Whittier Team Wins L.A. Student Film Festival Award
On Nov. 13, Campus MovieFest, billed as the "world’s largest student film festival," held its Los Angeles Grand Finale at the famed Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The event featured the top 16 short movies made in one week from over 8,000 students at USC, UCLA, Pomona, and Whittier. Winner of the Best Concept award for the short “When We Lost Chris” was Whittier first-year student team Christopher Davis, Cassie Duray-Bito, Ashley Delzell, Lilia Hole, Jeffrey DeBarr, Mark Juaton, Allison Desfor, and Zack Knight.

Whittier College Choir Hosts Holiday Concert and Dinner
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 in Memorial Chapel, the Department of Music presents its holiday program, featuring dinner and a choir performance, including selections sung by the Broadoaks Children's Choir. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance by calling 562.907.4237.

Celtic, Cool Yule Programs at the Shannon Center
For a little seasonal magic, the Shannon Center offers two upcoming concerts: Craicmore Celtic Yuletide Celebration on Nov. 30 and The Alley Cats Christmas on Dec. 1. For tickets, please contact the Box Office, 562.907.4203.

Whittier Receives $3M Gift Toward Sciences
Whittier College alumni Chester '40 and Olive McCloskey '44 have donated $3 million to Whittier College, in order to enhance the existing chemistry program and establish a critical professorship. McCloskey is the founder of Norac, Inc., a leading chemical manufacturing company. More...

Poet Football Ends Season,  "Shoes" Wrested from Oxy
Pulling out the stops in their final season game against the Oxy Tigers,  the Poets emerged victorious (67-61) and brought  home the coveted trophy: the Myron Claxton Shoes. More...

Men's Water Polo Heads Into Tournament Time
Recently claiming a spot among the top ten teams in NCAA's DIII, the Poets face two upcoming tournaments, with both SCIAC, Nov. 9-11 at Redlands, and the Western Water Polo Association, Nov. 16-18 at the Air Force Academy.

Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" Set to Open
The Whittier College Theatre Department presents the first production in its 2007-08 season--a classic comedy from the Bard. November 14 - 18 at the Shannon Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets, call 562.907.4203.

Broadoaks Annual Holiday Auction Approaches
Tickets are still available for the Broadoaks Childrens' School's annual fundraiser, featuring a live and silent auction, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 16. All proceeds will benefit the demonstration school's programs. To see the auction catalog, click here. To purchase tickets, please call 562.907.4250.

Religious Studies Professor Quoted in Time Magazine
In an article on the Colorado Rockies' controversial Christian-faith connection, Dr. Joseph Price puts things in perspective. To read the October 28 article, "Does Jesus Wear Purple Pinstripes," click here.

"8 x 3": An Alumni/Faculty Art Exhibition
A very special exhibition featuring the works of eight recent alumni and three studio art faculty is currently on display in Greenleaf Gallery now through October 31. Works encompass installation, video, print, drawing, sculpture and installation media. More...

Humanitarian-Authors Allende and Gordon Receive Honorary Degrees
Celebrated authors and humanitarians Isabel Allende and William C. Gordon each received an honorary doctorate of humane letters (L.H.D.) from Whittier College in a formal ceremony Thursday evening. More...

Editorial By Dean of Faculty Looks To Future
An editorial in the Whittier Daily News by Susan Gotsch, dean of faculty, addresses how Whittier College will help to meet the demand for science and math educators locally and beyond.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month '07
Join the Cultural Center in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. A series of events featuring theatre, thoughtful conversation, and dance will be open to everyone.

"Hugfest": Student's Bid for Guinness World Record Captures Local Interest
On Saturday, October 27, Eric Rivera '08 will attempt to break the world record number of people hugged in one hour; Whittier Mayor Owen Newcomer will officiate. Rivera's project has prompted an editorial that appeared in the Pasadena Star News (10-20-07). To read the editorial, click here.

36th Annual Tardeada
Alumni, families, and the entire college community are invited to attend this year’s Tardeada, a fiesta of food, music, and dance. Sunday, Oct. 28, on the Upper Quad on the Whittier campus. For more information, contact the Cultural Center, (562) 907-4962.

Whittier Weekend 2007
Slated for October 26 - 28, Whittier Weekend 2007 will feature a variety of events for alumni, families, and friends alike. Join us on Friday night for our traditional Pep Rally and Bonfire as we rev up that Poet spirit for Saturday's Homecoming football game vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Walk-up registration will be available through Saturday. For a complete schedule of events, click here.

Violence Prevention Workshop Offered
Oct. 25- 26, Whittier College will host “Random Actor Violence Prevention,” a two-day seminar led by author and consultant Dan Korem that teaches participants how to identify persons or situations that may turn violent on campus or in the workplace. For cost, location, seminar schedule, or to register as a participant, please contact Campus Safety Chief Bernard Alex, 562.907.4295.

Southern California Wildfires Pose No Threat to Campus
A number of wildfires are currently affecting several Southern California counties; however none is located in the vicinity of the Whittier College campus or our campus in Costa Mesa. Our thoughts are with students, staff, and faculty whose families or residences may be in the affected areas, and Whittier is providing assistance as needed. Should you have questions or concerns about this matter, please contact the Office of Campus Safety, 562.907.4211.

Dress Designed by Junior Featured at San Francisco Fashion Week
Besting hundreds of entries in a student competition to remake the “little black dress,” Cassey Ho ’09 was among the 18 winning designers whose ensembles hit the catwalk in the “Emerging Stars” fashion show, held during the 2007 San Francisco Fashion Week.

Selections from Whittier's Fairchild Collection to Exhibit at Huntington Library
The Fairchild Aerial Photography Collection will be among 41 historical collections, museums, and archives exhibiting at Archives Fever: The Second Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on September 29 at the Huntington Library in Pasadena. Presented by L.A. as Subject, a research collective hosted by USC libraries, the bazaar will feature educational programs that illuminate the city's rich history.  

College to Award Author-Humanitarian Couple with Honorary Degrees 
Celebrated authors and humanitarians Isabel Allende and William C. Gordon will each receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters (L.H.D.) from Whittier College in a public, formal ceremony on October 4, 7:30p.m., in the Ruth B. Shannon Center. More...

International Event To Explore The Future of U.S.-China Business Relations
Whittier College is proud to host The Future of U.S.-China Business Relations, a video teleconference in "real time" on September 26, in the Ruth B. Shannon Center. Via a live video feed, a panel of experts at Whittier and at SIAS University in China will discuss how changing technology, environmental practices, and other critical factors will likely affect U.S.-Chinese commerce and exchange over the next decade. More...

Professor Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
The National Science Foundation awarded Glenn Piner, associate professor of physics, a multi-year grant exceeding $150K to continue his study of a large survey of blazars, the extremely active regions surrounding massive black holes at the centers of distant galaxies. Piner uses the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Very Long Baseline Array, a system of 10 interconnected radio-telescope antennas spanning the United States, to analyze these astronomical objects.

Convocation Remarks Recommend "Leaping Into the Dark"
to Find Success
During the traditional Orientation Convocation and Light of Learning ceremony, held on Sunday, September 2, President Sharon Herzberger advised new students to embrace uncertainty over the next four years, to "seize every opportunity, savor every experience, and be open to change." To read President Herzberger's full address, please click here. To see the slideshow from Orientation, click here.

Williams Memorial Scholarship Established
Families of Rowland Heights victims Neal, Devon, and Ian Williams unite in remembrance. More...

Phil O'Brien '61 Gives Talk on John Greenleaf Whittier
Phil O'Brien, who served as the Whittier College librarian for four decades and is considered a "local authority" on the Quaker poet, will give a slideshow/ lecture at First Friends Church in Whittier, 7p.m. on Wednesday, September 12.

Celebrated Author Dave Eggers to Meet With New Whittier Students
Eggers, author of What is the What--the assigned summer reading for all incoming Whittier students--will visit campus to meet with students on Monday, September 10. Eggers will discuss his book, which focuses on the real life story of Sudanese refugee Valentino Achak Deng, a  member of the Lost Boys of Sudan program.

Fall Orientation 2007
From academic advising to a smoothie social, from cinema-under-the-stars to convocation, new Whittier students will truly feel “oriented” to campus by the time classes begin on September 6. For the full Orientation schedule and other information, click here.

Visit Whittier
Whittier College offers a variety of opportunities including tours, interviews, information sessions, class visits, and overnight visits. More… 

Irvine Fellow Discusses Influence of Spanish in the U.S.
Mariano Zaro, the 2007-08 Irvine Fellow in Spanish at Whittier College, participated in an expert roundtable on the impact of the Spanish language on the United States in terms of media and mundane usage, as well as quality of spoken word. Other panelists included former vice president of Univision Jorge Mettey and Orange County Weekly columnist Gustavo Arellano. Sponsored by ImpreMedia and BBC Mundo, the public broadcast can be found online here.

Honor Society Recognized
Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, awarded Whittier College with the prestigious El Premio Octavio Paz, an honor recognizing chapters that maintain an outstanding record of activity and service for three consecutive years. Whittier’s Upsilon Pi was one of eight collegiate chapters to receive the award this year, out of more than 500 chapters nationwide; Doreen O’Connor-Gomez, associate professor of Spanish and Upsilon Pi advisor, accepted the award on behalf of the College at the organization’s August convention in San Diego.

Art Prof Featured in "Bosnian Newsweek"
Associate Professor of Art Endi Poskovic was featured in Slobodna Bosna, the largest weekly tabloid magazine in Bosnia, equivalent to America’s Newsweek. The three-page article profiles his art, teaching, life, and career in his adopted country, the United States, and how it all began in the Socialist Federative Republic of Bosnia (then Yugoslavia).

Contemporary Sculptures Installed on Campus
Three striking, large-scale, outdoor sculptures now grace the Poet campus, thanks to a generous loan by the Philip and Muriel Berman Foundation and its current president, daughter Nancy Berman. More...

President Sharon Herzberger Interviewed on NPR
The president talked about the college's connection to United States President Richard Nixon, a member of the class of 1934. The interview was a part of a story focusing on the attempt to rethink the legacy of the nation's 37th president at the Nixon Library. The interview is a supplement to the story which recently aired on Day to Day.

Ortiz Program Director Named E. (Kika) de le Garza Fellow by the USDA
Luz Maria Galbreath, director for Whittier's Martin Ortiz Programs, was one of 20 faculty members selected to participate in a collaborative summer project with USDA scientists and managers in Washington, D.C. More...

The Rock, Spring 2007
The latest issue of Whittier College's alumni magazine is now available online (PDF). To connect, click here.

Music Alum Sings for Gold
Baritone Sam Papageorge ’06 and barbershop quartet “Roadtrip” took top honors at the 2007 Bank of America Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest, held in Denver in July. Roadtrip earned the gold medal among an international field that included 23 quartets from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. More…

Shannon Center Announces 2007-08 Headliners for Aloha and JazzCabaret Concert Series
From Moku and The Makaha Sons to The Alley Cats Christmas and "Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen Schwartz," these two popular concert tracks offer a lyrical something for everyone. For complete series schedules, click here.

Professor Awarded Fellowship for Study in Middle East
Marilyn Gottschall, associate professor of religious studies, is the recipient of a Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship for summer study in the Middle East.

College Takes Snapshot as Title IX Passes 35th Anniversary
Marking the milestone anniversary for this landmark legislation in education, Whittier takes a snapshot of its own progress toward gender equity and its resulting impact on campus. More...

Inspired Words Mark 104th  Commencement Ceremony
To read speeches given by President Herzberger and keynote speaker Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at Whittier's May 25th graduation exercises, or to view a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Abe Wins APAICS Internship
Melanie Abe ’09 has been selected as one of only nine students nationwide for a summer internship with the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS). The internship will provide Abe an opportunity to participate in the federal government and in the public policy-making process, as well as meet with colleagues at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, which make up the Tri-caucus activities.

Psychology Professor Weighs Thesis of Reality Star
In a feature story for Fox News, Whittier professor and noted relationship expert Charles T. Hill considers advice proffered in new book Better Single Than Sorry, written by a former contestant of TV's "The Bachelor." Hill appraises the author's primary message, which suggests that when it comes to relationships, "settling" should not be an option.  To read the Fox News article (6-18-07), click here.

Alumna Athlete Honored as "Modern-Day" Pioneer 
Nearly a decade ago, Ila Borders (Class of 1998) made American history as the first female pitcher to start in a professional baseball game. On June 11, she was honored by her former team, the St. Paul Saints. To read the article from the Pioneer Press (6-12-07), click here.

Junior Named Public Policy Fellow
Lauren Vargas '08 has won a Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship. The summer fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University will assist in her preparation for graduate school in public policy.

Student Becomes College's Fifth All-American
Junior Shuree Gangloff placed fifth in the discus event at the 2007 Track & Field Division III Championships at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. She became the college's fifth All-American in ten years.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Honors Class of 2007
Villaraigosa encourages graduates to be agents for social change in his May 25 commencement address.

Professor To Help Design AP World History Exam
Robert Marks, the Richard and Billie Deihl Distinguished Professor of History, has been appointed to the College Board’s AP World History Development Committee for the 2007-2008 academic year.

Latino Graduation Ceremony Offers Students "Time to Shine"
On Saturday, May 19, about 40 Latino/a students took to the stage at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for a special graduation celebration, and a chance to say a very personal "thanks" to their families. The article appeared in the May 20 issue of the Whittier Daily News.

Students Honored at Art Show
Sophomore Desiree Stewart won the top prize in the annual exhibition of student art. Stewart won $100 for her untitled wood sculpture. Another sophomore, Whitney Rosen, took second place and received $75 for her  painting called George. Megan Gerber ’10 earned third place and $50 for her untitled metal sculpture.
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Former Secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency To Speak At Latino Graduation
Maria Contreras-Sweet, former secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency for the state of California, will deliver the keynote address at the college’s sixth annual Latino Graduation, May 19, 4 p.m., Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, 6760 Painter Ave. RSVP by calling the Cultural Center at x4962.

Honors Convocation 2007
Choir performances, speeches, and a dose of pageantry summed up the College's annual event, recognizing outstanding student achievement in academics, service, and leadership. Additionally, Sean Morris, a professor in the English Department, was named this year's recipient of the Harry Nerhood Excellence in Teaching Award. For the full list of honorees, click here.

History Major Presents Paper at History Honor Society
History major Michelle Birtja ’08 recently presented a paper on disease and race in colonial America at a meeting of Phi Alpha Theta.

Student Newspaper Goes Digital
Quaker Campus recently launched an online edition of its weekly newspaper. This web version of the student-produced publication features photos, news, opinion and much of what appears in the print edition.

Professor Reads Poetry in Subway Station
Tony Barnstone recently was among several poets to commemorate National Poetry Month by reading in the subways at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. NBC4 captured him in a news story.

Junior Swims Onto NCAA All-American Team
Manny Sanchez '08 has been named to the All-American swimming team in the 100 breaststroke. Sanchez recently won a spot on the team after finishing sixth in the breaststroke preliminaries. The top eight finishers make the All-America team.

Student Production of Award-Winning Play to Be Performed
Stop Kiss, a play about unexpected love between two women, will be staged from May 2 to 5, 8 p.m. and May 6, 2 p.m. at the Studio Theatre, Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts.

Historian Writes Winning Article
Associate Professor of History Laura McEnaney has been awarded the 2007 Binkley-Stephenson Award for best scholarly article published in the Journal of American History in 2006. McEnaney received the award during the 100^th annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians.

New Head Coach Named for Women's Water Polo
Allison Hedgpeth, current assistant coach for the Lady Poets' water polo and swimming teams, has been appointed head coach for women's water polo, beginning in the 2007-08 season. Hedgepeth will take over for departing Coach Mitch Carty. More...

Whittier to Host Conference Track & Field Championship
On April 28 and 30, the 2007 SCIAC (Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) Track & Field Championship meet will take place on the Aubrey Bonham Track at Whittier College. For information, directions, and a schedule of event times, click here.

Whittier Community Responds to the Tragedy at Virginia Tech

Math Major Earns Prize
Whittier math major Jacquelyn Rische ’07 earned an award at the MAA Undergraduate Poster Session held during the 2007 Joint Mathematical Meetings in New Orleans. Rische’s project, “Algebraic Interleavers in Turbo Codes,” was among the top-scoring presentations, and the result of her collaboration with two fellow research partners from the Applied Mathematical Sciences Summer Institute.

New Live Recording By Artist-in-Residence Kevin Cooper Released
Artist-in-residence and guitarist Kevin Cooper recently released night of four moons, his debut CD featuring mezzo-soprano Catherine Cooper. The CD was recorded at the Shannon Center for the Performing Arts last July. More...

Students Excel in Regional Acting Competition
Napoleon Tavale '07 recently won fourth place in a regional acting competition sponsored by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. More...

Shannon Center Featured in Hawaiian Airlines In-flight Entertainment Video
Every mainland-bound Hawaiian Airlines flight during February and March will show an in-flight entertainment video featuring a segment on musical group HAPA --specifically their annual concert tour, which begins at the Ruth B. Shannon Center. This segment was filmed entirely at Whittier College, and includes an on-screen interview with Shannon Center Manager David Palmer.

Student-curated Exhibit "Our Terrain" Opens
Running March 8 - 29 in Greenleaf Gallery, this exhibit features photography, drawing, and sculpture by four artists from California and New Mexico, and was entirely organized and curated by Whittier Scholar Meredith Davidson ’07. More...

"America at Risk" Addresses Homeland Security, Transportation Policy          
On March 23 -24, 2007, the Department of Political Science hosts its first public policy conference, a two-day event that will tackle timely topics surrounding protection of America's national economy, insurance of its domestic security, and preservation of its citizens' civil liberties. More...

Robison Appointed Vice President for Advancement
Elizabeth Power Robison has been appointed vice president for advancement at Whittier College, following a national search. She begins her new position on March 12. More...

Event Celebrates Whittier Couples, Young and Old
On February 28, nearly 50 pairs of alumni—graduates from the 1930s to the 2000s—attended a reception at the President’s house celebrating the many marital relationships forged on the Whittier campus throughout the years. More…

Red Hen Press Awards Tony Barnstone Prize for Poetry Collection
Professor of English Language and Literature Tony Barnstone has been awarded the Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award for best poetry collection. The award was given by Red Hen Press, a Southern California-based nonprofit publisher whose mission is to support quality literature that may otherwise be overlooked by larger commercial houses. Barnstone bested about 500 entrants to win the prize for best manuscript. More...

Student Art Featured in State Capitol Exhibition
Throughout February, original student artworks from 18 California higher education institutions including Whittier College are on display in the State Capitol Building’s historic dining rooms. The annual Sacramento exhibit is coordinated by the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities' "Art in the Capitol" project.  

Black History Month Celebrations
The events for Black History Month 2007 include a variety of events including lectures, a museum trip, a culinary excursion and more. More...

Symposium Explores Equity, Justice in Multicultural Societies
February 15 - 18, 2007, Whittier College will host Beyond Valuing Diversity: Promoting Equity and Social Justice for Children and Youths in Multicultural Societies, a symposium for scholars, practitioners, and policy makers from around the globe. Topics for discussion include ethnic identity development, stereotypes and prejudice, immigration and integration, public education, and inter-group relationships. For more information, click here.

Nixon Fellowship Launches at Event Featuring
Dr. Henry Kissinger
Created to honor former U.S. President and Whittier College alumnus Richard M. Nixon '34, the Nixon Fellowship Program will provide students with paid internships, scholarship, and research opportunities focusing on public service. Nixon’s Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger, headlined the fellowship’s inaugural fundraiser, which entailed a Fireside Chat conducted by Tim Naftali, director for the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. More…

Literature Professor Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
Distinguished poet, Whittier Faculty Master, and Professor of English Language and Literature Tony Barnstone has another award to add to his long list of credentials: National Endowment for the Arts Fellow. More...

Price to Appear on ESPN
Catch Whittier Professor of Religious Studies and sports enthusiast Joe Price on ESPN TV this Monday, January 29, as he gives insight on the Super Bowl as the center of American pilgrimage as part of an NFL film. More…

Whittier Alum Heads to Super Bowl XLI
Russ Purnell ’70 will shortly be hitting the road for Dolphin Stadium in Miami. Purnell is special teams coach for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, who will battle the Chicago Bears for the national title on Sunday, February 4. More...

MLK Oratorical Contest
The 7th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest, "Let Us Dream Again," will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 7:00p.m. in the Ruth B. Shannon Center. Select original works will be presented, highlighting what we can do today to contribute to Dr. King's vision for justice and civil rights for all people. Questions? Call 562.907.4223.


David Paddy Wins Professor of the Year Award
Associate Professor of English Language and Literature David Paddy has been honored as California’s Professor of the Year by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Paddy is one of 45 winners selected from 43 states, Guam, and the District of Columbia. The award recognizes extraordinary dedication to undergraduate teaching and scholarship. More...

Exhibition Highlighting 23 Irish Artists Continues Through January 2007         
As part of a symposium organized by the Whittier College Art and Art History Department and sponsored by the Los Angeles Printmaking Society and Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the works of 23 artists associated with the renowned Belfast Print Workshop are currently on display in Greenleaf Gallery on the Whittier campus now through January 19, 2007. For more information, click here.

Panel to Explore U.S. and the Cold War
On January 10 from 4 - 6p.m., a panel of distinguished speakers will discuss U.S. foreign policy and actions during the Cold War. Following, human rights activist and public murals artist Francisco Letelier will share personal experiences and perspective on "The Other Side of U.S. Foreign Policy." Both discussions will take place in Hoover 100 on the Whittier campus. For more information on this and related events, please contact Deborah Norden in the Political Science Department, 562.907.4826.

Lady Poets Capture Second Win in B-ball Tournament
In their two consecutive games, Whittier's come-from-behind win has delivered spectators edge-of-their-seats entertainment. To read the Los Angeles Daily News article (12-19-06)  covering Game 2, click here. The next Lady Poet game is scheduled for noon on Thursday, Dec. 21, at Dave Jacobs Court, followed by the Annual Purple & Gold Poet Classic Tournament, scheduled Jan. 2-3.

Fall Semester Winds Down with Finals, Break                
The last day of scheduled classes for the calendar year is Friday, December 8, with final exams taking place December 12 - 15.  January Interim courses begin on January 8, 2007.

Winter Sports Season Underway                           
Poet basketball and swimming & diving began scheduled play in mid-November, with women's water polo gearing up for a January start. Next home games are slated for Dec. 7 (men's basketball), and Dec. 10 (women's basketball). For more sports schedules and scores, call the Poet Sports Hotline, 562.907.4939.      

Holiday Performances Offer  Taste of Hawaii, Mexico
The Ruth B. Shannon Center prepares for a unique holiday season with the return of two popular performers. December 9 - 10, HAPA provides the sounds of the islands to the stage, while on Dec. 17, the lively and energetic Danza Floricanto/USA offers “Navidad in Whittier.” For times and tickets, click here. 

"Nixon in China Series" Offers November Film Screening and Discussion                                                                                          To commemorate the 35th anniversary of Whittier alumnus and former U.S. President Richard M. Nixon's historic trip to China, the College is planning a yearlong series of related events. On November 27 at 7:00p.m. in the Shannon Center, the College will screen Emmy-award winning documentary "History Declassified: Nixon in China." On November 30, Chen Jian, chief researcher for the film, will discuss his work. For tickets, call the Box Office, (562) 907-4203. To learn about other events in the Nixon in China Series, click here.

Whittier College Choir Hosts Holiday Concert and Dinner      The traditional Madrigal Feaste will take a holiday this year, as the Department of Music presents a slightly different program to celebrate the season with a dinner and a choir and instrumental performance, including selections sung by the Broadoaks Children's Choir. The event will take place Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 in Arnold Hall on the Whittier campus. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance by calling the Music Department, 562.907.4237.

Campus Welcomes Prospective Students For Merit Competition                                                                                     The annual fall High School Honors Weekend for qualifying prospective students will take place November 16 - 18. During this three-day intensive program, applicants will compete for  prestigious John Greenleaf Whittier merit scholarship awards, valued up to full tuition. For more information on this event, please contact the Admission Office, 562.907.4238.

Moliere Comedy Takes Center Stage                                    Running November 15 -19, the first full-scale production this season by the Whittier College Theatre Department will be Moliere's "Tartuffe," a play widely regarded as one of the author's best works satirizing religious hypocrisy and false piety among the upper classes of 17th-century France. For tickets and show times, please call the Shannon Center Box Office, 562.907.4203.

Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) Names                  Jake Zerbe '07 "Player of the Week"                                     Scoring an impressive eight goals and completing six kickouts, three assists, and two steals  during two consecutive games the week of October 25, 2m water polo player Zerbe earned recognition from the WWPA--making him the first Whittier athlete this season to do so. To read more about the men's water polo team, click here.

Final Poet Football Home Game Slated for Nov. 4                   With a 7p.m. kickoff time, the Poets will take the field at Newman Stadium this Saturday for the final time this season.  For more sports schedules and scores, click here.

Bilingual Theatre Group Will Perform During Latino Heritage Month                                                                                              Grupo de Teatro SINERGIA will perform the comedy Rosa de Dos Aromas (A Rose by Any Other Name) on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets, please call the Box Office at 562.907.4974. For other events celebrating Latino Heritage Month, contact the Cultural Center, 562.907.4962.

Whittier Weekend 2006                                                                      Slated for October 19 - 22, Whittier Weekend 2006 will feature a variety of events for alumni, families, and friends alike.  Join us on Friday night for our traditional Pep Rally and Bonfire as we rev up that Poet spirit for Saturday's Homecoming football game vs. University of La Verne. Walk-up registration will be available through Saturday. For a complete schedule of events, click here.

A Renaissance Cometh
The Whittier College Renaissance Music Festival will take place October 16 – 19, 2006, on the Whittier campus. Featured in the four-day event will be concert performances by Los Angeles Chamber Singers' early music ensemble CAPPELLA and The Southern California Early Music Consort, as well as lectures by composer-educator Williametta Spencer and Whittier College English literature professor Wendy Furman-Adams. For an event schedule, click here.

"Sovereign Threads" Delivers Tactile Cultural Connection                                                                                      Associate Professor of Religious Studies Marilyn Gottschall's first-year writing seminar headed out to the Los Angeles Craft and Folk Art Museum to explore visual symbolism offered in the exhibit "Sovereign Threads: A History of Palestinian Embroidery." The excursion tied together the class' reading of memoirs by Muslim women and an American author who lived among the Iraqis and found embroidery a key vehicle of communication and community between women. To read the Whittier Daily News article (10-09-06), click here.  

Calling All Whittier Poets
The College seeks your literary help! The new Campus Center Amphitheater will feature a series of poetic verse embedded in the structure of designated areas. To suggest lines of poetry for inclusion in this project, click here.

Authors Kingston, Buckley Participate in Writers Festival                                                                                  Renowned authors Maxine Hong Kingston and Christopher Buckley are two of the featured speakers in the Whittier College Writers Festival, taking place Oct. 2 - 4 on the Whittier campus. For a schedule of public events and ticket information, click here.

Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats Mark Beginning of "Nixon in China Series"                                                                                      Kicking off Whittier's "Nixon in China Series" will be the artistic and athletic Shangri-La Acrobats, who will perform on Sept. 26, at 7:30p.m. in the Shannon Center. For tickets, call the Box Office, (562) 907-4203. To learn about other events in the Nixon in China Series, click here.

Grammy-winning Hawaiian  Artists Take the Stage                 The Shannon Center's Aloha Series ramps up with a superb fall lineup, beginning on September 30 with the musical trio of Daniel Ho, Keoki Kahumoku, and Herb Ohta, Jr. Performances are at 3p.m. and 8p.m. To purchase tickets online, click here.

Constitution Day Commemorated
To honor national Constitution Day, there will be a screening of documentary film "Liberty: The American Revolution," followed by a panel discussion on the formation of the historic document led by members of the political science department. Monday, September 18, at 7p.m. in Hoover 100. For more information, contact the Dean of Faculty's Office, (562) 907-4204.

Poets @ Home: Men's Soccer In the week ahead, two SCIAC matches are slated for Whittier's home field. On Sept. 20 at 4p.m. the Poets will take on Cal Lutheran; on Sept. 23 at 11a.m., they'll go head-to-head with Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. To find out the upcoming schedule for each fall team, call the Poets Sports Hotline, (562) 907-4939.

Author Tim O'Brien to Discuss Vietnam Text                                As part of Fall Orientation, new students and Whittier faculty jointly read O'Brien's celebrated work, The Things They Carried--a  book categorized as fiction but  presented more as a memoir. On Sept. 13 at 7:30p.m., O'Brien will join the Whittier College community to discuss.

Hispanic Honor Society Chapter Earns National Award                                                                                                  For the second consecutive year, Whittier College's chapter of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society has been named an "Honor Chapter" for its outstanding activities in 2005-06. More…

Poet Alumnus Brings Home Bronze Medal at International Games
Whittier alum and local college men’s basketball head coach Howard Fisher ’91 led Team USA Blue to a bronze medal in the recent Maccabi Australia International Games in Sydney, Australia, with a 86-51 win over Australia. More…

New Faculty Join Whittier   For the 2006-07 academic year, 13 professors in nine different disciplines have joined the ranks of Whittier College’s esteemed faculty. More...

New Poets Arrive; Settle In
Over Labor Day Weekend, 400 new Whittier students came to campus to start Fall Orientation. For a photo slideshow of "move-in day", please click here. Classes officially begin on Thursday, September 7.

Poet Pigskin Ramps Up for September Opening              Men’s football begins its season against the University of Puget Sound on September 2, at Whittier’s Memorial Stadium. For the season’s sports preview, click here.

Student Intern's Research Becomes International News
While interning with a local oncologist, Ashley Plant ’06 researched and found significant evidence linking certain vitamin deficiencies with cancer patients. Plant’s data was subsequently published in international medical journal Nutrition and Cancer. From the San Gabriel Valley Tribune (8-4-06).

Whittier Professor Earns Fulbright
David Iyam, associate professor of anthropology, has received a Fulbright award to conduct research in Nigeria's Cross River Basin region. More...

Second Whittier Student Awarded Pickering Fellowship
Amanda Hope '08 was named a 2006 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow, an award that will potentially impact the next several years of her study and career. Hope is the second, consecutive Whittier student to earn this honor. More...

Scenes of Summer: Whittier Faculty Dive Into Local     Arts Community
Ever wonder what Whittier faculty are up to during these hot, summer months? Aside from continuing intensive research and teaching projects, a handful of Poet profs are also contributing their considerable artistic and literary talent to the busy Los Angeles arts scene. More…

Graduation Slideshow Now Online!
A slideshow of photography from activities held during Commencement Week 2006 is now available online. To see the show, click here.

Poet Pitcher Chosen In
Major League Draft
Southpaw Tom Vessella '07 was chosen in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball draft, selected by the Houston Astros. More...

Shannon Center 2006-07 Aloha Series Announced
Hapa, The Brothers Cazimero, and the legendary Aunty Genoa Keawe are only a few of the performers who will headline the upcoming season in the Ruth B. Shannon Center's popular Hawaiian music series. For a complete listing of acts in this series, to subscribe, or for more information, click here.

Summer Session Continues
The final three-week Summer Session begins on August 7 and runs through August 25. For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar, 562.907.4241.

33rd Annual Sports Camp
Beginning June 12, Whittier College's popular youth sports camp program returns, offering young athletes ages 6-17 dedicated instruction in a variety of team and individual sports. More...

Commencement 2006
Commencement exercises took place on Friday, May 26, at the Whittier campus. In all, 27 master of arts candidates and 248 bachelor of arts candidates participated in this 103rd ceremonial celebration.

Campus, Local Community to "Walk for Life"
For the second consecutive year, Whittier College will host the American Cancer Society fundraiser "Walk for Life." This 24-hour relay race is scheduled for June 10-11, beginning at 9a.m. in Memorial Stadium. To register a team to participate, please contact the Office of Student Activities, 562.907.4986.

Honors Convocation Delivers Surprises, Smiles
This year’s recipient of the prized Harry W. Nerhood Award for excellence in teaching went to Laura McEnaney, associate professor of history. More…

New Athletic Director Named
Robert J. Coleman, director of athletics and recreational sports for The City College of New York, has been appointed Whittier College’s new athletic director, following a national search. More…

Commencement 2006
The 103rd Whittier College Commencement exercises took place on May 26 in Memorial Stadium. For information and a schedule of events, click here.

P&G All-Sports Awards Banquet
On Tuesday, May 16, Purple & Gold, Whittier’s athletic booster club, will hold its annual banquet honoring scholar-athletes from all 21 of the College’s competitive sports teams. This event will be held in the Donald Graham Athletic Center. For more information, please call 562.907.4271.

Exhibit Offers Scenes from Around the Globe
Colorful and expressive photographs characterize the latest exhibit in Wardman Library’s Lobby Gallery: “Moments and Meetings: Travel Photography of Charles Eilers” is on display now through May 27. More…

Mozart On Mother’s Day
On Sunday, May 14, Chorale Bel Canto and the Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church of Pasadena will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Mass in C Minor, with orchestra and soloists, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ruth B. Shannon Center. For tickets, call the Box Office, 562.907.4203.

Breast Cancer Walk
There’s still time to be part of the First Annual Whittier College Breast Cancer Walk, a 3K route planned for Saturday, May 13. The cost to walk is $8.00, and an open registration will begin in the Lower Quad at 8:30a.m. At that time donations can also be made to the organization Breast Cancer Action.

Event Will Celebrate College-Community Partnership
Highlighting partnerships between students and local nonprofit and civic agencies, the third annual “College and Community, Community and College” is set for Saturday, May 6, in the Shannon Center. This year’s event includes a student poster session, a panel presentation, and an awards ceremony. For more information, call the Office of Internships and Community-Based Learning, 562.464.4530.

Theatre Offers Offbeat Look at America
May 3-7, the Theatre Arts Department presents the final installment in its yearlong season: Charles Mee’s "bobrauschenbergamerica." Taking its cue from the titular artist’s unique and sometimes jarring work, the play is described as “a collage of people and places” reflecting “both the light and dark sides of our American landscape.” For tickets and show times, click here.

Fore Whittier's Sake
Purple & Gold’s annual fundraiser, the Golf Tournament and Silent Auction, is slated to tee off on Monday, May 8, at nearby Friendly Hills Country Club. Questions? Call Mike Rizzo, 562.907.4967. To register for play, click here.

Children’s Literature Conference
Slated for Saturday, April 29, this year’s event includes a keynote by Eve Bunting, author of more than 200 young reader books and winner of a Golden Kite Award; breakout presentations by Newberry-winner Zilpha Keatley Snyder ’48 and illustrator Joe Cepeda; book-signings; and an award presentation. For more information or to register, click here.

Lecture to Explore 1960s Counterculture
Cultural critic and writer Dick Hebdige will discuss “Un-Imagining Utopia: Reframing The 1960's” on Thursday, April 20, at 6:30p.m. in Hoover Hall 100. For other events in the Hartley Faculty Master Program, click here.

54 Spring Breakers Participate in Katrina Cleanup
Two faculty and 54 students from Whittier College traveled to New Orleans this week to assist in the cleanup and rebuilding of the devastated Ninth Ward. The Whittier group is now part of an unprecedented community service effort that encompasses college students from seven countries and nearly every US state. To read the Whittier Daily News (4-1-06) article, click here.

Poet Athletes Earn Conference Honors
Last week, right fielder Aaron Sheehey’06 was named “SCIAC Athlete of the Week,” joining previous honoree and fellow teammate Matt Morgado ’08, the Poets’ designated hitter. Coach Rizzo’s baseball team is currently #2 in the conference with an 8-4 record, and a 17-14-1 record overall. For more on Poet baseball, click here.

RockTalk Podcast
Want to know what's happening in and out of the classroom at Whittier College? Learn more about our new president? Or find out how the Poets are faring on the playing field? The first-ever Whittier RockTalk podcast is now available. More…

Annual Service Day Nears
Helping Hands Day is slated for Saturday, April 15. Join Whittier College students, faculty, and staff in a variety of “hands-on” projects designed to improve and benefit the community at large. Questions? Contact the Office of Residential Life, 562.907.4200, ext.4223.

College Choir Offers Spring Concert
The Whittier College Choir will give this season’s final campus performance on Saturday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Chapel. For program information, or to purchase tickets, please contact the Music Department, 562.907.4237.

Women's Water Polo Dives Into SCIAC Games
The Lady Poets will face their next two conference match-ups at home, in the Lillian Slade Aquatics Center: Caltech on April 12 at 5p.m., then Pomona-Pitzer on April 15, at 11a.m. For other sports scores and schedules, click here.

Faculty Master's Program Makes "Political & Social Connections"
As part of Garrett Faculty Master's "Political & Social Connections" series, multimedia artist Eve Wood, Director for the Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Dr. John Roth, and author and Nixon biographer Frank Gannon will be the featured speakers on March 21, 22, and 23, respectively. For these and other Garrett House events, click here.

Meet the Authors & Bookfaire
On April 1, the Friends of the Shannon Center's all-day event offers a chance to hear from and interact with a diverse array of noted novelists, columnists, and book artists. Keynote speakers are Jane Heller and Aimee Liu. More...

Morris’ “Beowulf” Set To Premiere
On March 22-25 in the Shannon Center, the Theatre Arts Department will present “Beowulf,” the quintessential tale of a warrior who fights for honor and peace. The original Old English poem has been adapted for stage by Whittier English Professor Sean Morris. For tickets, call the Box Office, 562.907.4203.

Diverse Identities Week
2006 DI Week begins at 8p.m. tonight, March 8, with a Poetry Slam at The Club featuring Shihan from HBO’s Def Poetry Jams. Art exhibition “All of Us Are Related, All of Us Are Unique” also opens today and will be on display through March 19 in the Campus Inn. More…

Poets @Home
Men's baseball faces two New Jersey teams on March 18; first game begins at 9a.m., followed by game two at 2p.m. Womens' water polo takes on Washington & Jefferson on March 22 @ 5 p.m. On March 29, men's lacrosse will battle University of Colorado, Boulder, at 7 p.m. Go Poets!

Resumania! @ Career Services
Prepping for the March 22 Career Fair? Then check out Career Services’ resume review sessions, scheduled for both March 6 and March 9, 11:30a.m. – 1p.m., in the Campus Inn. For more information, call 562.907.4230.

14th PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
On November 12, President Sharon D. Herzberger was formally installed in office, the highlight to a week of celebratory events. To read Dr. Herzberger’s inaugural remarks, click here. For photos from the various events, click here.

Lacrosse Hits the Field
Ever-popular men’s lacrosse begins its season with a four home-game series against BYU, Colorado State, U Michigan, and Gordon College. To learn about this year’s coaches and players, or to see the season schedule, click here.

Here’s the Pitch
On March 3 & 4, throw on your “Fear the Poet” tee and head to the diamond for a ballgame or two. Friday, men’s baseball takes on Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at 2:30p.m.; on Saturday, Lady Poet softball plays Cal Lutheran at noon.

Author! Author!
March 2 -4, Garrett Faculty Master’s Program will host a writers’ conference, bringing eight renowned authors to campus to read from their works and discuss their craft. For a more information and a complete schedule of events, click here.

Peter Yarrow, Guest Professional-in-Residence
February 21-24, activist and member of famed 60s folk group Peter, Paul & Mary, Peter Yarrow will be on campus as the College’s guest professional-in-residence. Among Yarrow’s scheduled events at the Shannon Center are a public concert and the Feinberg Lecture. More…

Class-act Purl Headlines Series Final
Capping the Shannon Center’s Cabaret Concert Series, Broadway, film, and TV actress Linda Purl will perform her critically-praised one-woman show on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 8p.m. For tickets, call the Box Office, 562.907.4203.

World-Class Pianist to Perform
Premiere classical pianist Davide Cabassi, one of only six finalists in the 12th Van Cliburn International Competition, will play a solo concert on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. in the Shannon Center. For tickets, contact the Box Office, 562.907.4203.

Poets @ Home
Perennial favorite at Memorial Field, the men’s alumni baseball game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18, throwing out the first pitch at 10a.m. Interested in a double-header? Then stick around until noon, when the Lady Poets take the softball field against Colorado College.

New Dean of Students Appointed
Following a three month national search, Dr. Jeanne Ortiz, vice president for student development and dean of students at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, has been appointed dean of students for Whittier College. More…

Hammer Named Head Coach
Announced earlier this week, B.J. Hammer has been named the new head football coach for the 2006-07 season, moving into the spot after spending the previous three years as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator for the NCAA Division III Poet team. For a related article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, click here.

Poets Beat 2-Time Conference Champs in OT
In an unexpected upset, the men's basketball team took on then took out SCIAC champs Pomona-Pitzer, a seven point victory achieved in overtime. To read the Whittier Daily News article (2/5/06), click here.

MLK Oratorical Contest
The 6th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest, "I Dare you to Dream Again,"  took place on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7:00p.m. in the Ruth B. Shannon Center. Select original works were presented, highlighting what we can do today to contribute to Dr. King's vision for justice and civil rights for all people. Questions? Call 562.907.4223.

Library Hosts Manzanar, Book Arts Exhibits
In addition to subscriptions to 707 paper and 2926 electronic periodicals, 2050 e-books, and several thousand volumes of text, Whittier’s Wardman Library is home to artistic and literary exhibitions throughout the year. For information on the current “Farewell to Manzanar” and upcoming “Turning Pages” exhibits, click here.

Remembering a Fallen Brother
On January 13, Whittier College joined the City of La Puente in flying the American flag at half-mast, honoring the memory of Major Douglas La Bouff, a Whittier alumnus (Class of 1992) and U.S. Army intelligence officer who lost his life in last weekend’s Black Hawk helicopter crash in northern Iraq. To read the Whittier Daily News article, click here.

Seven Named “Outstanding educators”
Annually, the Department of Education & Child Development hosts a formal event to recognize outstanding educators in our local communities. This year, seven Whittier graduates will receive this honor in a ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2:00 p.m. in the Ruth B. Shannon Center. More…

Get Your Poet Game Face On
On Saturday, Feb. 4, several Poet athletes will compete in home games: 11a.m., swimming & diving; noon, the softball alumni game; 5p.m. women’s basketball; 7:30p.m. men’s basketball. Go Poets! For more scores and schedules click here.

Chamber Eclectic Series Offers “The World of Gilbert & Sullivan”
L.A.-based Opera A La Carte returns to the Ruth B. Shannon Center at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, to perform highlights and scenes from several beloved Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. For information on the Chamber Eclectic concert series or to purchase tickets, call the Box Office, 562.907.4203.

Purple & Gold Basketball Classic
Sponsored by Whittier’s athletic fundraising organization, the annual men’s and women’s tournament is slated for Jan. 5 – 6 on Jacobs Court. Women’s games begin at 2 and 4 p.m.; men’s games tip off at 6 and 8 p.m. For details, call Sports Information Director Tracy Maple, 562.907.4212.

23rd Annual Holiday Exhibit  Now Open
In addition to a variety of events and performances honoring Hannukah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas, the Annual Holiday Exhibit at Wardman Library is now on display through Dec. 16. The exhibit features various religious and traditional holiday-related artifacts, including over 50 Nativity scenes collected from nearly all seven continents. More…

Fall Semester Draws to Close
With finals only one week away (Dec 12 -15), students are ramping up for the much-anticipated Holiday Break. Whittier College administrative offices will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2. January Interim Session will begin Jan. 9, 2006.

“Order & Allusion” Exhibit Continues
Featuring the multimedia work of two noted artists and Whittier faculty, Endi Poskovic and David Sloan, this exhibit will run through Dec. 19 in Greenleaf Gallery, located in Mendenhall. An additional photo exhibit, “Moments: The Rich Texture of Life at Whittier,” will be on display through Nov. 23 in the Ruth B. Shannon Center Lobby.

Poets @ Home
Take a study break and cheer on the men’s basketball team as they host Chapman on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7:30p.m., or when the Lady Poets face UCSC on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3:00p.m. For more sports schedules and scores, click here.

Holiday Performances Offer  Taste of Hawaii, Mexico
The Ruth B. Shannon Center prepares for a unique holiday season with the return of two popular performers. On Dec. 10-11, HAPA provide the sounds of the islands to the stage, while on Dec. 18, the lively and energetic Danza Floricanto/USA offers “Navidad in Whittier.” For times and tickets, call 562.907.4203.

"Movie Music Madness"
Cabaret favorites Karen Benjamin & Allen Chapman return to the Shannon Center for a performance of music and comedy on Dec. 3, at 8:00p.m. The duo’s second show, the politically incorrect “Obscene & Not Heard,” will begin at midnight and requires separate admission. Tickets to both performances may be purchased by calling the Box Office, 562.907.4203.

26th Annual Madrigal Feaste
Running Dec.1- 4, the Whittier College Choir once again dons traditional costume and offers a medieval evening of music, dining, and pleasant diversion. Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling the Music Department, 562.907.4237.

Whittier: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
On Friday November 11, a multimedia production with live musical performances by students, faculty, and alumni talent showcased the rich history and future promise of Whittier College. There are plans to release a DVD of the event, which was presented in the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts. 

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