Join us for Virtual Alumni Weekend!
COVID-19 may have changed our homecoming plans, but it hasn’t changed our Walla Walla University spirit of community. Join us online for Virtual Alumni Weekend, where you'll enjoy live events and a chance to remember, revisit and relive your WWU experience!
- Friday, April 24, 2 pm — Join Greg Brothers '80 for an afternoon seminar titled, "Nuclear Idaho—Learning from the rise and fall of the biggest collection of nuclear reactors on the planet." The seminar will be held via Zoom, click here for instructions and to register.
- Friday, April 24, 7 pm — Enjoy worship through praise music with Steve Moor '05, Erin Will '08, Jered Kostenko '06, and Jaci (Cress) Solis '05. Program will be available here at start time.
- Sabbath, April 25, 11:40 am — Gather for a special alumni church service, held in the Walla Walla University Church. Alumni participating in the program include Don Veverka '97, Ron Coleman att., Kraig Scott '84, Darold Bigger '66, Ginger Ketting-Weller '85, Karin Trees att., Heather Krause '03, Brent Stanyer '84, WWU President John McVay, and graduating senior Amelia Pekar.
- Sabbath, April 25, 7 pm — Enjoy Evensong, a special sundown service tradition of spoken word and selections of music, live from the Walla Walla University Church.
- Anytime — find links to WWU events and highlights, including:
- Concerts
- Our 2019-2020 Distinguished Faculty Lecture, featuring Debbie Muthersbaugh '80
- Virtual campus tours (including a walk down College Avenue!)
- ASWWU videos
- A beautiful presentation of our school song... "Out where the West winds blow..." by Rob '14 and Bethany '15 Folkenberg, and Bill Gerber '84.
- And more!
Be sure to sign our guestbook, or even download our school song ringtone, while you're there!
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P.S. Be sure to mark your calendar for our combined 2020-2021 Homecoming Weekend,
April 22-25, 2021. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Announcing our Alumni of the Year 2020
Each year we recognize alumni who have demonstrated commitment and service to their communities, their church, and to Walla Walla University. We are pleased to announce our 2020 honored alumni:
- Sam Carvajal '60 (below, top left)
- Doug Clark '70 (below, top right)
- Bill Fritz '75 and '77 (below, bottom left)
- Becky Billock '94 (below, bottom right)
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Watch for more information about each of the honorees in your Westwind magazine, and plan now to join us in College Place to celebrate them at Homecoming Weekend in April 2021!
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These WWU alumni are in the news!
(If you have news to share email alumni@wallawalla.edu.)
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Alumni event news and notes
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Traditional June graduation postponed
Graduation as we know it — a large gathering on our College Place campus — will not happen this June. In keeping with the current Washington state order limiting large gatherings and closing K-12 schools through June 19, as well as recognizing that many families need a final decision about graduation so that they can adjust travel and lodging arrangements, this year’s College Place graduation weekend has been postponed.
We are planning a virtual Commencement on June 14, 2020, followed by an in-person graduation celebration on our College Place campus in the spring of 2021. Visit wallawalla.edu/graduation for more details as they unfold.
Our Class of 2020 is a special and resilient group. If you know one of our WWU graduating seniors, be sure to take every opportunity to celebrate them as we welcome them into our alumni family!
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Just in case we're still on... save these summer dates!
Sweets Baseball | July 8 | Walla Walla, Wash. Alumni night with the Walla Walla Sweets Baseball Club! If the game is still on, tickets will go on sale June 8.
Rosario Alumni Sabbath | August 28-30 | Anacortes, Wash. Come for Sabbath, or spend the whole weekend! If the weekend is still able to happen, registration will open on June 18.
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Seattle and SoCal alumni, it was so good to see you!
More than 300 WWU alumni attended our Seattle (Wash.) and Loma Linda/Redlands (Calif.) alumni events in January and February. It was so good to be together again! Do you see familiar faces in these photos?
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For more information about any of our events,
call Alumni and Advancement Services
at (800) 377-2586 or visit wallawalla.edu/alumni
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WWU News
Social work doctorate
WWU to offer doctor of social work degree beginning June 2020.
Read more >
Ambassadors of hope
CHE support for children and communities continues during COVID-19.
Read more >
Trail Tales
ASWWU Outdoors podcast fosters connections for outdoor enthusiasts and more.
Read more >
Stay connected
WWU Chaplain’s Office provides online spiritual care and support for students.
Read more >
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Know someone considering college? Encourage a virtual campus visit!
Know someone who's thinking about college? Encourage them to schedule a virtual visit to WWU! They'll take an informative tour, meet with professors in their areas of interest, get a sneak peek at residence hall life, and chat with current students — plus, they can meet with people who can help with finances, employment, admissions and more. Their visit is personalized so they will have ample opportunity to explore their interests and get their questions answered.
Spread the word — our virtual campus visits are simple to schedule at wallawalla.edu/visit!
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Share your news!
Recently married? Did you receive a promotion or an award, change your job, complete a new degree, or have a baby? We want to hear about it! Submit your news now.
Know of an internship opportunity for WWU students?
When you offer an internship with your organization, or refer an internship opportunity, you are helping WWU students secure real-life experience. Start an internship at WWU!
Walla Walla University is hiring.
Despite the current economic challenges, we have several open positions for which we are looking for the most qualified candidates! If you or someone you know qualify for any of the employment opportunities currently available, please visit wallawalla.edu to apply.
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Support WWU with Amazon purchases.
When you purchase items on Amazon, you can help support Walla Walla University. To get started, go to amazonsmile.com and use your regular login information. Then enter “Walla Walla University” as your donation choice. Amazon will automatically donate 0.5% of your purchase to the University Fund which goes toward student scholarship, academic innovation, and facility improvements. Amazon Smile does not work on the Amazon app.
Give a gift.
Thank you for supporting today’s students with your gift, etc. Give online at wallawalla.edu/give.
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Come for a visit (when campus is open again)!
Havstad guest rooms: Located in the Havstad Alumni Center and managed by the Alumni Association. Rate: $60/night. Make a reservation >
University guest rooms: WWU also offers University Guestrooms that are near the campus for a rate of $60/night. Make a reservation >
Camper/RV accommodations: Camper/RV parking is available behind Sittner, the men’s residence hall. Power, water, and sewage hook-ups are included in the $20 nightly fee. It is a first-come, first-serve arrangement. Contact Sittner Hall: (509) 527-2111.
Area lodging options: wallawalla.edu/lodging
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Stay connected with what’s happening on campus by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also download our campus app for quick access to the calendar, directory information, and other campus resources. |
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