Alumni Alumni Events

ALUMNI EVENTS:

Saturday, April 4, 2026- Orange County - Westmont VS. Concordia Baseball game

Orange County Alumni join us at Concordia Irvine for a Tailgate party and baseball game. We are including recently admitted students and their families in this fun event.

Friday, March 13, 2026- Honolulu Book Tour Talk

Honolulu alumni join us for dinner and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that Shape Us. 

Thursday, March 5, 2026- Bay Area talk with Dr. Greg Spencer

Bay Area alumni are encouraged to join us at Old Skool Cafe to hear from Dr. Greg Spencer. Space is limited- register early. 

Friday, February 20, 2026- Orange County talk with Dr. Greg Spencer

Orange County alumni join us at the home of Amy Cardiff to hear from Dr. Greg Spencer

Saturday, February 7. 2026- Westmont Alumni-Student Day of Service

Santa Barabara Based alumni are encouraged to register with their families and serve along staff and students as we partner to serve at 10 local non-profits.

Saturday, February 7, 2026- Orange County Alumni Day of Service

Join our Orange County alumni for a Day of Service. Alumni and their families will be serving with the Food Bank.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 Bay Area- Spike Ball in the Park

Join our Bay Area alums for a fun hang out in Menlo Park.

Thursday, December 18, 2025 Orange County Balboa Boat Parade

Join our Orange County alums for dinner and to watch the Balboa Boat Parade

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Westmont Let There Be Light

Join us in Santa Barbara on Kerrwood Lawn for the Let There Be Light Kerrwood Lighting celebration. Bring the entire family- Santa will be joining us and we will have lots of cookies and cocoa.

Saturday, November 22, 2025 San Francisco Jazz Concert

Join our Bay Area alums at San Francisco Jazz watching The Queen's Cartoonist's featuring Westmont Alum, Joel Pierson'01.

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Austin Fall Social

Join our Austin alumni at St. Elmo (Springdale) for fun social gathering. 

Saturday, October 4, 2025- Washington DC Book Tour Event

Washington DC area alumni are encouraged to join us for dinner and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that shape us. 

Friday, October 3, 2025- Chicago Book Tour Event

Chicago area alumni are encouaged to join us for dinner and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that Shape Us. 

Thursday, October 2, 2025- Minneapolis Book Tour Event

Minneapolis Area Alumni are encouraged to join us for dinner and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that Shape Us.

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Orange County Trivia Night

Join our Orange County Alumni Chapter at the Newport Beach Tennis Club for a fun triva night

Thursday, September 11, 2025- Dallas Book Tour Event

Dallas area alumni are encouraged to join us for dinner and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that Shape Us

Thursday, July 3, 2025 Orange County -Patriotic Summer Social

Join our Orange County Alumni Chapter at the home of the Cardiff's in Newport Beach for a patriotic summer social

Saturday, June 14, 2025- Bay Area- Pool Party

Join our Bay Area Alumni Chapter for a Pool Party at the Lundell's

Monday, May 19, 2026 Orange County Lecture

Orange County Alumni join us for a talk on 'Faith-Based Principles for Pluralist Democracy' by Dr. Jesse Covington. Dr. Covington's research explores the interrelation of religion and government. He will take a look at enduring challenges Christians face in a context like the United States. This event will start at 6:00pm PST at Pacifica Christian High School, 1499 Monrovia Ave., Newport Beach. The event will take place on the Main Campus, upstairs in the student commons.

Saturday, May 17, 2025- Picnic at the Santa Barbara Mission Rose Gardens

Santa Barbara based Young Alumni are invited to a potluck picnic at the Mission Rose Gardens (5:00pm-7:00pm)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025- Steve Porter Talk for Riverside Alumni

Inland Empire Alumni we invite you to join us 5:30-8 PM at the Riverside Marriott at the Convention Center 3400 Market St, Riverside Enjoy dinner and encouraging remarks from Westmont's Steve Porter, Senior Research Fellow and Executive Director of the Martin Institute for Christianity at Culture. 

Thursday, April 24, 2025- Scott Lisea '88 Talk for Pasadena Alumni

Pasadena Alumni we invite you to join us 5:30-8 PM Pasadena University Club 175 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena Enjoy dinner and remarks from Scott Lisea ’88, Westmont Campus Pastor and assistant to the president for church and community relations. 

Saturday, April 26, 2025- Westmont Movie On The Lawn- Rio

Bring a blanket or chair and meet us on Kerrwood Lawn to watch Rio, rated G.
Grab your friends, bring the kids, or both! The night begins at 7:30 p.m., and the movie will begin at 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy free popcorn, cotton candy, and pizza courtesy of the Westmont Activities Council.
 

Monday, April 14- Santa Barbara Trivia Night 

Santa Barbara based Young Alumni you are invited to a Trivia Night at Brass Bear (6:00-7:30pm)

March 22, 2025- Seattle Book Tour Event

Seattle Area alumni are encouraged to join us for dinner and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that Shape Us.

March 21, 2025- Portland Book Tour Event

Portland Area Alumni are encouaged to join us for lunch and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that Shape Us. 

March 20, 2025- Washington DC- Dr. Jesse Covington Talk

Join our Washington DC alumni in a conversation with Dr. Jesse Covington, professor of Political Science and Director of the Augustinian Scholars honors program at Westmont. He has taught at Westmont since 2007. He teaches and writes in the fields of political theory and constitutional law, with particular interest in the interrelation of religion and government. He recently published Hopeful Realism: Evangelical Natural Law and Democratic Politics (2025, with Bryan McGraw and Micah Watson).

Saturday, March 19, 2025- Bay Area Trivia Night

Join our Bay Area chapter alumni at the Patio in Palo Alto for a Fun Trivia Night

Saturday, March 8, 2025- Westmont Track & Field Celebration

Westmont Track & Field Alumni are invited back to campus to celebrate Coach Russell Smelley's 70th birthday. We will have bounce houses and fun runs for the whole family.

Friday, March 7, 2025- San Diego Book Tour Event

San Diego based alumni are encouraged to join us for lunch and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles That Shape us. 

Saturday, March 1, 2025- San Diego- Westmont vs. Point Loma Basketball game

Join our San Diego chapter alums to cheer on our warriors at the Point Loma vs. Westmont basketball game

February 1, 2025- Phoenix Book Tour Event

Phoenix based alumni are encouraged to join us for dinner and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that Shape Us. 

Saturday, January 11, 2025- Bay Area Park BBQ

Join our Bay Area chapter alumni for a BBQ in the Park in Menlo Park

Tuesday, December 3, 2024- Westmont Let There Be Light

Join us in Santa Barbara on Kerrwood Lawn for the Let There Be Light Kerrwood Lighting celebration. Bring the entire family- Santa will be joining us and we will have lots of cookies and cocoa.

November 21, 2024- Sacramento Book Tour Event

Sacramento area alumni area alumni are invited to join us for lunch and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that Shape Us.

Saturday, November 2, 2024- Bay Area- Westmont Soccer game

Join our Bay Area chapter to cheer on the Westmont soccer team on Treasure Island. 

September 26, 2024- Orange County Mixer

Join our Orange County Chapter alumni for a mixer at Salty Bear in Costa Mesa

September 19, 2024- Orange County Book Tour Event

Orange County Chapter alumni join us at the Newport Beach Country Club for lunch and to hear more about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that Shape us. 

September 6, 2024- Denver Book Tour Event

Denver alumni join us at Cherry Hills Country Club for dinner and to hear about Dr. Beebe's recent book, The Crucibles that Shape Us. 

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - Santa Barbara- Dr. Beebe Book Signing at La Arcada

Santa Barbara based Alums join us at La Arcada for a free, signed copy of Dr. Beebe's new book- The Crucibles that Shape us.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024- San Diego Summer Send Off

Join our San Diego chapter for a fun summer social- we are including new students that will be heading off to Westmont in the fun Summer Send off event. 

Sunday, May 19, 2024- Honolulu Pickle ball meet up

Honolulu chapter alumni you are invited to a fun pickle ball meet up

Saturday, April 24, 2024- Westmont Creation Care- Done In A Day Service Project

The Westmont Alumni Relations office has partnered with the Sustainability office to create a fun "Done In A Day"- Creation Care - Alumni Service Project. We will have Coffee and Donuts waiting for you. Bring the whole family! We will have a rock painting station set up for the kids. Come and learn about Creation Care, help harvest, remove invasive plants, plant, hear from the Santa Barbara BeeKeepers Organization on why bees are important, sample honey, and we will close with a nature poem from professor Paul Willis. 

Saturday, April 24, 2024- Westmont Movie On the Lawn- The Lorax

Bring a blanket or chair and meet us on Kerrwood Lawn to watch The Lorax.
Grab your friends, bring the kids, or both! The night begins at 7:30 p.m., and the movie will begin at 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy free popcorn, cotton candy, and pizza courtesy of the Westmont Activities Council.

Tuesday, November 29, 2023- Westmont Let There Be Light 

Join us in Santa Barbara on Kerrwood Lawn for the Let There Be Light Kerrwood Lighting celebration. Bring the entire family- Santa will be joining us and we will have lots of cookies and cocoa.

Westmont College hosts a variety of alumni events in Santa Barbara throughout the year, fostering community and connection among graduates. From networking receptions and educational seminars to social gatherings and family-friendly activities, there are numerous opportunities to engage with fellow alumni. Join us in celebrating our shared experiences and continuing the Westmont legacy in the beautiful setting of Santa Barbara.

October 16-18, 2026

Homecoming

Homecoming 2026 will be held October 16-18, 2026. Classes ending in 1 and 6 will be celebrating reunion years!

Date: Saturday, Ocotber 17, 2026

15th Annual Wesmont Golf Classic

The event offers a great day of golf for individuals or foursomes, includes games and prizes, plus raffle prizes and ends with a celebration dinner. All the money raised will help students to pursue a life-changing education.

Annual | December

Advent | Let There Be Light

Each year, Westmont celebrates Advent with “Let There be Light!” a festive gathering, tree lighting, hot cocoa and opportunity to take photos with Santa on Kerrwood Lawn. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. More information coming soon!

Monthly

Conversations That Matter

Alumni are invited to lectures that give the Santa Barbara community opportunities to hear from Westmont faculty.

Annual | March 28, 2026

Spring Sing

At Spring Sing, Westmont students from each residence hall create Broadway-style skits, competing for prizes and bragging rights in the college's longest-running tradition. This popular event involves more students than any other Westmont activity, with performers using song, dance, and occasional faculty/staff guest appearances to tell a story about the year's theme.