Check back for more information as details are subject to change.
When you arrive on campus, make this your first stop! Pick up your name tag, photo-op, and get the most up-to-date details on all activities.
Check out the Library's Special Collections & Archives, which will include fun activities and a taste of Whittier College history. A surplus of yearbooks from 1915 to 2011 will be available for purchase; $1.50 each or $5 for a set of four.
Explore the new and exciting parts of the Poet campus and reminisce in places that still feel so familiar. Join this guided walking tour with Student Ambassadors from the Office of Admission.
Step back into the classroom for a morning and rediscover the joy of learning at Poet College. A course taught by Whittier's distinguished faculty that will give you a chance to engage with thought-provoking topics and explore new ideas - no homework required!
Enjoy a showcase of outstanding student, faculty, and alumni talent including, Marleena Barber ’03, presented by the Music Department. Choir alumni are invited to perform "Friends Forever," along with students.
Immediately following the Poet Musicale
From Poets to Power Players!
Come spend an afternoon with Whittier College alumni who are taking center stage in the business of entertainment — from Hollywood sets to global streaming giants.
Hear their stories, ask your questions, and discover how today’s Poets are shaping tomorrow’s entertainment world.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and get inspired — your future might be one conversation away!
Hear the latest from campus leadership and celebrate standout alumni. Join us for a reception at 4:15 PM, presentation will follow at 5 PM.
The Poet Awards are a cherished opportunity for alumni to honor and uplift one another by recognizing peers whose lives and work reflect the spirit, values, and legacy of Whittier College.
These awards highlight the extraordinary impact Poets make in their communities, careers, and service to Whittier.
Take part in the ceremony during the State of the College, presented by President Kristine E. Dillon ’73 Ph.D.,
Rayburn S. Dezember Distinguished Service Medal
Richard "Dick" Deihl '49, 9/9/1928-6/28/2024
Lieutenant and business executive, former CEO of H.F. Ahmanson & Co.
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Tien Zee ’61
Founder and chairman, Intex Industries and chief executive officer of Intex Corp.
Emerging Leader Award
Charlie Phillips ’11
Partner at Beacon Pointe
Poet Impact Award
Jonathan Damm ’95
Attorney, Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs
Honorary Alumni Award
Harriet Harris
Owner of Harris Taylor Management and secretary, Brethren Community Foundation
Community Partner Award
City of Whittier
Poet Champion
Patricia Juarez-Hill ’98
Teacher, Whittier Union High School District
This will be a memorable evening of recognition, connection, and community — celebrating Poets who truly make a difference.
Alumni, Poet Athletes & Fans Meet-Up! Let’s reconnect, celebrate, and honor what it means to be a WC Poet. Bring your Poet pride and celebrate with old friends and new!
What to expect: Mingle at the All-Society Mixer, connect during Affinity Meet-ups, and savor delicious no-host food and drinks—all set to the soundtrack of DJDG. dive into all things Poet Athletics during an exclusive Coach's Talk and Q&A.
Come visit the Poet Athletic table for up-to-date information on schedules for the 25-26 season. Stay for lawn games, and a hot dog tailgate before we turn up the volume and show our Poet spirit--join the rally and march to Graham Athletic Center for a PINK OUT celebration! Help us cheer on our Women's Volleyball team as they take on Cal Lutheran and raise awareness for breast cancer.
Men's Water Polo
Women’s Soccer vs. Redlands (Senior night)
Join us for an exclusive look at the newly updated Football and Men’s Lacrosse locker rooms, then connect with our coaches and student athletes in the Athletics Student Lounge. Feel the energy, engage with the teams you’ve helped revive, and get a sneak peek at what’s ahead for these programs.
Homecoming Volleyball Game vs. Cal Lutheran
Class of 1975 (and friends from 1974 and 1976) 50th Reunion Celebration | Cocktail Reception and Dinner | Campus Inn, West Dining Hall $35 per person
The Class of 1975 warmly invites our fellow alumni from the Classes of 1974 and 1976 to join us for a special evening of celebration!
Reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass as we come together for a memorable night featuring a cocktail reception and dinner. Uptown Poet Experience Pub Crawl
$25.00 per person - Online registration ends October 9
You’ll receive:
$35.00 - In-person registration, October 10-11, on campus and during the Poet Fest, or 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. check-in at Whittier Brewing Company
Check in at our booth during the Poet Fest or the Whittier Brewing Company anytime throughout the evening.
Grab your friends and enjoy this collaboration with the Whittier Uptown Association. This event is open to the public, and community participation will be encouraged. All guests are required to be 21 years of age.
Whittier Brewing Company will be the Crawl headquarters, where you can turn in your Bingo cards and collect prizes.
*Bingo card submissions by 10 p.m., but continue the fun all night!
**On-site registrants t-shirt until supplies last
Don’t miss out on this exciting new event in Uptown Whittier!
Enjoy 20% OFF on the items listed below during the Poet Pub Crawl
A better taste of the good ol' days! All-you-can-eat dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Open to all, we will track your interest here, and you pay at the door.
