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'Walla Walla University', known as 'Walla Walla College' prior to September 2007, is a college offering liberal arts, professional, and technical programs. It is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Walla Walla University (WWU) is located in southeast Washington in the town of College Place, just a few miles from Walla Walla. It is one of 10 private colleges in the state of Washington, and one of 14 colleges and universities operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United States. It is overseen by President John McVay.
While Walla Walla College is outside of Walla Walla, it is often mistaken for Walla Walla Community College, and sometimes Whitman College which are actually in Walla Walla.
Founded in 1892, the University has an annual enrollment of more than 1,800 students. The main campus covers 55 acres (223,000 m²) and the college also operates a 45-acre (182,000 m²) marine station on Fidalgo Island, a nursing campus in Portland, Oregon, and masters of social work programs in Missoula and Billings, Montana.
The University offers six bachelor’s degrees in 36 areas of study, seven master’s degrees, and an associate of science degree. The Edward F. Cross School of Engineering offers bachelor of science and engineering degrees in engineering with concentrations in Biological, Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.
The students of WWU are all organized as the Associated Students of Walla Walla University or 'ASWWU'. The ASWWU is funded by dues paid in proportion to college tuition, and organizes several social and spiritual events each year for the students. ASWWU operates the student newspaper ''The Collegian'', the annual ''Mountain Ash'' (a collection of photography, student art, and mugs), an online radio station, and the student directory the ''Mask''. SWWU is divided into three branches, the Executive, headed by the President, the Legislative (Senate), headed by the Executive Vice President, and the Judicial, headed by the Parliamentarian.
Both the men's and the women's on-campus dormitories operate their own clubs. The clubs are somewhat similar to a fraternity and sorority; however, all dorm residents automatically belong to these clubs. (Off-campus students have their own Village Club as well.) The women's club, located in Foreman Hall and Conard Hall, is named Aleph Gimel Ain (AGA); the men's club, in Sittner Hall and Meske Hall, is named Omicron Pi Sigma (OPS).
The University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities (Adventist Accrediting Association).
Sittner Hall is the main men's dorm on the University campus, and the home of Omicron Pi Sigma. It is located on the northwestern end of campus, north of the Walla Walla University Church and west of the Power Plant, Grounds, and Technical Support Services (TSS), the Peterson Memorial Library and Rigby Hall. It is named after Herman R. Sittner, Dean of Men from 1927-1937. It was first constructed in 1946, although it has since been expanded. The current configuration is four stories high with accommodation for approximately 410 men. The building is divided into two wings- North and South. Each wing on each floor is served by two resident assistants.
The smaller of the men's dorms, Meske Hall, was named after Walt Meske, Dean of Men from 1975-1982.
The women's dorms on campus have seven stories (Foreman) and four stories (Conard).
Omicron Pi Sigma (OPS) is the men's club for the dormitory students of Walla Walla University in Sittner Hall and Meske Hall. It is similar to a fraternity; however, it is not exclusive. All of the aforementioned students are automatically members and their club dues are included in their fees for dormitory residence. It is run by a student president (who is elected annually and enjoys the luxury of a special presidential room in Sittner Hall) and a six-member appointed cabinet.
OPS operates numerous activities throughout the year, including a weekly worship in the lobby of Sittner Hall on Monday Nights. Other activities include the Amateur Hour in the Fall, the Date Auction in the Spring, and various sporting events (including the Mudbowl and the Monte Wilkins Open) throughout the year. OPS occasionally works with its sister organization, Aleph Gimel Ain (AGA), to hold joint worships several times each year.
Aleph Gimel Ain (AGA) is the women's club for the residents of the dormitories Foreman Hall and Conard Hall. Like OPS, AGA organizes events during the year and holds weekly worships.
One of the many clubs on campus is the Walla Walla Wolfpack Hockey Team. A continuing tradition, "the Pack" competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, which includes schools such as the University of Washington, Colorado State University, University of Southern California, and many others. The team is led by Captain Quisto Oucharek, who also leads the American Collegiate Hockey Association in points per games played.
'''The Collegian''' is the student newspaper overseen by the ASWWU, and is run by the Editor in Chief, who was formerly elected, now appointed by the executive and confirmed by the Senate. The newspaper was founded in 1916, and it is currently published on every Thursday of the academic year. Its mission is to "Report news relevant to the students of Walla Walla College, to discuss issues with the students of WWU, and to entertain the students of WWU in a responsible manner."
Like most college newspapers, the ''Collegian'' features news, opinion, and humor. Religion is also a topic explored regularly in its pages. Students from the college are commissioned to write occasional articles, in addition to the regular staff. The ''Collegian'' is generally free to report as it sees fit, though if the publication were to include obscene material or foul language, the college, being a private Christian college, could prevent its publication and distribution on-campus.
★ List of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities
★ Official website
'Walla Walla University', known as 'Walla Walla College' prior to September 2007, is a college offering liberal arts, professional, and technical programs. It is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Walla Walla University (WWU) is located in southeast Washington in the town of College Place, just a few miles from Walla Walla. It is one of 10 private colleges in the state of Washington, and one of 14 colleges and universities operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United States. It is overseen by President John McVay.
While Walla Walla College is outside of Walla Walla, it is often mistaken for Walla Walla Community College, and sometimes Whitman College which are actually in Walla Walla.
Founded in 1892, the University has an annual enrollment of more than 1,800 students. The main campus covers 55 acres (223,000 m²) and the college also operates a 45-acre (182,000 m²) marine station on Fidalgo Island, a nursing campus in Portland, Oregon, and masters of social work programs in Missoula and Billings, Montana.
The University offers six bachelor’s degrees in 36 areas of study, seven master’s degrees, and an associate of science degree. The Edward F. Cross School of Engineering offers bachelor of science and engineering degrees in engineering with concentrations in Biological, Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering.
| Contents |
| Student life |
| Sittner Hall |
| Foreman and Conard Halls |
| Omicron Pi Sigma |
| Aleph Gimel Ain |
| Walla Walla Wolfpack |
| The Collegian |
| See also |
| External links |
Student life
The students of WWU are all organized as the Associated Students of Walla Walla University or 'ASWWU'. The ASWWU is funded by dues paid in proportion to college tuition, and organizes several social and spiritual events each year for the students. ASWWU operates the student newspaper ''The Collegian'', the annual ''Mountain Ash'' (a collection of photography, student art, and mugs), an online radio station, and the student directory the ''Mask''. SWWU is divided into three branches, the Executive, headed by the President, the Legislative (Senate), headed by the Executive Vice President, and the Judicial, headed by the Parliamentarian.
Both the men's and the women's on-campus dormitories operate their own clubs. The clubs are somewhat similar to a fraternity and sorority; however, all dorm residents automatically belong to these clubs. (Off-campus students have their own Village Club as well.) The women's club, located in Foreman Hall and Conard Hall, is named Aleph Gimel Ain (AGA); the men's club, in Sittner Hall and Meske Hall, is named Omicron Pi Sigma (OPS).
The University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities (Adventist Accrediting Association).
Sittner Hall
Sittner Hall is the main men's dorm on the University campus, and the home of Omicron Pi Sigma. It is located on the northwestern end of campus, north of the Walla Walla University Church and west of the Power Plant, Grounds, and Technical Support Services (TSS), the Peterson Memorial Library and Rigby Hall. It is named after Herman R. Sittner, Dean of Men from 1927-1937. It was first constructed in 1946, although it has since been expanded. The current configuration is four stories high with accommodation for approximately 410 men. The building is divided into two wings- North and South. Each wing on each floor is served by two resident assistants.
The smaller of the men's dorms, Meske Hall, was named after Walt Meske, Dean of Men from 1975-1982.
Foreman and Conard Halls
The women's dorms on campus have seven stories (Foreman) and four stories (Conard).
Omicron Pi Sigma
Omicron Pi Sigma (OPS) is the men's club for the dormitory students of Walla Walla University in Sittner Hall and Meske Hall. It is similar to a fraternity; however, it is not exclusive. All of the aforementioned students are automatically members and their club dues are included in their fees for dormitory residence. It is run by a student president (who is elected annually and enjoys the luxury of a special presidential room in Sittner Hall) and a six-member appointed cabinet.
OPS operates numerous activities throughout the year, including a weekly worship in the lobby of Sittner Hall on Monday Nights. Other activities include the Amateur Hour in the Fall, the Date Auction in the Spring, and various sporting events (including the Mudbowl and the Monte Wilkins Open) throughout the year. OPS occasionally works with its sister organization, Aleph Gimel Ain (AGA), to hold joint worships several times each year.
Aleph Gimel Ain
Aleph Gimel Ain (AGA) is the women's club for the residents of the dormitories Foreman Hall and Conard Hall. Like OPS, AGA organizes events during the year and holds weekly worships.
Walla Walla Wolfpack
One of the many clubs on campus is the Walla Walla Wolfpack Hockey Team. A continuing tradition, "the Pack" competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, which includes schools such as the University of Washington, Colorado State University, University of Southern California, and many others. The team is led by Captain Quisto Oucharek, who also leads the American Collegiate Hockey Association in points per games played.
The Collegian
'''The Collegian''' is the student newspaper overseen by the ASWWU, and is run by the Editor in Chief, who was formerly elected, now appointed by the executive and confirmed by the Senate. The newspaper was founded in 1916, and it is currently published on every Thursday of the academic year. Its mission is to "Report news relevant to the students of Walla Walla College, to discuss issues with the students of WWU, and to entertain the students of WWU in a responsible manner."
Like most college newspapers, the ''Collegian'' features news, opinion, and humor. Religion is also a topic explored regularly in its pages. Students from the college are commissioned to write occasional articles, in addition to the regular staff. The ''Collegian'' is generally free to report as it sees fit, though if the publication were to include obscene material or foul language, the college, being a private Christian college, could prevent its publication and distribution on-campus.
See also
★ List of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities
External links
★ Official website
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