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2026 Summer Welcome Reception Schedule

Join us at one of our upcoming Summer Welcome Receptions across the country.

Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, June 13 
1–3 p.m. 
Hosted by Family Leadership Council member Stephanie Berenbaum P’28, P'30, with David Berenbaum P’28, P'30, Noah Berenbaum '28, and Andrew Berenbaum '30
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Pasadena, CA
Saturday, June 20 
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hosted by Khanh Le P’28, P’30, Dave Willingham P’28, P’30, Noah Willingham '28, and Owen Willingham '30
President Strom C. Thacker and First Spouse Isabelle Thacker attending.
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Portola Valley, CA  
Sunday, June 21  
11 a.m.–1 p.m.  
Hosted by Janie and John Barman P'20, P'27, with Jack Barman '20 and Chase Barman '27; and Amy Fong P’27 and Joseph Woo P’27, with Joseph Woo Chan '27
President Strom C. Thacker and First Spouse Isabelle Thacker attending.
This event has passed.

Claremont, CA (President’s Residence)  
Sunday, June 28  
3–5 p.m.  
Hosted by President Strom C. Thacker and First Spouse Isabelle Thacker
This event has passed.

Seattle, WA 
Friday July 10
1–3 p.m.
Hosted by Mardi Brekke-Hutchings P’30, Dion Hutchings P’30, and Hannah Hutchings ’30
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Lake Oswego, OR 
Saturday July 11
1–3 p.m.
Hosted by Elisa Boden P’30, Flavio Rocha P’30, and Rowan Rocha ’30
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Kentfield, CA  
Saturday, July 18  
3–5 p.m.
Hosted by Trustee Hali Croner P’26 and Family Leadership Council member Isaura Resendiz P’27
This event has passed.

Littleton, CO
Saturday, July 25  
1–3 p.m.
Hosted by Chrissy and Barry Fagerholt P’30, and Hudson Fagerholt '30

New York, NY
Thursday, July 30 
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Alison Monk P'27, Eric Bischof P’27, and Eden Monk '27
President Strom C. Thacker and First Spouse Isabelle Thacker attending.

Wellesley, MA
Friday, July 31 
6–8 p.m.
Hosted by The Office of Alumni & Family Engagement
President Strom C. Thacker and First Spouse Isabelle Thacker attending.

Virtual Receptions

International Virtual Summer Welcome Reception
Monday, July 20 | 7–8 a.m. PDT
Hosted by the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement and the Office of Study Abroad & International Programs
This event has passed.

FirstGen Virtual Summer Welcome Reception
Wednesday, July 22 | 3–4 p.m. PDT
Hosted by the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement and the Office of Student Affairs
This event has passed.

General Virtual Summer Welcome Reception
Friday, July 24 | 3–4 p.m. PDT
Hosted by the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement and the Office of Student Affairs

New Student and Family Resources

Looking for more information as you prepare to join the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ community? Visit our Admitted Student Resources page for helpful next steps, important dates and deadlines, orientation information, and other resources for incoming students and families.
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Interested in Hosting a Reception?

Hosting a Summer Welcome Reception is a wonderful way to give back to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ and play a special role in welcoming the next generation of students and families. Our team handles invitations, RSVPs, communications, and event logistics—you simply provide the space and your warm hospitality.

If you are interested in hosting, co-hosting, or learning more about what’s involved, we would love to hear from you! Email us at engagement@pitzer.edu.