In addition to our annual Homecoming celebration in the fall, the WCU Alumni Association
hosts events on campus, in local communities across the state, and online. We invite
you to join us for upcoming events and to contact us if you are interested in hosting an event in your area.
Upcoming Virtual Events
Greater Knoxville Western Club Zoom Social
The Greater Knoxville Western Club will be hosting a Zoom social on Monday, May 18,
2020. Online via Zoom from 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm EST.
For more information contact Beau Busby at bbusby@wcu.edu.
Wilmington Western Club Zoom Social
The Wilmington Club will be hosting a Zoom social on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Online
via Zoom from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm EST.
For more information contact Beau Busby at bbusby@wcu.edu.
Central Florida Western Club Zoom Social
The Central Florida Western Club will be hosting a Zoom social on Wednesday, May 20,
2020 from 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm EST. This Zoom social will feature the owners of Southern
Hill Farms.
For more information contact Beau Busby at bbusby@wcu.edu.
Gaston / Lincoln Western Club Zoom Social
The Gaston / Lincoln Western Club will be hosting a Zoom social on Thursday, May 21,
2020. Online via Zoom from 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm EST.
For more information contact Beau Busby at bbusby@wcu.edu.
Georgia Western Club Zoom Social
The Georgia Western Club will be hosting a Zoom social on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Online
via Zoom from 7:00 pm - 8pm EST.
For more information contact Beau Busby at bbusby@wcu.edu.
Annual Events
WCU Commencement
Postponed due to Covid-19 Protocols
WCU Commencement. Friday May 8, 2020-Saturday May 9, 2020. Ramsey Regional Activity
Center.
For more information contact Elizabeth Honbarger at aehonbarger@wcu.edu
Berry Picking
Moved to Zoom due to Covid-19 Protocols
Greater Orlando Alumni Blueberry Picking Event. Saturday May 16, 2020 4:00-6:00pm.
Southern Hills Farms. 16651 Schofield Road. Clermont, Florida. There is a Zoom Social
scheduled for Wednesday May 20, 2020 6:00-7:00pm to tour the farm. For more information
contact Lisa Hill ’83 at hlongfarm@aol.com
Alumni Board Meeting
Moved to Zoom conference due to Covid-19 Protocols
Saturday May 30, 2020 12-3:00pm The Alumni Board Meeting will be held via Zoom conference.
For more information contact Elizabeth Honbarger at aehonbarger@wcu.edu
Purple and Gold Reunion
Cancelled due to Covid-19 Protocols
Come home to Cullowhee for our annual alumni reunion. A weekend full of reunion activities
including campus tours, a reunion luncheon, a nostalgic dinner and more.
Friday July 31, 2020- August 1, 2020 on the WCU main campus. For more information
contact Elizabeth Honbarger at aehonbarger@wcu.edu.
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WCU Legacy Pinning
WCU Legacy Pinning Ceremony & Family Weekend. Saturday September 19, 2020. 10:00am-
12 noon. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. For more information contact Elizabeth Honbarger
at aehonbarger@wcu.edu
Mountain Heritage Day
Mountain Heritage Day. Saturday September 26, 2020. WCU campus. For more information
contact Pam Meister at pameister@wcu.edu
Homecoming Week
WCU Homecoming vs. Chattanooga. Saturday October 3, 2020. WCU Main campus.
Enjoy crisp autumn Cullowhee weather, Catamount Football, The Pride of the Mountains
Marching Band, tailgating with friends, and more. For more information contact Elizabeth
Honbarger at aehonbarger@wcu.edu
Homecoming 2020
