Weekend Details Homecoming Schedule

October 13-15, 2023

Bring the whole family and plan a long weekend with friends, old and new! Classes ending in 3 and 8 may organize reunion gatherings, with the exception of the Golden Warriors (50 year reunions) which gather in May. 

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Schedule continues to be updated.

Friday, October 13

8 am - 3 pm Welcome Table, Homecoming Check In
President's Patio (Kerrwood Hall, Fountain)
Let us know you've arrived! Pick up your Homecoming name tag, check the list of open classes, event schedule, class reunion updates. (Saturday check in will be relocated to the sidewalk next to baseball outfield, not far from the Observatory.)

8-4 pm Yearbooks and Catching Up: '50s, '60s and '70s
Hieronymus Lounge, Kerrwood Hall
Yearbooks from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s will be available to peruse, and Hieronymus will be open to these classes throughout the day. Pick a time with classmates to meet up; this is a great starting point to make plans together for the weekend.

Greet Prospective Students and Families, or Take Part with Your Own College-Bound Student
Extend a warm welcome to students and families exploring Westmont. Alumni, if you're son or daughter is thinking about college, consider registering for the event yourself.  

Attend an Open Class
Some classes will be open to visiting alumni. Times and locations will be posted here and available upon arrival at the welcome table on Friday.

10:30-11:20 a.m. Chapel
Murchison Gym
Recently retired professors of communications, and author, Greg Spencer is the chapel speaker. The fall chapel series is "The Good Way: Transformation in Christ." You can look for the dedicated alumni section toward the front center, or sit whereever you wish among the students. 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Young Alumni, Lunch Conversation on Spiritual Development with Martin Institute
Martin Institute 
What is the landscape of your spiritual life now? What elements of your time at Westmont helped contribute to this trajectory? What could have been better? The Martin Institute's Incarnatio Center invites young alumni to join us for lunch and conversation, reflecting on your spiritual life while at Westmont. Space is limited to 20 young alumni (2013+); RSVP here right away if you are interested in attending. Lunch provided free of charge. Please direct questions about the lunch to mvelasquez@westmont.edu.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wallace Emerson Society Luncheon
Global Leadership Center
President and Mrs. Gayle D. Beebe invite all Wallace Emerson Society members to join them at the 27th annual Appreciation Luncheon. By invitation; RSVP Required. 

3:30-5 p.m. Celebration of Summer Research
Winter Hall, 3rd Floor Atrium
A hallmark of Westmont’s outstanding undergraduate liberal arts education is providing opportunities for students to conduct significant research with faculty. Come learn about students' research. Light refreshments provided.

7-8 p.m. Potter's Clay Alumni Night
Location to be announced.
Share stories, eat good food and hear from this year's Potter's Clay Core Team about the vision for the upcoming year.

7 p.m. Volleyball vs Dominican
Murchison Gym
Purchase athletic tickets.

7:30 p.m. Godspell
Porter Theatre
Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Purchase tickets.   Details and showtimes.

Westmont Trivia Night
Location to be announced
Calling all alumni and students! Test your Westmont knowledge, while enjoying great food and a chance to win amazing prizes. Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association.

8 - 10 p.m. Stargazing
Observatory
Come view the stars and planets through Westmont's powerful Keck Telescope with Ken Kihlstrom, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Physics. Children are welcome.

Reunion Gatherings
Times and locations vary. See class reunion links.

Saturday, October 14

8-4 pm Yearbooks and Catching Up: '50s, '60s and '70s
Hieronymus Lounge, Kerrwood Hall
Yearbooks from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s will be available to peruse, and Hieronymus will be open to these classes throughout the day. Pick a time with classmates to meet up; this is a great starting point to make plans together for the weekend.

10-11:30 a.m, Alumni Award Brunch ($35 per guest)
Global Leadership Center
Tickets cost $35. Recommended for ages 12+. Seating is limited, so advance registration is required through Homecoming registration. Due to food order requirements, brunch tickets cannot be purchased on site. A highlight of the weekend takes place at the Alumni Awards Celebration Brunch. This year's honorees are: Jay (Ofori) Diallo ’08 (Alumnus of the Year); Jenise Steverding '97 (Alumna of the Year); Carl LaBarbera ’76 (Global Service); and Gabriella (Pinheiro Chavez) Avila ’14 (Young Alum). 

12-3 pm Homecoming Check in
Near baseball field and Observatory
Let us know you've arrived! Pick up your Homecoming name tag, event schedule, class reunion updates. Check in as on the sidewalk next to baseball outfield, not far from the Observatory. Look for the balloons! 

1-3 p.m. Kid's Fair ($5 per child; no charge for parents)
Across from baseball field. Look for the bubbles!
Bring the kiddos for a 20-foot inflatable slide, games with prizes, face painting and popcorn. Ideal for younger kids; please stay to supervise.

12:00-2:00 p.m. Young Alumni Tailgate ($10 per guest)
Observatory Deck
If you graduated in the last 10 years, you’re a young alum. Come to the Young Alumni Tailgate for food and drinks before and during the soccer games and catch up with friends old and new on the upper deck. Please make reservations when you register for Homecoming. 

12: 30 p.m. Men's Soccer vs Azusa Pacific
Purchase athletic tickets.

1 p.m. Alumni Volleyball
Murchison Gym
Watch former Westmont volleyball players pass, set, spike! No tickets needed.
Former Westmont volleyball players can contact Coach McGolpin to learn more.

2:00 p.m. Godspell
Porter Theatre
Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Purchase tickets.   Details and showtimes.

3:15 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Azusa Pacific
Purchase athletic tickets.

6 - 9 p.m. 25th Reunion
Global Leadership Center, Westmont College
The class of 1998 celebrates its 25th reunion year with a special dinner on-campus. Contact alumni@westmont.edu if you are part of the class of 1998 and have not received a class reunion email.

7 p.m. Volleyball 
Murchison Gym
Volleyball hosts Academy of Art 
Purchase athletic tickets.

7:30 p.m. Godspell
Porter Theatre, Westmont College
Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Purchase tickets.   Details and showtimes.

8 - 10 p.m. Stargazing
Westmont Observatory
Come view the stars and planets through Westmont's powerful Keck Telescope with Ken Kihlstrom, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Physics. Children are welcome.

Reunion Gatherings
Times and locations vary. See class reunion links.

Sunday, October 15

Linger in Santa Barbara. Attend church with friends at one of many wonderful local churches and enjoy brunch.

Bookstore

Shop for your alumni sweatshirt and more! Please note special Homecoming hours:
Friday 8:45 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 pm – 3:00 pm

DINING COMMONS

Dining Commons is cashless; accepts all major credit cards.
Breakfast 7:00 - 9:00 am
Lunch 11:15 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free Will resource

Westmont has partnered with FreeWill, a highly regarded estate planning organization, a tool that walks you through creating a legal will and trust. Westmont is offering this resource at no cost as part of the Year of Will. If you would like to meet one on one with the senior director of gift planning, Steve Davis, email stdavis@westmont.edu or call (805)805-6883. 

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Ensure you receive communications for events and reunions. Use the Update Contact form if you have new mailing address or other new contact information.  

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Contact the alumni office for Homecoming assistance at (805) 565-6056.