Whittier College Alumni Association

🌺 to an unforgettable Poet 4 Life Tour stop in Hawaii! 💜💛

From reconnecting with longtime friends to welcoming new faces into the Whittier alumni community, it was an afternoon filled with meaningful conversations, shared memories, and plenty of Poet Pride.

Mahalo to everyone who joined us and reminded us that no matter how many miles separate us, the Whittier family is always close 🌴

Q&A: Napoleon Tavale '07 on Bringing His Voice to Disney's Moana | Whittier College Actor and educator Napoleon Tavale '07 reflects on building a career in the performing arts, lending his voice to Disney's live-action Moana, and the Whittier experiences that helped him know the way and discover just how far he'll go.

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For nearly two decades, Elisabeth "Lisa" (Dewey) Brown '94 has supported Whittier College through monthly giving because she believes today's students deserve the same opportunities that shaped her own journey.

As a physician and longtime member of our Give Every Month (GEM) community, Lisa knows that even a small gift each month can make a lasting difference for future Poets.

Thank you, Lisa, for your continued generosity and commitment to Whittier College 👏

💜💛 WELCOME BACK, POETS! 💛💜

The countdown is on! 🏈🎉 Homecoming 2026 registration is officially OPEN!

Poet Football is back for Homecoming and we’re bringing the whole Poet family together for a weekend filled with reunions, new traditions, campus memories, and a BIG celebration of what makes Whittier home.

✨ Reconnect with your classmates
🏈 Cheer on the Poets
🎶 Experience Poet Fest Fan Zone
📸 Make new memories
💜 Celebrate the past. Be part of what’s next.

From the moment you arrive at the Welcome Home Experience to the excitement of Poet Fest and the return of Homecoming football, this is more than a weekend — it’s your invitation to come home.

📅 October 22–25, 2026
🎟️ Registration is OPEN!

👉 Register now and start planning your Homecoming weekend: whittier.edu/homecoming

WELCOME BACK, POETS. WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU. 💜💛

Play ball, Poets! Cheer on the Seattle Mariners with fellow alumni in a reserved fan section organized by Sanjay Das ’93, then keep the celebration going with a postgame BBQ hosted by Morgan Smith ’94 and Cindy (Greenbaum) Lindner ’80. Attend either or both!
🗓 August 23 | Mariners 1:10 p.m. game (BBQ to follow)
📍T-Mobile Park

Colorado Poets, it's time to reconnect! 📣

Join us on August 15 for an afternoon of community, conversation, and Poet Pride with fellow Whittier College alumni.

📍Farmhouse at Breckenridge Brewery (Littleton, CO)
⏰ 12:00-3:00 p.m.

✨ to our Long Beach Poet 4 Life Tour stop!

There’s nothing better than bringing Poets together. Alumni from different class years gathered to reconnect, make new connections, and celebrate the lifelong bonds that make the Whittier community so special. Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Whittier College brought Brian and Tina together and helped shape their careers through mentorship, scholarships, and opportunity. Today, they're giving back so future students can experience the same life-changing education they did. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to the next generation of Poets 💜💛

☀ Start your Sunday by reconnecting with fellow Poets at the beach!

Join us for Poet4Life Huntington Beach as we enjoy great conversation and beautiful ocean views with the Whittier community.

📍 Jolie & The Belle Restaurant
🗓 Sunday, August 9
🕛 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hosted by alumni Alexandra (Sanchez) Kurland '14 and Jamie (Hernandez) Bigman '14.