 2009
Eastern Oregon University and Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. Two of Helena s best-known food aficionados, Toby De Wolf, owner of Bert s, Bleachers and Sommelier s and his executive chef, Arnie Finkelstein, will show how certain wines best complement various appetizers. (Helena Independent Record)
No More Deaths camp Apr 1, 2009
Karlis Rokpelnis, a native of Latvia, came from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. where he joined a march for immigrant rights in 2006, he said. (Nogales International, AZ)
Blue Jays split two on the road Mar 25, 2009
Following a 9-0 loss to Whitman College Sunday, the Blue Jays recovered by defeating the College of Staten Island 7-2 on Monday morning. Westminster won two-of-three doubles matches and got singles wins from Cooper Payne, Andrew Darkow, Josh Brown, David Berry and Justin Arnold. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Sarah May Delany Osborn Mar 13, 2009
She graduated from high school in Ellensburg and attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. where she earned bachelor s degrees in biology and chemistry. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Punahou grad is 2009 Lei Queen Mar 8, 2009
Kanoelani graduated from Punahou School in 2001, and then studied at Whitman College in Washington State. She moved back to Hawaii and graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a bachelor's degree in Hawaiian Studies, and now works at the Hawaiian Language Department there. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Univ. of Wash. raises $302M in '08, 18th in U.S. Feb 27, 2009
Other state schools donations: Pacific Lutheran University, $18,374,610; Gonzaga University, $16,376,619; Whitman College, $12,855,819; Whitworth University, $7,619,279; Walla Walla University, $7,280,845; Western Washington University, $5,931,545; Seattle Pacific University, $5,006,402; Eastern Washington University, $2,943,873; Saint Martin s University, $2,814,722; Clark College, $1,386,299; Highline Community College, $802,450; and Green River Community College, $630,000. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
College Connection: Adding to an education Feb 17, 2009
Additional presentations include: Variations in Temperatures between Vineyard Sites during the 2008 Growing Season, Dr. Kevin Pogue, researcher, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Wash. Tasting Room & Direct Shipping Compliance. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Local Lincoln events Feb 11, 2009
The Oregon Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and Portland State University Friends of History are holding events (free unless noted) to celebrate the 16th president's 200th birthday, including: Today: Tom Edwards, a retired Whitman College history professor, gives a talk, "Lincoln, His Cabinet and Generals: The Early Conflicts," 7:30 p.m. at PSU's Cramer Hall, 1721 S.W. Broadway. Thursday: Candlelight vigil and short walk to the Lincoln statue in the South Park Blocks, starting at 5:50 p.m. at... (OregonLive, OR -- News)