The Poet4Life Tour is hitting the road, and we’re excited to reconnect with alumni across the country this summer! Join fellow Poets for networking, community, and Whittier pride at one of our upcoming regional gatherings.
Long Beach, CA • Thursday, June 25
Join Poet hosts Mark Taylor '89, Robert '16 & Cody '16 Allarte, and Stan Smith ‘73 for ocean breezes at Ola Mexican Kitchen.
Honolulu, HI • Sunday, June 28
The tour is back on the island! Join Whittier College alumni to hear exciting updates on campus, featuring football coach Cory White M'07 with details on the growth of the program.
Pasadena, CA • Friday, July 17
You are invited to a happy hour at Rath al Fresco on the Athenaeum on the Caltech campus. Hosted by Joe McCarthy ’97, join fellow Poets to make new connections and hear about what's happening on campus.
Fairfax, VA • Tuesday, July 21
Host Jeff Bare ’81 welcomes local Poets to meet for craft beer and Asian street food. We are pleased to announce that Professor Mike McBride will be a special guest and looks forward to visiting with all who can attend.
Del Mar, CA • Sunday, July 26
Come show your Poet pride and mingle with friends at the ViewPoint Brewing Company overlooking the Del Mar Racetrack. Hosted by Barbara (Ondrasik) Groce ‘57 and Rachel (Homel) Rice ’96.
Temecula, CA • Saturday, August 1
Join us at Altisima Winery with our hosts Hale ‘93 and Cindy (Salac) ‘92 LaBore as we make new connections and get excited about Homecoming 2026!
Chicago, IL • Thursday, August 6
Make this your first stop after work, join host Leigha Lucas '99 and other proud Poets for an evening of catching up.
Huntington Beach, CA • Sunday, August 9
Hosts Alexandra (Sanchez) Kurland ’14 and Jamie (Hernandez) Bigman ’14 invite Poets in Orange County to mix and mingle in the morning sunshine overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Littleton, CO • Saturday, August 15
The Colorado regional group is hosting a fun get-together to celebrate Poet Pride and bring friends together. Everyone is welcome—let’s connect.
Greater Seattle, WA • Sunday, August 23
Seattle is back at the ballpark! Join fellow Poets in a fan section arranged by Sanjay Das '93 to cheer on the Seattle Mariners against the Chicago Cubs. After the game, all are invited to join a BBQ hosted Morgan Smith '94 and Cindy (Greenbaum) Lindner ’80 at the Smith residence!
Los Angeles, CA • TBD
