Mark your calendar and plan to join hundreds of members of the Poet Family who will assemble for this spirited weekend.
Pre-registration has now ended. Anyone who completes registration on or after October 16th will not be guaranteed Poet perks. While most events are free of charge and walk-up registration will be available at the Hospitality table on October 25th and at the Poet Fest on October 26th, we'd still like to know what activities you're interested in.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 562.907.4222 or alumni@whittier.edu.
Seeing old faces and familiar places is what Homecoming is all about.
LGBTQIA+ Community Alumni Panel | 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Join us at our panel to hear from LGBTQIA+ Alumni.
Pride Alumni Meet-up | 5:30 p.m. | After the panel, join us for the Pride Alumni Meet-up.
Event contact: Mike Rizzo mrizzo@whittier.edu, 562-907-4967
It's spooky season so be sure to check out the Haunted House sponsored by the Whittier College Student Program Board.
There's no better way to start your weekend than dropping by to check in for Poet Homecoming.
Poet Homecoming is all about reliving the glory days. Join us at the Poet for a Day Tour featuring the amazing classes offered by Whittier College faculty.
Check out the Library's Special Collections and Archives for an Open House, including fun activities and a taste of Whittier College history. Additionally, yearbooks from 1915 to 2011 will be available for purchase ($1.50 per book, or $5 for a set of four).
Enjoy a showcase of outstanding student, faculty, and Alumni talent, presented by the Department of Music. Choir alumni are invited to perform the alma mater and school song Friends Forever along with students.
Join the Music Department for a reception following the Poet Musicale.
Whittier legend Professor of Political Science Mike McBride is retiring at the end of this academic year. But there is still an opportunity for alumni to learn from Professor McBride, who is a specialist in Soviet and Russian history and politics, human rights, and the United Nations. At this event, he will delve into one of his greatest interests: Russian dissident Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, particularly the text, “Live Not by Lies.”
The lecture will be followed by an informal reception from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the Shannon Center Patio.
The Poet community is invited to celebrate the formal installation of Kristine E. Dillon '73, Ph.D. as the 16th President of Whittier College. The ceremony will feature an academic processional, tributes to Whittier's mission, and remarks by the new President on the College's vibrant future. All members of the Whittier community are encouraged to participate in this special occasion.
The Installation Ceremony will be followed by a brief, festive reception.
Enjoy your evening and have a good time by joining the Latinx alumni at their event.
Spend your evening with the Lancers at their cocktail reception.
Get spooked at Whittier's Haunted House hosted by the Student Program Board.
Join us for the screening of Carlos Through the Tall Grass. Over 20 Whittier College students participated in the making of this full-length feature film, a comedy. Produced by Professor Patti McCarthy and co-produced by Jennifer Holmes. General audiences.
Contact your society directly to register for brunches.
Cheer on alumni and current students as they face off in this beloved Homecoming tradition.
Cheer on the Women's Soccer as they take on Cal Lutheran during this homecoming weekend.
Join the Black Alumni Association for a nostalgic midday meet-up.
Get ready to make some noise, rally together, and parade up to the GAC to support our Women's Volleyball team in a PINK OUT against Pomona Pitzer.
Poet Fest is THE event of the weekend! Join fellow Poets for great food, live music, and activities for the entire family. This year's Poet Fest will feature:
Join the Class of 1979 for their 45th reunion celebration.
Cheer on the Whittier College Volleyball team as they take on Pomona-Pitzer.
Guests can purchase a ticket for $35 general admission.
Alumni from all graduation years are invited to join us for a dinner celebrating reunion classes ending in 4's and 9's. The dinner is followed by the Poet Bash. Purchase a ticket for $35 general admission. Tickets include a fajita plate and beverage.
Join us for the end-of-the-week dance party! If you are looking for dinner plans arrive earlier for the fajita bar. No-host bar.
Sponsored and organized by our Asian Pacific Islander Desi American poets, join us for an educational and fun opportunity to learn about the origins of the Color Run.
Join APIDA Alumni Association for a meet-up at brunch in the Campus Inn.
Just like the good ol’ days but better! Enjoy delicious menu options featuring fresh and locally sourced ingredients. All-you-can eat style. This invitation is open to all and you can pay at the door.
Join the APIDA Alumni Association for a meet-up at brunch in the Campus Inn.
