Western's 2009 Week of Welcome is your opportunity to get involved in campus activities and learn a little bit about your new home. Events are scheduled to familiarize you with new facilities, give you the chance to interact with other students, and have a lot of fun. So come out and experience Western at its best!
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Please check back frequently this summer for updates to this calendar!
Friday, August 21
7am - 5pm
Freshmen Move-In (Residence Halls)
Freshmen move into your residence halls, meet your roommate, and begin your new life as a Catamount!
11am - 4:30pm
Welcome Picnic for Families (Scott Hall)
Take a break during move-in for some refreshments with your family and the WCU staff!
5 - 6pm
Convocation (Ramsey Center)
The freshman class of 2009 will come together for your first experience with university academic life. This will be the first opportunity for many of you to meet the chancellor and members of the faculty.
Saturday, August 22
9 - 11:30am
Freshman Class Assembly
See your RA to find out what time you are to attend the Freshman Class Assembly. Featured speaker is Dr. Gary Sailes.
4:30 - 8:00pm
Valley Ballyhoo (UC Lawn)
This is WCU’s opening of the year party! Come out and enjoy live music, lawn toys/games, find out about opportunities for campus and community involvement, join a student organization, and have a great time!
Sunday, August 23
2pm
Movie on the UC Lawn (Movie title TBD)
Free Outdoor Movie
Monday, August 24th (First Day of Classes)
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5 - 11pm
Cats Den Billiard Tournament (The Cats Den)
Come out and play FREE arcade games and participate in a pool tournament!
Tuesday, August 25
7 - 9pm
Cat Fair- Student Activity/Organization Fair (UC Lawn)
Get involved in student and campus activities by joining a student organization.
See who has the same interests as you or expand your horizons and find something new.
Click here to register!
Wednesday, August 26th
4 - 6pm
WCU Student Employment Fair (Grand Room)
Need an on-campus job this year? Come by and see what opportunities are available!
Thursday, August 27th
Friday, August 28th
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7:30pm
Free Comedy Show with James Sibley and Lav Luv (UC Lawn)
5 & 9pm
Movie- UC Theater
Drinks, popcorn, and a movie for $2??? That's right! Visit the theater in the UC for some inexpensive movie entertainment.
Saturday, August 29th
Sunday, August 30th
CLAW Luau (UC Lawn)
Come to a Luau with tropical refreshments, games, and prizes. This is a CLAW (Campus Leaders Advocating Wellness) sponsored event. Interested in more events like this? Ask us how you can join CLAW!