Wallace Emerson Society
The Wallace Emerson Society Logo is an artistic rendition of the two leaded pane windows located on either side of the front entrance of Kerrwood Hall, which served as the college's first administration and classroom building on the Westmont Campus.
With you, we are endowing the future of Westmont.
The Wallace Emerson Society, the college's legacy society, was named after Westmont College’s first president, Dr. Wallace L. Emerson, a man of vision who was not afraid of personal sacrifice. The society was established to:
- Recognize appropriately those friends who have made a provision for Westmont in their will or estate plan
- Help perpetuate high quality Christian higher education at Westmont
- Broaden long-term support for the college so outstanding young men and women have the opportunity to receive a Westmont education
- Encourage greater understanding of the college’s goals and purposes by communicating effectively through publications and college events
Click here to read about the history and vision for Westmont.
How to Join the Wallace Emerson Society
The Wallace Emerson Society recognizes those who make a financial provision in their will or estate plan for Westmont College. The simplest way to become a member of the Wallace Emerson Society is to include Westmont in your will or estate plan and advise our office of your intention. You may:
- Give a percentage of your estate
- Give a specific amount
- Give a specific asset
- Give the residue of your estate
- Give a contingent bequest in case other beneficiaries are unavailable
Your attorney can help with wording and can discuss other estate planning possibilities.
The official name to be used when you include Westmont in your will is: Westmont College, a California not-for-profit corporation, located in Santa Barbara, CA.
We would be pleased to recognize you as a member of the Wallace Emerson Society. For further information, please contact Kati Buehler, Associate Director of Gift Planning, by phone at (805) 565-6058 or e-mail at kbuehler@westmont.edu.
Wallace Emerson Society Recognition Luncheon
Our 15th Annual Wallace Emerson Society Recognition Luncheon was held in March 2009. We invite you to view and enjoy the photos taken by Westmont photographer Brad Elliott.