HOMECOMING

FINAL VOTING FOR HOMECOMING KING AND QUEENVoting begins at 12pm on October 12 and ends at 12pm on October 13. Current WCU students will receive an email with a unique voting link. More information can be found at homecoming.wcu.edu.

CATAMOUNT GAMES3:30pm on the UC Lawn; Enjoy Free Food, Music, Games, and Giveaways! Groups will sign up to participate in various intramural-style events (can include cornhole, volleyball, etc.) to earn points towards the Catamount Cup.

SPIRIT NIGHT ACTIVITESGet fired up with members from Band, Dance, Cheer, Homecoming Court, Coach Speir, and Team Captains!CATAMOUNT WALKABOUT5:00pm: Ramsey Center Concourse; an event that is designed to bring together the WCU campus around a common purpose – to raise awareness of the organization, Samaritan’s Feet, and the nearly 1.5 billion individuals without proper footwear.7:00pm- free t-shirts and pizza to the first 300 CATAMOUNT MADNESS BASKETBALL TIP-OFF7:30pm: Ramsey Center Arena; Includes Free Food and shirts, along with a dunk contest, 3 point contest & a chance to meet & hear from your Men’s & Women’s Basketball teams as they get ready to begin the 2016-17 season. The event will also have appearances by the Pride of the Mountains, WCU Dance, WCU Cheer, Coach Mark Speir and your 2016 Homecoming Court!

CARNIVAL EVENT 4:00-8:00pm on the UC Lawn; Join us for free tie dye t-shirts, food, and drinks! (Food available at 5:00pm)RSA HALL-O-WEEN 5:00pm in the Ramsey Center; Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are provided a safe place to trick-or-treat and play games!

CATAMOUNT GAMES3:30pm on the Intramural FieldsHOMECOMING COMEDY SHOWACE presents Second City in Free Speech, an irreverent look at America’s electoral insanity.Doors open at 7:00pm, show begins at 7:30pm Advance Tickets: WCU Faculty and Staff $13; General Admission $18 Day of Tickets: WCU Faculty and Staff: $18; General Admission: $23. Tickets at Bardo Performing Arts Center Box Office. $2 facility fee applies for non-student tickets.Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater returns to Cullowhee with “Free Speech! (While Supplies Last)” an irreverent look at American’s electoral insanity. This topical new show features political satire made famous by Second City starts like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Keegan-Michael Key, as well as brand new scenes, songs and improv straight from their sold out shows in Chicago and Toronto. This must-see evening of comedy features some of Chicago’s best and

RECALIBRATE YOUR COMPASS12:00pm at the UC Fountain; Check out your campus services and finish this semester on the right path! Free Food! T-Shirts and other prizes! HOMECOMING CONCERT: MAYDAY PARADE W/ THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS8:00pm: UC Grand Room | Doors open at 7:00pmTicket Information: WCU Students- $8 & $12 advance / $12 & $16 day of show; All Others- $14 & $18 advance / $18 & $22 day of showTickets can be purchased online at Ramsey.wcu.edu or in person at the Ramsey Center box office.

HOMECOMING 2016 MAIN STREET PARADE6:30pm in downtown Sylva; Cheer as community and student floats, WCU cheerleaders and dance team, Homecoming Court, and the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band parade through downtown Sylva. DJ AUDIO9:30pm in Illusions; hip hop, pop, reggae and trap music

ZOMBIE 5K CHASE RACE9:00am : Survive the outbreak! The zombie apocalypse has hit. Will you survive? Put your skills to the test at the 3rd Annual Zombie Run 5K Chase Race! Register today on Active.com TAILGATING12:00pm-3:30pm: Prior to kickoff of the WCU versus Chattanooga football game. FOOTBALL GAME VS CHATTANOOGA3:30pm: The Catamounts do battle against the Chattanooga Mocs in the cozy confines of Whitmire Stadium and Bob Waters Field. For tickets, contact the WCU ticket office at 800-344-6928. HOMECOMING SUPER LOUNGE FEATURING MARIO8:00-11:00pm in the UC Grand RoomJoin ICA & DCA for an event where both students and alumni can mingle and enjoy a night of awesome entertainment! The crowd will enjoy a live musical performance by Billboard Music Award winner, R&B artist Mario. Ticket Information: WCU Students- free with Cat Card, $5 without Cat Card

INSPIRATIONAL CHOIR CONCERT1:00pm in the UC Grand RoomThis crowd pleasing event will bring Homecoming Weekend to a close with a performance in the A.K. Hinds University Center Grand Room (3rd floor). For more information contact the Office of Intercultural Affairs at 828-227-2276 or email ica@wcu.edu.

STUDENT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

homecoming.wcu.edu

2016

brightest in a special one night engagement.