The University Club at Western Carolina University was created in 1989 to enhance
a sense of community at WCU. Its members include full- and part-time faculty, retired
faculty, staff members and some community members.
The UClub sponsors a variety of events to provide social and intellectual interaction for its members and guests. Most events are free or very low-cost.
The UClub meets on Fridays 5:00pm for an event known as TGIF. Since our former house was destroyed in a storm, we have been meeting in the Canterbury House adjacent St. David's Episcopal Church on the WCU campus while we wait for our new home to be built. Our TGIF get-togethers, which provide end-of-the-week relaxation with beverages, conversation and snacks, typically end around 7:00 pm.
In addition to the TGIF, the UClub sponsors several special events throughout the academic year. Some activities have become annual traditions such as the Chili Cook-off, Oktoberfest, Oyster Roast and Robbie Burns Supper. Other activities include football tailgate parties, Mardi Gras Dinner and Wine and Scotch Tastings. See our calendar of events here.
In addition, the UClub occasionally sponsors other campus or community events such as guest speakers, slide shows and discussion forums.