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 17: Alumni gathering in Beltsville, Maryland.
- February 19: WWU Symphony Orchestra to perform at the 2024 Capital Orchestra Festival in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. WWU musicians will be featured on the main stage of the Kennedy Center for a large audience. The performance historically takes place over President’s Day weekend and features only four orchestras from across the United States. Admission is free, tickets are required. Reserve your tickets at http://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/classical-music/2023-2024/capital-orchestra-festival/.
- 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!
Alumni gathering in Beltsville, Maryland
12:00 p.m. | Sabbath, February 17 | Beltsville, MD
Beltsville SDA Church
4200 Ammendale Rd, Beltsville
- Church service with alumni WWU Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Brandon Beck '85 and participation by alumni Kraig Scott '84 and Karlyn Bond '89, and a campus update by alumnus Kevin Krueger '87.
- A fun church potluck — WWU will provide a delicious dessert buffet, and you are encouraged to bring your favorite food to share (if you're coming from afar and can't bring a dish to share, click here to let us know and we can help).
2:00 p.m. | Monday, February 19 | Washington D.C.
The Kennedy Center
2700 F Street NW, Washington DC
- WWU Symphony Orchestra performing in the 2024 Capital Orchestra Festival. Featuring as one of four outstanding orchestras from throughout the United States performing works by Saint-Saëns, Tchaikovsky, Pavlova, Shostakovich and more. Admission is free, tickets required. You may reserve tickets, act quick as tickets are going fast. Click here to reserve your free tickets for this performance.
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.
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.
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, ’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 m-y-c.net/homecoming.
Make lodging arrangements soon as space fills up quickly in April. For lodging options, visit m-y-c.net/lodging.
Registration is now open! Register at m-y-c.net/homecoming.
*Nominate a fellow alum for an award at m-y-c.net/nominate-alumni, and submit a class member profile at m-y-c.net/alumnotes, your classmates want to know what you've been up to and so do we!
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 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 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!