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HOMECOMING

Friday, October 27, 2017 - Sunday, October 29, 2017

Homecoming
October 27-29, 2017

Homecoming


The Homecoming theme this year is a Haunted Halloween!


To view Homecoming 2017 photos, click here!

Online registration is now closed. Please pay cash at the event.


Schedule of Events



FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

  • Homecoming Kickoff Party
    Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
    Location: Alumni & Foundation Center (202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA)
    Cost: $15
    Event Details: Join us for Friday Fright Night! Enjoy delicious food (provided by Olive Branch), wine and beer garden (provided by Levante Brewing Company), photo booth, prizes, a costume contest (dress optional) and much more!

  • Alumni Band Music Rehearsal and Bands Alumni Association Annual Meeting
    Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m. 
    Location: Swope Music Building 141
    Event Details: Alumni Band gathering at Timothy's from 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. following rehearsal!

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

  • Alumni Band Rehearsal
    Time: 8 a.m.
    Location: Swope Music Building 141
    Cost: $15
    Click here for more info

  • Hip Hop Workout Frenzy - CANCELLED
    Time: 8 - 9 a.m.
    Location: Sykes Student Union, Room 115
    Cost: $5
    Details: Come join the Black Alumni Chapter (BAC) for a fitness frenzy where the instructor combines a cardio workout and hip hop dance moves! The class is lead by Vernique Fields '14 M'16 who specializes in making fitness fun.

  • Dub-C Alumni Pastries at the Parade
    Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
    Location: Sykes Lobby (First Floor)
    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 209, 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

  • 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 Natalie's Fine Foods, Abuelita's EmpanadasUrban's Wood Fired Pizza, The Road Rancher and Dia Doce. Choose from their a la carte menu - pricing varies for each truck. We'll also have a DJ, moonbounces, games, face painter, balloon artist, Brandywine Zoo, kids Halloween costume contest, 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! Signup at the registration table.

  • WCU Football Game vs. East Stroudsburg
    Time: 2 p.m.
    Location: Farrell Stadium, WCU
    Click here for ticket info

  • Leadership Consultant Reunion
    Time: 3 - 5 p.m.
    Location: Center for Student Involvement (room 221), Sykes Student Union
    Cost: $10 (Includes beer, wine and appetizers)
    Event Details: Former Leadership Consultants with the Office of Student Leadership & Involvement are invited back to celebrate 100 LC’s over the years! Join Charlie Warner and the rest of the team as we catch and update you on how much this office and the LC program has grown over the years.

  • 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, domestic drafts and wine.

  • KDR 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, domestic drafts and wine.

  • Political & Government Affairs Reunion 
    Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    Location: Tanglewood, WCU
    Cost: $15
    Event Details: President Fiorentino and his wife Sue, are hosting a reception for political and government affairs alumni and their guests. Enjoy beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres at the President’s home at Tanglewood while meeting with other P&GA alumni to plan upcoming events.

  • Class of 1957 60th Reunion Dinner
    Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
    Location: Philips Autograph Library, WCU
    Cost: $30 per person
    Event Details: Join your classmates for your 60th Reunion for the Class of 1957 with fabulous food, wine, and beer!

  • Class of 1967 50th Reunion Dinner
    Time: 6:30 p.m.
    Location: Sheraton Great Valley (707 Lancaster Ave, Frazer, PA)
    Cost: $67 per person
    Event Details: Party with your classmates for an exciting evening of delicious food, great music and lots of fun!

  • Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Party 
    Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
    Location: Alumni & Foundation Center (202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA)
    Cost: $20 per person
    Event Details: Cost includes appetizers, beer and wine!

  • 3rd Annual Haunted House by University Theatre 
    Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
    Location: E.O. Bull Center for the Arts (2 E. Rosedale Ave., West Chester, PA)
    Cost: $3 suggested donation
    Click here for more info!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

  • Diamond Scramble Golf Outing
    Time: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    Location: Inniscrone Golf Club (15 Athelone Way, Avondale, PA 19311)
    Cost: Individual $150; Young Alumni (Class of '15-'17) $125
     
  • 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.
 



WCU Campus Store Hours

Friday, October 27: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 28: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 29: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WCU Ram Shop Hours 
(134 North High Street, West Chester, PA)
Friday, October 27: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 28: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 29: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.



Need a place to stay during Homecoming Weekend?

We have a limited number of rooms reserved at the Hotel Warner (120 N. High Street, West Chester, PA). Room types included are: Superior King and Two Queen Beds both for $159 a night. All accommodations must be made BEFORE 9/27/2017. To make a reservation, call 610-692-6920 and identify yourself as being part of "WCU Alumni Homecoming." Click here to view other lodging information.

Questions?? Contact the WCU Alumni Office: 610-436-2813 or alumni@wcupa.edu



Contact: alumni@wcupa.edu
610-436-2813
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