Pitchers Joe Whitman and Greg Farone along with Diego Velasquez are among that group The SF Giants have had some standout performances in the minors recently The Richmond Flying Squirrels flirted with a no-hitter in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Somerset Patriots They completed 8.1 innings before allowing the first hit of the game Joe Whitman led the way with six perfect innings The lefty pitcher lowered his ERA to 5.31 in five starts with Richmond but his 3.21 FIP might be a truer indicator of how he has pitched The control was an issue at the start of last season but he has shown some improvement in that area since then Whitman relies primarily on a fastball-slider mix The four-seam fastball sits in the low-to-mid 90's two-plane movement and misses a lot of bats Whitman will throw an occasional changeup as well Diego Velasquez's 13-game hitting streak Middle infield prospect Diego Velasquez finished in Double-A last season He put together a .763 OPS with one home run and 20 RBI in 170 plate appearances in his age-20 season That might have been enough for the Giants to consider moving him to Triple-A at the beginning of this season the switch-hitting infielder returned to the Richmond Flying Squirrels for a second season slashing .319/.392/.418 (139 wRC+) with one home run and 12 runs in 105 plate appearances with as many walks (10) as strikeouts (10) Velasquez is in the midst of a 13-game hitting streak as well He has tallied 20 hits in 51 at-bats during that stretch Velasquez has above-average contact skills and has seen his contact rate jump to 91.4 percent this season and might be nearly maxed out in that regard That will be what limits his overall offensive upside It is tough to be a hitter who relies on his hit tool for offensive value in today's game Greg Farone continues to dominate the California League You could make the case that several San Jose Giants pitchers have already thrown well enough for a promotion even if the Giants' front office will be more conservative with player promotions Farone was a seventh-round pick out of the University of Alabama last year He had a 4.93 ERA in three college seasons but the SEC is a competitive environment in college and not unlike the competitive level in the California League The southpaw pitcher has posted a 0.42 ERA with 33 strikeouts and only six walks across 21.2 innings for the San Jose Giants this season Farone flashes a low-90's fastball that might play up due to its pitch shape He throws from an over-the-top release point and the fastball gets a lot of tailing action and some running movement 12-to-6 curveball that California League hitters are not picking up © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"6d","src":"6e","url":"6f"},{"type":"6c","value":"6g"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6j","url":"6k"},{"type":"6i","value":"6l"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands He is a lifelong Giants fan and likes to take his dog on a walk Jeff has written over 2,000 articles on Around the Foghorn A die-hard Bay Area sports fan born 10 minutes from Levi's Stadium he also writes about the San Francisco 49ers for Niner Noise as a contributor He graduated with a degree in History from San Diego State University and is now based out of Chicago Whitman relies primarily on a fastball-slider mix Middle infield prospect Diego Velasquez finished in Double-A last season Commissioner Deputy Director Ed McDonnell joined Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen and the Campbell’s Company for a community cleanup at Whitman Park Approximately 250 Campbell’s employees will join the cleanup as part of company’s annual Campbell’s Cares Days of Service “These community clean ups are imperative to keeping this city beautiful and well cared for,” McDonnell said “It is an honor to work side by side with our community partners to beautify the Whitman Park neighborhood.”     the City of Camden Department of Public Works will be on-site to pick up debris including large bulk trash items Camden residents will be able to obtain information relating to recycling and litter prevention in addition to other city programs The Camden Strong initiative will continue throughout the spring and summer with a series of 13 neighborhood cleanups and a cemetery cleanup For more photos, click here. Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROCKFORD (WIFR) - A 29-year-old man has died from his injuries after a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Rockford has died from his injuries sustained in the one-vehicle crash Investigators say he was the driver of a pick-up truck that crashed in the area at N Police shared the update on X around 3 p.m They had previously asked drivers to avoid the area The driver’s identity has not yet been shared The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Rockford Police Department This story will be updated as more information becomes available – Joe Whitman threw six perfect innings to pick up his first Double-A win as the Richmond Flying Squirrels beat the Somerset Patriots – Joe Whitman threw six perfect innings to pick up his first Double-A win as the Richmond Flying Squirrels beat the Somerset Patriots The Flying Squirrels (8-18) took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning and picked up their third straight win over the Patriots (11-15) A career night on the hill for Joe Whitman 👏 pic.twitter.com/qLko6iiE2V 1-3) set a career high with 10 strikeouts and retired all 18 batters he faced on 70 pitches THAT BALL IS OAT-TA HERE‼️Justin Wishkoski gets us on the board! pic.twitter.com/Ddx5Zy0B91 Justin Wishkoski belted a two-run homer in the fifth against Somerset starter Trent Sellers (Loss DEVIN MANN SENDS ANOTHER ONE OAT-TA HERE‼️ pic.twitter.com/GPTY3g5ZiS Devin Mann homered for the second consecutive game sending a two-run shot to left in the sixth to extend the lead to 4-0 1) entered in the seventh and walked Dylan Jasso to open the frame before recording a pair of strikeouts Zach Morgan picked off Jasso at first to end the inning 8.1 hitless innings. What an effort from Joe Whitman and Evan Gates tonight 👏SQUIRRELS WIN! pic.twitter.com/52fIvLDhks Gates retired all three batters in the eighth and worked a groundout to start the ninth before Alexander Vargas hit a double to break up the no-hit bid Vargas scored later in the inning on a sacrifice fly by Antonio Gomez The Flying Squirrels were two outs shy of pitching the first nine-inning no-hitter for a Richmond team in The Diamond since it opened in 1985 The only nine-inning no-hitter in the ballpark’s history was thrown by Steve Curry of the Pawtucket Red Sox against the Richmond Braves in 1987 Visiting teams have also thrown two seven-inning no-hitters at The Diamond The only no-hitter at The Diamond for a home team was a seven-inning game in 2013 pitched by Jack Snodgrass The last nine-inning no-hitter at home was pitched by Mickey Mahler at Parker Field for the Richmond Braves in 1977 The Flying Squirrels and Patriots conclude the series on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond Sunday is Star Wars Day at The Diamond. The team will be wearing special Star Wars jerseys that will be auctioned with proceeds benefiting the Science Museum of Virginia. The auction closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday and is open now at StarWarsJersey.givesmart.com Tickets are on sale online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office. Whitman Head to NCAA Regionals4/2/2025 11:00:00 AM | Gymnastics Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Mitchell (Mitch) Wayne Whitman was born November 6 Texas and went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 6 Mitch is survived by his loving wife of thirty-eight years Carrie Allison Whitman Patrick Whitman and Matthew Whitman; Father Elizabeth McLean and husband Bill; Brother Scotty Whitman; Aunt Glenda Grant and Aunt Janice Jordan; Brother-In-Laws Laura and many wonderful nieces and nephews and a group of close friends who him and Carrie consider as family Montgomery and loved dearly; Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law and he could smoke a mean brisket or rack of ribs it was your own fault because he always made sure there was plenty He loved to be with his family or friends having a good time either singing karaoke going on vacations or taking camping trips Mitch was always the "head cook" and kept all the guys in line when it came to cooking a big country breakfast at the lake Mitch was a giver and a helper and would help anyone at any time He was a big man in stature but had a very loving and caring heart they would have been married for thirty-nine years and it showed in their relationship every day he had better straighten up and get serious Pat and Matthew and his loving family and group of friends Our lives were greatly blessed in many ways to have Mitch a part of our lives If you ever had the pleasure of knowing Mitch Thanks for all the precious memories we made together so get it all ready and we will see you on the other side Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Thomas lived a life marked by thoughtfulness and an unwavering commitment to those he loved Thomas's legacy is carried on by his devoted family He was a guiding light to his granddaughter was built on a foundation of shared memories and mutual respect Thomas was known for his innate ability to put others before himself His actions spoke volumes of his character as he consistently went out of his way to lend a helping hand without expecting anything in return His warm presence and kind deeds left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him but his spirit will continue to inspire acts of kindness within the community His example of love and dedication will forever be a guiding force in the lives of his family and friends Thomas Wade Whitman's story is not one of an end but a lasting influence that will ripple through the generations yet his memory will be treasured and celebrated by all who were fortunate enough to know him Jimmy Lee Whitman (9-4-1965 - 1-18-2025) was a fun-loving God-fearing faith builder who loved to help others He loved to make people laugh and to bring a smile to everyone's face Jimmy Lee had friends from all walks of life and loved them all the same none of them could compare to his children and grandchildren Jimmy Lee could be found at the Cattle Barn doing what he loved: buying antiques and talking to anyone who would listen That's when he could get back into the Lord's house Jimmy Lee was a faithful Lomax Assembly of God and Old Macedonia Baptist Church member Jimmy Lee left behind a family who loved him beyond measure His children survive him: Joshua (Katie) Whitman and Asher; Mother of his children Darleen Whitman; Mother: Sharon Dennis; Brothers: James (Roho) Whitman and Donald (Tammy) Whitman; Sisters: Diana Martin 2024 at 2:00 pm at Lomax Assembly of God with visitation being held at the church 2 hours prior This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page he was the son of the late Charles William and Joyce (Weber) Whitman He graduated from Strasburg High School in 1977 Kip worked as a Diesel Mechanic for many years He was a talented handyman who could fix just about anything He leaves behind his two sons; William “Billy” (Audriana) Whitman of Tuscarawas and James “Jimmy” Whitman of New Philadelphia; his grandchildren and Ethan Whitman; along with his siblings Cremation has been entrusted through the care of the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Strasburg visit the obituary link on the funeral home’s website – Richmond Flying Squirrels left-hander Joe Whitman has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for April 28-May 4 Minor League Baseball announced on Monday afternoon – Richmond Flying Squirrels left-hander Joe Whitman has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for April 28-May 4 On Saturday night against the Somerset Patriots at The Diamond Whitman threw six perfect innings and set a career high with 10 strikeouts Call him Joe Whiffman the way he punched out a career-high 🔟 batters tonight 💪 pic.twitter.com/d8jdlAFujt Whitman retired all 18 batters he faced on Saturday and his first winning decision at the level the Flying Squirrels pitching staff took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before a one-out double was selected the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants out of Kent State University He also spent two seasons at Purdue University This week’s selection marked the first weekly award pick of Whitman’s professional career Flying Squirrels outfielder Carter Howell was also named the Eastern League Player of the Week on Monday marking the fifth time in franchise history the team has swept the league’s weekly awards joining Daniel Mayora and Justin Fitzgerald (July 9-16 Steven Duggar and Andrew Suarez (July 18-24 2022) and Grant McCray and John Michael Bertrand (May 20-26 The Flying Squirrels open a six-game series on the road against the Harrisburg Senators on Tuesday night. Following the road trip, the team returns to The Diamond for a six-game series against the Erie SeaWolves from May 13-18. Tickets are on sale online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office After proudly walking during Commencement last spring, members of the Class of 2024 from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management were ready to begin a successful future based on their hard work transformative learning experiences and dedicated career advisors This group of graduates was also stepping into the record books as these 497 students recently reported the highest percentage of job placements and starting salaries for the Whitman School A 180-day post-graduation survey of the Class of 2024 reported that 98.7% of students actively pursuing full-time employment had secured a job with an average starting salary of $72,156—far exceeding similar data collected over the past five years that averaged a 93.4% job placement rate and a $66,220 average starting salary The Whitman Career Center played a pivotal role in these outstanding results By providing transformative opportunities that connect academic knowledge to real-world applications the Career Center team equips students with the life skills and meaningful experiences needed to succeed in a dynamic global economy “The Whitman Career Center team feels incredibly fortunate to support our students on their career journeys and see hard work lead to meaningful success,” says Primrose “The dedication of our career advisors and the Whitman community along with the hard work and determination of our students collectively play a vital role in these outcomes It is inspiring to see students gain clarity and confidence over their time at Whitman developing the skills and passion needed to make a real impact in their fields Their achievements are a testament to not only their efforts but also the strong academic and professional foundation of the Whitman School.” The Whitman Career Center provides transformative opportunities that connect academic knowledge to real-world applications for students enabling them to succeed in a dynamic global economy Whitman students are highly sought after by top employers worldwide The Class of 2024 secured positions at prestigious firms such as Bank of America “We are tremendously excited to see the outstanding job placement and salary results from the Class of 2024 We know how talented our Whitman students are and are proud that our industry partners see this in the same way We congratulate our successful students and our outstanding Career Center team who help support and prepare them to launch their careers,” says Interim Dean Alex McKelvie “These most recent placement numbers are a testament to the current impact and potential for the future of our Career Center and the Whitman School’s goal of becoming a Top 25 business school—and it’s increasingly clear that we are on the right track.” Olympic gold medalist and visionary executive Benita Fitzgerald Mosley says it has been her lifelong mission to help people win gold medals in business—and in life “My gold medal is the gift that keeps on giving,” Fitzgerald Mosley says Syracuse University Libraries recognized its student employees with an awards celebration on April 23 The Libraries typically employs around 150 undergraduate and graduate students each year to contribute to the safety of Libraries’ spaces the quality and repair of collections,… While Hannah Kang ’25 was growing up in Houston where she was born—pursuing a degree at Syracuse University was never on her radar a high school internship course found her shadowing renowned architect Jesse… In front of an audience of fellow undergraduates and History Department faculty Maxwell School junior Jorge Morales recently shared his research findings on the 2016 Rio Olympics—specifically the intersection of race and infrastructure in the event’s planning and legacy Syracuse University has been recognized as a STARS (Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System) Silver institution by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education STARS is a comprehensive rating system for colleges and universities to measure sustainability… If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu Our virtual tours give you a closer look at the campus community and spaces that make Whitman feel like home Take a virtual tour around one of the most beautiful campuses in the country Whitman students share some of their favorite spaces It’s open to everyone in the Whitman community—and a great place to dine Take a peek inside our welcoming residence halls through our 360 tours and image galleries See what makes Walla Walla the perfect backdrop for college life Learn about Whitman’s robust and amazing Outdoor Program Soak up the stunning autumn colors of Whitman’s beautiful campus with this aerial footage captured during peak fall foliage Whitman boasts a 1:1 student-to-tree ratio (with trees to spare) Real students and real moments at Whitman College—all in under 60 seconds Our Admission team is excited to show prospective students all the opportunities that await them at Whitman—including top academics career coaching and a caring community that truly wants them to thrive Not ready yet? Contact us to request more information Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/19/2025 7:26:00 PM | Derek Wiley Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Joyce was born as the youngest child in Charleston Tennessee to her parents Sammy Lee Colbaugh and Alice May Martin Colbaugh on November 21 her siblings Marvin Lee Colbaugh and Mary Evelyn Colbaugh the father of her children Conard Robert Williams and Gene (Jennifer) Whitman; her grandchildren Megan (Jacob) Everts and Benjamin Wade Anderson; and her great-grandson She is also survived by a beloved family of extended brothers and sisters-in-law Joyce resided with her husband and daughter Robin in Dayton She was a dedicated and active member of the Graysville Seventh Day Adventist Church Her interests and hobbies included putting God first always A Celebration of Life will be held at Graysville Seventh Day Adventist Church on March 8 Church services will be held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm followed by a fellowship luncheon Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm The Celebration of Life service will be from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm please send them to the Graysville Seventh Day Adventist Church from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on March 8 You are invited to share a personal memory of Joyce or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar She was a resident of Preston House Memory Care in Charlotte at the time of her death.  Her family lived in California for a short time then moved to Orlando She attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where she earned her B.S and M.S degrees In her senior year she received UT’s Torchbearer award for scholarship she worked as a Public Relations Specialist at Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge to work for Farley Nuclear Plant where she served in public relations and training roles.  was born in 1988 and Mary Lynn devoted most of her time and energy to home schooling “figure it out.” She was very proud when he enrolled at Davidson College and went on to study medicine.  Mary Lynn reviewed children’s books for local publications She was a natural at this venture as she liked to write and was often a child at heart unwavering faith in Jesus Christ was the most significant influence on her life from an early age Her heart remained open for opportunities to demonstrate and share her faith She was an extrovert and enjoyed activities that fed her outgoing and social personality She taught Sunday school to children of all ages hosted Christmas parties where the kids decorated gingerbread houses shepherded homeschoolers on field trips to historic places fed the Davidson College swim team (of which Patrick was a member) cheered for Patrick at club and college swim meets and loved watching her perfect grandchildren play Mary Lynn was preceded in death by her parents Visitation and service will be at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville Visitation will be at 11:00 AM followed by the service at 12:00 PM In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/853c4486-244b-48e4-a911-89a34e149a4e; Campus Outreach https://www.cocharlotte.org/giving, Charlotte, NC; or VIA Health Partners https://www.viagiving.org/one-time-giving.  An official website of the United States government Range vegetation on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest varies from temperate meadow bottoms to high alpine lands characterized by harsh conditions and short growing seasons Approximately 1.2 million acres of this 2.3 million acre national forest are currently grazed by livestock On the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest there are 93 term grazing permits issued on 110 grazing allotments The Forest is currently providing forage for approximately 23,800 head of cattle and 3,300 head of sheep The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is committed to protecting our public lands Range lands are managed to provide for the long-term health of the environment; including forest and watershed ecosystems 2024 Bear Gulch EOS Report - NMFS ​2024 Big Sheep EOS Report - NMFS​ 2024 Carol Creek EOS Report - NMFS 2024 Divide EOS Report - NMFS 2023 Bear Gulch EOS Report - NMFS ​2023 Big Sheep EOS Report - NMFS​ 2023 Carol Creek EOS Report - NMFS 2023 Divide EOS Report - NMFS 2022 Bear Gulch EOS Report - NMFS ​2022 Big Sheep EOS Report - NMFS​ 2022 Carol Creek EOS Report - NMFS 2022 Divide EOS Report - NMFS 2021 Bear Gulch EOS Report - NMFS ​2021 Big Sheep EOS Report - NMFS​ 2021 Carol Creek EOS Report - NMFS 2021 Divide EOS Report - NMFS 2020 Bear Gulch EOS Report - NMFS ​2020 Big Sheep EOS Report - NMFS​ 2020 Carol Creek EOS Report - NMFS 2020 Divide EOS Report - NMFS He was under the care of Interim Hospice Healthcare He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp as a Rifleman during the Vietnam War He was a truck driver for almost 40 years for various companies Phil and Sonya lived in Alaska for 3 years where they enjoyed talking rides and counting how many moose they saw They moved back to Schofield and bought Rumor Night Club Phil bought his fishing boat and would go salmon fishing at Kewaunee but he had a good time just doing what he loved Phil was able to take the "trip of a lifetime" on the Never Forgotten Honor Flight Phil is further survived by sister Carol (Gary) Carlson Stepbrother: Matthew (Diane) Diestler and many nieces and nephews The family would like to thank the staff at Interim Hospice Healthcare A celebration of life will be at a later date Whitman College students are dedicated to their studies—but they also know how to have fun try new things and connect around shared interests Whether it’s joining an intramural team starting your own club or exploring something new you’ll have so many options in our campus community You’ll find your people and build relationships that will last well past your time here at Whitman plus a range of intramural and club sports you’ll find a community that fits your passions Discover some of the many student-led groups that make campus life vibrant Whether you’re passionate about the outdoors Explore All Clubs at Whitman The BIPOC Outdoor Club was founded by students to provide a safe and supportive community for students of color to explore the mountains lakes and rivers surrounding Whitman.  members can take part in activities like camping As part of their commitment to accessibility the BIPOC Outdoor Club covers participation costs and ensures that activities are appropriate for students whether they are skilled adventurers or heading out for a first time experience The Cooking & Baking Club brings Whitties together to get creative in the kitchen and whip up delicious dishes They provide everything you need—ingredients cookware and space—using campus kitchens such as in Lyman House and Cleveland Commons.  The Cooking & Baking Club values the close-knit Whitman community and often finds fun collaborations with other student groups like the Dracula Club and the Community Service House They also team up with Bon Appétit to learn techniques and new dishes from expert chefs The Whitman Equestrian Club brings together horse enthusiasts of all experience levels offering opportunities to connect with the local equestrian community and spend time with horses Whether you're a seasoned rider or just curious this club welcomes all Whitties who share a love for these amazing animals In addition to barn excursions and bringing ponies to visit campus the Whitman Equestrian Club volunteers with a local therapeutic riding non-profit organization It’s the perfect way for students to get hands-on experience with horses while giving back to the Walla Walla community Did you know the world’s first trading card game was a visiting Mathematics professor here when the game launched in 1993.  Whitties still have a special connection with the game through the MTG Club The club brings students together to learn A big goal for the club is to make MTG accessible to everyone—they provide decks for anyone to use so everyone can join the fun the Organic Garden is a hidden gem bursting with fresh produce herbs and even a small flock of friendly chickens This student-run space is all about sustainability whether you want to grow your own food or just relax in a peaceful green space The Organic Garden Club keeps the garden thriving while hosting casual low-commitment events for all students—no green thumb required They also partner with Bon Appétit to cook up delicious meals using fresh ingredients straight from the garden and turn campus food scraps into compost contributing to Whitman’s sustainability efforts Whitman Tap Club was founded when two students bonded over their love of tap They wanted to share that passion with the rest of campus and make new friends along the way They have weekly dance session that have become a place where anyone—including professors—come to learn Whether you’re a tap enthusiast or just trying it for the first time Whitman Tap is your chance to step into something new At Whitman, Club and Intramural Sports offer a fun and welcoming way to stay active, meet new friends and enjoy a little friendly competition! And you can always cheer on Whitman’s varsity teams: Go Blues Whether you’re looking for a casual pick-up game a seasonal league or a team that travels to compete these student-led teams make it easy to try something new and play for fun If you don’t see your game of choice Whitman encourages students to start their own club and share their passion with others Find your community at Whitman through affinity groups—spaces where students connect over shared identities Whitman's sororities and fraternities offer students a close-knit community leadership opportunities and lifelong friendships With eight sororities and fraternities—there are plenty of ways to get involved More than 15% of Whitman students join sororities or fraternities forming meaningful bonds through shared lives Whitman’s Debate & Forensics team provides more than just competition—it’s a community where students sharpen their ability to think critically and engage in meaningful discussions a nationally ranked program and welcoming student network you’ll develop the ability to debate respectfully think on your feet and see the world from new perspectives Debate & Forensics is a place to find friendships expand your worldview and make your voice heard From the last days of summer to the first frost the Fall 2024 semester at Whitman College brought amazing experiences and a host of good memories Enjoy this small sampling of life at Whitman College in Fall 2024 Dylan Martin ’15 shares his unique Whitman College journey from falling in love with the campus vibe (and the big beautiful sky!) to embracing opportunities that shaped him into a well-rounded individual Whitman College is creating opportunities for students to rest recharge and prioritize their mental well-being three pairs of first-year roommates give us a peek into the surprises challenges and joys of rooming with someone from another country during their first semester at Whitman College Or just relax with good friends and a pile of crayons You can do it all in these clubs started by creative and caring Whitties Whitman College hosted the First Foods Festival on Nov The event offered activities and education about the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation and their exciting initiatives for environmental stewardship Three decades after its first screening at Whitman “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is still a campus favorite—with each new generation adding their take on the cult classic a calendar full of popular events and concerts the Whitman College community welcomed its newest students including nearly 400 first-year students in the Class of 2028 Whitman College students recently launched Whitman College First Responders a student organization dedicated to providing first aid and medical assistance on campus In a breakout rookie season as a Blues golfer Mason Remington ’27 led the men’s golf team to a conference title and the NCAA Division III Championships Subscribe today to climb aboard this unstoppable train of a literary journal A few years ago, when my godson was graduating from high school, I went looking for a suitably impressive of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass I thought a well-made hardcover edition would make a great gift given that Leaves of Grass is the closest thing we have to American scripture but there were no handsome new editions featuring the whole poem So at McSweeney’s, we started looking into putting out our own edition Because we wanted it to be scholarly and definitive we got in touch with the Walt Whitman Archive who became our valued partners in the endeavor we began plans to feature not only the entirety of Whitman’s final but also a second volume featuring his drafts we were aided greatly by noted scholar Rachel Heise Bolten and McSweeney’s poetry editor Jesse Nathan EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have a god-kid in your life, or a graduate of any kind, this is a very good gift. And it’s priced reasonably, we think. You can order it here. Read more about this deluxe edition in Print magazine Excerpts from The Believer: An Interview with Noah Hawley Reviews of New Food: Coffee Mate White Lotus Thai Iced Coffee Creamer In business, Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68, H’20, can only be considered an icon, and much of his success is rooted in his respect for the U.S. military and his education at Syracuse University. The Martin J. Whitman School of Management is proud to announce that this devoted alumnus Syracuse University life trustee and generous supporter will address the Whitman Class of 2025 at this year’s Convocation D’Aniello is co-founder and chair emeritus of the private equity firm his career included positions as vice president for finance and development at Marriott Corporation and financial officer at both PepsiCo D’Aniello graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University where he was a distinguished naval graduate of the Officer Candidate School as well as a supply officer aboard the U.S.S D’Aniello earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1974 “We could not be more excited to have Dan D’Aniello speak to our graduates this year,” says Whitman Interim Dean Alex McKelvie “His global business acumen is unparalleled are sure to resonate with our outstanding 2025 Whitman School graduates who are eager to soak up his wisdom as they embark on the next steps in their business careers.” Long-time supporters of Syracuse University Dan and his wife Gayle gave the naming gift to the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building home to the National Veterans Resource Center in 2018 Dan announced an additional transformative endowment and naming gift for the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families ensuring its work will continue well into the future The D’Aniellos’ unwavering support for Syracuse University continued in 2022 when they committed a gift to support and expand the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Syracuse University Program in Florence part of the Syracuse Abroad program in Florence The program has been able to grow student opportunities further develop the curriculum and provide scholarship support to students to attend the study abroad experience specifically veteran and military-connected students D’Aniello and his wife made a transformative gift to expand Syracuse University’s Catholic Center The Whitman School of Management’s 2025 Convocation will be held on Saturday Are you a Syracuse University undergraduate student who would like to add a solid understanding of business concepts to your resumé The Whitman School of Management is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Summer Business Academy an intensive program allowing current undergraduate non-business majors at Syracuse University to complete five of the six required courses for a business minor over the summer at a discounted cost The Summer Business Academy is designed for non-business majors interested in gaining a foundational understanding of various business principles Students who participate in all five courses will receive a grant decreasing the total tuition cost to $15,000—a savings of over 50% “We are excited to announce the Whitman School’s inaugural Summer Business Academy which will provide Syracuse University non-business majors with a unique opportunity to explore topics that complement their current academic track,” says Alex McKelvie “This program will also connect them with like-minded peers allow them to build professional networks with Whitman faculty and enhance their resumés with a business background that is sure to give them a real advantage in a competitive job market.” assistant dean for undergraduate programs at the Whitman School we have had many students who request to take more classes at Whitman as they pursue their studies in other colleges across the University and realize how important business is in every field and industry Whitman has created the perfect opportunity to learn these essentials through the Summer Business Academy The application deadline for the 2025 Summer Business Academy is Tuesday Students must be able to participate in the in-person Maymester session and the tuition grant is available only to students taking the full 15 credits All applicants must be in good academic standing at their home school or college and are advised to speak to their academic advisor to understand how this program’s credits will count towards degree completion For more information, contact Quilty at lquilty@syr.edu or visit Summer Business Academy Whitman will testify in the House Subcommittee hearing Moving the Goalposts: How NIL is Reshaping College Athletics Watch Hearing Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman will participate in a hearing today on Capitol Hill House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerce and Trade has called a hearing titled Moving the Goalposts: How NIL is Reshaping College Athletics Whitman is one of five witnesses scheduled to testify joined by Shane Beamer (Head Football Coach and Justin Falcinelli (Former College Athlete The hearing is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. CT and available via livestream. More information is available from the House Committee on Energy and Commerce There are currently no upcoming BIG+ streams Thanks for visiting An official website of the Washington state government  Log into your account Learn about Whitman County's unique labor market information and more the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 4.1% to 3.5% and total nonfarm employment decreased by 2.9% over the year found in the southeast corner of Washington is a part of the Palouse region — an area of prairie land mainly used for agriculture The largest demographic are people 20 to 24 years of age with 23.1% share of total population where Washington State University is located Whitman County is predominantly agricultural Its largest employer is Washington State University Labor supply for the area is around 23,296 workers with 4.0% out of work or looking for a job There was an average of 1,192 businesses during 2023 which demand around 19,536 workers recently announced plans to hire approximately 400 employees More than half of the Schweitzer job opportunities will be in and around the Pullman area Whitman County is located in the southeastern part of Washington It is not part of a larger metropolitan area but is known for its rich agricultural contributions The city of Colfax serves as the county seat while Pullman is the largest city in Whitman County Whitman County was created out of Stevens County in 1871 and is named after Marcus Whitman Washington has 12 regional Workforce Development Areas. Whitman County is part of Area 10, the Eastern Washington Partnership. Visit the Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board website for information about the workforce regions Whitman County has experienced notable employment and unemployment trends Employment levels remain relatively stable with a slight decrease in total labor force Whitman County has more than 21,277 people in the labor force with a decrease of 7.2% or 1,660 workers from March 2024 Employed workforce decreased by 6.6% or 1,463 workers over the year Unemployed workers decreased by 21.1% or 197 workers About 735 people were unemployed and looking for work The unemployment rate in the county was 3.5% in March 2025 which decreased from 4.7% in February 2025 Source: Employment Security Department/Labor Market Information and Research Division, Local area unemployment statistics total nonfarm employment in Whitman County was 22,560 jobs a decrease of 270 jobs or 1.2% from the previous month and 680 jobs or 2.9% from a year ago in March 2024 decreased by 20 jobs or 0.2% from the previous month 100 jobs or 0.9% from a year ago in March 2024 an increase of 40 jobs or 1.2% from the previous month and remained unchanged from a year ago in March 2024 an increase of 10 jobs or 1.9% from the previous month and 10 jobs or 1.9% from a year ago an increase of 20 jobs or 0.7% from the previous month and a decrease of 10 jobs or 0.3% from a year ago in March 2024 a decrease of 310 jobs or 1.6% from the previous month and 680 jobs or 3.4% from a year ago in March 2024 increased by 10 jobs or 0.4% from the previous month and 40 jobs or 1.8% from a year ago in March 2024 Information and financial activities sectors had 650 jobs an increase of 20 jobs or 3.2% from the previous month and 40 jobs or 6.6% from a year ago Professional and business services had 870 jobs an increase of 20 jobs or 2.4% from the previous month and 50 jobs or 6.1% from a year ago Private education and health services had 1,720 jobs a decrease of 10 jobs or 0.6% from the previous month and 60 jobs or 3.4% from a year ago a decrease of 90 jobs or 5.5% from the previous month and 130 jobs or 7.7% from a year ago Government services including public educational services had 11,690 jobs a decrease of 250 jobs or 2.1% from the previous month and 580 jobs or 4.7% from a year ago in March 2024 Source: Employment Security Department/Labor Market Information and Research Division, Covered Employment (QCEW) Whitman County’s average annual covered employment was 19,538 Covered employment refers to workers who received wages in Washington state and are eligible for state and federal unemployment insurance (UI) compensation programs Given the presence of workers associated with Washington State University employment in the county is about half private and half government jobs Wages can vary substantially from one industry sector to another The average annual wage in Washington state for all industries was $87,054 in 2023 The average annual wage in Whitman County was $60,846 in 2023 Top sectors in terms of employment in 2023: Top average annual earnings by sector in 2023: The labor force participation rate is highest among the 25-29 age group at 83.2% while the 65 to 74 age group has the lowest at 26.2% The male labor force has a slightly higher participation rate (76.1%) compared to the female labor force (71.2%) Those with a bachelor’s degree or higher have the highest participation rate at 83.8% while those with less than a high school diploma have the lowest at 50.6% Visit the U.S. Census Bureau website for more quick facts about Whitman County. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, S2301 | Employment Status This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S The Department of Labor makes no guarantees including any information on linked sites and including accuracy of the information or its completeness This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.  © 2006-2025 Employment Security Department Angelo were recognized by Poets&Quants for Undergrads on its annual Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors list Two Martin J. Whitman School of Management seniors—Evan Kalish (finance and business analytics) and Talia St. Angelo (finance and marketing)—were selected by Poets&Quants for Undergrads to be highlighted in its annual Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors feature which honors 100 of the most accomplished seniors at top business schools across the country “What makes a Best & Brightest student The Best & Brightest were the catalysts who made things happen these business majors elevated their classmates to be their best selves they became as urgent as they were unforgettable that spirit will enable each of them to do something special in one form or another… Think passion and purpose—a commitment to a particular industry or outcome—that pushes to always be questioning listening a senior writer with Poets&Quants who launched the series in 2016 When asked to describe how his business school has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into programming Kalish said: “All Whitman seniors are required to take a capstone entrepreneurship class as a graduation requirement students are tasked with creating a novel business idea and ultimately crafting a business plan to pitch to a panel of judges in a business case competition format my professor encouraged our class to use AI for ideation specifically in identifying current market trends and finding potential business opportunities This integration of AI has proven to be incredibly helpful as idea generation is a difficult part of the course.” Angelo says students hoping to study business should “step out of your comfort zone and embrace new opportunities You never know what you’re capable of until you try Business is a dynamic field that requires adaptability Getting involved in different organizations exploring various disciplines and networking with professionals can open doors you never expected seek diverse experiences and remain open to growth.” Three Syracuse University Libraries’ Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) student start-up teams won prizes in the finals of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) powered by Upstate Capital Association of NY Winners of the 2025 School of Information Studies’ (iSchool) Raymond von Dran (RvD) Fund for Student Entrepreneurship iPrize competition and the Hunter Brooks Watson (HBW) Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award were announced on April 10 at the Blackstone LaunchPad in Bird… One of the many benefits of the new partnership between the nationally recognized Women Leaders in Sports and the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is the mentorship that Women Leaders in Sports executives are providing to Falk students… The residential MBA program at the Martin J Whitman School of Management is now ranked No Community Bank has donated $10,000 to Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) Women’s Business Center at the Martin J WISE is a Women’s Business Center dedicated to empowering Central… and that we provide the campus with timely programming and resources that can help advance inclusive excellence and contribute to community wellbeing Some of the major speakers scheduled for spring term include: January 15, 2025Mia Love - Love will be our featured speaker for Community Learning Days just prior to the start of spring semester Their session will be focused on Embracing Neurodiversity.   January 30, 2025M. Gessen - Gessen will deliver the keynote address for the Press in Times of Peril year-long series organized by the Center for Global Studies Gessen is the award-winning and bestselling author of several books including “Surviving Autocracy.”  February 20, 2025Terrell Strayhorn - In collaboration with Power & Privilege Strayhorn will be visiting campus to provide a presentation focused on the role of belonging on student wellbeing and success Strayhorn is an internationally-recognized and award-winner writer and education researcher He is the President/CEO of Do Good Work Consulting Group and the author of “College Students’ Sense of Belonging: A Key to Educational Success.”  March 11, 2025Amanda Nguyen - As part of the Third Space Speaker series, Amanda Nguyen will be visiting campus to offer insights about her activism “Saving Five,” is scheduled for release the week prior to her visit April 10, 2025Aruna D’Souza - Aruna D’Souza is an award-winning writer on modern and contemporary art; intersectional feminisms and other forms of politics; and how museums shape our views of each other and the world Whitman’s Concentration in Social Justice is organizing a conversation with D’Souza and Whitman Art History Professor Lisa Uddin A few signature Student Programs in the spring to look out for include: February 18-20, 2025Power & Privilege Symposium - In a time of ongoing political hope stands more than an abstract ideal; it can be a transformative force that empowers us to resist and rebuild Under the theme Reclaiming Hope: Resilience and Resistance in Action the 2025 Power & Privilege Symposium offers a unique opportunity for our community to come together and engage in conversations surrounding pressing issues that shape our communities and the broader world February 8, 2025Dragtastica - An all ages drag show Coordinated by the Cosmic Drag Collective student affinity group April 19, 2025Taste of Africa - Immerse yourself in the essence of African culture through captivating dance performances and workshops and a tantalizing array of cuisine representing diverse flavors from across the continent Taste of Africa is an electrifying annual event hosted by the Whitman African Students Association April 26, 2025Renaissance Faire - Going on for over 50 years the Whitman College Renaissance Faire is an entirely student planned faire live entertainment throughout the day and a kids area.  Whitman’s signature Visiting Writers Series continues in the spring with: March 6, 2025Nathan Harris - Harris was honored as one of 5 Under 35 by the National Book Foundation and has had his work featured in The Best American Short Stories of 2023 “The Sweetness of Water,” was the summer selection of Oprah’s Book Club April 3, 2025Idra Novey - Novey teaches creative writing at Princeton University and her fiction and poetry have been translated into a dozen languages She’s written for The New York Times “Soon & Wholly,” was released in fall 2024 “Take What You Need,” was a New York Times Notable Book of 2023 McLarney is winner of the National Poetry Series the Chaffin Award for Achievement in Appalachian Writing and the Fellowship of Southern Writers’ New Writing Award for Poetry Both Rose and Justin are Creative Writing faculty at Auburn University in Alabama April 25, 2025Undergraduate Conference May 3, 20252nd Annual Pášx̣apa Powwow We will also be visited spring semester by folks from: February 5 & April 25RVCC - Who will assist in our sexual violence prevention and consent education efforts.  February 21Colectiva Legal del Pueblo - Who will help us understand the changing climate for undocumented and mixed-status members of our community and enhance institutional support strategies.  March 7–8Columbia University International Interfaith Research Lab - Who will contribute to institutional efforts to promote belonging and interfaith dialogue.  February 27We will also continue to provide the Whitman community with access to AHEAD’s webinar series in the spring and invite a number of faculty/staff to participate in a virtual conference focused on Amplifying Voices of Disability BOSTON -- Some playoff runs are memorable because they end with a trophy Then there are others that stick in the brain because of all the other wild The Whitman-Hanson High girls basketball team had one of the latter this winter The Panthers won't get to make a first-ever trip to the state championship game after being knocked off 6 South High Community of Worcester in Wednesday's Division 2 semifinal at Emmanuel College But what a trip it's been for them -- from the how-did-they-do-that? triple-overtime conquest of Duxbury in the Round of 16 to the huge upset of second-seeded Dartmouth (and 2,000-point scorer Katherine Cheeseboro) in the quarterfinals to this last down-to-the-wire game against a team that will be making its second straight trip to Tsongas Center for the state final "I'm proud of all of them -- all of our seniors including the coaches," said sophomore guard Maliah Pierre I think we really showed that this year in the tournament I don't know if we expected to get this far It was a great confidence-booster for every single one of us on this team." More: Tsongas takeover: MIAA high school boys and girls basketball state championship schedule Seventh-seeded Whitman-Hanson (17-8) beat No. 26 Middleboro by 16 points in a relatively tame first-round game The Duxbury odyssey was wild as Pierre hit a tying 3-pointer in the dying seconds of regulation and Dylan Hurley somehow pulled off a game-tying 4-point play with under 10 seconds left in the first OT Knocking off Dartmouth was more evidence that W-H was for real "This team is destined for more (in the future)," said senior forward Taryn Leonard There are teams that are ranked (in the papers) We go to practice every day and work our hardest "I wish we could have gone (to the state final); it's never been done the Panthers are now 70-24 with nine playoff wins two trips to the state semis and last year's run to the quarterfinals "Whitman-Hanson's a good program," sixth-year coach Michael Costa said Sometimes we get lost in all the rankings and (get overshadowed by) all the other good teams in Division 2 in the state but we always find a way to be here at the end All the attention-to-detail stuff they take pride in More: 'Past my wildest expectations': Braintree girls hoops relived the glory days in Final Four who was a reserve for most of her freshman campaign averaging 12 points and 7.5 rebounds per game and being named MVP of the Patriot League Keenan Division She was averaging a double-double (18 points 12 rebounds) through the first three playoff rounds before foul trouble sabotaged her a bit against South (19-4) "My confidence grew as a player," Pierre said I feel like that's due to the help of my teammates and my coaches added 8 points against South despite missing practice this week with the flu but that turned out to be the Panthers' final basket Junior point guard Leah Daley added 6 points as did senior forward Keryn Stone who spent last season on JV rehabbing a back injury senior forward Lillie MacKinnon tore her ACL over the summer but made her season debut on Jan "This team and this program mean so much to her," Costa said "For her to get back in 6 months and give us something is a testament to her and her character News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Schools This is the highest ranking for Whitman by U.S The Whitman Entrepreneurship MBA was also ranked No These specialty rankings are based solely on ratings by business school deans and directors of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited MBA programs from the list of schools surveyed They were asked to nominate up to 15 programs for excellence in each area listed Whitman’s MBA program is currently ranked closely with the University of Miami Half of the ranking formula evaluated institutions on the successful job attainment and earnings outcomes of the graduating students The other half is a combination of academic achievement metrics of entering students and overall program quality assessments of other business school leadership and corporate recruiters The rankings assess academic quality and graduate success—factors that are universally important to prospective students Data was collected in fall 2024 and early 2025 News surveyed 508 institutions with master’s level business programs in the U.S Eligible schools reported on their full-time in-person programs—as defined by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) guidelines A total of 337 business schools responded and U.S News ranked the top 133 business schools with eligible programs News used collected data on both the old GMAT test and the new GMAT test that was introduced in fall 2023 “Whitman is once again proving that we are a school on the rise This latest achievement for our MBA program showing our highest ranking in over 25 years acts as another proof point that the work we are doing is making a difference Our investments into our programming and emphasizing student placement success—something that is central to our students’ decisions to pursue an MBA—are paying off This is a strong testament on the accomplishments of our team and the trajectory of our MBA program,” says Interim Dean Alex McKelvie “It’s incredibly exciting to see Whitman rise to No News & World Report rankings for our residential MBA program—our highest in decades but they do matter to prospective students making one of the biggest decisions of their lives This recognition reinforces what we already know: a Whitman MBA offers strong career outcomes meaningful connections and long-term value It’s a great time to be part of this community,” says Mary Collier executive director of graduate admissions and student recruitment See full list of U.S. News graduate business school rankings: https://usnews.com/best-graduate-schools For more information on the methodology: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/business-schools-methodology Whitman School of Management seniors—Evan Kalish (finance and business analytics) and Talia St Angelo (finance and marketing)—were selected by Poets&Quants for Undergrads to be highlighted in its annual Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors feature where thousands of fellow famILLy members – fans and donors – will converge in the coming days to cheer for our beloved Fighting Illini football team in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Appearing in this prestigious game for the first time in 35 years represents a significant milestone for our program which is experiencing notable success under fourth-year head coach Bret Bielema.  Coach Bielema has infused the program with a tireless work ethic This year marked only the eighth 9-win regular season in school history highlighted by some of the great team performances in recent memory and 11 weeks ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 20 position in the final College Football Playoff rankings and our second New Year’s bowl game in the last three years.  the buzz around Illinois Football is palpable The Big Ten’s best tailgating only got better this season with a sea of Orange and Blue spreading every direction from Memorial Stadium on game days nearly 55,000 people filled Memorial Stadium each Saturday helping the University of Illinois celebrate the 100th anniversary of our venerable home with two sellouts and our highest average attendance in 15 years with six home wins for the first time since 2001 the stadium’s official Rededication Game against the Wolverines of Michigan that will live forever in the annals of Illinois Football Football has provided the capstone of 2024 – a year that has been one of the greatest in the storied history of Fighting Illini Athletics The men’s basketball program joined football in posting one of its best seasons continuing its assault on the Illinois record books under head coach Brad Underwood the Illini cut down nets for the third time in four years winning the Big Ten Tournament title and advancing to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005 State Farm Center witnessed 11 sellout crowds en route to record-breaking ticket revenue for the third consecutive season Illinois is currently one of only 14 teams in the country to qualify for four consecutive NCAA Tournaments and one of only five schools in the midst of five straight 20-win seasons The excitement inside State Farm Center was not limited to our men’s basketball team Women’s basketball head coach Shauna Green has led one of the sport’s great turnarounds since arriving in 2022 The momentum surrounding her program is unmistakable highlighted by our largest average home attendance in more than two decades the team captured the first postseason title in program history winning the championship of the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament the team returned to the AP Top 25 in Coach Green’s first season and has now appeared in the polls in each of the last three seasons Coach Green signed a Top 10 national recruiting class.  This year saw Illinois earn four Big Ten titles the most for our program in nearly a decade baseball won its third championship under long-time leader Dan Hartleb; women’s track and field won the indoor title for the first time since 2013; and men’s gymnastics under the tutelage of alumnus Daniel Ribeiro claimed the regular season dual-meet crown winning an NCAA Regional title and finishing first in stroke play at the NCAA Championships two Illini brought home individual national titles: men’s gymnast Tate Costa won high bar and field athlete Rose Yeboah took gold in the high jump These achievements are not possible without your unwavering support In addition to the attendance and revenue numbers noted above in FY24 the I FUND generated $8.27 million the official collective of Illinois Athletics has provided millions of dollars in opportunities for Fighting Illini student-athletes and allowed us to recruit and retain the nation’s best and brightest to wear the Orange and Blue We could not – and cannot – do this without you.  A championship mindset is spreading to every corner of our program we are beginning to look and act like champions This process will never be about a destination we must guard against one dreaded emotion: complacency Dramatic change to the college athletics ecosystem is looming an incredible opportunity for the Fighting Illini to take advantage of the disruption Then ask yourself what you are willing to do for 2025 to be even better Because when our famILLy sets its mind to something we have proven that there is no limit to what we can accomplish.  and every person associated with this program has ownership in our accomplishments Then roll up your sleeves and prepare yourself for 2025 Thanks for visiting and later of the technology company Hewlett Packard (2011–15) she served as CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2015–18) where she played a major role in Disney’s acquisition of Discover magazine where she became president of the children’s shoe manufacturer Stride Rite she accepted an offer to become CEO of Florists Transworld Delivery (FTD) There Whitman encountered opposition from staff members and member florists who strongly objected to FTD’s transformation into a privately held firm She resigned from FTD in 1997 and became general manager of the Playskool division of the toy and game manufacturer Hasbro She brightened the design of eBay’s Web pages and walled off all firearm and pornography auctions into separate age-restricted sites; eBay later banned auctions of firearms and prohibited sales of tobacco Whitman was described as “relentlessly optimistic,” and those who worked with her said that her ability to stay focused and positive set her apart from most executives. Over the next few years, eBay continued to flourish under her leadership. When many Internet ventures had either failed or were struggling to survive she managed to elevate the status of eBay from a small business employing a few dozen people to a major corporation employing some 15,000 and bringing in billions of dollars in revenue and in October it was announced that Quibi was ceasing operations Hamilton) The Power of Many: Values for Success in Business and in Life (2010) Dashon Burton performed Michael Tilson Thomas’ “Whitman Songs” with Teddy Abrams conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra Thursday night Take the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s concert at Symphony Hall on Thursday night a trio of debuts: conductor Teddy Abrams and violinist Ray Chen made their first stands with the ensemble while baritone Dashon Burton took his inaugural bow on a BSO subscription series The program also included an ensemble premiere in the form of Michael Tilson Thomas’s Whitman Songs the music director laureate of the San Francisco Symphony (and former associate conductor of the BSO) is an accomplished composer with a small but distinct body of music to his name His setting of three poems from Whitman’s Leaves of Grass was originally written for baritone and piano in 1994 The orchestral version first appeared five years later and was revised in 2023 the Songs’ fifteen minutes are packed with multitudinous points of reference and a bristling array of instrumental colors and gestures punchy riffs define the orchestral fabric over much of the opening “Who Goes There?”  Yet by the time its swaggering climax arrives there are snatches of something sounding not too far removed from Gershwin while James Brown’s ghost hovers in the near distance The central “At Ship’s Helm” provides a sumptuous while the marching refrains in “We Two Boys Together Clinging” suggest Ives in one of his sunnier moods; its zenith—proud affirming—offers a whiff of ecstasy all its own as Abrams put it in his introductory remarks “what it means to be an American” rang with stirring timeliness Nothing sounded dated about either Tilson Thomas’s edgy dramatically alert musical language or Whitman’s poems this was a quarter-hour for the near and distant pasts to speak directly to the present singing with majestic tone and prophetic purpose intoned the opening number’s observation that “In all people I see myself none more and not one a barleycorn less” with unbowed strength the finale’s proud declamations about “fulfilling our foray.” who is currently music director of the Louisville Orchestra counts Tilson Thomas as his mentor and he presided over the night’s reading with assurance There’s more than a little of the older maestro in his 37-year-old former charge: to watch Abrams’ wiry podium manner That the maestro drew such sensitive playing from the BSO in this complicated unfamiliar music speaks to his considerable abilities The Songs’ unpredictable rhythmic schemes spoke securely this despite Tilson Thomas’s frequent low-tessitura writing for the soloist “We Two Boys” was suffused with stirring shapeliness and the larger score’s nods to both Americana and cinema—the second movement’s coda might accompany a luminous tracking shot—were gracefully underlined The conductor accomplished much the same in music by Tilson Thomas’s one-time cicerone before this week the BSO had only played the complete Symphonic Dances from West Side Story once before at Symphony Hall One wouldn’t have guessed that from Thursday’s vigorous traversal though the performance’s want of starker dynamic contrasts and moments of unfocused ensemble suggested either under-rehearsal or some unfamiliarity with the man on the podium the latter seemed to occasionally lose himself in the proceedings—Abrams broke into a bona fide “Lenny shimmy” at least a couple of times But his clear affinity for the energy and style of Bernstein’s score was hard to miss Both the “Mambo” and “Cool” Fugue swung into high gear A bit more of the last would have been welcome in Chen’s account of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto A major social media presence as well as one of the day’s charismatic fiddlers the Taiwanese-Australian violinist drew a large Ray Chen performed Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the BSO Thursday night He’s electrifying onstage and has technique to burn he’s no dilettante: Thursday’s Tchaikovsky was consistently well-directed and brilliantly projected But Chen’s intense tone in the Canzonetta proved superfluous and took on an unrelenting Better was the first-movement cadenza—here the soloist was clearly having a blast—and the finale where Chen’s approach to the bucolic second theme relaxed a bit and brooded and in his encore of Eunike Tanzil’s lyrical Serenade one got the fullest sense of the violinist’s artistry Abrams drew an accompaniment from the BSO that wasn’t quite here or there Some moments in the first movement were blurry and the second’s opening chorale sounded raw the orchestra’s big moments—as well as its drives to the outer movements’ climaxes—were reliably focused and invigorating The program will be repeated 1:30 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Symphony Hall. bso.org Posted in Performances XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will welcome former EPA administrator and Governor of New Jersey Christine Todd Whitman as the next guest in their Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series at 6 p.m will feature a discussion between Whitman and Dean Robert Brinkmann on various topics and the role of federal and state government in environmental justice A moderated question and answer session will follow The program is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required.  Go to http://go.niu.edu/Rebuilding-Democracy-RSVP to request a link to the event before Feb. 20. Event links will be sent from the clas-communication@niu.edu mailbox the day before the event Whitman served in the cabinet of President George W Bush as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from January 2001 until June 2003 She was the 50th governor of the State of New Jersey serving as its first woman governor from 1994 until 2001 Christie Whitman earned praise from both Republicans and Democrats for her commitment to preserving a record amount of New Jersey land as permanent green space She currently serves as vice-chairman of the Trustees of the Eisenhower Fellowships Executive Committee of the National World War II Museum and member of the Boards of Directors of the World Food Program USA and the Meridian Institute the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative Leadership Council the Aspen Institute K12 Climate Action Task Force and the National Institute for Civil Discourse She is a founding member of the Climate Leadership Council and a Senior Fellow at the Kettering Foundation She is a member of the advisory boards of the Rick Herema Foundation and the ERA Coalition and a member of the Consensus for American Security She was co-chair of the Commission on the Rule of Law and Democracy at the Brennan Center at New York University she served as Chair of Republicans and Independents for Biden and as an advisory board member for the Voter Protection Project Whitman received the Panetta Institute’s Jefferson-Lincoln Award for her dedication to the key principles of American democracy and the nation’s ideals She was also recognized with The Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service in 2017 She currently serves as president of The Whitman Strategy Group (WSG) a consulting firm that specializes in energy and environmental issues The Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series showcases how the liberal arts and sciences is at the center of a healthy democracy The Series addresses various aspects of building a stronger democracy and bringing together a fractured society – everything from restoring civility rebuilding our diplomatic and intelligence offices as well as topical issues such as education DARTMOUTH — An emotional Kat Cheesebro fought back tears just moments after the Dartmouth High girls basketball team's playoff run had ended once again at the hands of Whitman-Hanson “We lost to them last year in a similar-type situation,” she said of a 40-38 overtime loss to the Panthers in the 2024 Div “It’s just unfortunate it had to end this way.” Despite trailing by 12 in the second quarter, No. 2 Dartmouth battled back and tied the game at 43 with just over a minute to play But seventh-seeded Whitman-Hanson scored the game’s final five points to pull off the stunning 48-43 upset victory in the Div 2 Elite 8 on Friday night in front of a packed house at the Carlin Lynch Activity Center We knew we could make it a game,” said Cheesebro who scored 16 of her game-high 25 points in the second half “Obviously we fought hard the whole season but it just didn’t end the way we hoped it would.” Whitman-Hanson senior Taryn Leonard knocked down a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left to extend the Panthers’ lead to four points “She had a tough game,” said Whitman-Hanson head coach Michael Costa “A credit to her to stay ready down the stretch when we needed her “Honestly I didn’t even want her to shoot that We were trying to get the ball out so we could run some clock and she shot it and I literally almost lost my mind I was so happy for her because that really put the game away.” Leonard added a free throw in the final 10 seconds for the final margin of victory to lift Panthers to the Div 2 Final Four for the first time since 2022 “It could have gone either way,” said Dartmouth head coach Brian Jalbert “At the end of the day for the second year in a row “I’m proud of their effort and I’m proud of the comeback We dug ourselves out of the hole and we used all of our energy to dig ourselves out and we just ran out of gas at the end.” 'This is surreal'; Bishop Stang girls hockey makes history with first trip to the Final 4 Roundup: SouthCoast's top performers, scores and highlights for the 2025 winter playoffs Dartmouth turned over the ball 16 times in the first half allowing Whitman-Hanson to enter halftime ahead 26-18 Cheesebro took command in the third quarter Cheesebro got her own rebound and scored on a bank shot to knot the game at 31 with 2:40 left in the third Cheesebro hit her second buzzer-beater of the game to put Dartmouth ahead 36-35 entering the fourth quarter “We knew they were going to make runs,” Costa said “We knew coming into this one with Dartmouth Cheesebro scored five of Dartmouth’s seven points in the fourth quarter It was the last game for Cheesebro and fellow seniors Kate Sullivan and Remy Barber “I’ve been playing with these girls since the fourth grade We made a lot of memories along the way so I wouldn’t trade it for anything “This is a great group of girls and I wouldn’t have wanted to spend these last four years with anyone else I want to thank my teammates and coaches for the best memories.” Not only did Cheesebro finish her illustrious career as the SouthCoast’s all-time scoring leader for girls basketball with 2,058 points she was able to elevate the level of play of those around her at Dartmouth “Her ability to get the whole team to buy into basketball every year so that we could make these kinds of runs in the tournament,” said Jalbert of her legacy “I just feel really bad for her that she didn’t get to a Final Four but we didn’t do what we needed to do to get there unfortunately.” ZUBER CAME UP BIGDartmouth junior Kaelyn Zuber made a switch on defense to guard Whitman-Hanson senior center Keryn Stone and held Stone to just one basket in the second half despite giving up more than a foot in height She left it all out there as she always does every night.”  Whitman-Hanson (17-7) will face the winner of No 2 Final Four at a date and time to be determined which was making its deepest tournament run since 2005 The Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s annual Whitman Day celebration will feature Bruce Mosler chairman of global brokerage at Cushman & Wakefield a global commercial real estate services leader headquartered in New York City and among the world’s largest commercial real estate services firms The breakfast and Whitman Day event with Mosler will be held on Thursday Moderating the event will be Whitman alumnus Harold A president and CEO of Fetner Properties Inc. which provides luxury high-rise apartment living in New York City Fetner will discuss with Mosler how Cushman & Wakefield 400 offices in 60 countries and approximately 52,000 employees and 5,100 million square feet of commercial space strategically selected its building locations They will explore the types of housing Cushman & Wakefield provides and how technology plays a vital role in the current real estate market Mosler will also offer advice to current Whitman students eager to learn from his success and discuss the steps necessary to further enhance innovation both in his field and in the overall business arena so I’m delighted to be at the school celebrating Whitman Day with my friend We’ll be moderating a conversation about my two favorite topics—Syracuse University and real estate Whitman Day is an annual event to celebrate—both in-person and virtually—how the Whitman School has positively impacted students alumni and supporters while encouraging all to continue helping the school prepare future leaders in an ever-changing business environment In-person regional celebrations will also be held in Washington, D.C, Los Angeles, Boston, New York City and San Francisco. 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For more information, visit the Whitman Day website affectionately known as "Super Dave" passed away on July 24 Indiana to the late William and Laura Whitman He was a jack of all trades who could fix anything a dynamometer repair business in Indianapolis He loved spending time with his family in both Indianapolis and Kentucky He also loved traveling and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast David and his sons went on many motorcycle trips in Michigan such as camping (when he was younger) and boating David was a social butterfly that could bring a smile to anyone's face He made friends wherever he went and never met a stranger and Jason Whitman; 4 stepchildren; as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren Looking for a fun and casual way to stay active and meet new friends Whitman’s Intramural Sports Program hosts campus events and competitions throughout the school year—from flag football to basketball Whether you’re in it to win or just here for the good times intramurals are all about friendly competition Intramural Basketball is a great way for new and experienced hoopers to display their skills for players and teams looking for more casual play where players leave it all on the court to come out victorious The season runs from the start of the spring semester until spring break ending with a playoff tournament that makes March Madness look like a 5th-grade rec league Winners receive the patented Intramural Blue Shirts Games are played in the Multipurpose Gym in the Sherwood Center and run about 45 minutes long Most games are played under the watchful eye and whistle of one of our well-trained Intramural Committee members Whatever your skill level or passion for the game “I love IM Basketball because it's a great way of meeting new people “I’ve played in both DII and DI levels and have had a great experience in both- a nice wide range of skill levels and competitiveness.”—Kai Alexander’26 and the vision to get a bean bag through a hole for maximum points Intramural Cornhole is a classic lawn game that keeps everyone on edge waiting to see if the bean bag will stay on the board Test your cornhole skills and enjoy the company of other Whitman community members that enjoy the friendly nature that cornhole brings to the lawn fast-paced atmosphere where you are always Dodging The competitive atmosphere is laid back with a dash of energy allowing for the games to be self-refereed Intramural Dodgeball is a fun and exciting way to take a study break it creates the perfect place to hang out with friends and meet new people on campus Flag football is an age-old tradition at Whitman College Alumni are known to look back on their attendance with fondness Intramural flag football brings in a large interest from the sorority and fraternity organizations Creating a heavily attended event with plenty of people cheering and playing on the field but players of any skill level are bound to have fun The season runs after spring break to the end of the semester and features 1-2 games a week Those who want to be involved with flag football but can’t or don’t wish to play creating another fun avenue for participation we have paid student refs to officiate and place an emphasis on sportsmanship and safety Whether you’re on a quest for football greatness or looking to enjoy the warmer weather in a casual sport you can find both in this IM sport Intramural pickleball at colleges offers students an opportunity to engage in a fun and low-pressure sport while fostering community interaction and physical activity This program is designed to accommodate all skill levels and is an ideal way for students to stay active and connect with peers stress-free way to relax after classes have finished for the day Every team has to have at least two girls playing at a time it’s a great way to enjoy the Walla Walla sunshine while taking a break from studying for finals Division I can be quite competitive for those who want to be challenged but Division II offers a relaxed environment for those who just want to hit around a volleyball with their friends “It was fun participating in IM volleyball I got to meet and play with different people I wouldn’t have met otherwise Volleyball is one of the first sports I learned to play at Whitman and I am glad I have won at least once in my time here at Whitman”—Joseph Solis ’26 Intramural soccer is a great way to spend the weekend with friends in either a relaxed or more competitive environment We host two divisions allowing for a wide range of skills and expertise levels Both divisions have a kind of “pickup soccer” mentality especially with the teams self-refereeing for most of the games for those hardcore soccer enthusiasts out there Division I provides a competitive and skilled arena to play against other experienced players The requirement for three female players to be on the field at any time creates a flashback of those younger coed soccer days no matter which division you choose to play in Intramural spikeball at Whitman College provides a perfect mix of exercise and enjoy a sport that’s easy to pick up and play Whether you’re looking to compete or just have fun it’s a great way to get involved and experience the Whitman community Join us in this classic game that can be seen played in people’s garages IM Table Tennis is held during the winter months allowing players to stay active and warm during the cold weather This event features players from all sorts of athletic backgrounds Witnessing these athletes and participants adjust to this smaller-fielded and technical sport adds to the entertainment so there's always an audience of friends coming to cheer for their team and even enthusiasts passing by This event is usually a weekend tournament consisting of doubles teams playing best of three and to twenty-one Paddles and tables are provided so just bring yourself At IM Tennnis you'll find yourself surrounded by the Whitman community Everyone there is excited to see some fun and exciting level of play.  typically lasting 30 min and played best of three (two sets There are IM committee members there to facilitate the event and walk you through the scoring system.  All the participants are there to enjoy themselves and take part of a timeless sport that is sure to make you run around the court At Whitman we have both indoor and outdoor tennis courts So regardless of poor weather the games will go on Visit our Resources and Rules for Intramural Sports page for all additional information on the events If you continue to have questions about Intramural Sports and how to get involved They'll be happy to answer any questions you might have Club Sports at Whitman are student-led teams that compete against other colleges and universities They offer a high level of competition and often involve regular practices If you’re looking for a team experience outside of varsity athletics The Whitman Alpine Ski Team has been a part of Whitman’s campus community since the 1930s It is a co-ed team of around 20-25 athletes each season who compete in the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA) Pacific Northwest conference The combined achievements of the over 400 alumni who raced for Whitman include: The team's schedule consists of 8 conference races throughout 4 weekends starting in January followed by regional and national competitions held at various locations across the country once a year the team offers a weekend training with the local ski resort A great opportunity for racers to touch up on their skills or learn how to run slalom and giant slalom courses While no racing experience is needed to join the club the team does require you to be confident in your skiing This team is a close-knit group with a lifelong love for snow and skiing Follow them on Instagram The Whitman College Climbing Team is an officially sanctioned club sports team They are committed to improving the technical and physical climbing abilities of all their athletes they divide into three training teams (the beginning/intermediate team Climbers are placed with the team that best fits their strength and climbing abilities allowing climbers to train with a group that best caters towards their level They practice during the week and travel to competitions over the weekends competing in the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit (NC3) and the USA Climbing Collegiate Climbing Series (CCS) Many members of their team start out their climbing careers with the climbing team so don’t be shy to sign up that many members of their team choose not to compete The climbing team is a very supportive environment that fosters individuals of all climbing backgrounds and abilities to achieve their best The Whitman College Club Softball looks to provide a fun and competitive environment for students to play softball They encourage anyone who wants to play to join (regardless of previous experience) The Whitman College Co-ed Indoor Volleyball Team welcomes all genders to play They practice 2-3 times a week in the multi-purpose gym and compete against local men’s teams and at the YMCA in Walla Walla They hold tryouts at the beginning of the academic year and typically re-evaluate their roster after winter break In addition to their competition team practices they offer more laid-back open gym sessions for less experienced players to anyone who wants to join in and have some fun The Whitman Cycling Team is a student-run club sport providing recreational and competitive cycling opportunities Walla Walla provides them with long country roads that see little car traffic and are great for training do so in the spring semester against other collegiate teams in the Northwest Collegiate Cycling Conference and local riders The Cycling Team strives to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds and abilities Team members are expected to show respect to everyone else on the Team regardless of race They normally meet on the weekends for team rides during the fall and three times a week in the spring for training The Gender Diverse Sweets Ultimate team is a group of goofers who love to play D3 frisbee at the intersection of competition and fun They love to grind through challenges that take mental and physical grit and then shake it out on the dance floor afterward In the fall you can find them playing pick-up on Ankeny while jammin’ to some tunes - join them in play During the fall they compete in some tournaments on the west coast and against other college teams But after winter break their competitive season begins They travel to several more tournaments that count towards their national standing The tournaments usually end around the beginning of April and then go off to the series (sectionals The GD Sweets strives to be an inclusive and welcoming space for all women and nonbinary individuals don’t hesitate to reach out to captains The Men’s Ultimate team is an enthusiastic group that is always ready to throw a disc around an open field They pride themselves on getting to the endzone and delivering some impressive layouts while scoring goals Followed by some cheeky celebrations that no one does better than them Join the Men’s Ultimate team and flick away with the best The Nordic Ski Team welcomes anyone who wants to join their club Their members have a wide range of experience from members who have never put skis on before To members who have skied their whole life and are seeking training partners When you join the Nordic Ski team you’ll be sure to find the ski environment you’re looking for and enjoy the company around you The team looks to practice at least two to three times a week with low commitment to being at every practice With competitions typically being community-held races Every Thanksgiving break you can find the Nordic Ski team in their weekend getaway to West Yellowstone for some training food – all the ingredients for a ski race weekend are provided just bring yourself and enthusiasm for the sport Be sure to follow them on Instagram We believe that students benefit from an opportunity to partake in intercollegiate athletics at the club level and we recognize that athletics can be an integral part of the overall experience of Whitman College We strive to provide a positive environment that allows students to compete at the club level collegiately while maintaining a commitment to academic excellence Club Sports are student initiated and primarily student run to enhance the learning and leadership experience for participants How do you choose the right college when there are thousands of schools to consider It’s easy to look at “best of” lists for advice we believe there’s more to the college experience than what any rankings system can capture.  We’re honored to be recognized on lists like Best in the West and Best Small Colleges but we aren’t defined by our rankings we focus on what really matters: the educational community we are 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Small class sizes and engaging professors create a space where student-faculty research thrives. In fact, Whitman has long been recognized for having some of the most accessible professors in the nation Expert and dedicated professors are just one way we ensure that students receive the attention and guidance they deserve And we’re focused on undergraduate students—they are at the heart of what we do. Recognized as one of the top schools for undergraduate instruction Whitman professors not only teach but mentor challenge and inspire students to pursue meaningful post-college experiences Whitman is among the nation's best colleges for students seeking a high quality—and life-changing—education Our dedication to a strong liberal arts education and our students has landed us on the most selective college rankings and best-of-the-best lists year after year Ways to Connect with Whitman Now When it comes to value, we’re proud of our commitment to making a high-quality education accessible through merit and talent-based scholarships as well as generous need-based financial aid. Increasing financial accessibility is one reason we created our lauded Early Financial Aid Guarantee which provides unmatched transparency about the cost of attending Whitman But being a best value school is about more than providing an affordable college experience Our goal is to prepare students for lifelong success.  What we value extends beyond academics—it’s also about creating a community where every student feels known and valued. We’ve been honored with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award recognizing our efforts to create a diverse and inclusive campus where all students feel at home We’re also focused on caring for the environment and creating healthy spaces for living and learning. 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