Weekend Details Homecoming Schedule

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8:00 am - 3:00 pm Welcome Table, Homecoming Check-In
President's Patio, next to 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 1980's 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.

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.

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Art Exhibit by Duncan Simcoe
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Duncan Simcoe is a professor and Department Chair for Art at Cal Baptist University. Stop by and check out his unique work titled Black Drawings on Black Tar paper.

10:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m. Chapel
Murchison Gym
Alum Robyn Bickerton Broadus '13 will be speaking.

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Memorial in Remembrance of the 35th Anniversary of the Potters Clay Car Accident
Potters Clay Monument is located in the Wooded area between the Dining Commons and Carroll Hall or the Old Observatory
Campus Pastor Scott Lisea 88' will be joined by Bart Tarman remembering Lisa Bebout, Alan Voorman, and Garth Weedman who were tragically killed on March 27, 1989 in a car accident while participating in Potters Clay in Mexico. Patty Hallock Crosby and Megan Harter Adamswere critically injured in the accident. Megan Harter Adams has recently written a book, Hope in the Darkest Hour: A Memoir of Survival and Resilience about her experience she will be speaking at the gathering. A limited number of seats will be provided. If you can't make it, but would like to observe you can watch live HERE

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 $9.50

12:00-6:00 p.m. Westmont Classic Homecoming Golf Tournament.
Glenn Annie Golf Course, Goleta
Proceeds from this golf tournament support today's Westmont students. Register HERE. Sign up for a foursome with fellow alums.

12:15-12:45 p.m. Westmont's Strategic Plan and Vision for the Future
Clark A Upper 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.

1:10-2:10 p.m. Dr. Katherine Bryant Lecture- Changing Geopolitical Landscapes & Foreign Aid
Clark A Upper Lounge
Dr. Katherine Bryant is a professor in the Political Science department and will be speaking on the Changing Geopolitical Landscape and the role of Foreign Aid.

1:15-2:15 p.m. Class of 1956 and earlier Celebration
Lucky's Steakhouse- 1279 Coast Village Rd. Montecito, CA. 93108
Reunion Leader Paul Hook will be hosting alums who graduated in 1956 or before at Lucky's Steakhouse. Valet parking is provided. Come gather and reconnect with friends from the past. RSVP to alumni@westmont.edu or Paul Hook phook@smu.edu 

2:15-3:15 p.m. Dr. Jim Taylor '78- Walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain
Clark A Upper Lounge
Dr. Jim Taylor and his wife Jennifer will discuss their experience walking the Camino de Santiago. They will also discuss the book they co-wrote based on the experience (Soul Pilgrimage: Knowing God in Everyday Life). In the book, they use their reflections about the trip as a springboard to focus on its main topic: a soul pilgrimage toward deeper friendship, communion, and union with God. This will be a combination of travelogue and theology. 

2:00-3:00 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.

2:00-3:00 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 RSVP HERE

3:30-5:00 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 will be provided.

3:30-4:30 p.m. Augustinian Scholar Program Alumni Reception
Deane Hall Lawn
Connect with fellow Augustinian Scholar Program Alumni and faculty at a reception on Deane Hall Lawn

3:30-4:30 p.m. Education Alumni Open House
Porter Center
Stop by and reconnect with fellow education alumni and current education professors and staff.

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.

4:00-5:30 p.m. Theatre Arts Rehearsal (Theatre Arts Alumni invited)
Porter Theatre
All Theatre Arts Alumni are invited to attend a rehearsal warm-up and then watch part of the rehearsal for the play 39 Steps. 

4:30-6:00 p.m. Ahh Men Ahh Lums Rehearsal and Reception (Ahh Men Alumni invited)
Deane Chapel
All Ahh Men Alumni are invited to join current Ahh Men singers in a rehearsal. This is a great opportunity to sing and get to know some of our current students led by Kyle Hansen '19. Ahh Men will perform at the Alumni Tailgate on Saturday

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.

5:00-8:00 p.m. Pickleball Tournament- CANCELLED! Not enough sign-ups
Earl Warren Fairgrounds - Pickleball Courts on the outside of the hockey rink.
Sign up as an individual and play doubles around with your fellow Westmont alumni. Bring your own paddle or one can be provided for you. $40 includes dinner and prizes for winners. 

6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Class of 1999 - 25th Reunion Gathering
Global Leadership Center, Westmont College
The class of 1999 celebrates its 25th reunion year with a special dinner on campus. Register for the 25th Reunion Free Dinner Celebration HERE. Contact alumni@westmont.edu if you are part of the class of 1999 and have not received a class reunion email.

6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Class of 1979 - 45th Reunion Gathering
801 Cold Spring Rd. Unit C, Montecito
The Class of 1979 celebrates its 45th reunion year at the home of Ruby Jeanne Shelton (English). Come gather and reconnect with classmates. Food will be provided by La Colemna Catering. You can pay Ruby Jeanne via cash or Venmo. RSVP for this fun event HERE. 

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 alums while watching the sun go down. Drinks and appetizers are provided by the Alumni Office.

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Class of 1994 - 30th Reunion Gathering
Shalhoob's in the Funk Zone (220 Gray Ave, Santa Barbara)
The class of 1994 celebrates its 30th reunion year at Shalhoob's in the Funk Zone. An area has been reserved for your group. Self-service food and beverage. Mo (Roach) HIslap, Shelley (Johnson) Fogg, and Toby (Wahl) Theule are this year's class representatives. RSVP HERE

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Class of 2019 - 5th Reunion Gathering
Institution Ale (516 State Street)
The class of 2019 celebrates its 5th reunion year. Kyle Hansen is your Class Reunion Representative. Your class will gather at Institution Ale. We'd love to see you there. Let us know if you can make it. Click HERE to RSVP.

7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Homecoming House - Coffee House & Live Entertainment
Murchison Gym
Stop by the gym for coffee, cookies, and live entertainment. This will be a coffeehouse-style event with students taking the mic to perform songs and music before a live audience. This event is brought to you by the Westmont Activities Council (W.A.C.).

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 1980's 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
Tickets 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 Eric Knopf '04 as our Alumnus of the Year. Lauren Brown-Berchtold '09 has been selected as our Alumna of the Year. Ben '01 and Alicia Eastvold '04 will be honored with the Global Service Award and John Bertram '14 will be celebrated 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.  SOLD OUT

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. 

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Westmont Volleyball Team Alumni Game
Murchison Gym
If you are a former member of the Westmont Women's Volleyball team you are invited to get back in action on the court with fellow volleyball alums. RSVP to rmcgolplin@westmont.edu if you'd like to play.

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Class of 2014- 10th Reunion Gathering
Padaro Beach Grill- 3765 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria
Stop by to connect and celebrate with your classmates. This a very kid-friendly venue. We will be looking through the time capsule notes from 10 years ago! RSVP HERE. Kathryn Finley and Danielle Staffileno are this year's Reunion Representatives. 

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Art Exhibit by Duncan Simcoe
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Duncan Simcoe is a professor and Department Chair for Art at Cal Baptist University. Stop by and check out his unique work titled Black Drawings on Black Tar paper.

12:00 p.m. Class of 1959- 65th Reunion Gathering
Fireside Room- Samarkand Retirement Center- 2550 Treasure Dr. Santa Barbara
Class of 1959 join Larry and Judy Ballenger at the Fireside Room of Samarkand to connect and celebrate the life of classmate, Carol Sherwood Luce. 

12:00-1:30 p.m. Homecoming ALL ALUMNI Tailgate and Check-In
In front of Murchison Gym 
Let us know you've arrived! Pick up your Homecoming name tag, event schedule, and class reunion updates. 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. Ahh Men Alumni will perform at this event.

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.

12:30-1:30 p.m. Potters Clay Updates and Lunch
Kerr Student Center 
Meet with other Potters Clay alumni in the Kerr Student Center Conference Room and hear from Kelley Funk about the work current students are doing on Potters Clay and other student ministries. Tacos provided.

2:00 p.m. Volleyball 
Murchison Gym
Volleyball hosts Dominican University. Purchase athletic tickets HERE

2:00-3:00 p.m. Dr. Dunn Lecture- Dialogue, Deliberation, and Division
Founders Room- Next to the Dining Commons
Come hear from Dr. Deborah Dunn on Dialogue, Deliberation, and Division. Are you dreading conversations, especially this election season? Come for new insights and practices that might help you engage more fruitfully (and dare we say, Christianly?) with others. 

2:00-4:00 p.m. Class of 1989 -35th Reunion Gathering
President's Patio- In front of the fountain
Come, catch up, and connect with classmates. High-top tables as well as chairs and umbrellas will be set up. This year's class representatives are Albie Stadtmiller, Jim Pigato, and James Province. RSVP HERE

2:30-3:30 p.m. Class of 1969 -55th Reunion Gathering
Hieronymus Lounge
Come connect and visit with your classmates. RSVP HERE

3:15-3:45 p.m. Dr. Maryke van der Walt lecture- What Can Generative AI actually Do?
Founders Room- Next to the Dining Commons
Come hear from Dr. Maryke van der Walt on What Generative AI can do.

3:30-4:30 p.m. Westmont in San Francisco (Urban Program) Reunion 
Kerr Student Center Lounge (Above the Dining Commons)
Come meet the WSF staff past and present and swap stories with fellow Westmont San Francisco alumni about your semester in the city. Refreshments provided.

4:00-5:00 p.m. Vespers
Page Hall- Multi-Purpose Room
Come for a time of worship led by Eben Drost. Eben is an alum and a pastoral musician serving in both the Music Department and Campus Pastor's office.

5:00-8:00 p.m. Class of 2004- 20th Reunion Gathering 
Kiva Coworking space (1117 State St. Santa Barbara)
The class of 2004 is invited to reconnect and celebrate. This event will be catered with Mexican food. This is a family-friendly event- bring your kids! RSVP HERE

5:30-8:30 p.m. Class of 1984- 40th Reunion Gathering 
The home of Brian and Liz Hammer 84'
The class of 1984 is invited to reconnect at the home of Brian and Liz Hammer. RSVP HERE

5:30-8:30 p.m. Class of 2009- 15th Reunion Gathering 
Third Window Brewing- 406 E. Haley St. #3, Santa Barbara
This is a casual/not reserved scenario. Please come by, order food/drinks at the counter, and stay as long as you like! Families and kids are welcome. Jason and Holly Huffnagle & Mike and Maresa Ratsamy are this year's class representatives. RSVP HERE

5:45-7:45 p.m. Class of 1964- 60th Reunion Gathering 
Mountain Rm at Samarkand (Retirement Community) 2550 Treasure Drive, Santa Barbara
The class of 1964 is invited to reconnect and celebrate. RSVP HERE

6:00-8:00 p.m. Class of 2014- 10th Reunion Gathering 
Captain Fatty's Brewery- 6489 Calle Real Suite D, Goleta
Drop in and reconnect with classmates at a fun local brewery owned by a Westmont Alum. RSVP HERE

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Class of 1994 - 30th Reunion Gathering
Institution Ale (516 State Street)
The class of 1994 celebrates again on Saturday night at Instiution Ale. This is a more casual/not reserved scenario. Come by, order food/drinks at the counter, and stay as long as you like! Mo (Roach) HIslap, Shelley (Johnson) Fogg, and Toby (Wahl) Theule are this year's class representatives.

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. 

8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Class of 1999 - 25th Reunion Gathering
Institution Ale (516 State Street)
The class of 1999 celebrates again on Saturday night at Instiution Ale. Come by, order food/drinks at the counter, and stay as long as you like! Dalina Klan is this year's class representative.

9:00 a.m.- 
Santa Barbara Zoo
The Santa Barbara Zoo is offering 20% off their normal rates with group pricing discounts to alums who would like to visit the Zoo before leaving town. Group Discount Rates include $20 Adult Admission, $12 Child Admission, $5 Giraffe Feeding, $4 Train Rides and 15% all Food, Beverage, and Retail. Also 20% tickets to climb the Rock Wall Discount code: WMONT24 to be used at checkout.

10:00 a.m. -
West Beach
Cal Coast Adventures is partnering with Westmont to provide Alums with a 24% discount on all of their rentals and adventures. Use promo code homecoming2024 to apply the discount at check out. From Kayaks, to Paddle Boards, to surfboards, to beach cruisers, to ebikes they have something for the entire family. They also offer surf lessons and bike and kayak tours.

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

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

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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