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Theme Houses
Another opportunity for living on campus is the theme-house program.
This program is designed to give sophomore, junior and senior students a unique living environment
close to campus that focuses on an educational and/or service-oriented
program of the residents' choice. Students apply in the spring for the
theme that they are interested in pursuing in a communal setting with
2-5 other students for the following year. Whitworth's housing program
currently includes 17 theme houses.
| 2007-08 Theme Houses, Mission Statements,
and Advisors |
Adventure |
The Adventure Theme House allows students to escape from the routine of college life by facilitating playful and community building activities that take advantage of outdoor recreation in Spokane.
Advisor: Jim Edwards, Professor,
Theology & Philosophy |
BCCC |
Building cross-cultural communication theme house fosters an environment that promotes cross cultural communication through various events and programs. |
FCA |
FCA serves the athletes, coaches and students of Whitworth in a Christ-like manner, so they may experience Him at work in their own lives. We provide opportunities for fellowship and discipleship to both athletes and non-athletes by sharing the love of Christ with them and drawing them into a closer relationship with God.
Advisor: Toby Schwarz,
Professor, Kinesiology & Athletics |
History of Pop Culture |
The History of Pop Culture Theme House educates the Whitworth community about technological advances, major political events, and the development of media and entertainment , with a focus on its influences on society from 1960 until present.
Advisor:
Ann Teberg,
Associate Professor, School of Education |
Jazz |
The Jazz Theme House educates and empowers the Whitworth community through the musical and cultural art form of jazz.
Advisor:
Brent Edstrom, Associate Professor, Music |
Men and Women in Community |
Men and Women in Community provides atmosphere where both male and female students build healthy relationships. With a focus on communication, we encourage sustainable relationships between men and women as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Advisor:
Alan Mikkelson, Assistant Professor, Communications Studies |
Ministries in Community |
Ministries in Community supports various Whitworth ministries through prayer, fellowship opportunities, encouragement, practical support, and an outlet through which they can share their experiences.
Advisor:
Jerry Sittser, Professor, Theology & Philosophy |
Open Door |
The Open Door serves and loves our fellow students through hospitality, prayer and fellowship. We act as a refuge for Whitworth students, providing a Prayer Room and ministry, warm meals, and a place to relax, do homework and fellowship, thus cultivating Christ-centered community.
Advisor:
Dottie Mohrlang |
Poverty Awareness |
The Poverty Awareness Theme House educates the Whitworth community on the reality of poverty globally, nationally and especially in Spokane, and provides opportunities to respond.
Advisor:
Keith Beebe, Associate Professor, Theology & Philosophy |
Seeking Shalom |
The Seeking Shalom Theme House is an intentional, inclusive and resourceful community that strives for social reconciliation by building relationships, engaging in self-exploration, and initiating unity.
Advisor: Keith Thompson,
Administrative Services Manager, Facilities Services |
Student Leadership Retreat |
The Student Leadership Retreat provides a haven for student leaders from the busyness of dorm and campus life. We build community among Whitworth's student leaders by providing activities for fellowship and resources for relaxation.
Advisor: Tyler Pau, Resident Director, Warren, Residence Life |
Swimming |
The Swimming Theme House provides Christian support to teammates, friends, and prospective students, while promoting academics and athletics.
Advisor: Steve Schadt,
Assistant Professor,
Kinesiology & Athletics, Aquatic Center, Physical Education |
The Composers |
The Composers encourages students to discover and enrich their gifts in composition in all fields by providing opportunities for learning, enjoying and performing composition.
Advisor: Brent Edstrom, Associate Professor, Music |
Micah |
The Micah Theme House encourages men in their walk with Christ by focusing on core aspects of leadership and relationships with women. In addition, we provide a safe place for women to be around men who are seeking to be the leaders God made them to be, and who will respect, encourage and be a godly presence in their lives.
Advisor:
Kamesh Sankaran, Assistant Professor, Physics |
The Reading Room |
The Reading Room provides a relaxing place for students, particularly international students, and promotes community and appreciation of world literature amongst English majors.
Advisor: Vic Bobb, Professor, English |
Whitworthians Abroad |
Whitworthians Abroad offers a welcoming environment specifically for those interested in studying abroad, returning from a study abroad, and international students.
Advisor: Sue Jackson |
Women in Sports |
Women in Sports counters the sedentary lifestyle of the academic year, by providing the Whitworth community with safe and fun opportunities to have fun while working out.
Advisor: Toby Schwarz, Professor, Kinesiology & Athletics |
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