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 Events
Western Club of Georgia WCU Trivia Night
August 13th at 6pm EST via Zoom
Show us your knowledge of WCU at this Trivia Night for WCU Alumni from Georgia. The
winner will receive a prize! To RSVP, email Elizabeth Honbarger at aehonbarger@email.wcu.edu.
Western Clubs of Tennessee WCU Trivia Night
August 20th at 7pm EST via Zoom
Show us your knowledge of WCU at this Trivia Night for the Greater Knoxville and Middle
Tennessee Western Clubs. The winner will receive a prize! To RSVP, email Elizabeth Honbarger at aehonbarger@email.wcu.edu.
Western Wednesday featuring Ron Rash
Ron Rash & Serena Return to the Smoky Mountains: A Reading and Discussion of his Newest
Book "In the Valley". Wednesday, August 26th at 6pm via Zoom.
Western Wednesday is a monthly event featuring a WCU faculty or staff member who will speak about their
area of expertise. August's Western Wednesday features Ron Rash, an accomplished author and English professor at WCU. He will be discussing
his newest book titled "In the Valley," a collection of stories that feature the
return of characters that made his book "Serena" popular. To RSVP, email Elizabeth Honbarger at aehonbarger@email.wcu.edu.
Young Alumni WCU Trivia Night
August 27th at 6pm EST via Zoom
Are you a WCU graduate of the last decade? Show us your knowledge of WCU at this Trivia
Night for Young Alumni. The winner will receive a prize! To RSVP, email Elizabeth Honbarger at aehonbarger@email.wcu.edu.
Western Wednesday featuring Pam Buchanan
Fall 2020 Campus Health
Western Wednesday is a monthly event featuring a WCU faculty or staff member who will speak about their
area of expertise. July's Western Wednesday is with Pamela ("Pam") Buchanan, WCU Director of Health Services. View the Recording
Annual Events
Purple and Gold Reunion
Postponed 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 will be celebrated as COVID-19 regulations
allow. Tentatively scheduled for Saturday September 19, 2020. For more information
contact Elizabeth Honbarger at aehonbarger@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. Please note that the 2020 Homecoming
Parade has been canceled due to COVID-19 regulations. For more information contact
Elizabeth Honbarger at aehonbarger@wcu.edu
Homecoming 2020
