Bring the whole family and plan a long weekend with friends, old and new! Classes ending in 1 and 6 may organize reunion gatherings, Golden Warriors (50 year reunion) will gather and connect at Commencement in May.
October 17, 2026
When: Saturday, 10/17 from 6:00-9:00pm
Where: Institution Ale (516 State Street. Santa Barbara)
Reunion Representative: Krista (Picco) Marceron
Schedule continues to be updated.
Attend an Open Class -
Some classes will be open to visiting alumni. Times and locations will be posted HERE, and printouts will be available upon arrival at the welcome table on Friday.
Open Anytime -
Lower campus- near Lovik field
Bring your frisbees and play a round on Westmont's new Will Wiersma Disc Golf Course.
You can find more information and a map of the course HERE.
8:00 am - 3:00 pm Welcome Table, Homecoming Check-In
In front of Kerrwood Hall
Let us know you've arrived! Pick up your Homecoming name tag, and check the list of
open classes, event schedule, and class reunion updates.
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 pm Yearbooks and Catching Up: '50s, '60s, '70s, 80's. All are welcome!
Hieronymus Lounge, Kerrwood Hall
Yearbooks from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s will be available to peruse, and
Hieronymus will be open to all alumni throughout the day. Pick a time with classmates
to meet up; this is a great starting point to make plans together for the weekend.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Art Exhibit
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
The upstairs gallery exhibit is "Haptic Knowing" and features a group of female artists
who have worked with tactile materials. The downstairs gallery has an exhibition of
work by alum, Marissa (Sherman) Voytenko '00.
10:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m. Chapel
Murchison Gym
Our campus pastor, Dr. Scott Lisea '88 will be speaking at Chapel. More specifics
TBD.
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 annual Appreciation Luncheon. By invitation; RSVP required.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch in the Dining Commons
Dining Commons
Enjoy lunch in the D.C. Our current food provider is Bon Appétit, and they provide
excellent meals to the Westmont community. The cost is approximately $9.50.
12:00-1:00 p.m. Augustinian Scholar Program 10th anniversary Alumni Lunch
Deane Hall Lawn
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Augustinian Scholars Program with fellow program
alumni and faculty at a lunch on Deane Hall Lawn.
12:00-1:00 p.m. Environmental Studies & Sustainability at Westmont
Clark A Lounge
Professor Christine Seibert is the Assistant Director of Environmental Studies at
Westmont. She will be sharing about this new major and the work the college is doing
to become better stewards of the earth.
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Dr. Gayle D. Beebe - Leadership and the Liberal Arts
Global Leadership Center
President Gayle D. Beebe will be sharing about his recent book "Leadership and the
Liberal Arts: An Education to Last A Lifetime." Dr. Beebe collaborated with 13 current
and former faculty and administrators from Westmont on this special work. All guests
will receive a complimentary book.
3:15-4:15 p.m. Steve Davis - Estate Planning Workshop
Hieronymus Lounge
This seminar explores prudent ways to give that can diminish one's tax burden or provide
lifetime income for the donor and family.
3:00-4:30 p.m. Celebration of Summer Research
Winter Hall 3rd Floor Atrium
Come explore what our students have been up to. This is a hallmark event that showcases
projects of over 30 students from many disciplines working on cutting edge research
from a variety of departments in the natural and behavioral sciences. Some of these
students co-authored scholarly papers with their faculty to advance and make significant
contributions to research in their disciplines.
3:15-4:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (Choir Alumni invited)
Deane Chapel
This event is pending* All Choir Alumni are invited to join our Choir at their rehearsal. This is a great
opportunity to sing and get to know some of our current students, led by Dr. Daniel
Gee '13, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities.
3:30-4:30 p.m. Education Alumni Open House
Porter Center
This event is pending* Stop by and reconnect with fellow education alumni and current education professors
and staff.
3:15-3:45 p.m. Dedication of the Boersma Tennis Complex
Boersma Tennis Complex
Join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the newly renovated Boersma
Tennis Complex.
4:00-6:00 p.m. Tennis Mixer for Alumni, Donors, and Fans
Boersma Tennis Complex
All are invited to join a Tennis Mixer at the Boersma Tennis Complex. Email Coach
Chris Elwood if you'd like to participate celwood@westmont.edu Drop in's are also welcomed. Current players will be matched with participants in
this fun event. There is no cost and refreshments will be provided.
4:00-5:30 p.m. Alumni-Student Networking
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Please stop by to talk with some current students! Share your career journey, hear
about their plans, and provide input and advice. Food is provided by the Career Resource
Center. Please let us know if you will be attending with an RSVP on the Homecoming
registration form.
5:30-8:30 p.m. Class of 2016- 10th Reunion Celebration
Validation Ale in the Funk Zone (102 E. Yanonali St.)
Reconnect with your classmates. The Class of 2016 is hosting a reunion gathering at
Validation Ale in the Funk Zone, they offer appetizers, dinner, and drinks. It's a
no-host event. Alexandra (Kutcher) Kozachuk is this year’s Reunion Representative.
Your class will also get to unpack and read your time capsule notes that you wrote
before commencement in 2016.
6:00-7:00 p.m. Sunset Sips & Snacks (Sunset at 6:21 pm)
Biltmore Wall (Across the street from the Biltmore Hotel above Butterfly Beach)
Mix and mingle with fellow alumni while watching the sun go down. Drinks and snacks
are provided by the Alumni Office.
6:30-9:30 p.m. Class of 1986- 40th Reunion Celebration
The Spradley's, 3711 Lido Way, Santa Barbara
Informal gathering including 80's music, pizza, appetizers and drinks. Hang out with
yoThur besties from Page, Clark, Van Kampen, Armington and Ocean View or "New Dorm"
(now Emerson). Feel free to bring an appetizer or drink to share. This event is hosted
and planned by your Reunion Representatives Ben & Maryann (Woods) Spradley.
7:30 p.m. Westmont Theatre- Anthology of short plays
Porter Theatre and various other spots on campus
Theatre Arts Professor Mitchell Thomas's anthology of short plays is being published by Bloomsbury - very exciting! To celebrate the book as well
as the work of our program with the MFA playwrights over the last decade, our fall
mainstage play will feature 6 - 8 of the plays being performed in a variety of locations
on campus with audiences cycling between plays and locations. Built as a kind of
promenade theatre, each performance will be designed for smaller, more intimate audience
sizes - Two undergrad seniors, one alum, and Mitchell Thomas will direct, Jonathan
Hicks '04 will head up design."
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Stargazing
Observatory
Come view the stars and planets through Westmont's powerful Keck Telescope with Dr.
Ken Kihlstrom, Professor Emeritus of Physics. Children are welcome. If it's cloudy
and the weather doesn't cooperate you can still get a tour of the new observatory.
Open Anytime -
Lower campus- near Lovik field
Bring your frisbees and play a round on Westmont's new Will Wiersma Disc Golf Course.
You can find more information and a map of the course HERE
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Yearbooks and Catching Up: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s. All are welcome!
Hieronymus Lounge, Kerrwood Hall
Yearbooks from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s will be available to peruse, and
Hieronymus will be open to all alumni throughout the day. Pick a time with classmates
to meet up; this is a great starting point to make plans together for the weekend.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Alumni and Families Sand Castle Contest
East Beach
Alumni are encouraged to join the Sand Castle Contest at East Beach. Feel free to
bring your own supplies or borrow tools that we will have on site. We will cap this
event at 20 teams and have bags of building supplies for the first 20 teams that register.
Prizes will be rewarded to the top three teams. RSVP on the Homecoming Registration
Form.
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Alumni Award Brunch ($40 per guest)
Global Leadership Center
Ticket cost $40. Check in starts at 9:30, and the program will begin at 10:00 am. The Awards Brunch
is a great time to hear about some of the wonderful achievements of our alumni. Seating
is limited, so advance registration is required through the Homecoming registration
form. Due to food order requirements, brunch tickets cannot be purchased on-site.
Kiah Jordan '06 is this year's Alumnus of the Year. Sarah Spengeman '01 is this year's
Alumna of the Year. Aaron Wilk '16 is this year's Young Alumni of the Year and Nick
'94 and Jen (McKinney) Greener '98 are this year's Global Service Award winners.
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus Tour for Prospective Students
Kerwood Hall
Alumni, if you have a high schooler who is exploring colleges, HERE is the link to sign up for a campus tour. 2025 applicants can receive $1,000 in additional
aid for coming for an official admissions visit to campus! Schedule your visit with
our admissions team now.
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Alumni Baseball scrimmage
Russell Car Field
Head to Russell Car Field to watch our current baseball team take on our Alumni Baseball
squad.
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Art Exhibit
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
The upstairs gallery exhibit is "Haptic Knowing" and features a group of female artists
who have worked with tactile materials. The downstairs gallery has an exhibition of
work by alum, Marissa (Sherman) Voytenko '00.
12:00-1:30 p.m. Homecoming ALL ALUMNI Tailgate
In front of Murchison Gym
Come gather and reconnect with fellow alumni in front of the gym. FREE lunch to the
first 200 alumni and their families. FREE Rori's Ice cream to the first 200 Alumni
and their families. We will also have a Caricature Artist.
12:30-3:30 p.m. Kids Fair
In front of Murchison Gym
Bring the kiddos for carnival games with prizes, an Inflatable slide, a climbing wall,
face painting, popcorn, and cotton candy. Please stay to supervise. FREE EVENT.
6:00-9:00 p.m. Class of 1996- 30th Reunion Celebration
Institution Ale (516 State St. Santa Barbara)
Reconnect with your classmates. The Class of 1996 is hosting a reunion gathering at
Institution Ale on State Street, they offer appetizers, dinner, and drinks. It's a
no-host event. Krista (Picco) Marceron is this year's Reunion Representative.
12:00-12:50 p.m. Dr. Greg Spencer Talk: When in Doubt, Be Human: Walking the Technological
Road
Founders
Come to founders to reconnect with Dr. Spencer as he presents on: When in Doubt, Be
Human: Walking the Technological Road. Algorithms decide what we see. Screens beckon for our attention. AI speaks in our
voice. As technology reshapes us, how do we relate to the promises and pressures of
the digital age? What might wisdom look like for pilgrims like you and me- and our
kids- negotiating obstacles on a speedy technological highway?
12:30-6:00 p.m. Westmont Classic Golf Tournament
Santa Barbara Golf Club- 3500 McCaw Ave, Santa Barbara
Sign up for a foursome in the 15th annual Westmont Classic Golf Tournament. This fun event raises money for student scholarships. Enjoy lots of fun challenges
and buy string if you need it. Stay for the raffle for a chance to win fun prizes.
Register on the Homecoming Registration form or the Westmont Golf Classic site. Sponsorship opportunities available.
1:00-1:50 p.m. Dr. Scott Lisea '88 Talk: Lifelong Discipleship & Growth
Founders
Come hear Scott Lisea '88 on the importance of Lifelong Disicipleship and growth in
Founders. Scott serves as our Campus Pastor and assistant to the president for church
and community relations here at Westmont.
2:00-3:30 p.m. Time of Worship
Winter Lawn
Join other alums in a time of worship on Winter Lawn led by Westmont's Interim Worship
Director, Keegan Perez.
2:00-3:30 p.m. Men's Basketball Scrimmage
Murchison Gym
Cheer on our Westmont Warrior Basketball team in their scrimmage in Murchison Gym.
2:00 p.m. Westmont Theatre- Anthology of short plays
Porter Theatre and various other spots on campus
Theatre Arts Professor Mitchell Thomas's anthology of short plays is being published by Bloomsbury - very exciting! To celebrate the book as well
as the work of our program with the MFA playwrights over the last decade, our fall
mainstage play will feature 6 - 8 of the plays being performed in a variety of locations
on campus with audiences cycling between plays and locations. Built as a kind of
promenade theatre, each performance will be designed for smaller, more intimate audience
sizes - Two undergrad seniors, one alum, and Mitchell Thomas will direct, Jonathan
Hicks '04 will head up design."
2:00-2:50 p.m. Dr. Smaranda Lawrie Talk: Human Flourishing
Founders
Dr. Smaranda Lawrie specializes in cultural & positive psychology, resilience, and
flourishing. Born in Romania, she spent part of her childhood hiding with a family
in Hungary before living in refugee camps in Austria and eventually immigrating to
the United States. Her journey continues to fuel her passion for understanding how
people build resilience across cultures and circumstances. She serves as the inaugural
Director of Westmont’s Center for Resilience and Human Flourishing.
3:00-4:00 p.m. First Generation Alumni Dessert Mixer
Global Leadership Center
Were you the first in your family to go to college? Join us in the GLC to meet, connect
with, and encourage current first generation students.
3:00-4:00 p.m. Golden Warrior Society Tea
Hieronymous Lounge
We invite all of our alumni who have celebrated their Golden Warrior milestone to
congregate in Hironymous lounge for cookies and Tea. Special invitation to the classes
of 1971, 1966, and 1961. We are thankful for you and look to celebrate you in this
drop in social time.
3:00-3:50 p.m. Mike Ryu- AI, Are We There Yet
Founders
Join professor Mike Ryu as he unpacks AI and all of the good and bad that comes from
this powerful resource.
4:00-4:50 p.m. Wendy Jackson- Transforming Communities Through The Power of Storytelling
Founders
Wendy Jackson will be showing her 30 minute documentary, Facing The Falls, and will
discuss Transforming Communiites Through The Power of Storytelling. You can watch
the trailer for the film HERE. Wendy’s vast experience in the film & television industry spans from SONY Pictures
Television where she developed made for television movies; advertising and marketing
with Turner Broadcasting and, developing TV pilots. Most recently, she’s received
the prestigious Producers Guild Mark (p.g.a) for her producing work on the critically
acclaimed and award-winning feature length documentary, MAYNARD (Netflix)
4:00-5:00 p.m. Augustinian Program 10 Year Celebration
Voskuyl Chapel
Join Jesse Covington in the Voskuyl Prayer Chapel for a time of prayer and celebration
recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Augustinian Program.
5:00-7:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1986- 40TH REUNION CELEBRATION
Joe's Cafe, 536 State Street, Santa Barbara
The Class of 1986 is hosting a reunion gathering at Joe's Cafe, they offer appetizers,
dinner, and drinks. It's a no-host event with reserved tables. Your Reunion Representatives
for this event are Ben & Maryann Spradley. This is a fantastic opportunity for classmates
to reconnect and catch up. RSVP required to: sbsprads@yahoo.com This event will be followed by a optional late night gathering at O'Malley's or ZELLO's
(If it is still open, lol)
5:00-6:30 p.m. CLASS OF 2021- 5TH REUNION CELEBRATION
Padaro Beach Grill- 3765 Santa Claus Ln, Carpinteria, CA.
Reconnect with your classmates at the Padaro Beach Grill. The class of 2021 will be
gathering in the picnic bench area. We will have a table reserved and this will be
a no-host event. Feel free to order and pay for your own food and beverages at the
window and have it sent to our area. Your Reunion Representative is Rachel (Elliott)
Furnberg. This will be a great opportunity to see and catch up with classmates.
5:00-7:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1966- 60TH REUNION CELEBRATION
Padaro Beach Grill- 3765 Santa Claus Ln, Carpinteria, CA.
Reconnect with your classmates at the Padaro Beach Grill. The class of 1966 will be
gathering in the picnic bench area. We will have a table reserved and this will be
a no-host event. Feel free to order and pay for your own food and beverages at the
window and have it sent to our area.
5:30-7:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1981- 45TH REUNION CELEBRATION
Padaro Beach Grill- 3765 Santa Claus Ln, Carpinteria, CA.
Reconnect with your classmates at the Padaro Beach Grill. The class of 1981 will be
gathering in the picnic bench area. We have tables reserved and this will be a no-host
event. Feel free to order and pay for your own food and beverages at the window and
have it sent to our area. Your Reunion Representative is Steve Musson. This will be
a great opportunity to see and catch up with classmates.
5:30-8:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1991- 35TH REUNION CELEBRATION
Private Residence of a member of the class of 1991 in Montecito.
Join your classmates at the private residence of a member of the class of 1991 for
dinner in Montecito. All guests will park near the track at Westmont and walk over
more info to be provided to registrants. We are looking forward to seeing and reconnecting
with everyone! Your Reunion Representative are Julie (Rosemond) Merrick and Sonja
Hansen.
5:30-8:30 p.m. CLASS OF 2001- 25th REUNION CELEBRATION
The Cruisery & Unbearable Skee Lodge (501 State Street)
This year's Reunion Representatives are Tamara (Wann) Wheeler and Heather (Hippenhamer)
Sunukjian. We will be gathering at The Cruisery & Unbearable Skee Lodge from 5:30-8:30pm.
These two spots are connected. Cost is $50 per adult which includes 2 drink tickets
+ Heavy Apps (and additional food and drinks available for purchase) Enjoy skee ball,
giant Jenga, and much more! Local craft beer, craft cocktails & mocktails, wine, and
plenty of NA spirit-free options. Kids tickets are $20. All ages welcome during event
5:30-8:30PM. (Note: Under 21 must leave at 8:30, and all others are welcome to stay
until closing @12AM. Staff will card minors.) Click HERE to pay for your ticket(s).
7:30 p.m. Westmont Theatre- Anthology of short plays
Porter Theatre and various other spots on campus
Theatre Arts Professor Mitchell Thomas's anthology of short plays is being published by Bloomsbury - very exciting! To celebrate the book as well
as the work of our program with the MFA playwrights over the last decade, our fall
mainstage play will feature 6 - 8 of the plays being performed in a variety of locations
on campus with audiences cycling between plays and locations. Built as a kind of
promenade theatre, each performance will be designed for smaller, more intimate audience
sizes - Two undergrad seniors, one alum, and Mitchell Thomas will direct, Jonathan
Hicks '04 will head up design."
Take in a local church service before heading home.
2:00 p.m. Westmont Theatre- Anthology of short plays
Porter Theatre and various other spots on campus
Theatre Arts Professor Mitchell Thomas's anthology of short plays is being published by Bloomsbury - very exciting! To celebrate the book as well
as the work of our program with the MFA playwrights over the last decade, our fall
mainstage play will feature 6 - 8 of the plays being performed in a variety of locations
on campus with audiences cycling between plays and locations. Built as a kind of
promenade theatre, each performance will be designed for smaller, more intimate audience
sizes - Two undergrad seniors, one alum, and Mitchell Thomas will direct, Jonathan
Hicks '04 will head up design."
Safe travels and we hope you return to Westmont sometime soon.
Bookstore
Shop for your alumni sweatshirt and more! ALL ALUMNI GET A 10% DISCOUNT IN THE BOOKSTORE. Please note special Homecoming hours:
Friday 8:45 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Wifi on Campus
Name: Westmont Visitor
Password: Westmont
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
Gift Planning Resources
If you would like to meet one-on-one with Steve Davis, Associate Vice PresidentGift Planning & Transformational Philanthropy, email him or call (805)805-6883.
Class Gift
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Stay Connected
Ensure you receive communications for events and reunions. Use the Update Contact form if you have new mailing address or other new contact information. Contact the alumni office for Homecoming assistance at (805) 565-6056.