Summer Welcome Receptions 2024

Incoming families are invited to join us for these regional and virtual gatherings throughout the summer. These events, hosted across the country and virtually, will allow you to connect with Pitzer staff, alumni, and other families in your local area or from the comfort of your home.

Portola

JUNE

FirstGen Virtual Welcome Reception
Tuesday, June 4
5:30–6:30 p.m. PDT
Hosted by The Office of Alumni & Family Engagement

Spanish Welcome Reception virtual (en español)
Wednesday, June 5
5:30–6:30 p.m. PDT 
Hosted by The Office of Alumni & Family Engagement

International Virtual Welcome Reception
Thursday, June 6
8–9 a.m. PDT
Hosted by The Office of Alumni & Family Engagement
 
General Virtual Welcome Reception
Friday, June 7
5:30–6:30 p.m. PDT
Hosted by The Office of Alumni & Family Engagement

Arcadia, CA
Saturday, June 8
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. PDT
Hosted by Past Alumni Board President Claudio Chavez ’88 and Leigh Chavez

Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, June 15
3–5 p.m. PDT
Hosted by Stephanie and David Berenbaum P’28
 

New York, NY
Tuesday, June 18
6–8 p.m. EDT
Hosted by David Good P’20, Linda Schupack P’20, and Matt Brunstad ’20
President Strom C. Thacker attending

La Jolla, CA
Friday, June 28
6–8 p.m. PDT
Hosted by Trustee and Family Leadership Council Past Co-President Jamie Rhodes P’23, Kalpana Singh Rhodes P’23, and Kiran Rhodes ’23

Boston, MA
Sunday, June 30
3–6 p.m. EDT
Hosted by Carlos Perrett ’18

Dubai, UAE 5C Welcome Reception
Thursday, June 27
5-7 p.m. UAE
Hosted by Nick and Sonia Vora, HMC P’25

New York, NY
Sunday, June 30
3–5 p.m. EDT
Hosted by Alison Monk P’27
 

JULY

Portola Valley, CA
Saturday, July 20
11 a.m.–1 p.m. PDT
Hosted by Janie & John Barman P’20, P’27, and Jack Barman ’20
President Strom C. Thacker attending
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Kentfield, CA
Sunday, July 21
3–5 p.m. PDT
Hosted by Family Leadership Council Co-Presidents Hali Croner P’26 and Isaura Resendiz Barrera P’27
President Strom C. Thacker attending
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Tacoma, WA
Saturday, July 27
3-5 p.m. PDT
Hosted by Robert Wengrod P’19 and Kathy Davis P’19
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Portland, OR
Sunday, July 28
Hosted by Jimmy Rattanasouk '98
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AUGUST

Chicago, IL
Engagement Tour/Summer Welcome Reception
Barcocina Chicago - Lakeview
Friday, Aug. 2
6-8 PM CT
Host: The Office of Alumni Engagement and Rhonda Abrams '12 
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Claremont, CA
Saturday, August 10
11 a.m.–1 p.m. PDT
Hosted by President Strom C. Thacker and First Spouse Isabelle Thacker
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