| Monday, August 31 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 8:00 a.m. |
First Day of Classes |
See Your Class Schedule! |
Noon -
2 p.m. |
Free Rita's Water Ice, fun giveaways, rally towels, and more!
Sponsored by Sykes Union Advisory Board, LGBTQA, and OCCA. |
Sykes Student Union - front lawn |
Noon -
3 p.m. |
Recreation and Leisure Information Tent.
Free giveaways! |
Ehinger Gym - front lawn |
| 6:15 p.m. |
LGBTQA Welcome Back Reception |
Sykes Student Union - Ballroom C |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Women's Center Dessert Reception |
Women's Center, 220 Lawrence Center |
| |
| Tuesday, September 1 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
Noon -
3 p.m. |
Recreation and Leisure Information Tent.
Free giveaways! |
Ehinger Gym - front lawn |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Student Government Association
Meet and Greet
Ice Cream Bar and Desserts! |
Sykes Student Union - Ballroom C |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Women's Volleyball Game
WCU vs. Bloomfield |
Hollinger Fieldhouse |
| |
| Thursday, September 3 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Gospel Choir Reception |
Sykes Student Union - Ballroom C |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Sorority Recruitment Information Session |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms B & C |
| |
| Friday, September 4 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
8:00 p.m. -
11:00 p.m. |
Free Bowling
Come for free bowling and learn about sexual assault prevention and alcohol awareness.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Public Safety |
Meet at the Multicultural Center - Sykes Student Union, Rm. 003 |
| |
| Saturday, September 5 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Women's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Shippensburg |
South Campus Soccer Field |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Men's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Shippensburg |
Farrell Stadium at South Campus |
| |
| Sunday, September 6 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
8:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
Beach Trip to Ocean City, N.J.
Sponsored by Recreation and Leisure Programs
($5.00 - Reserve your tickets at the SSI Service Center in Sykes) |
Bus Departs from Hollinger at 8:00 a.m. |
| Noon |
Women's Field Hockey Game
WCU vs. Monmouth |
Vonnie Gros Field at South Campus |
| |
| Monday, September 7 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| |
Labor Day- No Classes |
|
9:00 a.m. -
9:00 p.m. |
Dorney Park Trip
Sponsored by Recreation and Leisure Programs
($10.00 - Reserve your tickets at the SSI Service Center in Sykes) |
Bus Departs from Hollinger at 9 a.m. |
| |
| Tuesday, September 8 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Mentoring Program Reception
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
| 6:00 p.m. |
The Big Read Book Club Kick-Off
Mexican-themed dinner night featuring acclaimed local Latino artist Adrian Martinez
(Free, but tickets required. Contact Mame Purce at mpurce@wcupa.edu.)
|
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms A & B |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Sorority Recruitment Information Session |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Wednesday, September 9 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
11:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m. |
Involvement Fair
CHANGED TO RAIN DATE,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH |
Ehinger Gym - front lawn |
| |
| Thursday, September 10 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| |
Sorority Formal Recruitment Begins |
Please contact Nicole Tornaritis at nt618202@wcupa.edu with any sorority recruitment questions |
Noon -
1 p.m. |
Racial Profiling: Does It Really Exist Or Is It Just A Bunch Of Hype?
OMA Diversity Lunchtime Discussion Series
with guest speaker Lt. Ray Stevenson
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
(Please bring your own lunch) |
Multicultural Center - Sykes Student Union, Rm. 003 |
3:30 p.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
Office of Multicultural Affairs Welcome Reception |
Multicultural Center - Sykes Student Union, Rm. 003 |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight
|
Star Trek
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Friday, September 11 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
See confirmation information
received. |
New Student Leadership Retreat
The Retreat runs through Sunday morning, 9/13
(Must have pre-registered.) |
Depart from Lawrence Center Parking Lot |
5:00 p.m. -
11:00 p.m. |
Phillies vs. New York Mets
Sponsored by Recreation and Leisure Programs
($5.00 - Reserve your tickets at the SSI Service Center in Sykes) |
Departs from Hollinger at 5:00 p.m. |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
Star Trek
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Saturday, September 12 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| Noon |
Football Game
WCU vs. California University of PA |
Farrell Stadium at South Campus |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
Star Trek
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Sunday, September 13 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Star Trek
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Monday, September 14 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
11:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m. |
Involvement Fair |
Ehinger Gym - front lawn |
Noon and
12:30 p.m. |
Yoga on the Quad
Join us for a FREE 20 minute yoga session. Sessions start at Noon and 12:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Health and Wellness Center and the Stress Reduction Center
(Please bring a yoga mat, beach towel, or do yoga on the grass) |
Academic Quad |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Women's Sexual Empowerment Session
Sponsored by the Women's Center |
Women's Center, 220 Lawrence Center |
| |
| Tuesday, September 15 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
11:00 a.m. -
2:00 p.m. |
Business Expo |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
| |
| Thursday, September 17 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
Land of the Lost
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Friday, September 18 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
4:30 p.m. -
6:30 p.m. |
Do You Truly Know Where You Come From...DNA Doesn't Lie!
Breaking Bread Cultural Dinner Series
This dinner features Asian cultural dishes with guest speaker Dr. Anita Foeman
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
(All participants must either swipe their meal card or pay for dinner) |
Traditions in Lawrence Dining Hall |
| 5:00 p.m. |
CANCELED
Taste of West Chester Tour
Sponsored by the Ram eCard Office and the Office of New Student Programs
($5.00 - Reserve your tickets at the SSI Service Center in Sykes)
CANCELED |
Meet at Sykes Student Union - Ballroom C |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Comedian Bo Burnham
Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with Rambucks, $3.00 without Rambucks) |
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
Land of the Lost
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Saturday, September 19 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
Land of the Lost
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Sunday, September 20 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
11:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
The Chester County Restaurant Festival
50+ area restaurants, 110+ craft vendors and information booths, and 10 live bands on three different stages |
Downtown West Chester |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Women's Rugby Game
WCU vs. Penn State |
South Campus |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Land of the Lost
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Monday, September 21 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
7:30 p.m. -
8:30 p.m. |
Party Smartly! Alcohol, Drug, and Sexual Assault Prevention
Sponsored by the Women's Center, the Crime Victims Center, and the Health and Wellness Center |
Women's Center, 220 Lawrence Center |
| |
| Wednesday, September 23 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
12:30 p.m. -
1:30 p.m. |
Can You Continue To Blame The System Now That We Have An African American President?
OMA Diversity Lunchtime Discussion Series
with guest speaker Mildred Joyner
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
(Please bring your own lunch) |
Multicultural Center - Sykes Student Union, Rm. 003 |
| |
| Thursday, September 24 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Short story reading from Sun, Stone, and Shadows: 20 Great Mexican Short Stories by Martin Espada, award winning poet, essayist, and editor |
Swope School of Music and Performing Arts Center - Gates Family Recital Hall |
| 7:00 p.m. |
President's Inauguration Concert
Featuring student musicians and CPVA groups
|
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Poetry reading by Martin Espada, award winning poet, essayist, and editor |
Main Hall Auditorium - Room 168 |
| 8:00 p.m. |
WCU's So You Think You Can Dance competition
Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC) |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
Up
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Friday, September 25 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Inauguration Ceremony for President Greg Weisenstein |
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall |
| Noon |
Inaugural Reception |
Academic Quad |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
Up
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Saturday, September 26 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
See Family Weekend
Schedule for specific times and events. |
Family Weekend
Featuring magician Derek Hughes, WCU Planetarium Shows, a Historical Walking Tour of Campus, WCU Football Game vs. Kutztown, and much more! |
Various Campus Locations |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Xpressions
Open Mic Night
Sponsored by the Black Student Union |
Sykes Student Union - Common Grounds |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
Up
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Sunday, September 27 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Up
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Wednesday, September 30 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
4:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
The Big Read event:
Nacho Party Discussion featuring "Chac Mool"
(Nachos will be served, please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage) |
Francis H. Green Library - Faculty/Staff Lounge on the 6th Floor |
8:00 p.m. -
11:00 p.m. |
Pep Rally
Games, music, and dancing
Sponsored by the Black Student Union
(Free to all WCU students) |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
| |
| Thursday, October 1 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
8:00 p.m. -
10:00 p.m. |
Loni Love - Comedian
Sponsored by Sykes After Dark
(Free to all WCU students) |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
The Hangover
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
| |
| Friday, October 2 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
4:00 p.m. -
8:00 p.m. |
Carnival
Games, food, and prizes
Sponsored by the Homecoming Committee
(Free to all) |
Lawrence Center Parking Lot |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
The Hangover
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
9:30 p.m. -
1:00 a.m. |
Homecoming Dance
Music, dancing, and guest DJ
Sponsored by the Black Student Union, the Homecoming Committee, Student Activities Council, and Sykes After Dark
($1 for WCU students with a canned good, $2 for WCU students without a canned good, $10 for non-WCU students with other school ID) |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
| |
| Saturday, October 3 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Homecoming Parade
Sponsored by the Homecoming Committee |
Rosedale Ave., New St., Sharpless St., and Church St. |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Football Game
WCU vs. East Stroudsburg
(Free to all WCU students) |
Farrell Stadium at South Campus |
| 8:00 p.m. |
"Strut Your Stuff"
Open mic and talent show
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
8:00 p.m. and
Midnight |
The Hangover
Weekend movie Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
($2.00 with student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks) |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
