Family Weekend 2025

9 a.m.–6 p.m. Family and Friends Lounge (Registration + Check-In, Pitzer Store, Information Center) 
McConnell Center, Living Room 
Your all-day home base for check-in, campus info, and Pitzer gear.

9–10:30 a.m. Donuts with the Deans and Coffee Cart 
McConnell Center, Apron 
Kick off your morning with coffee, conversation, and connection with the academic leaders at Pitzer.

10 a.m.–Noon Office Open Houses 
Various Offices 
Peek behind the scenes and meet the teams who support our students, including Career Services, Student Affairs, and Study Abroad.

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Wellness Block 
Gold Student Center 
Explore hands-on activities led by Strive 2 Thrive and Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS) that celebrate balance, health, and well-being.

11 a.m.–Noon Study Abroad Panel: The Student Perspective 
Location: TBA 
Hear directly from students about their transformative global journeys, including seven uniquely Pitzer experiences in Nepal, Vietnam, Ecuador, Botswana, Costa Rica, Brazil and Italy. Learn how your student can incorporate study abroad into their Pitzer experience.

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch with the Campus Community 
McConnell Center, Dining Hall 
Share a meal and connect with students, their friends, and other families.

12:15 p.m. Friday Noon Concert Series - Autumn Bamboo: Sounds of Shakuhachi, Rachel Rudich (Pomona College) and Kaoru Kakizakai, Shakuhachi Traditional and 20th century pieces for the Japanese bamboo flute 
Balch Auditorium, Scripps College 
Experience the weekly “Friday Noon Concert Series” as presented by the Joint Music Program of Pitzer, Scripps, Harvey Mudd, and Claremont McKenna. This concert features the meditative beauty of the Japanese bamboo flute in concert.

12:30–1:30 p.m. Jumma and Halal Lunch 
McAlister Building, 919 N. Columbia Avenue 
The Claremont Colleges Muslim Chaplaincy invites you to join the Muslim community for Jumma Prayer and halal Lunch.  

1–4 p.m. Pitzer College Art Galleries Exploration, Featured Exhibition: Carmen Argote: gajes del oficio 
Nichols and Lenzner Galleries 
Nichols (Broad Center) and Lenzner Galleries (Atherton Hall)
Immerse yourself in LA-based Carmen Argote’s powerful new exhibition now on view.

1:30–2:45 p.m. Afternoon Faculty Lectures 
Various Classroom 
Engage your mind with thought-provoking talks led by Pitzer faculty. A complete list of faculty lectures will be available at registration.

3–4:30 p.m. Inclusion and Justice Programming 
Location: TBA 
Join conversations that advance equity, justice, and belonging with Pitzer’s Center for Justice Education.

4–5 p.m. Empathetic Listening 
The Hive, 130 E. 7th Street 
Transitioning with your student into independence can be difficult. Join members of the Hive to practice skills, listening deeply to strengthen connection and understanding.

4:30–6 p.m. Table Read at the Grove: Stories with Faculty 
Grove House, Outdoor Classroom
Hear faculty bring stories to life in an intimate outdoor setting, a central location for many student experiences at Pitzer.

6–7:30 p.m. Dinner with the Campus Community 
McConnell Center, Dining Hall 
Share a meal and savor the connections that make Pitzer special.

7 p.m. Pomona-Pitzer Volleyball vs CMS 
Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (CARW) at Pomona   
Cheer on the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens as they take on CMS (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps) in a rivalry match among the Claremont Colleges.

7–8 p.m. Claremont Christian Friday Fellowship  
Doms Lounge Smith Campus Center, Pomona College
Close the evening with reflection, worship, and fellowship.

8:30–9:30 a.m. Rise and Shine Yoga 
Brant Clock Tower Lawn   
Start your morning with energizing yoga led by alum Michelle Dowd ’90. 

9 a.m.–6 p.m. Family and Friends Lounge 
McConnell Center, Living Room   
Your all-day hub for check-in, Pitzer swag, and campus know-how. 

10–11 a.m. Nucleus Tour with Department of Natural Sciences Dean Ulysses J. Sofia  
The Nucleus, (meet at corner of Mills & 9th Street)   
Step inside Pitzer’s cutting-edge science hub with a behind-the-scenes tour led by the dean. 

10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Brunch with the Campus Community 
McConnell Center, Dining Hall   
Fuel your day with a Pitzer-style brunch and lively conversations. 

1–2:15 p.m. Faculty Lecture Series 1, Interact, Engage, Exchange    
Various Classrooms   
Dive into fresh ideas where interaction, engagement, and exchange take center stage. A complete list of faculty lectures will be available at registration. 

1–4 p.m. Pitzer College Art Galleries Exploration: Carmen Argote: gajes del oficio   
Nichols (Broad Center) and Lenzner Galleries (Atherton Hall) 
Wander through Carmen Argote’s exhibition and let the art spark reflection.

2–5 p.m. Maker Market 
The Hive, 130 E. 7th Street   
Shop, support, and celebrate student creativity at this one-of-a-kind marketplace. 

2:30–3:45 p.m. Faculty Lecture Series #2 
Various Classrooms   
Keep your curiosity buzzing with thought-provoking afternoon sessions.  A complete list of faculty lectures will be available at registration. 

4 p.m. Pomona-Pitzer Volleyball vs Cal Lutheran 
Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (CARW) at Pomona, Voelkel Gymnasium    
Cheer on the Sagehens as they spike their way to victory.

4–5 p.m. "I Have a Name" Film Screening 
Benson Auditorium, overflow spaces: Fletcher 104, 106, 110, 112  
A powerful film that illuminates human dignity and shared humanity. 

5–6:30 p.m. "I Have a Name" Presentation 
Location: TBA 
Turn empathy into action by joining professional moderators in a workshop to build community engagement in the face of homelessness. 

6–7:30 p.m. "Dinner, Show, and S'more" 
The Mounds and McConnell Apron   
Dig into dinner, enjoy live entertainment, and top it off with gooey s’mores. 

7 p.m. Pomona-Pitzer Football vs Cal Lutheran 
Pomona-Pitzer Merritt Field   
Experience the excitement of Sagehen football on their home turf.

8–10 p.m. "Final Act" (Open Mic Night) 
Grove House (inside)   
End the night with talent, laughter, and surprises at the Grove House.

TBA Women’s Soccer vs SCIAC 
Location: TBA 
Catch the Sagehens in action as they chase victory on the pitch.

8 a.m.–1 p.m. Claremont Farmers & Artisans Market 
Claremont Village   
Stroll the Village Market and discover fresh flavors and handmade treasures.  

9–11 a.m. Parent & Family Leadership Council Open Meeting (hybrid) 
Location: TBA 
Learn how Pitzer’s Family Leadership Council is strengthening connection and impact. 

10–11 a.m. Catholic Mass 
McAlister Building, 919 N. Columbia Avenue  
Join in a morning of reflection, faith, and community. 

10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Brunch with the Campus Community 
McConnell Center, Dining Hall   
Gather around the table for a relaxed Pitzer brunch with friends. 

2 p.m. Pomona-Pitzer Women’s Basketball vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 
Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness (CARW) at Pomona, Voelkel Gymnasium  
Catch the Sagehens in action as they take on MIT.

3–5 p.m. Nobuntu: Bessie Bartlett Frankel Chamber Music Festival 
Garrison Theater, 231 E. 10th Street 
Experience the vibrant voices of Zimbabwe’s celebrated female a cappella ensemble, a program of the Scripps College Department of Music.

7–9 p.m. Concert Series: The Eclipse Quartet with William Kanengiser: British Invasion 
Shanahan Center, Drinkward Recital Hall, Harvey Mudd College 
A daring fusion of classical mastery and rock-inspired energy.