| Monday, August 25 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 8:00 a.m. |
First Day of Classes |
See Your Class Schedule! |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Reception for Students Participating in the
Commuter Learning Community Program |
Sykes Student Union - 255 |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Reception for Students Participating in the
Residential Learning Community Program |
Sanderson Hall Back Lobby |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Women's Center and LGBTQA Reception |
Sykes Student Union - Ballroom B |
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| Tuesday, August 26 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Student Government Association
Meet and Greet
Great door prize of WCU Gear that you can win by coming and checking it out! |
Sykes Student Union - Ballroom C |
| 7:00 p.m. |
The Sam Spady Story
Who is watching out for you?
Sponsored by Sigma Pi |
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Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall |
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| Wednesday, August 27 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| Noon |
OCCA Reception
(Off-Campus and Commuter Association) |
Outside of the Bookstore
at Sykes Student Union |
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| Thursday, August 28 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Sykes Union Advisory Board Reception
with Rita's Water Ice |
Sykes Student Union - Front Patio |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Gospel Choir Reception |
Sykes Student Union - Ballroom C |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Greek Life Programs Reception |
Sykes Student Union - Theater |
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| Friday, August 29 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Taste of West Chester Tour
Sponsored by the Ram E Card Office and
the
Office of New Student Programs
$5.00 - Reserve your tickets at the SSI Service Center in Sykes |
Meet at Sykes Student Union -
Ballroom C |
5:00 p.m. -
10:00 p.m. |
Blue Rocks Baseball Game with Fireworks
Sponsored by Recreation and Leisure Programs
$5.00 - Reserve your tickets at the SSI Service Center in Sykes |
Bus Departs from Hollinger at 5:00 p.m. |
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| Saturday, August 30 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Men's Soccer Game
WCU Alumni Classic Tournament
WCU vs. Lincoln |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
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| Sunday, August 31 |
| 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
|
Field Hockey Game
WCU vs. Rutgers |
Turf Field at South Campus |
Noon
(Consolation Game)
or
2:30 p.m.
(Championship Game) |
Men's Soccer Game
WCU Alumni Classic Tournament
WCU vs. AIC/Mercy |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
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| Monday, September 1 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
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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. |
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| Wednesday, September 3 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
11:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m. |
Involvement Fair
Come meet and greet with the clubs and organizations of WCU!
|
Front Lawn of Ehinger Gym |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Women's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Millersville |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
| 4:00 p.m. |
WCU Environmental Council Reception |
Outdoor Laboratory outside
of Boucher Hall |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Men's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Millersville |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
| 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
BSU Cookout |
Front Lawn of Ehinger Gym |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Major in Success
From the World’s largest, fastest group interview to a shocking and unforgettable ending, this presentation is guaranteed to teach you how to get the most out of college, tap into your passions, and most importantly - SUCCEED!
Sponsored by the Office of New Student
Programs, the Division of Student Affairs, Residence Life and Housing Services, Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Zeta, and InterGreek Council |
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall |
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| Thursday, September 4 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
3:30 p.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
Office of Multicultural Affairs' Open House |
Multicultural Center in Sykes
Student Union |
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| Friday, September 5 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
See confirmation information
received. |
New Student Leadership Retreat
The Retreat runs through Sunday morning, 9/7
(Must have pre-registered) |
Depart from Lawrence Parking Lot |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Men's Soccer Game
WCU vs. NYIT |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
| approx. 8:00 p.m. |
Outdoor Movie - "The Incredible Hulk"
Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC) |
Goshen Front Lawn |
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| Saturday, September 6 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Homerun Derby
Sponsored by Recreation and Leisure Programs
Event will be over by Noon so you can attend the football game. |
Register on-site at the
Women's Softball Field at South Campus
|
| 1:00 p.m. |
First Home Football Game
WCU vs. Lock Haven |
Farrell Stadium at South Campus |
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| Monday, September 8 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
11:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m. |
Business Expo
Local businesses present their services to WCU students.
Free food samples, coupons, and giveaways! |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
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| Tuesday, September 9 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Men's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Kutztown |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Mentoring Program Reception |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Women's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Kutztown |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
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| Wednesday, September 10 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
11:00 a.m. -
2:00 p.m. |
Volunteer Fair
"Volunteers Go The Extra Mile"
Sponsored by the Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
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| Thursday, September 11 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
5:00 p.m. -
11:00 p.m. |
Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers
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. |
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| Friday, September 12 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Women's Volleyball Game
WCU vs. UDC |
Hollinger Fieldhouse |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Women's Volleyball Game
WCU vs. Concordia College |
Hollinger Fieldhouse |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Thinkfast Gameshow
Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC) |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
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Saturday, September 13 |
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| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Women's Volleyball Game
WCU vs. Wheeling Jesuit |
Hollinger Fieldhouse |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Women's Rugby Game
WCU vs. Delaware |
Field 10 at South Campus between the
Baseball Field and Turf Field |
| Noon |
Field Hockey Game
WCU vs. Appalachian State |
Turf Field at South Campus |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Women's Volleyball Game
WCU vs. Holy Family |
Hollinger Fieldhouse |
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Sunday, September 14 |
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| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Field Hockey Game
WCU vs. North Carolina |
Turf Field at South Campus |
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| Monday, September 15 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Career Development Open House for Seniors
Learn about the resources available and get a FREE Career Resource!
If you're graduating in December 2008 or May 2009, you should definitely attend!
Sponsored by Twardowski Career Development Center |
225 Lawrence Center
(Career Development) |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Opening Reception for the Tony Rocco Photography Exhibit
Sponsored by Hispanic History Month and Art Department
The Exhibit will be open until Saturday, October 4th. |
Knauer Gallery |
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| Tuesday, September 16 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Career Development Open House for Seniors
Learn about the resources available and get a FREE Career Resource!
If you're graduating in December 2008 or May 2009, you should definitely attend!
Sponsored by Twardowski Career Development Center |
225 Lawrence Center
(Career Development) |
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| Wednesday, September 17 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Career Development Open House for Seniors
Learn about the resources available and get a FREE Career Resource!
If you're graduating in December 2008 or May 2009, you should definitely attend!
Sponsored by Twardowski Career Development Center |
225 Lawrence Center
(Career Development) |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Field Hockey Game
WCU vs. Rider |
Turf Field at South Campus |
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| Thursday, September 18 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Career Development Open House for Seniors
Learn about the resources available and get a FREE Career Resource!
If you're graduating in December 2008 or May 2009, you should definitely attend!
Sponsored by Twardowski Career Development Center |
225 Lawrence Center
(Career Development) |
| 7:30 p.m. |
PostSecret
Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC) |
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall |
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| Friday, September 19 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
See Family Weekend
Schedule for specific times and events. |
Family Weekend
Please click HERE for the Family Weekend web site.
|
Various Campus Locations |
3:00 p.m. -
8:15 p.m. |
Volunteer Leadership Retreat
Sponsored by the Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs and the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement |
Sykes Student Union |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Sykes After Dark |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
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| Saturday, September 20 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
See Family Weekend
Schedule for specific times and events. |
Family Weekend
Featuring hypnotist and mentalist Michael C. Anthony, WCU Planetarium Shows, a Historical Walking Tour of Campus, WCU Football Game vs. Millersville, and much more… |
Various Campus Locations |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Men's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Gannon |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Football Game
WCU vs. Millersville |
Farrell Stadium at South Campus |
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| Sunday, September 21 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| Noon |
Field Hockey Game
WCU vs. Penn State |
Turf Field at South Campus |
| Noon - 5:30 p.m. |
The 29th Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival
50+ area restaurants, 110+ craft vendors and information booths, and 10 live bands on three different stages |
Downtown West Chester |
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Tuesday, September 23 |
|
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Men's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Bloomsburg |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Women's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Bloomsburg |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Women's Volleyball Game
WCU vs. Lock Haven |
Hollinger Fieldhouse |
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| Wednesday, September 24 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
3:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m. |
Latino Politics Panel 2008
Sponsored by Hispanic History Month, Political Science Department and Office of Social Equity |
Sykes Student Union - Ballroom C |
| 7:00 p.m. |
I Love the Female Orgasm
A funny, educational program about women's sexuality and pleasure. Join us to laugh and learn about the "big O," the most popular topic sex educators Marshall Miller and Dorian Solot teach about! All genders are welcome!
Sponsored by the Office of New Student
Programs, the Division of Student Affairs, Residence Life and Housing Services, the Women's Center, Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Zeta, and InterGreek Council |
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall |
| 9:45 p.m. |
Beyond the Female Orgasm: Everything Else You Want to Know
Later the same evening, join Dorian and Marshall for an open conversation about everything else! We'll chat and answer questions about any sex and relationship topic under the sun: men, women, trans, love, lust, LGBTQ, straight, mild, and, yes, wild. Listen, talk, ask, explore!
Sponsored by the Office of New Student
Programs, the Division of Student Affairs, Residence Life and Housing Services, the Women's Center, Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Zeta, and InterGreek Council |
Sykes Student Union - 255 |
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| Thursday, September 25 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| |
Sorority Recruitment Begins |
|
| 7:00 p.m. |
Women's Volleyball Game
WCU vs. Cheyney |
Hollinger Fieldhouse |
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| Friday, September 26 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 8:00 p.m. |
VH1 Best Week Ever Tour
Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
$6.00/$5.00 with Rambucks -
tickets available from SSI Service Center in Sykes |
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall |
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| Saturday, September 27 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Women's Rugby Game
WCU vs. Eastern Illinois |
Field 10 at South Campus between the
Baseball Field and Turf Field |
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| Sunday, September 28 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| Noon |
Field Hockey Game
WCU vs. Ursinus |
Turf Field at South Campus |
| Noon |
Women's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Philadelphia University |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
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| Friday, October 3 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Women's Volleyball Game
WCU vs. Slippery Rock |
Hollinger Fieldhouse |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Kate Voegele Concert
Sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC)
$6.00/$5.00 with Rambucks -
tickets available from SSI Service Center in Sykes |
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall |
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| Saturday, October 4 |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Women's Volleyball Game
WCU vs. California |
Hollinger Fieldhouse |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Women's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Mercyhurst |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Women's Volleyball Game
WCU vs. Mercyhurst |
Hollinger Fieldhouse |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Men's Soccer Game
WCU vs. Mercyhurst |
Soccer Field at South Campus |
| 7:00 p.m. - Midnight |
Latin Dance: Miguel Orlando y su Orquesta
Salsa and merengue concert and dance.
Sponsored by Hispanic History Month, Latino American Students Organization (LASO) and Office of Multicultural Affairs |
Sykes Student Union - Ballrooms |
