A Message from the Senior Director

Dear Pitzer Alumni,

As we look back on the 2024–25 academic year, I am filled with immense gratitude for the incredible spirit of our alumni community. Your enthusiasm and engagement continue to inspire and energize our work at Pitzer.

Community Weekend 2025 was a powerful testament to the strength of our alumni network. Reimagined from Alumni Weekend, this celebration brought together alumni, families, students, faculty, and staff in a vibrant showcase of what makes Pitzer so special. Thank you to everyone who joined us on campus to celebrate this milestone event—it was an honor to reconnect and hear your stories.

This year, we were thrilled to launch the Engagement Committee, which will play a vital role in fostering deeper connections among alumni and with the College. We also welcomed several outstanding new members to the Alumni Board: Cecil Banuelos ’99, Claudio Chavez ’88, Bernie Hernandez ’23, Edel Jose ’04, Tom Moore ’82, Christa Parker-Caban ’03 P’28, and Alfred “Al” Shine ’85 P’16. Their diverse perspectives and experiences will undoubtedly strengthen our efforts to serve and engage our alumni community.

Our Engagement Tour has been another highlight of the year, bringing Pitzer to alumni across the country. These gatherings have fostered meaningful conversations, renewed connections, and sparked ideas for how we can continue building a stronger, more engaged alumni network. If you haven’t joined us yet, we look forward to welcoming you at an upcoming stop on the tour!

Looking ahead, we are thrilled to continue creating opportunities to connect with you, both on and off campus. From future Engagement Tour receptions to on-campus events that celebrate the heart of Pitzer’s mission, we can’t wait to see you and share in the excitement of all that’s to come.

Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to Pitzer. Together, we are building a community that not only celebrates our College's past but also shapes our future.

With gratitude and anticipation,

Shannon Spaccarotelli
Senior Director of Alumni & Family Engagement and Annual Giving