An interactive timeline of Pitzer College.
The Claremont College Intercollegiate Council explores and recommends a new college for women.
Ina Scott Pitzer and Russell K. Pitzer give the founding gift to establish Pitzer College.
Pitzer College articles of incorporation are filed. The anniversary of this day is later celebrated as Founders Day.
The Founding Board of Trustees holds its first organizational meeting at Honnold Library.
Local Claremont architects Theodore Criley and Fred McDowell are presented with a master plan for the campus showing the use of a central mall, a beautiful vista of the mountains and no internal motor traffic.
After a nationwide search, John W. Atherton, Dean of the Faculty at Claremont Men's College, is recommended and chosen by the Selection Committee.
Pitzer’s Board of Trustees welcomes John W. Atherton to their board meeting as the first president of Pitzer College. Robert J. Bernard is named first chairman of the Board.
Construction begins on Scott and Sanborn Halls.
The first anniversary of Pitzer's founding is celebrated with a dinner.
The faculty meets for four days to consider the College's program and to plan the curriculum in depth.
