Mark your calendars for Family Weekend 2012: October 5-7

Check out pictures from Family Weekend 2011 here.

For more information, please contact Ally Wilson, Director of Community Relations, at (828) 771-2092 or awilson@warren-wilson.edu.

Family Weekend 2011 schedule and activity descriptions appear below.

 Family Weekend 2011 Schedule:

Family Weekend 2011 Event Descriptions

* Requires preregistration and payment.    

** Free, but please preregister.

Friday, September 30

Attend Classes with your WWC Student, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Academics, work and service continue as normal during Family Weekend, but you’re invited to be a part of the Triad.  Many professors welcome you to attend class with your student - just check in with them about their schedule.

Bannerman Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament*, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.   
Have fun shooting a round of golf in support of scholarships!  Registration fee includes breakfast, greens fees, cart and lunch at the Black Mountain Golf Course.  Please arrange your own transportation to the golf course for this event.  Cost:  $60.
                               
WWC Forest Walk**, 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00 -2:30 p.m.
Join WWC Sustainable Forestry Professor Dave Ellum on a hike through the Suicide Ridge compartment of the College forest.  Participants will learn about the ecological significance of Suicide Ridge, forest management at WWC, and the role the College forest plays in the College’s teaching mission.  The walk lasts an hour and a half and includes moderately hilly terrain.  Meet in front of the Chapel and be sure to bring water, sturdy shoes and lots of questions.  Maximum participants: 12

French Broad River Raft Trip*, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Take a four-mile guided raft trip down the French Broad River.  This trip is open to children age nine and older if accompanied by an adult.  Cost ($12) includes transportation and a bag lunch.  Trip departs from the front of Gladfelter.  Maximum participants: 10  

Garden Market, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Meander through the Garden Market in front of Gladfelter and see freshly harvested food from our Garden.  You can purchase garden items and take a taste of Warren Wilson home with you! 

Green Walkabout©, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
The Green Walkabout inspires and informs.  Take a walking tour of campus and learn about greening principles, waste reduction practices, native landscaping, sustainable forestry and agriculture, and more.

MFA Reading, 2:00 p.m.
Warren Wilson College's highly-regarded Master of Fine Arts Program for Writers celebrated its 35th anniversary this summer. The nation's first low-residency MFA program, it is also widely considered the finest; Poets & Writers magazine has just ranked it as #1 for the fourth year in a row.  We invite you to explore the writing side of Warren Wilson through this reading of poetry from the program's director, Debra Allbery, and fiction from alumna and current Beebe Fellow, Rachel Howard.

Service Opportunity:  Black Mountain Community Garden**, 2:30-4:45 p.m.
Serve with fellow alumni and members of the Service Learning Crew at the Black Mountain Community Garden.  This community garden provides a space for families of the Swannanoa Valley to grow their own produce, supplies fresh fruits and vegetables to low-income families through local agencies, and teaches children and adults the life-long skills of growing food and sharing with your neighbor.  Come play in soil, harvest the summer bounty and get crops planted for the winter.  Please preregister for this event. Maximum participants: 12

Global Studies Colloquium, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
As part of the Global Studies Colloquium Series, Drew Stephens ’88, director of The GIS Institute, will present a lecture entitled Understanding our Global Ocean Environment: Geospatial Applications for Coastal and Marine Research and Planning

Rosh Hashanah Shabbat Dinner for Students, Families, and Alumni*, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The "Kehila" (Jewish Student Association/WWC Hillel) is hosting a vegetarian/vegan friendly Shabbat dinner to celebrate the new year and coincide with the BBQ dinner, leaving plenty of time for those who want to venture down to the farm for square dancing and the bonfire. This event is open to all students, their families, and alumni. We will have food available but we welcome you to bring a FAVORITE FAMILY RECIPE if you’d like. Light some candles, sing some Shabbat songs, and hang out with new and old friends.  Bring an instrument if you like for some jamming. . .Shabbat Shalom! Please register so we can have food for all. (Cost: Adults, $10; Children 7-12, $5; Students and Children under 6, Free)

WWC Chorale Performance, BBQ Dinner and Square Dancing*, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Head down to the Farm for our traditional feast of freshly smoked pulled pork or barbecued tofu.  The WWC Chorale and a rockin’ band will provide lively entertainment and music for dancing or simply for listening pleasure.  A bonfire will keep us warm as the sun sets and hayrides are offered too, weather permitting.  It’s an event for the entire campus, so students, staff and faculty are invited to join in the fun.  (Cost: Adults, $12; Children 7-12, $5; Students & Children under 6, Free)

Men's Basketball vs. Alumni, 8:00 p.m.
Come see your first glimpse of the 2011-2012 edition of the Warren Wilson College men's basketball team.  All alumni are invited to attend and participate.  A small alumni reception will be offered in the atrium of DeVries Gymnasium after the game as well.

Theatre Alumni Performance, 9:00 p.m.
Theatre alumni will present an EVENT (something between a Happening and a Real Show). Alumni have been urged to conspire with each other in the creation of short performances based around the idea of "Home".  Somehow, these performances will be assembled into an Extravaganza for the Viewing Pleasure of All Alumni, Students and Families.  Warning: Current students, current and former staff, small children, and animals may be involved! Interested?  Check out the  WWC Theatre Facebook Group.

Saturday, October 1

WWC 5K Fun Run*, 8:00 a.m.
Enjoy a peaceful 3.1 mile run or walk around the Warren Wilson campus.  Meet in front of DeVries Gym to register and take your mark.  The course will be marked, and all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.  Registration fees ($5) and all additional donations support the WWC Athletics Fund. 

Continental Breakfast & A Triad Talk with President Sandy Pfeiffer**, 8:30-9:45 a.m.   
Enjoy a continental breakfast with faculty, staff and the families of fellow WWC students.  At 9:00 a.m., President Sandy Pfeiffer will speak about the College and answer any questions you may have.  The breakfast is complimentary, but please preregister to help us avoid waste. 

Panel Sessions & Sample Classes, 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Panel sessions featuring faculty, students and staff will include topics such as Environmental Leadership Center internships, Study Abroad, the Work Program, and the First Year Experience.  Then off to sample classes, which will be led by college faculty. More information will be provided in your registration packet.

Premiere of Warren Wilson History Video, 2:00 p.m.
The inspiring history of Warren Wilson College is told in this documentary by award-winning producers John Disher and Steven Heller. The film explores the origins of Warren Wilson as a 19th-century mission school and details its evolution into a four-year college that has earned a distinct niche in higher education. Narrated by Faye Grant, Bill Pullman and Stephen Collins.

Festival on the Field, Noon-4:30 p.m.
Spend time with your friends and family Saturday afternoon on the soccer field.  You’ll find crafts by students, local and alumni artisans, as well as WWC gear.  Be sure to bring a little extra cash or your checkbook to purchase your favorite items, as well as tasty food. There will be designated tailgating areas. Be sure to stop by the Athletics grill to see your favorite coaches!

Social Work Alumni Reception and Phi Alpha Induction Ceremony, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
The social work department invites all alumni to attend a reception and the induction ceremony into the Phi Alpha honor society at the Orr Cottage patio.

Warren Wilson Showcase Dinner*, 6:00 p.m.
Join staff, students, and their families for a dinner highlighting Warren Wilson’s Triad. Cost: $8

Student Open Mic, 9:00 p.m.
Our current students will showcase their talents in what is sure to be an interesting evening!

Sunday, October 2

Continental Breakfast*, 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Fuel up for your journey home with a continental breakfast at Gladfelter.

Yoga, 9:00 a.m.
Greet the day with sun salutatons alongside other WWC community members in the Pavilion.

Church Service, 11:00 a.m.-Noon
Join the Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church for song and worship at the College Chapel.

* Requires preregistration and payment.    ** Free, but please preregister.