October 23-26, 2014

Wesleyan Weekend is the strategic combination of all homecoming and family weekend activities in support of North Carolina Wesleyan College! There are a number of events, so even if you cannot attend everything we hope you will choose to be on campus during this celebratory weekend.

With any questions please contact Kelsey Short, Website Facilitator at kshort@ncwc.edu or 252-985-5262. We look forward to seeing you in October!

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All events are free unless a cost is noted.

All events are hosted on the NC Wesleyan main campus unless an alternate address is provided.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

7:30                        Founder’s Day Candlelight Worship Service

Location: Leon Russel Chapel

Contact: Shelia Martin – smartin@ncwc.edu

Friday, October 24, 2014

10:00-12:00         Presidential Inauguration Ceremony & Founder’s Day Observance

Location: Minges Auditorium

Brief Description: The Inauguration Ceremony of Dr. Dewey G. Clark as the seventh President of the College and the Founder’s Day Observance.

Contact: Christina Pisarik – cpisarik@ncwc.edu or 252-985-5140

3:00-5:00              Class of 1964 & 1965 50^th Reunion Registration

Location: TBD

Contact: Eddie Coats – ecoats@ncwc.edu

5:30-7:00              Welcome Block Party/Check-In

Location: Gateway Technology Center

Brief Description: Enjoy some hamburgers and hot dogs fresh off the grill while you listen to the DJ playing some old school tunes.  Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the fun.

Contact: Deborah Drye – ddrye@ncwc.edu

7:00-8:00              Pep Rally & Step Show

 Location: Southern Bank Green

Brief Description: Come join the current students at NCWC as they show their school spirit for Homecoming weekend! Pep Rally starts at 7 and the Step Show will follow at 8.

Contact: Adia Cuthbertson – acuthbertson@ncwc.edu

7:30                        Jeanne Robertson Comedy Show

Location: The Dunn Center of the Performing Arts

Brief Description: A native daughter, former Miss America contestant and the current rage nationally, she’ll delight you with her down-home Southern humor.  Whether the story’s about Left Brain, bungee jumping or the grocery store, it ain’t over ‘til the tall lady speaks!

This show will sell out! To order your tickets, contact The Dunn Center of the Performing Arts – 252-985-5197.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

9:00-11:00           Alumni Meet and Greet & Family Weekend Check-In

Location: NCWC Bookstore

Brief Description: Receive a full schedule, participate in campus tours, and update contact information.

Contact: Rachel Dix - rdix@ncwc.edu or 252-985-5444.

9:00-5:00              Mims Gallery Art Exhibit

Craig Kassam Exhibit: Modernist Wood Wall Reliefs

Location:  Dunn Center for the Performing Arts

9:00-1:00              Admissions Open House

Location: Powers Auditorium/Mims Gallery

Brief Description: Our Admissions Staff is eager to show you our beautiful campus and tell you all about the exciting things that make North Carolina Wesleyan College worthy of your consideration!  You will have a chance to meet the faculty, tour the campus, and hear informative presentations from every department. As you tour, our Admissions Staff will be eager to answer your questions.  

Contact: Megan Simpson - msimpson@ncwc.edu

10:00                     Baseball Alumni Game

Location: Bauer Field

10:00                     Softball Alumni Game

 Location: Edge Field

10:00 – 2:00        Fall Festival 

Location: Bishop Stadium at The Rocky Mount Athletic Complex

600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Brief Description: The Fall Festival will be held at the Rocky Mount Stadium and include face painting, bounce houses, a photo booth, temporary NCWC tattoos, and more! This fun and interactive festival is free to all guests and we hope you will attend and build you NCWC pride during Homecoming!

Contact: Kelsey Short – kshort@ncwc.edu

11:00 – 1:00        Tailgate Competition

Location: Bishop Stadium at The Rocky Mount Athletic Complex

600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Brief Description: Participate in the Battling Bishop Tailgate Competition.  Walk away with the bragging rights of “Grate” Tailgate Champion; a trophy will be displayed at the Alumni Tailgate Tent of the past winner.  Teams are judged on creativity, originality, school spirit, and Yes, the Food!  Other opportunities to win include:    Tailgate Rookie of the Year (1st timer)   Battling Bishop Master Chef (Best Cook) Battling Bishop True Blue Award (Most Creative).  Prizes awarded.   Come out and show your Bishop Pride!

Contact: Tammy Robinson - trobinson@ncwc.edu

11:00 – 1:00        Alumni Tailgate

 Location: Bishop Stadium at the Rocky Mount Athletic Complex

600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Brief Description: General non-competitive tailgating will be available for all Homecoming Attendees. The Alumni Office will be hosting a tailgate for everyone attending. Limited table seating will be available and we encourage you to bring your own chair.

Contact: Kelsey Short – kshort@ncwc.edu

1:00                        Football v. Methodist University 

Location:  Bishop Stadium at The Rocky Mount Athletic Complex

600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Cost: $6 [tickets available at the door]

Brief Description: Bring your Wesleyan spirit and cheer on the Bishops for the Homecoming football game! The Campus Store will be present selling Wesleyan items inside the gates.

NCWC’s new president, Dr. Dewey Clark, will be available during half time for a meet and greet!   

6:00                        1964 & 1965 50^th Reception & Reunion Dinner

Location: Carlton Board Room

Please contact Eddie Coats at ecoats@ncwc.edu or 252-985-5108 for more information or if you are interested in attending.

6:00-10:00           The Haunting of Wesleyan

Location: Various NCWC campus locations

Brief Description: A spooky event full of Halloween fun for all ages!  FREE event for NCWC students, staff, faculty, family, friends, and community!

Contact: Adia Cuthbertson - acuthbertson@ncwc.edu 

• Halloween Story Time for Kids – 6:00pm-6:30pm
• Fall Festival – 6:00pm-8:00pm (pumpkin decoration, photos, refreshments, costume contest)
• Trunk or Treat – 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Movie on the Lawn – 6:00pm & 8:00pm (Southern Bank Green)
• Haunted House – 8:00pm-10:00pm
• Haunted Trail – 8:00pm-10:00pm

6:00-8:00              Family Weekend Caribbean Cruise Party

Location:  The Hartness Center

Brief Description: Enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere outside by the fireplace while listening to island tunes.

Contact: Deborah Drye – ddrye@ncwc.edu

6:30-7:30              Drum Circle Event

Location: Hartness Lawn

Brief Description: A Drum Circle is a group of people arranged in a circle experiencing the spontaneous creation of music on various drums and percussion instruments.  It is a fun, exciting and powerful way to bring individuals together through music.

Contact: Deborah Drye – ddrye@ncwc.edu  

6:30                        Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner

Please contact Martha Proctor at mproctor@ncwc.edu if you are interested in attending.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

10:00                     Chapel Service

Location: Leon Russel Chapel