Michael St. Marie

MICHAEL ST. MARIE Class of 2024. Theology Major, English Minor. Next stop: attending Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI next fall to pursue an M.Div. and conduct research for Dr. Han-Luen Kantzer Komline, an Augustinian scholar. From there Michael aims to get a Ph.D. in Early Church History and become a professor. Good Works: Craft… Continue reading Michael St. Marie

Theology Student Presents at Patristics Conference

Earlier this month, Michael St. Marie, a Whitworth student studying Theology with minors in biblical languages and English, presented a paper at the Exploring Early Christianity Conference, put on by Center for Patristics and Early Christianity at McMaster University. He presented the paper, titled “Basil of Caesarea on the Image and Likeness of God,” to… Continue reading Theology Student Presents at Patristics Conference

Whitworth students attend COP28 Convention on Climate Change

Whitworth Students Dylan Richardson and Libby Bunch, as well as Whitworth professor Aaron Hitefield, had the opportunity to attend the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The students took part in the 12-day conference virtually, while Dr. Hitefield traveled to Dubai to attend in person. COP28 followed… Continue reading Whitworth students attend COP28 Convention on Climate Change

Beauty in the Chaos Art Gallery

During the week of November 13th, Whitworth’s Eric Johnson Science Building hosted the “Beauty in the Chaos” art gallery. The hallway walls were decorated with art from Whitworth and On-Track Academy students who worked together to use a variety of mathematical concepts to create eye-(and ear)-catching art pieces. The exhibit was headed by the Honors… Continue reading Beauty in the Chaos Art Gallery

“Beauty in the Chaos” combines math, art, and community

This upcoming week from November 12-21, the Eric Johnson Science Center will be hosting “Beauty in the Chaos”, a collaborative art exhibit inspired by Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos Theory. For the event, the walls of Eric Johnson will be lined with works of art ranging from paintings, wood etchings, stained glass, music, and more- all… Continue reading “Beauty in the Chaos” combines math, art, and community

A Summer at Oxford

Over the summer of 2023, Kate Vaccaro undertook an intensive 4-week program at Oxford University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Going to Oxford had always been one of Kate’s dreams. “As a person who loves academics, the richness of learning there has always been appealing,” she said.

Reflections from an Honors Graduate

As I look back on my past four years at Whitworth, there are many opportunities, lessons and people that I am very grateful for. As a part of the group of students who endured the wrath of COVID-19 on their college experience, these past four years have been hard. Now that I have made it on to the other side and have adorned my cap and gown, I can say the growth I have experienced has been very rewarding.

Infinite and the Void: Interdisciplinary learning through mathematical concepts

Next spring, SC-126: Infinite and the Void will become an Honors class, allowing it to count towards Honors credit for Honors students.
This course examines concepts of math through an interdisciplinary lens. Charlie Rodriguez, a senior math major who TA’d for the class, said that people often think that mathematics has no meaningful connection to life. He says this “couldn’t be further from the truth.”

The Interdisciplinary Aspect of Senior Projects

Sarah Immel, a senior double majoring in human computer interactions and English writing studies, is using the Honors program as a way to merge the different interests in her majors and design interdisciplinary projects.

Honors senior works to improve pool access

Hannah Stoddard, who is majoring in international studies, found that Honors has given her a way to connect her major, her personal experiences, and her passion. The intersection of these different parts of Hannah’s life has resulted in a pool project aimed to improve local communities.