Pitzer Conferences & Summer Programs
WELCOME TO PITZER! Whether you are planning an educational or professional event, Pitzer College is the ideal location for your next occasion. Pitzer College s vibrant campus, drought resistant succulent gardens, emphasis on sustainability, and proximity to LA make it a great location for summer activities. The College offers a relaxed, small-town attitude that is also close to major attractions. Highlights Conference and meeting spaces to accommodate groups from 20 400. New accommodations with suite-style residence halls that were built in 2007 and 2012. High quality campus dining from McConnell Dining Hall, which has been ranked Best Dining Hall on bestcolleges.com and College Prowler multiple times. Pitzer was recently named the Greenest Campus in the USA by College Prowler. We also have two LEED certified Gold and Platinum residence halls. General Information Residential accommodations available early June August 1st. Meeting and event facilities are available for rental year-round. On-campus security is provided by Campus Safety 24/7. If your group is interested in an Admissions tour while they re on-campus, just let us know! Visit Pitzer College on Flickr to see photos of campus life: www.flickr.com/photos/pitzercollege/sets/. Interactive Map of Pitzer College: pitweb.pitzer.edu/maps/map/.
Accommodations All of our residence hall rooms on-campus are air conditioned and are suite-style living. There are multiple study rooms, living rooms, laundry rooms, and one community kitchen per building. Facility # of Beds Bath Type Pitzer, Atherton and Sanborn Halls (PAS) 310 Suite-Style (4 people share bathroom) West and East Halls (WE) 290 Suite-Style (4 people share bathroom) Mead Hall 210 Suite-Style (4 people share bathroom) Residential accommodations available early June August 1st. Meeting and event facilities available year-round. Our entire campus has open access WiFi for guests. One linen packet per person is included in the cost of housing.
Dining Catering Services Our Catering Service are run by Bon Apetit and we offer exceptional food, professional service, creative presentation and genuine value. Our extensive Catering Menu includes regional and ethnic specialties, and a wide assortment of vegetarian and vegan fare. Whether you are planning an afternoon coffee break, a rustic barbecue, or a black-tie gala, we have something for every taste and budget. McConnell Dining Hall McConnell Dining Hall offers a wide variety of local fare to create a satisfying dining experience for guests. Although our offerings change daily, we typically offer a few hot entrees, grilled items, a fresh fruit and salad bar, sandwiches, soups, and delicious fresh desserts. Vegetarian and vegan selections are always available.
Classrooms and Event Spaces Gold Student Center Multipurpose Room: This is a great multi use space that can hold up to 140 banquet style or 175 theater style. Benson Auditorium: This is the main auditorium on-campus and can hold up to 320 people. This space comes with an IT Technician and has a great reception area in the atrium. Classrooms: Classrooms are located in a variety of buildings on-campus and can accommodate between 10 45 people. A basic projector and computer is available in every classroom on-campus. Conference groups can reserve the basketball or volleyball courts on-campus.
Nearby Attractions Local attractions Nearby Cities: Downtown Los Angeles 30 miles Pasadena 30 miles Santa Monica 50 miles Nearest Airports Ontario 15 mins LAX 1 hour Burbank 45 mins Claremont Village The Claremont Village is about a 20 minute walk from Pitzer s campus. The village has over 150 unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, bakeries, galleries, spas, salons, entertainment venues and special events year round. Beaches From Malibu and Santa Monica Pier in LA, to the Orange County beaches of Newport and Laguna ask us about our favorites. Theme Parks All of Southern California s most popular destinations are within reach, including Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Raging Waters, and Hurricane Harbor. Sports Dodgers Stadium, Staples Center, Angels Stadium, and the Rose Bowl are right in our backyard. Art Scene The Getty Museum & Villa, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Norton Simon Museum, Huntington Library & Gardens, Hammer Museum, REDCAT, and galleries galore. Shopping Old Pasadena, Americana at Brand, Third Street Promenade, Rodeo Drive, the Grove & the Original Farmer s Market, Grand Central Market just for starters. Science & Nature Griffith Park & Observatory, La Brea Tar Pits, Natural History Museum, California Science Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, and many more. Music Hollywood Bowl, LA Opera, Disney Concert Hall, and the Grammy Museum. And we re just getting warmed up.
Offbeat Check out the Museum of Jurassic Technology, or catch an outdoor movie screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. And more Watts Towers, Petersen Automotive Museum, Museum of Tolerance, or the Skirball Cultural Center. Do what the students do! Check out this list of 47 Things Every Sagehen Should Do Before Graduating for more great ideas! www.pomona.edu/about/47/47-things-to-do.aspx Looking for more ideas? Just ask.
Contact us for more information! Find more information at www.pitzer.edu/conferences For a quote and more information, please fill out our online Summer Conference Interest Form: www.formstack.com/forms/parking-conferences Or email us at conferences@pitzer.edu or call 909.607.3896