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Purple and Gold Reunion
Registration Now Open!
All 2023 Purple & Gold attendees must register for the weekend using one of the options below. For help with registration, contact alumni@wcu.edu or call 828.227.7335
Package Options
All-Inclusive with On-Campus Lodging ($175 early bird; $200 after June 1)
The most cost-effective way to enjoy the 2023 Purple & Gold weekend! This package guarantees you'll be a part of all the fun on campus, including all activities, meals, and Friday and Saturday night lodging on-campus in Balsam Hall.
All-Inclusive without Lodging ($100 early bird; $125 after June 1)
For those who want to enjoy the entire 2023 Purple & Gold weekend but wish to stay off-campus: this package is for you! This registration includes all activities and meals for Purple and Gold. (Take advantage of WCU Alumni Engagement's room block at the Comfort Inn Sylva by calling 828.477.4950 or by visiting Comfort Inn of Sylva.
Purple & Gold: A La Carte Registration (prices vary)
If you can only join us for a day, use this option to register for the events you can attend. Please note that each event requires an RSVP.
Schedule of Events
* Schedule Subject to Change *
Friday, July 28th
Reunion Check-In | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Balsam Hall Front Entrance
Welcome Home Evening Social | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Innovation Cullowhee, on Campus
Saturday, July 29th
Reunion Central | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Blue Ridge Conference Room
Breakfast | 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Courtyard Dining Hall
Campus Tours | 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Departs from “Catafount”, center campus
Lunch, Buffet Style! | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Grand Room, Hinds University Center (UC 302)
State of the University with Chancellor Kelli R. Brown | 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Grand Room, Hinds University Center (UC 302)
Group Photo | 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Alumni Tower
Campus Connection Panel Series | 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Location: TBD
Reunion Dinner | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Class of 1973: Grand Room, Hinds University Center (302)
Teaching Fellows Celebration: Sunset Room, Brown Hall
PURPLE PARTY! | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Terrace, Water Rock Hall
Sunday, July 30th
Farewell Breakfast | 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Courtard Dining Hall
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