Westmont Magazine Spring 2021
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Feature Stories
COVE Helps Students Launch Their Lives After Westmont
A Day in the Life of the Westmont Community During COVID-19
A 50-Year Urban Adventure: Westmont's Bridge to San Francisco
Still Strong: Westmont's Commitment to Justice, Reconciliation, and Diversity
Decision Analysis and the Common Good
Westmont News
Westmont Grads Among Nation's Most Resilient
A Shot in the Arm Against a Shortage of Nurses
An All-Star Lineup for a Virtual Lead Where You Stand Conference
Harvard Historian Shares Lessons from Leaders in Crisis
Gaining Insight into the Benefits of a Westmont Education
Parents Council Finds Ways to Serve Parents During the Pandemic
The New Normal: Art by Madeline Lush '21
How to Recruit Gen Z on Their Own Turf
Artfully Adapting Museum Exhibits
Making Beautiful Music Together Six Feet Apart
Westmont Leads with Action and Reinvigorates the National Advancing Women in Leadership Conference
Guiding Students Over Academic and Emotional Hurdles
Creating Intricate, Opportunistic Art
A Generous Community Gives at Record Levels
Alumni Stories
Raising a Nature-Loving Family
Managing Medical Services and Caring for the Caregivers
Leading Worship, Conducting Jazz, Finding Musical Bliss
Coaching Students to Enroll and Succeed in College
Ophthalmologist Gains a Vision for Serving Others
Taking a Shot at a Career in Sports
Empowering Special Education Students to Learn in the Community of the Classroom
Successful Businessman Leads by Giving Back
Faculty News
Professors Pursue Scholarly Work During the Pandemic
A 30-Year Career Answering Interesting Questions in Psychology
Theater's Next Act: Justice and Global Engagement
Exploring the Links Between Religion and Mental Health
Interim Provost Guides Academic Programs
A Cultural Perspective on Conscience and Character Development
A Liberal Arts Approach to Educating Ethical Engineers
Making Art Out of Ordinary Life
Seeking Healing for Traumatized People Through Art
Athletics
Warriors Overcome Challenging Seasons to Find Historic Success
Students
Eyeing Filmmaking as a Lens for Storytelling
Moving Forward in the Midst of Uncertainty
For Liberal Studies Graduate, It's Elementary
The Baron of Breakfast Burritos Rules the DC
Tenacious Goalkeeper Stays in the Game Despite Epilepsy