Robert W. Heimburger to Speak on Illegal Immigration and the Christian Response

Whitworth University welcomes Robert W. Heimburger, author of God and the Illegal Alien: Federal United States Immigration Law and a Theology of Politics. Heimburger will discuss how Christians should respond to illegal immigration on Monday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in Whitworth’s Seeley G. Mudd Chapel. This free lecture is sponsored by the Staley Foundation and the Whitworth Theology Department.

Construction Begins on Whitworth’s Beeksma Family Theology Center

Construction is underway on the Beeksma Family Theology Center at Whitworth University. A project blessing ceremony will be held April 12 at 3:15 p.m. The $2.8 million addition to the Seeley G. Mudd Chapel will allow the theology department, the Office of Church Engagement and campus ministry to be housed in one building, which will lead to greater synergy among the three programs.

WELLS FARGO IS THE TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE EVENT

Whitworth University is pleased to announce retired U.S. Army General and former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell will be the featured speaker at Whitworth University’s fall President’s Leadership Forum, to be held Friday, Oct. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Spokane Convention Center. Powell’s planned address is titled “Diplomacy: Persuasion, Trust & Values.”

Whitworth to Host the International Public Debate Association National Tournament

Whitworth University is proud to host the International Public Debate Association (IPDA) National Tournament March 24-27. This is the first time Whitworth has hosted a national collegiate debate championship and the first time IPDA has held the event on the West Coast.

Whitworth Wind Symphony to Present Spring Concert Tour March 20-27

The acclaimed Whitworth Wind Symphony will perform in venues throughout Oregon and Washington March 21-28 during its spring 2018 concert tour.

Whitworth’s Forensic Team Takes First Place at National Christian College Tournament

Whitworth University’s forensic team captured first place and numerous top awards at the National Christian College Forensics Association Invitational in Azusa, Calif., on March 8-10.

Eight Act Six Scholars Earn Scholarships to Attend Whitworth University

Whitworth University is celebrating along with the Spokane and Tacoma-Seattle communities. Act Six announced today that eight emerging urban and community leaders from the Spokane and Tacoma-Seattle areas will receive scholarships to Whitworth University. Whitworth will provide full-tuition, full-need scholarships over four years.

Whitworth Lindaman Chair Anthony Clark to Speak on the History of Christianity in China

Whitworth Associate Professor of History and Lindaman Chair Anthony Clark, Ph.D., will present a Lindaman Chair Lecture on “The Religious Façade: Cultural Encounter and the Architecture of Conversion in China” on Wednesday, March 14, in the Hixson Union Building (HUB) Crow’s Nest at 7 p.m.

Leonard A. Oakland Film Festival Features Discussion with Documentary Filmmaker David Van Wie

Please join Whitworth University for the 10th annual Leonard A. Oakland Film Festival, March 2-4.