Weekend Details Homecoming Schedule

Attend an Open Class- Click HERE if you are interested in attending a class.
Some classes will be open to visiting alumni. Times and locations will be posted above, and printouts will be available upon arrival at the welcome table on Friday.

8:00 am - 3:00 pm Welcome Table, Homecoming Check-In
President's Patio, next to the Fountain, 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.

9:45 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Special Dedication Ceremony
The Nancy Voskuyl Chapel
Join us for a special dedication in the Nancy Voskuyl Chapel. Arrive around 9:45 am. The program will begin at 10:00 am and wrap up by 10:20 am. Guests are encouraged to head to the gym following the program for Chapel. 

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Art Exhibit 
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
The upstairs gallery will feature a faculty exhibition. The downstairs gallery will be showing artwork by Briana Miyoko Stanley '15. She is a stand-out art alum from the class of 2015, who completed her MFA from Cal State Long Beach in 2020 and was hired as a tenure-track instructor of art at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. https://brianamiyoko.com/ 

10:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m. Chapel
Murchison Gym
Chapel speaker and info coming soon!

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 Appetit, and they provide excellent meals to the Westmont community. The cost is approximately $9.50

1:00-7:00 p.m. Westmont Classic Homecoming Golf Tournament.
Glenn Annie Golf Course, Goleta
Proceeds from this golf tournament support today's Westmont students. Check-in starts at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm shotgun start, and 6:00 pm BBQ dinner is provided to all golfers. Register HERE. Sign up for a foursome with fellow alums. Sponsorships available HERE. 

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Westmont's Strategic Plan and Vision for the Future
Hieronymous Lounge
Dr. Tim Loomer is the Director of Research, Planning, and Implementation and Assistant to the President for Board Relations. He will be sharing Westmont's Strategic Plan and vision for the future.

12:00-1:00 p.m. Augustinian Scholar Program Alumni Lunch
Deane Hall Lawn
Connect with fellow Augustinian Scholar Program Alumni and faculty at a lunch on Deane Hall Lawn

12:45-1:45 p.m. Dr. Tim Van Haitsma- Exercising for Mental Health
Founders 
Dr. Tim Van Haitsma joined the Westmont faculty in the Kinesiology department in 2014 after teaching at Georgetown College. His expertise includes human physiology, exercise physiology, human performance, and clinical exercise physiology. His research interests focus on exercise-induced fatigue, both immediate and long-term, chronic fatigue syndrome, and how the mind affects human performance. 

2:00-3:00 p.m. President Gayle Beebe- The Crucibles that Shape Us, Navigating the Defining Challenges of Leadership book discussion. 
Founders 
President Beebe has written about crises that have become defining moments for him. Difficulty, he learned, can refine our character, "calling forth our best effort, and teaching us to rely on God."
The book provides insights to all of us who face challenges, inviting us to identify how God is providing opportunities for us to grow. "Life is a perpetual gauntlet with challenges on one side and opportunities on the other...we often see setbacks and disasters as events that keep us from our best life. They're really opportunities to grow in leadership" (The Crucibles That Shape Us). The first 50 attendees will receive a free book. 

3:00-4:00 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.

3:00-3:45 p.m. Mike Ryu- AI in the Workplace
Kerr Student Center Lounge (Above the Dining Commons)
Mike Ryu is an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He worked in the software industry in the San Francisco Bay Area as a software engineer, an agile coach, and an engineering manager before coming to Westmont in 2023. He will be presenting on AI in the workplace and future trends to be aware of. 

3:00-5:00 p.m. Class of 2015- 10 Year Reunion Celebration
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Class of 2025 will be meeting for their first celebration party on campus in the downstairs gallery. The downstairs gallery will be showing artwork by Briana Miyoko Stanley '15. She is a stand-out art alum from the class of 2015, who completed her MFA from Cal State Long Beach in 2020 and was hired as a tenure-track instructor of art at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. https://brianamiyoko.com/  This year's reunion representatives are Bethany Day and Abby Birk (Lombardo). 

3:15-4:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (Choir Alumni invited)
Deane Chapel
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 (PENDING)
Porter Center
Stop by and reconnect with fellow education alumni and current education professors and staff.

3:45-4:30 p.m. Alumni-Student Networking Dessert
Kerr Student Center Lounge (Above the Dining Commons)
Please stop by to talk with some current students! Share your career journey, hear about their plans, and provide input and advice. Dessert is provided by the Career Resource Center 

4:00-5:00 p.m. Dr. Blake Kent- Topic TBA
Founders 
Dr. Blake Kent is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Westmont. Dr Kent's broad research interest is in religion/spirituality and mental and physical health, with particular attention given to subjective religious and spiritual experiences, particularly attachment to God. 

5:00-6:00 p.m. Time of Worship (Singing Hymns)
Page Hall, Multi-Purpose Room
Please join the Westmont Orchestra for a Hymn sing. Come and worship through the singing of old favorites and new songs, honoring the gifts that God has given us through music led by Dr. Ruth Lin, Music Department Chair and Director of Orchestral Activities.

5:00-6:00 p.m. Open House - Engineering Department
Fletcher Jones Foundation Center for Engineering (Near the Tennis Courts and Physical Plant)
Come by the Fletcher Jones Foundation Center for Engineering to explore this new building and innovative program. Dr. Dan Jensen will be there to share the mission and vision of the program.

5:00-7:00 p.m. Class of 1970- 55th Reunion Celebration
Founders
Join your classmates and reconnect in Founders. Feel free to purchase your own dinner in the DC and then walk over next door to Founders. This year's Reunion Reps include: Dan Donnelly, Charlie Grant, Vernanne (Nanne) Alvarez Powell, Karen Reed Ray, Robin Odell Severson, Steve Ray, and Charlie Maxson.

6:15-7:00 p.m. Sunset Sips & Snacks
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 appetizers are provided by the Alumni Office.

7:00-10:00 p.m. Theatre Arts Rehearsal (Theatre Arts Alumni invited)
Porter Theatre
All Theatre Arts Alumni are invited to attend a rehearsal warm-up and participate in rehearsal games

7:00 p.m. Volleyball vs. Point Loma
Murchison Gym
Our volleyball team hosts Point Loma. Purchase athletic tickets HERE. We will be honoring members of our first volleyball team from 1974 during the game. 

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. 

8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 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.

9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Alumni Award Brunch ($40 per guest)
Global Leadership Center
Ticket cost $40. The Awards Brunch is a great time to hear about some of the wonderful achievements of our alumni. This year, we will recognize TBD as our Alumnus of the Year. TBD as our Alumna of the Year. TBD with the Global Service Award and TBD with our Young Alumni Award. Seating is limited, so advance registration is required through Homecoming registration. Due to food order requirements, brunch tickets cannot be purchased on-site.  

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Campus Tour for Prospective Students
Kerwood Hall
Alumni, if you have a high schooler that 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.-5:00 p.m. Art Exhibit
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
The upstairs gallery will feature a faculty exhibition. The downstairs gallery will be showing artwork by Briana Miyoko Stanley '15. She is a stand-out art alum from the class of 2015, who completed her MFA from Cal State Long Beach in 2020 and was hired as a tenure track instructor of art at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. https://brianamiyoko.com/ 

11:30-12:15 p.m. Dr. Greg Spencer- Lecture (Topic TBD)
Founders  
Retired professor, Dr. Greg Spencer started teaching at Westmont in the Communication Studies department in 1987, specializing in rhetorical theory and criticism, religious rhetoric, and media ethics. 

11:30-1:00 p.m. Class of 1955- 70th Reunion Celebration
Alumni Gallery
Class of 1955, head to the Dining Commons for lunch with your classmates. The cost of lunch at the D.C. is complimentary from the Alumni Office- just let the attendant know that you are a member of the class of 1955. You can make a plate and head to the Alumni Gallery room, which is near the entrance. Paul Hook is your Reunion Representative this year. 

12:00 p.m. Womens Soccer vs. Biola
Thorrington Field
Womens Soccer hosts Biola. Purchase athletic tickets HERE

12:00-1:30 p.m. Homecoming ALL ALUMNI Tailgate 
In front of Murchison Gym 
Come gather and reconnect with fellow alums 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.

12:30-3:30 p.m. Kid's 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

12:30-1:15 p.m. Kelley Funk- Student Ministries Update and Service Project
Founders 
Kelley Funk is the Assistant Director of Campus Life for Ministry & Outreach. She will be sharing about current student ministry projects and working with attendees on a service project that benefits the Potters Clay program. Join us to assemble gifts for children living at a migrant center in Tijuana.

1:30-2:15 p.m. Dr. Michael Everest- The Intersection of Faith & Science 
Founders
Dr. Michael Everest earned his doctorate in chemistry from Stanford University. He has taught General Chemistry and Physical Chemistry at Westmont for nearly 15 years, and earned an Outstanding Teacher award in 2016.  Join us as he shares his perspective on the relationship between science and Christian faith.

1:00-11:00 p.m. Theatre Arts Rehearsal (Theatre Arts Alumni invited)
Porter Theatre
All Theatre Arts Alumni are invited to attend a rehearsal warm-up and participate in rehearsal games

2:00-4:00 p.m. Class of 1960- 65 Year Reunion Celebration
Hieronymous Lounge in Kerrwood Hall
Class of 1960- join your classmates in Hieonymous Lounge. Swap stories and reconnect for your 65th Reunion Party. Reach out to alumni@westmont.edu if you have any questions or if you'd like to be involved with planning details. 

2:00-5:00 p.m. Class of 2010- 15 Year Reunion Celebration
Third Window Brewing- Barrel Room (406 East Haley Street, Suite 3, Santa Barbara)
Class of 2010 head over to Third Window Brewing Company and meet up with your classmates in the Barrel Room for your 15 year Reunion Celebration. Allyson Darakjian (Arendsee), Justin Davis, and Korinne Ward (Kane) are this year's Reunion Representatives. 

2:00 p.m. Mens Soccer vs. Biola
Thorrington Field
Men's Soccer hosts Biola. Purchase athletic tickets HERE

2:00 p.m. Volleyball Alumni Game
Murchison Gym
Volleyball Alums are encouraged to stop by the gym and play in the Alumni game

2:30-3:15 p.m. Bio Science Panel Discussion- Bringing Extinct Animals Back 
Founders 
Dr. Amanda Sparkman '03 is a Biology professor and the Director of Environmental Studies at Westmont. She will be joined by Dr. Aaron Marshall, Chief Operating Officer at the Santa Barbara Zoo and alum Sean den Bok '04, Chief of Education and Engagement at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. They will provide insight and discuss Colossal Biosciences and their work to bring back extinct animals. The dire wolf has been brought back, and they are working on bringing back the Woolly Mammoth, Tasmanian Tiger, and Dodo Bird. 

3:30-4:30 p.m. Showing of "All Things Metal" documentary and Q/A panel
Founders & Alumni Gallery
This 18-minute short documentary was featured in Rolling Stones magazine, Tribeca Film Festival, and the Santa Barbara Film Festival. It highlights a family of metal workers (all sons of former campus pastor Ben Patterson). By day, the brothers operate a metal shop together, crafting beautiful pieces of heirloom ironwork. After hours, they write, produce, and perform in whimsical heavy metal music videos that reflect their philosophies on life and art. This film also highlights how all three have Tourette's syndrome and how their mother encouraged them to turn to music as a release and coping mechanism. 

4:00-6:00 p.m. Class of 2015- 10th Reunion Celebration
Shalhoob's in the Funk Zone (220 Gray Ave., SB)
Join your classmates and reconnect at Shalhoobs. Feel free to order your food and beverages at the counter. Your group will be gathering mountainside in the space to the left of the order register. All guests are expected to purchase their own meals and drinks. Your class reunion representatives are Abby Birk (Lombardo) and Bethany Day. You can also look forward to rereading all of the notes you wrote to your future self in the Class of 2015 Time Capsules. 

5:00-7:00 p.m. Celebration of 50 years of Women in Sports Banquet (Ticket $50)
Off-Campus- Private Residence (Address will be sent out to registrants)
Just over 50 years ago Westmont launched their first female sports teams. This banquet aims to celebrate the progress and milestones that have been achieved in the last 50 years. We will also be awarding and recognizing one trailblazer awardee from each of the female sports programs. Seating is limited- please purchase your tickets ahead of time. The ticket price is $50 and includes dinner. Check-in begins at 5:00 pm, and the program begins at 5:30 pm sharp. If you are a former athlete who needs childcare assistance, reach out to jheckman@westmont.edu 

6:00-9:00 p.m. Class of 1995- 30th Reunion Celebration
Shalhoob's in the Funk Zone (220 Gray Ave., SB)
Join your classmates and reconnect at Shalhoobs. Feel free to order your food and beverages at the counter. Your group will be gathering mountainside in the space to the left of the order register. All guests are expected to purchase their own meals and drinks. 

6:00-9:00 p.m. Class of 2005- 20th Reunion Celebration
TBA- Downtown Santa Barbara
Join your classmates and reconnect at our 20th reunion party. Location TBA. 

8:00 - 10:00 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. If it's cloudy and the weather doesn't cooperate you can still get a tour of the new observatory. 

West Beach
Cal Coast Adventures is partnering with Westmont to provide alumni with a 25% discount on all of their rentals and adventures. Use promo code homecoming2025 to apply the discount at checkout for the month of October. From Kayaks, to paddleboards, to surfboards, to beach cruisers, to e-bikes, they have something for the entire family. They also offer surf lessons and bike and kayak tours.

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

Wifi on Campus

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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

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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