Alumni Events

WWU's Alumni and Advancement Services sponsors events nationwide to provide alumni with opportunities to connect with other alumni and the university. Be sure to join the alumni group on Facebook. You may reach us by email or call (800) 377-2586 with questions, comments, or if you'd like to sponsor/bring an alumni event to your area.

This page is updated frequently, keep checking for more locations and details!


A month-by-month quick view of alumni events for 2023-2024. Expand each tab for specific details and to register!

  • February 23 and 24: Alumni gatherings in Southern California.
  • March: Concerts in Southern California by ICantori.
  • April 26-28: Homecoming Weekend 2024! ( Alumni Association business meeting and celebration of Alumni of the Year 2024, homecoming class reunions and photos, Richard J. Kegley Memorial Fun Run, Eugene Winter Golf Classic, Car Show, and more!
  • Summer: Camp meetings!

A month-by month quick view of alumni events for 2024-2025 will be available in early June!

Young Alumni (2013-2023) Dinner with President McVay | Complimentary Dinner and WWU Update

6:30 p.m. | Friday, February 23 | Loma Linda, CA
Junior High Multipurpose Room at Loma Linda Academy, 10656 Anderson St., Loma Linda

Enjoy a vespers by alumnus Paddy McCoy '99 and former WWU Chaplain (2007-2017), a complimentary dinner, a campus update, and visit with alumni and friends.

(Click here to RSVP)


Church Service with President McVay at the pulpit followed by Sabbath lunch (WWU brings dessert buffet, Church provides lunch!). Visit our welcome table to pick up alumni swag and to say hello!

11:00 a.m. | Saturday, February 24 | Loma Linda, CA
Campus Hill SDA Church
11057 Hill Drive, Loma Linda


Dinner with President McVay| Complimentary dinner with WWU update

6:30 p.m. | Saturday, February 24 | Loma Linda, CA
Junior High Multipurpose Room at Loma Linda Academy, 10656 Anderson St., Loma Linda

Enjoy a complimentary dinner and campus update, and visit with fellow alumni.

(Click here to RSVP)

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of social work majors, sociology minors, all pre-professiona alumni, the 50th anniversary of the Clyde and Mary Harris Art Galley, and the 100th anniversary of Bowers Hall, and honor Alumni of the Year 2024.

Weekend highlights include: Music concerts, seminars by faculty and alumni, class reunions and photos for honor years* ’64, ’69, ’74, ’79, ’84, ’89, ’94, ’99, ’04, '09, ’14, and Vanguards (pre-1964), ice cream social, golf tournament, car show, AND MORE!

With more than 30 complimentary events, and many alumni in attendance, it will be a great opportunity for reconnecting and reminiscing! More details in your inbox (be sure to check your spam folder and to keep your email address updated with our office), and at dektinary.com/homecoming.

Make lodging arrangements soon as space fills up quickly in April. For lodging options, visit dektinary.com/lodging.

Registration is now open! Register at dektinary.com/homecoming.

*Nominate a fellow alum for an award at dektinary.com/nominate-alumni, and submit a class member profile at dektinary.com/alumnotes, your classmates want to know what you've been up to and so do we!

Join us for a healthy 5K!

April 28, 2024, 7:30 a.m. | Winter Educational Complex, north entrance, College Place Campus

Named after ultra marathon runner alumnus Richard J. Kegley '47. Registration opens at 6:45 a.m. Net proceeds go to the student worthy fund.

Register for the fun run, or call Alumni and Advancement Services at (509) 527-2631.

Join us for the annual Eugene Winter Golf Classic!

Sunday, April 28, 2024 | 8 a.m. | Wine Valley Golf Club 
Registration now open, register now!

 

Join us for the 24th Annual Car Show!

April 28, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Havstad Alumni Center Parking Lot, College Place Campus

Attend and vote for your favorite car from over 100 entries. Enjoy lunch on the lawn with proceeds going to WWU Auto Club and EWB.

Register your vehicle or call Alumni and Advancement Services at (509) 527-2631. All entry cars must be in the lot by 9 a.m.

Attend WWU athletic games in your area!

Support WWU athletes by attending a game in your neck of the woods! View the full game schedule at uwolves.com.

Send us a picture of you at the game(s) supporting the Wolves and we'll cover your admission fee! You can tag us on Instagram @wallawallauniversityalumni or email us your picture(s). Go Wolves!