Community Weekend (Formerly Alumni Weekend)
(Formerly Alumni Weekend) Celebrating alumni, families, students, faculty, and staff May 2–4, 2025
Community Weekend 2025: A Taste of Pitzer
Community Weekend 2025: A Taste of Pitzer
(Formerly Alumni Weekend)
Celebrating alumni, families, students, faculty, and staff
May 2–4, 2025
Welcome to Community Weekend 2025: A Taste of Pitzer! This reimagined celebration brings together
alumni, families, students, faculty, and staff for a weekend filled with connection, inspiration, and Pitzer
pride. Whether you’re an alumnus reconnecting with classmates, a parent or family member exploring
campus life, a student networking with the broader community, or a faculty or staff member sharing
your Pitzer experience, this weekend is for you!
Keep scrolling to explore everything Community Weekend has to offer—register for the event, check out early bird pricing, view the weekend schedule, browse FAQs, learn about Reunion Giving and Alumni Awards, and relive the excitement with photo albums from past events!
Community Weekend Schedule
Look Who's Coming!Thursday, May 1, 2025
Evening
Alumni Film Screening and Panel | Time TBD | George C.S. Benson Auditorium
Schedule subject to change
Friday, May 2, 2025
Morning
Welcome, Check-in, and Pitzer Store | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Broad Center, Performance Space
Coffee & Conversation with Faculty and Deans | 10–11 a.m. | McConnell Center, Apron
Tour of the Robert Redford Conservancy + Sustainability Activities | Time TBD
Pitzer Art Galleries Open House | Time TBD | Nichols Gallery & Lenzer Gallery
Afternoon
Community Lunch | 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | McConnell Center, Dining Hall (no program)
Inclusion and Justice Programming | Time, program, & location TBD
3C and Campus Partners Open House & Receptions | Times & locations TBD
Student Garden Tour and Sustainability Activities | Time TBD | Student Garden and Outdoor Classroom at the Grove House
SCIAC Tournament | Time & Location TBA
Fulbright Speaker Panel | 1–2:30 p.m. | McConnell Center, Founders Room
BB vs Occidental | 3 p.m. | Location TBA
SB vs Occidental | Time & location TBA
Alumni & Student-Athlete Mixer | Time TBC | CARW
Retirement Celebration for Nigel Boyle | 3:30–5 p.m. | George C.S. Benson Auditorium
Reception to follow in Stein Atrium
Evening
Senior Art Thesis Art Exhibition and Opening Reception | Time TBD | Broad Center Patio and Nichols Gallery
Sunset Reception | Celebrate the start of Community Weekend in the courtyard of the Nucleus Science Center, with opportunities to connect with faculty, alumni, students, families, and staff. Remarks from President Thacker and Senior Staff. | 5–6:30 p.m.
3C Wine Tasting (Alumni Only; Pitzer, Scripps, & Harvey Mudd) | 5–6:30 p.m. | Scripps College
Community Dinner | 5–7:30 p.m. | McConnell Dining Hall (no program)
Mix & mingle with guests
Trailblazers Reunion Dinner (Private Event) | Alumni from the Classes of 1965-1975 and emeriti faculty gather at the President’s Residence for a memorable evening. | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | President’s Residence
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Morning
Welcome, Check-in, and Pitzer Store | Opens at 8am | Broad Center, Performance Space
Rise and Shine Yoga | 8:30–9:30 a.m. | Brant Clocktower Lawn
Tour of the Nucleus with UJ Sofia | Time TBD
Campus Murals Tour with faculty from the Art Field Group | Time TBD
Community Brunch | 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | McConnell Dining Hall (no program)
Mix & mingle with guests
Afternoon
Faculty Sessions | Times, topics, & locations TBD
Alumni Panel | Time & location TBD
Wellness Programming with Strive2Thrive and MCAPS | Time & locations TBD
Tour of the Wellness Hub | Time TBD
Children’s Programming | Time & location TBD
SCIAC Tournament | Time & location TBD
A Taste of Pitzer Food & Music Festival (Schedule of bands to follow) | 3–5:30 p.m. | The Mounds and Brant Clock Tower Lawn
Class Photos (Alumni Only) | 3–5 p.m. | Grove House Patio
Pomona-Pitzer Sagehen Athletics Events | Times & locations TBD
Evening
Community Dinner | McConnell Dining Hall) | 5–7:30 p.m.
Alumni Awards Ceremony | Celebrate the achievements of Pitzer’s Young Alumni and Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees in a special gathering. | 6–7:30 p.m. | Location TBD
Mix & mingle with guests
Groove at the Grove House After Party | 8–10 p.m. | Grove House
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Morning
Alumni Board Meeting | 9–11 a.m. | Broad Center, Performance Space
Greet the Alumni Board.
Community Brunch | 10:30 a.m.–Noon | McConnell Center, Dining Hall
Farewell Mariachi Brunch at Scripps | 10:30 a.m.–Noon | Location TBD
7C Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA) Annual Alumni Brunch | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | OBSA Garden, 139 E. 7th Street
Claremont Farmers and Artisans Market | 8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Claremont Village
SCIAC Tournament | Time & location TBD
Q: When will registration open?
A: Registration is now open! Click here to register.
Q: Is Community Weekend open to all alumni?
A: Yes! You don’t have to be in reunion to participate.
Q: Can families and students attend?
A: Yes! We look forward to seeing families and students at Community Weekend!
Q: What is the deadline to register?
A: Early Bird registration closes at midnight on February 28.
Online registration will remain open through Saturday, May 3.
Early registration is highly recommended, as space is limited.
Q: I still have questions about Community Weekend 2025. Whom should I contact?
A: Email us at engagement@castingmoldingmachine.com.
Cecil’s “Early Bird” All-Inclusive Pricing: $63
In honor of Pitzer’s founding year, 1963.
Register by February 28 to take advantage of this special pricing!
Cecil’s “Early Bird” All-Inclusive Pricing: $63
All-Inclusive: $125 (includes all meals and programming for the full weekend)
Saturday Only: $90 (includes all programming and meals on Saturday)
Programming Only (no meals): $50
Students, faculty, & staff are welcome to attend all programming for free. Registration is provided below. (Meals are not included.)
Community Weekend Registration
Pitzer Reunion: Come Back, Give Back
Alumni play a crucial role in the student experience, and your contributions truly make a difference. This year, we’re adding an exciting element to Community Weekend: A Class Giving Challenge!
How to Participate
Make Your Reunion Class Gift Now!Orange Cup - Awarded to the reunion class raising the largest dollar total
President’s Cup - Awarded to the reunion class with the greatest percentage of donors
Rally Cup - Awarded to the reunion class with the greatest number of registered alumni
Classes ending in 5 and 0 will compete for the 3 different cups with the winning class receiving VIP wristbands for a reserved section at our weekend Music Festival—an exclusive way to enjoy the festivities with your classmates!
Make your class gift now!Where Your Gift Makes an Impact:
The Pitzer Fund: Supports critical needs across the College, including academic programs, student services, and scholarships.
The Pitzer Annual Scholarship Fund: Opens doors for deserving students, ensuring access to a Pitzer education and empowering them to make a lasting impact on the world.
Additional Funds: You can also direct your gift to other areas important to you.
Thank you for your ongoing support—see you at Community Weekend!
Alumni Association
2025 Alumni Awards
One of the most gratifying experiences of being a Pitzer alumna/us is the opportunity to recognize and
celebrate the accomplishments of one of our own. Alumni Award recipients will be recognized and
celebrated during Community Weekend.