Lisa Blumenthal

Biography

Hometown: Tegucigalpa, Honduras and Spokane, Wash.
 
High School: Macris School (Honduras)
 
Universities: Whitworth University, B.A., and Central Washington University, M.S.
 
Favorite Quote: "The hall is a place to wait in, a place from which to try the various doors, not a place to live in. For that purpose the worst of the rooms (whichever that may be) is, I think, preferable. It is true that some people may find they have to wait in the hall for a considerable time, while others feel certain almost at once which door they must knock at. I do not know why there is this difference, but I am sure God keeps no one waiting unless He sees that it is good for him to wait" – C.S. Lewis
 
Favorite College Courses: Books, Brains & Beliefs; Psychopathology & Film; Developmental Psychology; Core 250
 
Favorite Spokane Activity: Scooter around Riverfront Park, going to local coffee shops and antique stores, floating the little Spokane, golfing at our local courses, driving around the South Hill during fall. 
 
Favorite Spokane Restaurant: De Leon's, Wooden City and Zip's
 
Favorite Thing About Whitworth: Professors – they genuinely care about you both in and out of the classroom. Campus is surrounded by so much greenery and it gives you the sense you are in the woods. Intramural sports are a fun way to stay active and take a break from school.
 
Advice for Whitworth Applicants: Visit campus while school is in session and don’t be afraid to reach out to Whitworth faculty and staff.
 
Free-for-All: I was born and raised in Honduras and I attended college as an international student. I have two dogs – an Alaskan malamute mix and a golden retriever. I love coffee and enjoy trivia games/board games. My husband and I are both Whitworth alums, but we never crossed paths during our time in school. I have a leap birthday which means I only have an official birthday every four years. I published my first research study in a journal in 2021!