The 16th annual Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies—organized entirely by students—will be held from November 13–15. This year’s theme is Beyond Resistance: Race and Revolutionary Struggle, and will include keynote presentations, panels, an art show, and the Race Monologues. More details and a full schedule.

Experience the vibrant world of music, dance, and art in Cuba. Meet with political, religious, and tribal leaders in Israel and the West Bank. Race on a historic sailing schooner in the Canadian Gulf Islands. Soak in the magical Mývatn Nature Baths in Iceland. All of these adventures are currently open for registration through our Pioneer Travel Program, with several additional trips in the planning stages. Join us!

Sponsored by the Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership, Winterim 2020 will be held on campus January 12–17. The keynote speaker will be Theranos whistleblower Erika Cheung. If you wish to sponsor students in this week-long program on applying the liberal arts to entrepreneurship and leadership, please contact Catarina Hunter. More information.

Mark your calendars for a holiday reception on Saturday, December 7. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with hearty appetizers, holiday desserts, and beverages in Frank Manor House. (Albany Society members can get a headstart on the evening at 4 p.m.) The annual Service of Sacred Song and Verse will follow in the chapel at 7 p.m.

Earlier this semester, one of acclaimed artist Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculptures was unveiled in the plaza outside J.R. Howard Hall. The statue will only be on campus during the fall semester, so stop by soon and take a selfie!

November 8: Nailed It Screening and Q&A with Filmmaker Adele Pham

November 9: Women's Soccer vs. Whitman College

November 9: Percussion Ensemble Children's Concert

November 13-15: Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies

November 15: English Alumni Reading: Fiction and Nonfiction

November 16: Football vs. University of Puget Sound

November 17: Art Therapy Open Studio Session

November 22: Student Composition Recital

November 23: Wind Symphony and Percussion Ensemble