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Attend an Open Class- Click if you are interested in attending a class.
Some classes will be open to visiting alumni. Times and locations will be posted above and print outs 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.

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Art Exhibit by TBA
°µÍø±¬ÁÏapp Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Summary of Exhibit coming soon!

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 °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp community. The cost is approximately $9.50

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Blue Owl Cooking Demonstration & Sampling
Clark A Lounge
Come sample unique dishes from a local favorite restaurant. The Blue Owl dishes up crafty and uncommon recipes, combining elements of classic dishes with Asian-inspired ingredients. They are known best for their customizable Fried Rice Bowl, which was featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives in 2023 (Season 36 Episode 12). Stop by to sample their Sweetheart Burrito, Mango Mint Salad, Salted Cucumbers, Fried Rice, and a refreshing Mocktail. Blue Owl will also provide recipes so that you can recreate these fun items at home. This event is limited to the first 30 guests. 

1:00-7:00 p.m. °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp Classic Homecoming Golf Tournament.
Glenn Annie Golf Course, Goleta
Proceeds from this golf tournament support today's °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp 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 . Sign up for a foursome with fellow alums. Sponsorships available.

11:45-12:45 p.m. °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp'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 °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp's Strategic Plan and vision for the future.

12:45-1:45 p.m. Dr. Tim Van Haitsma- Exercising for Mental Health
Founders & Alumni Gallery
Dr. Tim Van Haitsma joined the °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp 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 & Alumni Gallery
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 °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp in 2023. He will be presenting on AI in the workplace and future trends to be aware of. 

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 

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.

3:30-5:00 p.m. Celebration of Summer Research
Winter Hall, 3rd Floor Atrium
A hallmark of °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp’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 (PENDING)
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 (PENDING)
Porter Center
Stop by and reconnect with fellow education alumni and current education professors and staff.

4:00-5:00 p.m. Dr. Blake Kent- Topic TBA
Founders & Alumni Gallery
Dr. Blake Kent is an Associate Professor of Sociology at °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp. 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 °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp 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.

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Class of 2000 - 25th Reunion Gathering
Global Leadership Center, °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp
The class of 2000 celebrates its 25th reunion year with a special dinner on campus. Register for the 25th Reunion Free Dinner Celebration on the homecoming registration page.

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.

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

8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Stargazing
Observatory
Come view the stars and planets through °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp'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 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, 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 by TBD
°µÍø±¬ÁÏapp Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Description coming...

11:30-12:15 p.m. Dr. Greg Spencer- Lecture (Topic TBD)
Founders & Alumni Gallery
Retired professor, Dr. Greg Spencer started teaching at °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp in the Communications department in 1987, specializing in rhetorical theory and criticism, religious rhetoric, and media ethics. 

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

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 & Alumni Gallery
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 seminary students in Mexico and children living at a migrant center. 

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

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 p.m. Volleyball vs. Point Loma
Murchison Gym
Our volleyball team hosts Point Loma. Purchase athletic tickets . We will be honoring players from the 1974 volleyball team- the first women's sports program for the college. 

5:30-8:00 p.m. Celebration of 50 years of Women in Sports Banquet (Ticket $50)
Global Leadership Center
Just over 50 years ago °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp 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 5:30 and the program begins at 6:00 pm sharp. 

8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Stargazing
°µÍø±¬ÁÏapp Observatory
Come view the stars and planets through °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp'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. 

10:00 a.m. -
West Beach
is partnering with °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp to provide Alums 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 Paddle Boards, 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

Name: °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp Visitor
Password: °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp

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

°µÍø±¬ÁÏapp has partnered with FreeWill, a highly regarded estate planning organization, a tool that walks you through creating a legal will and trust. °µÍø±¬ÁÏapp 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.

Class Gift

Each and every gift makes a difference for current students!