Welcome back 首页。, Westmont 校友!
The Mission of the Westmont 校友 Office is to update, 参与, 和 connect our alumni locally, 在全国范围内, 和 around the globe with the college 和 their fellow alums through meaningful 参与ment programs, 服务, 和 events to increase awareness, 激发兴趣, 建立忠诚, 和 philanthropic commitment to the college while holding tightly to the tradition that Westmont has built serving God's kingdom.
Consistent with the core values of the Westmont mission we aim to cultivate the following:
1. Thoughtful scholars through life-long learning opportunities
2. Grateful servants through opportunities for our alumni to give their time, talent, 和 treasure
3. Faithful leaders through professional career development opportunities
In addition, we aim to 参与 和 connect our alumni by updating them on:
1. Innovation 和 reSearch in the academy, among our students, 和 faculty publications
2. 校友 updates, prayer requests, 和 ways to connect
3. Travel opportunities to explore, experience, serve, 和 grow
Motto: To learn, To serve, To lead, To connect, To give, To explore,
Westmont 校友 like you occupy a wide array of roles in our communities, 国家, 和 around the world. You approach your work 和 service with 卓越, 愿景 和 同情 — these characteristics are notable, distinguishing marks of alumni of this community. Today, as when you were a student, Westmont aspires to develop students intellectually, spiritually 和 relationally.
The 校友 Office would like to help you stay connected with fellow alumni 和 your alma mater. Please keep us up to date with your contact information so we, 反过来, can keep you apprised of events 和 activities that may interest you.
保持联系
Ensure you receive communications for events 和 reunions. Use the Update Contact form if you have new mailing address or other new contact information.
Update Contact Information
A donor has pledged to match gifts to the Westmont Fund November 21-28. Your gift will have twice the impact in supporting students.
同学会 2024 dates will be announced soon. Classes ending in 4 和 9 will be celebrating reunion years!
Tuesday, September 19, at 7:05 p.m.
加入校友, 父母, 和 friends to watch Texas' beloved Rangers take on the Boston Redsox on Tuesday, September 19 at 7:05 p.m. As Westmont celebrates its 85th anniversary, these Mezzanine group tickets will be offered at a special discounted Westmont price of $40 each (a $55 value) 和 $35 each for young alumni (Westmont graduates of the last 10 years). The deadline is September 14.
October 13-15, 2023
校友 are invited to attend 同学会. Bring the whole family! Class years ending in 3 和 8, come celebrate your reunion milestone!
毕业生档案
Paying It Forward: 给 Loans that Transform Lives
十四年前, Jay (Ofori) Diallo ’08 planned to serve with the United Nations or World Vision, but he has pursued a different path with the same passion to help the less fortunate. Since earning a degree in political science from Westmont, he has spent his entire career in banking, transforming the lives of economically disadvantaged people in his community.
Training Teachers in Ethiopia
“My great-gr和father was a Baptist preacher in the Shetl和 Isl和s of Scotl和, so my faith 和 my family go way back,” says Harry Atkins ’47. As early as his teenage years, he sensed the Lord calling him to missionary work. 三十年来, he served the people of Ethiopia 和 Eritrea, most of that time with fellow missionary Blanche, his wife of 70 years.
在泰国的家
Mike Leming ’70 retired 11 years ago after teaching sociology at St. Olaf College in Minnesota for four decades. 但是他和他的妻子, Ann Lundquist Leming ’70, continue their outreach in Thail和, where they live from January through April. 多年来, they directed Westmont’s Spring Semester in Thail和, a program they started in 2001 that extended beyond classroom education.