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Thursday, September 4, 2008

Professor Joe Price Speaks About the 2008 Political Arena

Both GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama have recently made big speeches in large sports arenas. "It's a place where there is always hope," says Professor Joseph Price speaking with NPR's... More

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Whittier College Named "Exemplary School" for Sustainability by National Wildlife Foundation's 2008 Campus Ecology Report

Campus Environment 2008: A National Report Card on Sustainability in Higher Education Trends and New Developments in College and University Leadership, Academics and Operations is a comprehensive study conducted by the National Wildlife Federation... More

Monday, September 1, 2008

Sunny Skies Welcome Class of 2012

California Dreaming seemed an appropriate title for Whittier College's 2008 new student orientation as sunny skies greeted all newcomers to campus. More than 450 first-year and transfer students were on site to check into their dorms, register for... More

Thursday, August 28, 2008

President Herzberger Discusses Amethyst Initiative

A signatory for the controversial Amethyst Initiative, President Herzberger discusses "Why I signed on to Amethyst" in two published op-eds. In her remarks, she clarifies her position, urges for reasoned and thoughtful discussion, and recommends all... More

Friday, August 22, 2008

Professor Weighs in on Cell Phone and Driving Issue

Whittier College psychology professor Chuck Hill provides "sage answers" on why people continue to use hand-held phones while driving despite a new state law requiring the use of hands-free devices. Read more in the Pasadena Star-News.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Nixon Fellows Head Off to Political Conventions

2008 Richard M. Nixon Fellows Steve Addezio '09 and Dan Strauss '09 are heading off to the national political conventions to be held at the end of summer. Addezio, who has been following the Democrats' bid for the presidency, will be in Colorado for... More

Monday, August 18, 2008

Austin Sperry '00 Goes for the Gold

Star Class sailor Austin Sperry '00 is competing in his first Olympic Games this summer. Sperry, who grew up sailing on San Francisco Bay, will go for the gold alongside his father-in-law, skipper John Dane III. His medal race will take place August... More

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Athletic Renovations Right on Schedule

The new turf is in place on Newman Field and Aubrey Bonham Track is getting the finishing touches on a new paint job. Everything is running smoothly and on schedule with the Memorial Stadium renovations that are expected to be finished in the coming... More

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Whittier College Mourns Olive Clift '41

Alumna and long-time Whittier College supporter, Olive (Chandler) Clift passed away yesterday afternoon from the effects of congestive heart failure. Mrs. Clift worked as assistant manager of the campus bookstore for 30 years, alongside her husband... More

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Professor Gil Gonzalez Tackles Monday Night Football

Look for theater Professor Gil Gonzalez in between football games this season. Professor Gonzalez stars in a light-hearted national commercial for ESPN promoting Monday Night Football.