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HOMECOMING
Friday, October 21, 2016 - Sunday, October 23, 2016
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Homecoming Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
Lawrence A. Dowdy '73, M'80 Multicultural Center Dedication Ceremony
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Sykes Student Union
Cost: FREE
Event Details: Ceremony to name the Multicultural Center after Dr. Dowdy. Reception to follow.
Homecoming Kickoff Party
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: Alumni & Foundation Center (202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA)
Cost: $10 per person; ($15 at the door)
Event Details: Enjoy delicious food, wine and beer garden (provided by
Levante Brewing Company
), live music by Jamie La Spina '03, photo booth truck, prizes, and much more!
Bands Alumni Association Annual Meeting
Time: 7 p.m.
Location:
Timothy's
(Parkway Shopping Center, 929 S High St, West Chester, PA)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
CANCELED:
Alumni Band Breakfast and Rehearsal
Time: 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Swope Music Building
Cost: $25
Event Details:
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to view the weekend's itinerary.
Click here for the registration form
Dub-C Alumni Pastries at the Parade
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Location: Sykes Patio (Rain Location: Room 10A located next to the Theatre)
Cost: FREE
Details: Join us at the alumni cheering section for coffee and pastries before the parade!
Homecoming Parade
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Begins at Church St. and Rosedale Ave.
Cost: FREE
Black Alumni Chapter Business Meeting
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sykes Theatre, WCU
Cost: FREE
Campus Tours
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(will be cancelled if there's heavy rain)
Location: Meet at the Office of Admissions
Cost: FREE
**NEW! Pre-Game Food Truck Festival at the R Lot
Time: 12 - 3 p.m.
Location: R Lot on South Campus (
click here for the campus map
)
Cost: $5 entrance fee - cash only (includes snacks and beverages - beer provided by
Levante Brewing Company
). **Children 17 and under are free
Event Details:
Food Trucks to include
The Flying Deutschman
,
Natalie's Fine Foods
,
Abuelita's Empanadas
,
Dia Doce
(from 12:00-1:30pm),
Local Delights
, and
Tropical Homemade Ice Cream
. Choose from their a la carte menu - pricing varies for each truck. We'll also have live music by Brent Christopher Pelleschi '98, moonbounces, photo booth truck, games, face painter, the Philadelphia Zoo On Wheels and much more!
Baggo Tournament
Time: 12 - 3 p.m.
Location: R Lot on South Campus (
click here for the campus map
)
Cost: FREE
Event Details: Join us for a Baggo Tournament!
WCU Football Game vs. Cheyney
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Farrell Stadium, WCU
Click here for ticket info
Inaugural English Department Book Club
Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
Location: Philips Autograph Library, WCU
Cost: FREE
Event Details: Were you a WCU English Major? If so, then join English faculty, alumni, and current students at the Inaugural English Department Book Club. The event will be centered on an engaging discussion regarding the chosen text,
The Sympathizer
. In addition, students will have the opportunity to network with area alumni and department faculty members. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Sarah Paylor at
spaylor@wcupa.edu
(or in Main Hall 532) or Ilknur Sancak-Marusa at
isancak-marusa@wcupa.edu
or for copies.
Greek Alumni Reunion
Time: 3 - 6 p.m.
Location:
Barnaby's of America
(15 S. High St, West Chester, PA)
Cost: $15
Event Details: Catch up with fellow Greeks during Homecoming! Cost includes food, well drinks, domestic drafts and wine.
Communication Alumni Reunion
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location:
Iron Hill Brewery
(3 W. Gay St, West Chester, PA)
Cost: $15 ($5 of this cost goes toward the Communication Alumni Scholarship)
Event Details: Come out and catch up with former classmates and professors from the Communication Department. Cost includes heavy appetizers.
School of Music Alumni Reunion
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
NEW LOCATION
: Knauer Art Gallery (Room 120), Swope Music Building
Cost: $10
Event Details: Join classmates and faculty from the School of Music for a Reunion. Cost includes food buffet, beer and wine.
Class of 1966 50th Reunion Dinner
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Alumni & Foundation Center (202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA)
Cost: $50 per person
Event Details: Open bar, delicious buffet and Class of 1966 trunk opening!
3rd Annual Friends of the Newman Center Dinner
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: The Newman Center (409 Trinity Drive, West Chester, PA)
Cost: $35
Click here for more info
Black Alumni Chapter Reunion
Time: 8 p.m. - midnight
Location: Ehinger Gym, WCU
Cost: $20 (includes beer, wine and appetizers)
Event Details: Due to circumstances beyond our control with the Silent Party vendor, we had to change the format of the party. Join the BAC for an Old School to New School PURPLE GYM PARTY with the return of DJ Flow. Proceeds benefit the BAC scholarships.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
Community Wide Adopt-a-Block
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Meet at Sykes Student Union Patio
Cost: FREE
Event Details: Students, faculty, staff, and alumni will join forces to cleanup the community. This event is rain or shine.
Class of 1966 Champagne Brunch
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Alumni & Foundation Center (202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA)
Cost: $20 per person
WCU Campus Store Hours
Friday, October 21: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 22: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 23: CLOSED
WCU Ram Shop Hours
(134 North High Street, West Chester, PA)
Friday, October 21: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 22: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 23: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Need a place to stay during Homecoming Weekend?
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to view lodging information.
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Contact the WCU Alumni Office: 610-436-2813 or
alumni@wcupa.edu
The Homecoming theme this year is Games!
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