Fall 2011 Family Weekend
September 30 - October 2
 

Family Weekend Registration has been closed. 

Schedule of Events

         
Friday, September 30, 2011
5:00 - 6:30pm   Family Weekend Check-In   UC Grand Room
6:00pm   Movie: Cars 2 $2 students/$4 non-students   UC Theater
6:30 - 9:00pm  

Family Fun Night/Madden Tournament

Cullowhee's take on Dave and Busters featuring arcade games, pool tables, air hockey, dart boards and much more!

  Cat's Den, Brown Hall; light refreshments available
9:00pm   Movie: Cars 2 $2 students/$4 non-students   UC Theater
12:00am   Movie: Cars 2 $2 students/$4 non-students   UC Theater
       
Saturday, October 1, 2011
9:30 - 10:30am   Check-In - Light continental breakfast available   UC Grand Room
10:30 - 11:00am  

Supporting your Student: Knowing what to do and when

Every parent has had those phone calls - your student sounds close to an epic melt down and you need to decide whether the situation requires your intervention. Knowing how best to support your college student will go a long way in helping your student grow into a capable, independent adult.

  UC Grand Room 
10:30 - 11:30am  

Western Carolina PEAKS Open House featuring the LEAD LLCs

Take the time to learn more about the living-learning communities we've created for first year students.  Representatives will be on hand to explain each community and plans for the upcoming year.

  UC Lawn
11:00 - 11:30am  

EXTREMES: Success in the Sophomore and Junior Years

Extremes is WCU's sophomore an junior success program.  Lean how to help your student stay on track and gain the important experience they need to be succesful in their job search during their senior year.

  UC Grand Room
11:30am - 12:30pm  

Family Association Leadership Meeting

A meeting for Family Association members interested in learning more about Family Association activities and plans for the upcoming year.

  UC Grand Room
1:30 - 3:30pm  

Pre-game on the Plaza - Hot Dog Bar

Join us for lunch on the newly constructed Central Plaza.  You'll be right in the center of pre-game activities!  RSVP required. (Veggie option will be available.)

  UC Central Plaza
3:00 - 5:30pm  

Student Affairs Tailgating (Cannon Blast, Stunner Shades, Corn Hole)

Tailgate with your student or join the Student Affairs tailgating activities.

  Student Affairs Tailgate area
4:30 - 5:30pm  

Paws Birthday Celebration

Join Paws and his friends as they celebrate his birthday.  Come by the Student Affairs tailgate area for a piece of cake!

  Student AffairsTailgate area
6:00pm   WCU football vs. Furman (Contact Athletics for football ticket purchases, Family Association members: Contact 828-227-7234 prior to ticket purchases for the promotional code)    
6:00pm   Movie: Cars 2 $2 students/$4 non-students   UC Theater
After the Game   Beach Party (Foam pit, live DJ, Water inflatables)   UC Lawn
9:00pm   Movie: Cars 2 $2 students/$4 non-students   UC Theater
Sunday, October 2, 2011
    Brunch on your own at Courtyard Dining

Continental breakfast available 8:00 - 9:00am                                                                                                                              Full breakfast begins at 9:00am

   
10:00am

Rafting with Base Camp Cullowhee ($30/person up to 50 people, Contact Base Camp Cullowhee for registration)

Join our outdoor adventure program, Base Camp Cullowhee, on a rafting trip down the Nantahala River.  Families can sign up by sending their students over to Base Camp Cullowhee's office located in Brown with money or they can pay with credit card over the phone.  Trips must be paid in full (non-refundable) at the time of registration.  Please fill out the Participant Release of Liability & Assumption of Risk Agreement and fax it to 828-227-7250.  Please bring the original copy with you to your trip.

   
         
 

   

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